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The best design system is no system

Design systems are the rationalist approach to design where functional performance is the guiding principle. The sweet spot between what is viable, feasible and economically sound.

The history of the USPS Love stamp

USPS issued the first Love stamp 50 years ago. Since then, it has become one of the service’s longest-standing and most beloved traditions.

Apple’s Website Redesigned With New Drop-Down Menu Bars and More

On the desktop, there are new drop-down menus that appear when you hover over the categories in the top menu bar, including Store, Mac, iPad, iPhone, Watch, AirPods, TV & Home, Entertainment, Accessories, Support, Search, and Bag. The new Entertainment category replaces “Only on Apple” and continues to highlight Apple’s services.

Jony Ive’s latest design is the emblem for King Charles’ coronation

It’s actually not the first design that Ive has made for the king.

Dancing Baby (1996)

Dancing Baby, also known as “Baby Cha-Cha” or Oogachack Baby was one of the first viral internet memes back in 1996.

Applying psychology principles while designing a digital product

It involves onboarding the users to start using the product and can consist of various steps like verifying the contact details and prompts to explain the product features. Ideally efficient and effective onboarding without any frustrations to the users.

You kinda want an orange favicon

You can’t have a white favicon, because, in a lot of situations, you won’t be able to see the dang thing at all. Here’s a default Chrome tab while macOS is in Light mode.

Is dark mode simply a time sink? *

Considering the lack of supporting evidence that dark mode helps the eyes, and the decreasing importance of preserving battery life (for many users), the only defensible reason for this option becomes “user preference.”

New ways Google Maps is getting more immersive and sustainable

Last year, we shared our vision for the future of Google Maps — an immersive, intuitive map that reimagines how you explore and navigate, while helping you make more sustainable choices. Today we’re demonstrating how AI is bringing this vision to life…

Is this FedEx logo redesign even better than the original?

Designer Fabian Arbor is becoming synonymous on Twitter with logo redesigns, and his FedEx rebrand might be the best yet. Thanks to a few subtle tweaks, we now have not one but two hidden images within that E and X.

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