UI / UX

The Accessibility Problem With Authentication Methods Like CAPTCHA — Smashing Magazine

CAPTCHAs were meant to keep bots out, but too often, they lock people with disabilities out, too. From image classification to click-based tests, many...

The internet needs an AI off switch

People want the human internet back.Oftentimes when I tell this to AI boosters there’s this pushback that it’s only getting better and better, and while...

February Live Online UX Training 2026 Agenda | Nielsen Norman Group

  How will the Virtual Event work? Meetings will take place using the video conferencing tool Zoom, collaboration...

2025 Black Friday Deals for Designers (and Cyber Monday)

Welcome to our massive compilation of the best 2025 Black Friday Deals and Cyber Monday Sales for graphic designers, web designers, photographers, freelancers and creative professionals. We will...

Standardizing Animation Across Projects — Smashing Magazine

Animations can be one of the most joyful parts of building interfaces, but without structure, they can also become one of the biggest sources...

[Podcast] Make Your Brand Famous with Dan Cushing and Diego Borgo

Branding in emerging tech moves fast, breaks things and drags a lot of buzzwords along for the ride. But fame still matters. Trust still...

Simplifying Server Management With AI And Automation — Smashing Magazine

Server chaos doesn’t have to be the norm. AI-ready infrastructure and automation can bring clarity, performance, and focus back to your web work.If you...

The illusion of unmoderated UX testing | by Sanna Rau | Nov, 2025

I’ve been testing the testing. Unmoderated and moderated UX tests with the same type of people on the same topic generate completely different results....

How Koto Rebranded Amazon | James Greenfield on Designing at Global Scale

How do you reimagine one of the world’s most powerful brands? Over 18 months, across 15 global markets, and with 50+ sub-brands, Koto partnered with...

Effectively Monitoring Web Performance — Smashing Magazine

There are lots of tips for improving your website performance. But even if you follow all of the advice, are you able to maintain...

What we lose when we lose the creative struggle | by Fabrizia Ausiello | Nov, 2025

How removing friction from creative tools removes the meaning from creative workPress enter or click to view image in full sizeAs designers, we always...

Adobe Black Friday & Cyber Monday Sale 2025 — Ultimate Guide

Getting the best deals during the Adobe Black Friday sale can be an excellent way for designers to save a few hundred dollars. Black...

Six Key Components of UX Strategy — Smashing Magazine

Let’s dive into the building blocks of UX strategy and see how it speaks the language of product and business strategy to create user...