The case against JPEG XL

Despite its technical merits and initial industry attention, JPEG XL is not competitive for web use cases due to its limited lossy compression efficiency and marginal lossless advantages.

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Stories from Thursday, 15 October 2026

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We read 102 EU shop accessibility statements

An analysis of 102 EU shop accessibility statements reveals that 75% provide contact information, 68% mention WCAG, and only 25% list known accessibility problems.

Secret agent bot: accessibility matters for the agents even if you can’t see them

Accessibility considerations extend to AI agents, even though they lack a physical presence, ensuring their design accommodates diverse user needs and interactions.

The designer’s constitution

A designer's constitution, inspired by the Bauhaus curriculum, proposes a framework for designers to regain command over technology and material in the age of AI.

Decorative images aren’t a thing

The article argues that truly decorative images do not exist, proposing a decision tree to determine if an image conveys meaning or is merely filling space.

Fluid functionalism

Fluid functionalism is a design philosophy where animations serve a functional purpose, using motion to convey information rather than for decoration.

12 Oct2 min read

MIT Tech Review · AI

Roundtables: A Conversation With the Creator of AI-Designed Viruses

Samuel King, a Stanford PhD student, utilized a generative AI model to propose genetic blueprints for microscopic viruses, raising questions about AI's potential to design new life forms.

9 Oct3 min read

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Imperfection

A designer created a personal website featuring virtual game cartridges, each representing a past job, as a creative outlet during a career transition.

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We read 102 EU shop accessibility statements

The designer’s constitution

12 Oct5 min read