I just listened to the Syntax podcast for the first time because they were discussing topics near and dear to my heart, HTML and CSS. The episode is called “Nothing in CSS – 0 vs 0px, no, none, hidden, initial and unset”, and they’re talking about all the things that can be 0, none, or… Continue reading Syntax podcast episode 623: “Nothing in CSS” errata
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Information Seeking in China: A Different Ecosystem, Familiar Behavior
Summary: Information seeking in China is driven by mobile social-media apps. But how users prompt and engage with genAI mirrors what we’ve seen in the West. Our recent research on information-seeking behavior found that generative AI (genAI) is meaningfully reshaping how people search — cutting through the friction of keyword foraging, accelerating habit change, and… Continue reading Information Seeking in China: A Different Ecosystem, Familiar Behavior
Logo Design After AI: How Designers Create Powerful Brand Logos in 2026
AI tools have changed how logo design for brands begins—but not how it succeeds. Today, designers can generate logo concepts in seconds, explore styles instantly, and speed up the creative process. However, creating a logo that is clear, memorable, and meaningful still requires human thinking and strategy. Many people assume AI tools can replace graphic… Continue reading Logo Design After AI: How Designers Create Powerful Brand Logos in 2026
Handmade Designs: The New Trust Signal
Summary: In an era of AI-generated-everything, AI-fatigued users want designs that look like they were made by a person. People are buying vinyl, dusting off their wired headphones, shooting on film, and opting for things that are slower. Digital fatigue and AI fatigue are changing what resonates, and audiences are gravitating towards designs that look handmade. The Shift… Continue reading Handmade Designs: The New Trust Signal
Introduction to the new HTML element <geolocation>
There is a new HTML element called geolocation. I checked it out and here’s what I learned. The <geolocation> element The <geolocation> element provides a button that, when activated, prompts the user for permission to access their location. Originally, it was designed as a general <permission> element, but browser vendors indicated that implementing a “one-size-fits-all”… Continue reading Introduction to the new HTML element <geolocation>
GenUI vs. Vibe Coding: Who’s Designing?
Summary: With generative UI, the AI system decides to generate an interactive element or entire product in response to a user need. Vibe coding is when users request the AI to build it. Since Andrej Karpathy coined the term “vibe coding” in early 2025, the concept has taken over the conversation about AI and interfaces.… Continue reading GenUI vs. Vibe Coding: Who’s Designing?
The global community is coming together to accelerate digital accessibility at axe-con 2026!
What happens when you combine the passion, experience, and expertise of accessibility practitioners across the globe with world-changing regulatory momentum and transformative breakthroughs in technology? The answer is: Progress! What we are experiencing in this new era is unlike anything we’ve ever witnessed. Today, we have the power, the opportunity, and the technology to accelerate… Continue reading The global community is coming together to accelerate digital accessibility at axe-con 2026!
How to Make a TikTok Ads with AI VideoGen
Creating TikTok ads no longer requires complex video editing or hours of manual work. AI VideoGen by Envato offers an automated way to produce TikTok ads, reels, and short videos that look professional and are ready to publish. With its unlimited video generation offer available until 30th September 2025, now is the time to take… Continue reading How to Make a TikTok Ads with AI VideoGen
How to Know If Your SEO Expert Actually Knows SaaS?
In the digital marketing landscape, search engine optimization (SEO) is vital, especially for software as a service (SaaS) companies. These businesses rely heavily on online visibility to attract potential customers. However, not every SEO expert understands the specific needs of SaaS. This post explores determining if an SEO professional truly grasps the nuances of SaaS.… Continue reading How to Know If Your SEO Expert Actually Knows SaaS?
