A quick guide to integrating interactive 3D models into your Webflow project using Three.js.

The web is mired in a struggle to eliminate third-party cookies, with the World Wide Web Consortium Technical Architecture Group leading the charge. But there are obstacles preventing this from happening, and, as a result, many essential web features continue to rely on cookies to function properly. That’s why detecting third-party cookie blocking isn’t just good technical hygiene but a frontline defense for user experience.

So this conversation is a deep dive into what it looks like for designers to approach their work with an engineering mindset. We talk about Julius’s deep background in prototyping, how he collaborates with designers at Linear. And we also get into why the current state of design engineering is a missed opportunity. If you’re looking to grow as a software designer then you’ll love this episode.

Even though it’s often overlooked or pushed aside, especially when time or budget is tight, user research is incredibly important for any product team. It helps you stop guessing, set aside your own biases, and actually get real insights into who your users are and what they need.

The world’s biggest online ferry booking site needed to add more personality, without impacting its sales.

Data, data, data… Any growth designer who’s ever been part of the A/B testing process (the continuous testing of design and content variations to learn what resonates with customers) is aware of how important it is.  While data is at the core of every A/B test, growth teams can be so heavily focused on numbers and metrics that they lose sight of what these tests can reveal about customer needs…

The building blocks of feedback loops are learn, design, build – in that order. It’s Design’s job to create these loops, because no one else will do it for you.

The world of UX design is constantly evolving, and you deserve the tools to create truly engaging and impactful experiences. That’s why Material Design’s latest evolution — Material 3 Expressive — provides new ways to make your product more engaging, easy to use, and desirable. Read on for a full introduction to the new components, motion physics, color updates, and more.

Brazilian Portuguese becomes the fourth language for localization, with Latin American Spanish expected later this year.

Hello! I recently took some time off to see family and friends in the UK so I’m writing to you as a one-off on a Tuesday. I’m back in NYC now and have an exciting roster of newsletters to share over the coming weeks 🦞