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Design systems should be fast by default
Design systems should prioritize performance alongside accessibility, as slow components degrade user experience in all applications built with them.
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Stories from Friday, 30 October 2026
UX & Thinking
UX Collective
ThinkingThe AI reckoning in UX was 20 years in the making
The current impact of artificial intelligence on user experience design has been developing for two decades, fundamentally reshaping the field.
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ToolsNobody asked for the sparkle button
AI features are often unwanted by users, who seek to disable them, indicating that current AI product development is misaligned with user needs.
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ToolsRussian and East European posters
Princeton University Library offers a digital collection of nearly 5,000 Russian and East European posters, documenting advertising, performances, films, and Party-sponsored campaigns from the region.
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Inspiration
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InspoWebsite Inspiration: Josh Puckett
Josh Puckett's personal website features a narrow single-column design, highlighting his career as a designer, studio co-founder, advisor, and investor, with interactive hover effects.
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VideoConfig India 2026: When everyone can make anything, how far can we take it?
Figma's Config India 2026 will explore the creative potential unlocked when universal access to design tools empowers everyone to create anything.
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Design as a garden
Design work can be approached like gardening, by cultivating conditions, allowing cross-pollination, protecting fragile ideas, pruning non-essentials, and matching effort to the season.
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