When did UX & content get so hard?

Maybe it’s the state of the world, or just the state of my life, but it feels like everything in the world of digital content has gotten more fraught. Photo by Riccardo, Pexels It’s a weekday morning and I’m sipping coffee, scanning my calendar for my meetings today, preparing my work, swimming in a slog of …

The next design trend should start with your hands, not a computer

Designing without modern tools isn’t regression — it’s a stance against authoritative, tech-imposed aesthetics. The Art of Suminagashi Japanese Marbling | Image source: youtube.com I find most design trends irritating — not because they exist, but because too many designers follow them instead of forging their own. Then again, maybe that’s just my rebellious nature talking. There’s nothing wrong with …

5 brands that nail the art of omnichannel UX

Real-world journeys that blend digital, physical, and emotional touchpoints At the very beginning, there were no templates When e-commerce first took off, every website was a handcrafted experience. Brands hired developers to code their stores from scratch, pouring hours into every layout decision and line of code. It was messy, expensive, and full of quirks — but …

AI-first: did Duolingo make a fatal mistake?

The “AI-first” approach has caused controversy among users. Continue reading on UX Collective » Looking at a bigger picture together with the team, while solving problems, adds a strong motive to the process. The journey to problem solving is adventurous. (Freepik) Whether you are a designer, a product owner/manager or an engineer, you must have come …