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March 3

The Infinite To-Do List: AI Could End Busywork (But It Probably Won’t)

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In 1965, Time magazine declared that by 2000, Americans would work just 20 hours a week,...
In 1965, Time magazine declared that by 2000, Americans would work just 20 hours a week, retiring at 50 with ‘a guaranteed income for…Continue reading on UX Planet »

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March 3

The Basics: Common Region

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UI design is significantly influenced by the Gestalt principles of grouping, a fundamental set of laws...
UI design is significantly influenced by the Gestalt principles of grouping, a fundamental set of laws and guidelines many designers rely on to create effective interfaces. These principles explain how people visually group elements, with the five key categories being Proximity, Similarity, Continuity, Closure, and ...

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March 3

Design Chronicles #1: Into the Darkness 🖤

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Dark mode isn’t just a feature — it’s a necessity. It enhances comfort, saves battery, and...
Dark mode isn’t just a feature — it’s a necessity. It enhances comfort, saves battery, and delivers a sleek, modern experience across all your devices. 🌙✨Dark mode isn’t just a trendy feature anymore — it’s a standard. In 2025, people don’t ask if an app has dark mode; they expect it. Apple, Google, and Microsoft ha...

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February 24

Designers are using AI all wrong

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There’s endless talk about how designers should use AI. It can speed up research, generate mockups,...
There’s endless talk about how designers should use AI. It can speed up research, generate mockups, or even write front-end code.But that’s not the real opportunity.The hardest part of design isn’t designing — it’s explaining design decisions to people who don’t think like designers.Developers, product managers, mar...

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February 24

How content designers are shaping AI

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Photo by Tyler Lastovich on UnsplashFrom chatbots to ethics, AI is having an impact. And when...
Photo by Tyler Lastovich on UnsplashFrom chatbots to ethics, AI is having an impact. And when I think about it, I can’t help but recall Lady Galadriel’s opening monologue from The Lord of the Rings.“The world is changed. I feel it in the water. I feel it in the earth. I smell it in the air.”We all know AI is a power...

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February 24

Why Product Design/UX Generalists are a Great Solution for Emerging Design Practices

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The conversation surrounding the topic Product Designers/UX Designers who should be generalists in their craft has...
The conversation surrounding the topic Product Designers/UX Designers who should be generalists in their craft has been picking up some attention more recently, courtesy of a few blogs (People Nerds from dScout for instance). This topic has, in my opinion, been gathering more momentum because AI’s strides in terms o...

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February 24

Improving Product Perception & Adoption for Dr Water to Reduce Bounce Rates by 40%

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By Abhishek Ganotra, Product Designer + Brand Strategy at Dr WaterIntroductionDr. Water offers innovative products like...
By Abhishek Ganotra, Product Designer + Brand Strategy at Dr WaterIntroductionDr. Water offers innovative products like water bottles and kettles that hydrogenate water, delivering health benefits through advanced hydrogenation technology.In a competitive market, Dr. Water wants to stand out with its focus on scient...

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February 24

Affordance is like the silent guide 🧭 that whispers to users, showing them where to tap, swipe, or…

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Understanding different types of affordance helps designers create interfaces that feel intuitive and effortless. Each type...
Understanding different types of affordance helps designers create interfaces that feel intuitive and effortless. Each type plays a unique role in shaping user interactions and guiding behaviours within digital environments.1. Perceived AffordanceDefinition: Users’ interpretation of an object’s possible actions base...

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February 24

Designing Agentic AI Experiences

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Learn how to focus your agents and why Agentic AI needs process engineering.Continue reading on UX...
Learn how to focus your agents and why Agentic AI needs process engineering.Continue reading on UX Planet »

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February 24

Sustainability in UI design

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Green practices for a digital world.Continue reading on UX Planet »

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February 24

Designarchy Vol. 19

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Because inspiration and creativity can’t truly be governed, we creatives often face time and feedback constraints...
Because inspiration and creativity can’t truly be governed, we creatives often face time and feedback constraints that keep us from fully embracing the freedom of true artistry. Yet, the process inside our minds — the split-second decisions about which direction to take and what to create, guided by instincts we can...

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February 16

Why I Stopped Applying For UX Jobs (And Why You Likely Will, Too)

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The realities of tech and the grim future that lies aheadContinue reading on UX Planet »

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February 16

Figma and the enshittification of Product Design

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How profit-focused software has delegitimized the entire design industryContinue reading on UX Planet »

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February 16

The design community is no longer grounded anywhere, anymore.

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Dribbble, Linkedin, Reddit, Discord… where are we, anyway?Continue reading on UX Planet »

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February 16

How LinkedIn (and Other Products) Play With Our Minds: The Psychology Behind The Nudges

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The Science of Attention: A Playbook for EngagementContinue reading on UX Planet »

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February 12

How to prepare Moderated Usability Testing & Research

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In this article, I walk you through how to organize Moderated Usability Testing, covering key steps...
In this article, I walk you through how to organize Moderated Usability Testing, covering key steps like setting goals, creating tasks, and recruiting participants through Prolific.Whether you’re new to usability testing or looking to refine your approach, I hope you find it practical and helpful for your projects.C...

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February 12

No 9. What are the questions to ask at the end of the interview?

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When an interview is wrapping up, one of the most important opportunities often comes right at...
When an interview is wrapping up, one of the most important opportunities often comes right at the end: the chance to ask your own…Continue reading on UX Planet »

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February 12

The Basics: Similarity Principle

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February 12

Design tokens: A double-edged sword in design systems

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Problem: Too many layers of abstraction can make tokens difficult to use.Example: A design team introduces...
Problem: Too many layers of abstraction can make tokens difficult to use.Example: A design team introduces five levels of color tokens:Core tokens: color-blue-500, color-blue-700Semantic tokens: brand-primary, brand-secondaryComponent tokens: button-primary-background, card-backgroundPlatform-specific tokens: ios-pr...

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February 12

Generative AI UX — AI canvas versus AI conversations

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Understanding how AI canvases provide flexibility and growth for users’ ideas.Continue reading on UX Planet »

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February 12

Zero UI

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How to design invisible interfaces.Continue reading on UX Planet »

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February 12

UX Design for SaaS Interfaces in 2025: What’s the Difference?

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Design by OutcrowdSaaS design goes beyond standard web design. It doesn’t merely attract users and creates...
Design by OutcrowdSaaS design goes beyond standard web design. It doesn’t merely attract users and creates a convenient, good-looking product. SaaS UX/UI design aims to capture and retain users, teach them how to use the product, simplify complex processes, and create competitive advantages.There are certain tricks ...

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February 12

Behind the scenes of animating a design system component

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In this blog post, I’ll take you on a journey behind the scenes of animating a...
In this blog post, I’ll take you on a journey behind the scenes of animating a design system component. As a member of the Blade Design System team at Razorpay, I’ve had the opportunity to dive deep into the intricacies of creating engaging and functional animations that enhance the user experience.I’ll share my ins...

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February 6

Using Dopamine Design to Enrich the Digital Banking Experience

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Today’s Fintech disruptors and neobanks are igniting our brains’ reward centers with flashy visuals, gamified challenges...
Today’s Fintech disruptors and neobanks are igniting our brains’ reward centers with flashy visuals, gamified challenges and social interactivity that practically beg us to keep coming back for more. This is the effect of “Dopamine Banking,” where finance meets emotions and entertainment, and every tap of your smart...

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