When artifacts replace architecture, we substitute simulation for trusted judgment. Image source: Adobe Stock I recently reviewed several demonstrations of Google Stitch. It is genuinely impressive as a rapid interface generator. However, it still exhibits the same problems nearly all so-called “vibe coding” tools possess, including a visual homogeneity that makes every output feel like it … Weiterlesen
How your design decisions translate to screen reader output Most designers spend their time editing and improving what our users see, like color palettes, layout grids, and type hierarchy. We obsess over high-fidelity polish and happily push pixels until everything feels right. But there’s another version of your interface that most designers never experience–how the interface is … Weiterlesen
The promises of automation can only come true if you’re working smarter, not harder You’re not Michelle Yeoh. You can’t be everything, everywhere, all at once. Source Lately I’ve been suffering from hot dog hands. I don’t know who else needs to hear this, but I need to hear this: You’re trying to do too much. You … Weiterlesen
The tragic tale of a modern-day Isaac Newton, plus some thoughts from beyond the recursive loop. Gil Scott-Heron performs in Chicago on Nov 4, 1978. Paul Natkin/Getty Images “The revolution will not go better with CokeThe revolution will not fight germs that may cause bad breathThe revolution WILL put you in the driver’s seatThe revolution … Weiterlesen
I left the Google design challenge convinced I had failed — and I passed. This is what actually matters in these interviews. Continue reading on UX Collective »
I’ve been designing for a long time. I’ve burned out, and I’ve watched other designers burn out. The job market is brutal, AI is changing everything, and companies still don’t value design the way they should. All true. But there’s a thread underneath all of it that isn’t called out enough, and it’s one we … Weiterlesen
And is it really that bad? Photo by Mia Anderson on Unsplash An article published in 2025 proposed a newly observed disorder called Generative AI Addiction Syndrome (GAID), describing how some users feel anxious when cut off from AI, lose sleep over it, or withdraw from social contact. Is AI really addictive, or is it the way … Weiterlesen
Amy Huang has a fintech and healthcare background including creative direction at Citibank and consulting for BCBSRI. She has a B.F.A. in Industrial Design from RISD as well as various other qualifications in business and tech including Harvard Business School Online. Amy moved from China to New Zealand when she was five years old and currently lives … Weiterlesen
“I run my life from terminal.” Peak 2026 energy. And I get it — I really do. Hilary Gridley was just on “How I AI” — the sister podcast to Lenny’s Newsletter — talking about turning #ClaudeCode into your personal life operating system. Calendar management, task capture, workflow automation, preference learning — all orchestrated from a terminal window. She narrates her day to Claude, … Weiterlesen
Building intuitive AI products requires designing for context management Selecting the right context among the noise can make the world of difference Large language models are becoming remarkably good at executing tasks. They can summarize documents, generate content, analyze data, and even reason through complex problems in ways that feel almost human. In many cases, … Weiterlesen