Dark patterns in UX design are manipulative tactics that deceive and trick users into taking actions that primarily benefit companies, often at the expense of the user’s experience.

We’ve made some exciting changes to our newsletter’s look and feel, and we can’t wait to share them with you! We’ve listened to your feedback, so we’ve reduced the number of images to improve readability. But, we’re also a bit nervous because it’s something new for us. We’d greatly appreciate your feedback on the new design. Your thoughts are essential as we want to ensure our newsletter is the best…

Animation and accessibility are often seen as two separate powers at odds with one another. How is it possible to strike a balance between elements that move and the possible negative effects they expose to users who are sensitive to motion? Oriana García explains how her team at Mercado Libre tackled the challenge by creating guiding principles for applying animation to user interfaces and incorporating them into the team’s design…

A beginners guide to understanding design tokens

Principles that can be used immediately by anyone in their design process.

When we think about design, we often consider the surface: type, color, illustrations, photography, paper, and pixels. However, Paul Rand, a noted American art director and graphic designer, identified an apparent problem that is still around today…

Striking a balance between innovation and usability is essential. However, many organizations fall into the costly overengineering trap, adding unnecessary complexities that diverge from user needs, often overshadowing the primary product purpose. Explore the signs your product is overengineered and the steps you can take to prevent this resource-hungry problem.

Lessons I learned about measuring my impact and building trust on the way to a promotion.

Mastering AI nowadays can be compared to mastering computer literacy at the end of the 20th century. Just as then, computer literacy was key to many professions and spheres of life, so now AI is becoming increasingly important and in demand.

Quentin Hocdé’s website is an amazing showcase of animated pixel art infused with some 3D wizardry. It’s a truly innovative portfolio that exudes a sleek geeky aesthetic, making it our top pick of the week.