Mini Preview | Task Writing for Usability Tests

Effective task writing for usability tests requires clear, concise instructions that guide participants without revealing solutions, ensuring authentic user behavior and valuable feedback.

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Stories from Wednesday, 16 September 2026

Figma (YT)

Video

Pulling Inspiration from John Maeda's Design by Numbers

John Maeda's "Design by Numbers" offers a foundational framework for designers, demonstrating how computational thinking and minimalist aesthetics can inspire modern digital design practices.

Website Inspiration: Miso

Miso, a travel app, uses a sparse landing page resembling a luxury fashion campaign with an isolated traveler, expansive white space, and neutral styling to promote its services.

14 Sept

AI & Tools

OpenAI Blog

Perplexity trusts GPT-6 Astra with end-to-end systems

Perplexity now uses GPT-6 Astra for end-to-end systems, including writing communications, changing software, and monitoring production, requiring less human oversight than previous models.

Website Inspiration: Txt Text Editor

Txt, a forthcoming macOS text editor, offers distraction-free writing and Apple Intelligence features, with its landing page replicating a Mac desktop interface.

13 Sept

Codrops

Inspo

Building Depth: Designing and Developing a 3D Renderer Inside Figma

Aleksei Kipin developed Depth, a Figma plugin, to create a 3D renderer within Figma, allowing designers to quickly test 3D models and renders directly in their design workflow.

The real reason everyone hates the viral AI food slop images

AI-generated food imagery, often perceived as unappetizing "slop," highlights a fundamental discomfort with artificial perfection that deviates from human culinary expectations.

12 Sept