Desigma

Desigma is an independent, open-source, native desktop design tool built in Rust, offering features like auto layout, components, prototyping, and live collaboration, with direct Figma file import.

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In this edition

Stories from Tuesday, 3 November 2026

UX & Thinking

UX Collective

Thinking

I let AI build. I don’t let AI decide.

Designers can leverage AI for generative tasks, but human oversight remains crucial for making critical design decisions and ensuring ethical considerations.

There will always be someone faster, cheaper, and better

Designers facing AI competition should recognize that being faster, cheaper, or better has always been a market condition, not a new era.

How to hire junior engineers in the age of AI

Hiring junior engineers requires new interview methods because AI has changed software development, making traditional coding assessments obsolete and increasing the demand for product-focused skills.

3 days ago12 min read

UX & Thinking

UX Collective

Thinking

When colors pass but palettes fail

Generative AI diverging color palettes present an accessibility challenge, as colors may pass individual contrast checks but fail when combined in a palette.

Samia Halaby and the Amiga 1000

The Motorola 68000 processor's unique features enabled a "Golden Age" for pixel art, influencing early digital aesthetics and graphic design capabilities.

5 days ago

One Page Love

Inspo

Website 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