Design isn't dead

Highlights of the week ↘

Figma to Readymag plugin: Transfer designs in seconds - You don’t have to manually recreate Figma-based designs in Readymag now - just add the plugin, transfer elements or entire designs in 4 clicks, add interactivity, and publish. - Readymag SPONSORED

Design isn’t dead. You sound dumb - The problem of clueless critics, inflated egos, and AI panic. - Nate Schloesser

The case against conversational interfaces - The future isn’t about replacing existing computing paradigms with chat interfaces, but about enhancing them to make human-computer interaction feel effortless. - Julian Lehr

Product design, UX/UI and PM ↘

How to write error messages that actually help users rather than frustrate them - One of the most consistently neglected parts of today’s user experiences is our handling of errors. - Amy Hupe

Writing the onboarding experience - How to help a product introduce itself. - Nick DiLallo

Design engineering ↘

CSS custom properties vs. Sass variables - A pragmatic guide. - Stuart Robson

Inclusive dark mode - Designing accessible dark themes for all users. - Alex Williams

Tools and resources ↘

Design guidance - Principles, patterns, heuristics, and team charters. - Rachel Krause

Inspiration and creativity ↘

The oppressive foundation of minimalist design - What we call “good design” may just be cultural conformity in disguise. - Michael F. Buckley

Last but not least ↘

What I learned at Figma Pt 1: Product Sense - Over the next few weeks I’ll be reflecting on some of my biggest learnings during my time at Figma. - Robert Bye