Max Tsvetkov·2 days ago7 Controversial Myths About Design SystemsIn the world of design systems, many dogmas have become best practices. For inexperienced teams, it is often helpful to rely on established rules when creating their very first Design System. However, some architectural and conceptual dogmas are outdated but still prevalent in the market. This article aims to address…Research13 min readResearch13 min read
Melody Koh 🤔·Mar 20, 2024Member-onlyHow I know when to quit my design job, every single time.Stories from a seasoned job-hopper; amidst layoffs, challenging hiring conditions, and the pursuit of professional purpose — If there is one thing I have yet to master but strongly desire to, it’s flipping a pen between my fingers. There is nothing cooler (to me, anyway) than a creative who can do pen-hand tricks at their desk. Like wow, they must spend a lot of time with the…Design15 min readDesign15 min read
Kevin Auyeung·Mar 19, 2024“The Chopsticks Dilemma” in Generative Images AI“The Chopsticks Dilemma” in Generative Images AI For the last few years I’ve been trying to develop my understanding of AI, taking courses on transformer models and exploring the depths of chatGPT and Midjourney prompts. However, on my journey, I’ve come across an interesting phenomenon which I’d like to coin as “The Chopsticks Dilemma”. But first, here’s…AI3 min readAI3 min read
Carlos Yllobre·Mar 18, 2024Understanding the AI Frontier: Balancing Automation and Cognitive Skills for the FutureIn September of 2023, a multidisciplinary team of researchers from Harvard Business School released a paper about the effects of AI on knowledge, productivity and quality of outcomes. In this study, the researchers examined the performance implications of AI on realistic, complex, and knowledge-focused tasks with over 700 participants. In…AI5 min readAI5 min read
Emma McCann·Mar 15, 2024Dear Tinder: your UX needs work. Too bad you broke up with me first.Hello, Tinder. I’m here, inspired to write another UX article. This time, it’s out of spite. I was chatting to someone. The exchange was going quite well. They appeared genuinely interested in my hobbies. I was optimistic! Until right as I was about to send my next message… You permanently…UX Design6 min readUX Design6 min read
Melody Koh 🤔·Mar 5, 2024Member-onlyAll my friends are quitting design.The great resignation strikes once again, with some damage. — I went back to Singapore for the Lunar New Year with the intention of catching up with friends and loved ones, and did just that. So if you’re wondering why I was on hiatus (on top of my already busy schedule), it wasn’t because I got depressed or got into…UX Design10 min readUX Design10 min read
Lorenzo Bellucci·Feb 29, 2024Member-onlyThe Design Hiring Game is F*ckedAnd how can we fix it. — In the current landscape of design and tech industries, the process of hiring designers is fraught with inefficiencies, opaque practices, and more often than not, a lack of respect for candidates’ time and effort. Generally, as I explain what I personally see as the complexities of this broken system, I…Design4 min readDesign4 min read
Hoang Nguyen·Feb 26, 2024Member-onlyThe Forgotten Art of Communication SkillsWant richer conversations? Discover quick tips to transform your talks! — Ever felt hesitant to answer a phone call, preferring the comfort of texting? With the rise of smartphones and messaging apps, voice conversations have become less popular, leading us to neglect this vital social and professional skill. As someone who once struggled with effective communication and learned from numerous missteps…Communication5 min readCommunication5 min read
Alex Zlatkus·Feb 23, 2024Member-onlyDesign system maturitySetting expectations for the current state of your system. — Are you a Design System designer or Design System product manager, who is frequently asked why the system “can’t do this” or “doesn’t do that”? And do you just respond with “we are aware”? Then this article is for you. What is design system maturity? Design system (DS) maturity is a subjective scale of how…Design Systems6 min readDesign Systems6 min read
Thalion·Feb 23, 2024Member-onlyDesign by AI: The Fast-Food of the FutureAI is going to reduce the demand for designers. Which areas will be affected? Which will survive? — In recent months, designers have observed significant changes in the industry. On one hand, the recession is impacting many companies’ budgets, leading to rounds of layoffs. On the other hand, promising technological advancements, such as AI and spatial computing, are going to boost the industry. …AI4 min readAI4 min read