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In this edition

The MOS 6502 chip impacted design by blending arcade game UI concepts with affordable 1970s calculator chips.

Figma Motion introduces educational applications, demonstrating shader effects and fills to enhance interactive design elements within the platform.
Housemait's long-scrolling landing page effectively showcases its family organization app, integrating an AI assistant accessible via WhatsApp for managing calendars, meals, shopping, and chores.

Researchers scope broad studies in three key steps.

MERSI's website redesign combines a tailored Webflow build with precise motion and editorial storytelling for a quiet, immersive digital presence.

Anthropic released Opus 5, its latest AI model, which is capable but slow and expensive.

Editor's pick
Poor information architecture causes AI problems like hallucinations and wrong answers due to disorganized content stores.
Look & feel
Visual references from across the design web.