“Workslop” was the logical outcome of productivity maxxing
Local throughput optimization always externalizes costs onto downstream colleagues.
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Should Designers be Paid the Same as Engineers?
But here’s the uncomfortable truth: salaries aren’t set by fairness. If they were, teachers and nurses would be paid a lot more than they are, and hedge fund managers would almost certainly be paid a lot less. Instead, salaries are set by markets — and by the business value and responsibility a role carries.
Scaling File Upload Services as Your Business Grows
Scaling uploads isn’t just about adding storage; it’s about keeping your app fast, secure, and affordable.
Forrester analyzes the ROI of Dev Mode
For developers, working more efficiently isn’t just about being faster, but also reducing friction in their workflows. Forrester tells us how to save them time and headache—all in service of shipping better products.
The anatomy of an activation: How Figma Commons brought design to the public
On July 31, a huge Figma banner covered the New York Stock Exchange building with a message that read “Design is everyone’s business.” As Figma stepped into its next chapter, we wanted to celebrate in a way that kept that idea front and center.
The secret to getting repeat work as a freelancer
Finding and chasing new clients is exhausting. Getting more work out of existing ones is much easier, more rewarding and more lucrative. Here’s how to go about it.
Microsoft joins Nvidia in the $4 trillion market cap club
Microsoft has successfully transformed itself into the AI backbone of the corporate world. New earnings showed it’s all‑in on AI infrastructure
Crafting SEO Content That Readers Love
Millions of people visit the web daily for answers, advice, and inspiration. SEO content bridges a user’s intent with meaningful, discoverable digital information. Building informative, trustworthy articles, product descriptions, videos, and guides can position a website as a reliable resource within its field. But there is more to SEO than filling a page with keywords and hoping for the best. Highly effective SEO content understands how search engines interpret relevance,…
When Research Participants Aren’t Who They Say They Are
During a recent discovery project I led on car finance, I interviewed a participant who, based on the screener, appeared to meet the eligibility criteria.
In good company: How retailers use Figma to elevate e-commerce
Brands like Nuuly, Ruggable, and GitHub are designing multidimensional experiences that build customer trust, serve employee needs, and uphold core values.