Top storyThinking·16 Jul
From 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.
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Stories from Friday, 17 July 2026
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ThinkingThe “mocked, then loved” AirPods effect
AirPods and Apple Watch overcame initial mockery to become highly popular products through iteration and user experience.
17 Jul6 min read
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InspoZERO: The Engineering Behind a Defiant Interactive Narrative
Developers built ZERO, a WebGL experience, using techniques like gesture checks and adaptive quality management for smooth performance.
17 Jul10 min read
Femke.design (YT)
VideoI 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.
16 Jul
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
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InspoThe 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.
15 Jul26 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
Editor's pick
Design 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.
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