Inspiration
Top storyInspo·30 Oct
Are we out of new things? No. We’re all copying the same homework.
Designers frequently copy existing ideas, leading to a perception of stagnation in the industry, rather than a genuine lack of new creative possibilities.
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Stories from Saturday, 31 October 2026
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InspoWebsite Inspiration: Christoph Mandl
Christoph Mandl's portfolio site showcases detailed projects in brand identity, digital products, and editorial design, using muted earthy backgrounds with vivid red accents.
6 days ago
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.
28 Oct
Design Tools
Sidebar.io
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.
28 Oct
Design Tools
Sidebar.io
ToolsDesign 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.
28 Oct2 min read
Design Tools
Sidebar.io
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.
28 Oct2 min read
Design Tools
Sidebar.io
ToolsDesign 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.
28 Oct22 min read
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Inspiration picks
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