Top storyThinking·21 Jul
I handed a UX review over to AI. Here’s what happened.
AI assists UX reviews but does not replace human expertise, requiring user input for accuracy.
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Stories from Wednesday, 22 July 2026
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ThinkingThe screens are getting demoted
As AI advances, user experience design shifts from creating screens to questioning their necessity, with AI performing tasks previously requiring multiple user interface steps.
22 Jul12 min read
Figma (YT)
VideoEasily animate loaders with the arc tool and Figma Motion
Figma's arc tool and Figma Motion enable users to easily animate loaders, streamlining the process of creating dynamic visual elements for interfaces.
22 Jul
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ThinkingThe feature trap
Product teams often confuse building with validating, responding to cues rather than actual problems.
21 Jul7 min read
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ThinkingResearch shouldn’t end in a deck
Research should not end with a presentation deck, but rather become a living artifact.
20 Jul7 min read
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ThinkingHow to apply Nir Eyal’s Hook Model to AI products, safely
Nir Eyal's Hook Model applies to AI products through a four-step loop of trigger, action, variable reward, and investment.
20 Jul18 min read
NNGroup (YT)
VideoTransitioning from Graphic Design to UX
Graphic designers can transition to UX design with new skills and knowledge.
20 Jul
Editor's pick
AI can fake your portfolio. It can’t fake the second question.
AI can fake a portfolio, but it cannot replicate the live, unprepared moments in an interview.
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