Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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It’s not always hammer time
Choosing the right UX tool for the problem Imagine you are a homeowner, and you need to renovate your kitchen. You do your research and hire a contractor. On day one, he shows up with a big trailer behind his tough-looking truck. You’re excited. But something weird happens. Every time you see him working, he’s only […]
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DesignShift: From control to creativity
Why we need creativity now more than ever As we move through 2025, many of us are experiencing a profound sense of temporal distortion — a few months that have carried the emotional weight of an entire year. A relentless stream of new political narratives and policies threaten human rights. AI tools emerge at a dizzying pace, promising […]
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I tried 50 AI tools—here’s how AI is changing the way we design
Exploring how AI is reshaping onboarding, user expectations, and product experiences Continue reading on UX Collective » Weekly curated resources for designers — thinkers and makers. “What started as casual slang is now everywhere — from how we code and market to how we pitch, design, and even write job descriptions. We’re witnessing a vibe-driven culture that replaces fact with […]
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Synthetic users: is there a place for “AI-generated users” in UX Research?
Trusting AI over real users? Here’s why it might cost you more than you think. It is now common to see synthetic users being widely used in UX research. After all, with the rise of AI, synthetic data generation is becoming the new norm for gaining insights. For context, the synthetic data generation market size is […]
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Wrestling with skill atrophy in the age of generated thought
My brain on AI. Gemini AI for image generation There’s an itch I can’t quite scratch, a low-humming anxiety beneath the surface of my daily work. It started subtly. I’d use an AI tool to quickly refactor some code, summarize a dense document, or brainstorm ideas. The efficiency gain was undeniable, intoxicating even. But lately, I’ve […]
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On Apple’s calculator apps
The sliding scale between skeuomorphic design and abstraction Continue reading on UX Collective » Ratio, efficiency, shape & language support. Image: author I conducted research to introduce and compare several commonly used UI font metrics, highlighting their pros and cons. This analysis may help you define the most suitable font to meet the product’s needs. The […]
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How to be strategic when picking a typeface
Ratio, efficiency, shape & language support. Image: author I conducted research to introduce and compare several commonly used UI font metrics, highlighting their pros and cons. This analysis may help you define the most suitable font to meet the product’s needs. The key metrics I examined include x-height ratio, top-to-bottom leading ratio, spatial efficiency, shape, number […]
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When users change their behavior to game the algorithm
How our awareness is breaking the social media algorithm. It is said that the eyes of the Mona Lisa (Leonardo Da Vinci) follow you around the room, an illusion now known as the ‘Mona Lisa Effect’. There was a time when social media was simple. You followed people, liked posts, and as a result you got […]
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How to bridge the gap (and work effectively) at siloed organizations
The #1 problem designers face? Seeming like a bad blind date Continue reading on UX Collective » From external protection to transparency and user control, discover how to build AI products that users trust with their data and personal information. Image generated by AI We’re standing at the edge of a new era shaped by artificial […]
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Everything’s a vibe: is it progress or just an illusion?
In a world where feeling productive replaces thinking deeply, are we innovating or just vibing our way into deceptive flow? Continue reading on UX Collective » Let’s get those ideas out of Figma and into the world. Unsplash We’ve all seen shiny prototypes, hype videos and slick decks depicting cool visions of the future of a […]
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