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Learn why flip phones still matter in 2025, and how you can build and launch web apps for these tiny devices.

Designing a new AI feature? Where do you even begin? From first steps to design flows and interactions, here's a simple, systematic approach to building AI experiences that stick.

The Wizard of Oz method is a proven UX research tool that simulates real interactions to uncover authentic user behavior. Victor Yocco unpacks the core principles of the WOZ method, explores advanced real-world applications, and highlights its unique ...

Traditional page builders have shaped how we build WordPress sites for years. Let's take a closer look at [Droip]( ), a modern, no-code visual builder, and explore how it redefines the experience with cleaner performance, full design freedom, and ...

As always in design, timing matters, and so do timely notifications. Let's explore how we might improve the notifications UX. More design patterns in our Smart Interface Design Patterns, a friendly video course on UX and design patterns by Vitaly -- ...

CSS has evolved from a purely presentational language into one with growing logical powers -- thanks to features like container queries, relational pseudo-classes, and the `if()` function. Is it still just for styling, or is it becoming something ...

Bridging the gap between user research insights and actual organizational action -- with a clear roadmap for impact.

July is just around the corner, and that means it's time for a new collection of desktop wallpapers. Created with love by artists and designers from across the globe, they are bound to bring some good vibes to your screen. Enjoy!

As online scams become more sophisticated, Carrie Webster explores whether good UX can serve as a frontline defense, particularly for non-tech-savvy older users navigating today's digital world.

On her quest to teach you how to code vectors by hand, Myriam Frisano's second installment of a `path` deep dive explores the most complex aspects of SVG's most powerful element. She'll help you understand the underlying rules and function of how ...