A cautionary tale of Figma and the series of events that led to its latest release at the Config23 Conference. Read to the end to see the other side.

While the summer season seems to be the time when trends slow down some, there are still new things happening in website design. Often this is a season of design evolution, rather than complete overhauls of standard design practices.

When objects look similar to one another, the mind perceives them as a group or pattern.

Looks legit!

Accessible web design is not just a ‘nice to have’ it is required by law in countries such as the US, Israel, Canada, the United Kingdom among others. In fact, 2,000 website accessibility lawsuits were filed in the United States in 2019 alone.

We love the website of Euphemia for its clean and slick design. It has a wonderful motif and some playful interactions. Our pick for the inspirational website of the week.

Mac OS control panel, 1984. No labels or explanations, just controls.

Command-line interfaces have barely changed in decades, but remain beloved by techies. Warp aims to modernize the whole experience—and add a dash of AI.

The new changes are designed to align Spotify’s desktop experience with its mobile app. You can now explore, browse and organize your libraries like you do on the company’s mobile app.

Boosting e-commerce conversion with countdowns and the prisoner’s dilemma.