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I forgot how fun it is to just build something
Building something can be a source of enjoyment and satisfaction, offering a fun and engaging experience that many people might overlook or forget in their daily routines.
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Stories from Thursday, 16 July 2026
UX Collective
ThinkingFrom vibe to specs: reclaiming the design process with SAID framework
AI-native teams replace static handoffs with continuous, spec-driven product engines using the SAID framework and Git as a shared workspace.
16 Jul9 min read
UX Collective
ThinkingDesign system contracts: the component lives in neither Figma nor code
Design system contracts use a central file to define components, generating Figma and code versions automatically.
16 Jul12 min read
CSS-Tricks
ToolsWhat’s !important #15: Boundary-aware CSS, Time-based CSS, Full-bleed CSS, and More
This article compiles various CSS techniques, including using `view()` for boundary-aware designs, making grid lanes accessible, creating time-based web designs, and fixing full-bleed layouts with modern CSS.
15 Jul3 min read
NNGroup (YT)
VideoHeuristic Evaluations: How to Plan, Conduct, and Report Results | Course Preview
Heuristic evaluations involve planning, conducting, and reporting usability test results to identify design issues.
15 Jul
Figma (YT)
VideoUsing Figma Motion to create a viral karaoke app in 30 mins I Design Roulette Ep 4
Figma Motion helps create a viral karaoke app in a short design challenge.
15 Jul
UX Planet
ThinkingCLAUDE.md vs DESIGN.md: What to Put in Each for Claude Code
CLAUDE.md and DESIGN.md serve different purposes in Claude Code projects, with CLAUDE.md providing operational instructions.
15 Jul7 min read
Editor's pick
The Architecture Behind Trionn: Coordinating GSAP, Three.js, Lenis, and Web Audio
Trionn's case study details the technical architecture that unified GSAP, Three.js, Lenis, and Web Audio into a performant, responsive web experience with complex animations and interactions.
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