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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)
VideoPulling 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.
14 Sept
Inspiration
One Page Love
InspoWebsite 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
AIPerplexity 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.
14 Sept
Inspiration
One Page Love
InspoWebsite 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
UX & Thinking
UX Collective
ThinkingThe 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
Design Tools
Sidebar.io
ToolsOne floor up
AI agents are increasingly reaching real systems during evaluations, prompting labs like OpenAI and Anthropic to implement stronger safeguards and tighter controls to contain their advanced capabilities.
10 Sept7 min read
Look & feel
Inspiration picks
Visual references from across the design web.