The social significance of Spotify Wrapped
[unable to retrieve full-text content] How the tech industry ended postmodernism and increased individualism Wham!, Coca-Cola commercials, and obligatory family dinners; Western Christmas weeks are very predictable. We even have a new December tradition: the annual Spotify Wrapped. At first glance, the concept seems like a brilliant marketing strategy, but there’s a deeper meaning behind it.… Continue reading The social significance of Spotify Wrapped
The Future-Proof Designer
Summary: Top product experts share four strategies for remaining indispensable as AI changes UI design, accelerates feature production, and reshapes data analysis. How AI Is Reshaping Product Development Integrating new technologies into design workflows is nothing new — from the dot-com boom to responsive design and blockchain, designers have always adapted. AI is simply the… Continue reading The Future-Proof Designer
Building accessible apps with Next.js and axe DevTools
As a developer, you want to build fast, modern, progressive web applications (PWAs) that reach as many users as possible. That’s the goal—and it’s a good one. But if accessibility isn’t part of that process, you could be unintentionally leaving people behind. Accessibility (a11y) is essential to creating inclusive experiences and is a hallmark of… Continue reading Building accessible apps with Next.js and axe DevTools
Prompt Suggestions
Summary: System-generated suggestions for AI prompts must be contextually relevant, personalized, and specific to the task and the user’s level of experience. Prompt suggestions are a common design element in AI-chat features, but users often ignore them, especially when they’re not in the right place or don’t feel useful. Done well, though, prompt suggestions can… Continue reading Prompt Suggestions
Choose Customer Loyalty over Short-Term Profit
Summary: Prioritizing user loyalty over short-term profit maximization leads to sustainable growth by fostering trust, customer retention, and long-term profitability. The most important business goal of most digital products is to maximize user loyalty and the lifetime value of the user’s future visits and purchases. Maximizing the value of a single, specific visit is less… Continue reading Choose Customer Loyalty over Short-Term Profit
How Duolingo, Nike, and Amazon use rewards to keep you hooked
[unable to retrieve full-text content] Why Duolingo turns streaks into addictive habits while Amazon’s badges gather dust The habit loop uses rewards to drive engagement and retention, helping users stay consistent and achieve their goals. Drumroll, please! I recently sold an item on Vinted for the first time — finally, a win! To be honest, I originally downloaded the… Continue reading How Duolingo, Nike, and Amazon use rewards to keep you hooked
UX and CX Merge: The Shift from Products to Journeys
Summary: Organizations are starting to merge user experience and customer experience into a single function, setting the foundation for a journey-centric-experience practice. Organizational silos and product-centric design make it difficult to resolve friction for customers who use our products and services. User-centered design is applied to digital products, but many pain points in real customer… Continue reading UX and CX Merge: The Shift from Products to Journeys
30 Creative Branding Design and Logos For Inspiration
Branding is the soul of any business. It’s not just about logos or colors; it’s about creating a lasting impression in the minds of customers. Creative branding design goes beyond aesthetics, reflecting the core values, mission, and personality of a business. Whether you’re starting a new company or rebranding an existing one, the process of… Continue reading 30 Creative Branding Design and Logos For Inspiration
Continuous Product Design: Step-by-step Guide
Most IT-supplied products and functions are not used in practice. Resources, applications, and software remain idle. Not all companies consider whether their products are effective for the users. Consequently, 91% of unsatisfied customers don’t complain about their bad experience. They simply leave without giving feedback. A vivid proof is the mobile development market, which has… Continue reading Continuous Product Design: Step-by-step Guide
Kerem Beyit: Unveiling a Master of Fantasy Illustration
Kerem Beyit is a freelance illustrator who has carved a niche for himself in the world of fantasy art. With a keen eye for detail and a talent for bringing fantastical creatures and landscapes to life, Beyit’s illustrations have captured the imagination of audiences worldwide. Education and Early Influences While details about Kerem Beyit’s formal… Continue reading Kerem Beyit: Unveiling a Master of Fantasy Illustration
Access High Growth and Build a Sustainable Career with Coding Bootcamps
Why are coding bootcamps rising? Coding remains a cornerstone skill in today’s job market, and it is resilient amid economic shifts. However, misconceptions often obscure its true nature as software expert coders play an essential role in technology-driven industries. Businesses depend on them to create operational solutions that drive innovation and efficiency. Coders must be… Continue reading Access High Growth and Build a Sustainable Career with Coding Bootcamps
The Humanization of ChatGPT and Its Impact on Trust
AI is the future, but we still know very little about it. We believe that understanding how people think about AI and how they use AI tools are key parts in being able to create proper AI-powered products and tools. This thought motivated us to do research on the topic. The research process itself was… Continue reading The Humanization of ChatGPT and Its Impact on Trust
5 Website Features to Help Your Business Thrive in the Digital Age
In the age of instant gratification, attention spans are shorter than a tweet on a Tuesday. That’s why your website, the digital doorknob to your business, needs to make a stellar first impression. Studies show that a whopping 95% of a visitor’s initial judgment is based on design alone. Now, that’s a statistic that could… Continue reading 5 Website Features to Help Your Business Thrive in the Digital Age
Moderated research with dscout
Moderated research helps gather qualitative feedback directly from users. dscout, a research platform, simplifies this process with tools for participant recruitment, live video interviews, and automated data transcription and analysis. This article explores how dscout’s features support moderated user research and compares its effectiveness to other research tool. TABLE OF CONTENTS Does dscout… Continue reading Moderated research with dscout
The Ultimate Guide To Writing a Winning Request for Proposal
Embarking on a significant project demands careful planning, a clear vision, and the right partnerships. One of the critical steps in this journey is creating and distributing an effective request for proposal (RFP). It’s a document that outlines your project’s needs and invites vendors or contractors to bid for the job. Crafting a compelling RFP… Continue reading The Ultimate Guide To Writing a Winning Request for Proposal