A freshly baked batch of thoughts & trends
Google Stitch + Gemini 3
Vibe coding tools promise instant products from text prompts, but real-world design rarely works on the first try. This video looks at how Google Stitch and AI Studio offer a more controlled alternative, allowing designers to iterate visually, preserve intent, and transform AI-generated designs into functional products.
React from Figma components
Translating design intent into accurate, production-ready code is still one of the biggest friction points in product development. Here we look at how Figma is bridging design and engineering by connecting design systems directly to codebases, enabling faster iteration without compromising the original vision.
Affinity by Canva
Editing Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign files has long required juggling multiple apps and subscriptions. Canva’s new Affinity unifies image, vector, and page layout editing into a single, free app, potentially reshaping how designers work across formats.
Apple's Liquid Glass
Liquid Glass was Apple’s most ambitious visual overhaul in years, but flashy designs can backfire. With iOS 26.1, users can now soften the effect, highlighting a key lesson in tech design: even bold design innovations sometimes need subtlety to truly work.
Figma AI
Repetitive UI tasks are no longer a bottleneck: Figma’s native AI lets designers generate full interfaces, variations, and responsive screens with simple prompts. This video looks at how AI is making design faster, smarter, and more scalable.
Google's Nano Banana in Figma
Jumping between Figma and Photoshop may soon be a thing of the past. Figma’s Nano Banana integration lets you edit, generate, and combine images directly in your design files, streamlining workflows and saving time.
Figma & Canva in ChatGPT
ChatGPT can now create editable Figma and Canva files, letting designers generate first drafts faster and refine them directly in their favorite tools. Designers can now create, edit, and iterate on projects faster than ever before.
Adobe's brand update
rand evolution doesn’t have to be radical. Adobe’s latest logo update proves that subtle changes can modernize a global brand while maintaining recognition and avoiding industry fads.
Google's new logo
After nearly a decade, Google has updated its logo, introducing subtle gradients that give it a more contemporary, glossmorphic feel. A true lesson in balancing innovation with brand identity.
Prompt-driven AI usability
AI chatbots have revolutionised the way humans interact with machines. But AI-first companies are still far behind established market leaders. Find out what could revert this trend by addressing the usability problems these tools still hold.
UX/UI Trends for 2024
The field of user experience and interface design is dynamic, and staying ahead of the curve is crucial for creating successful digital experiences. As 2024 is just beginning, these trends are set to revolutionise the way we design and interact with digital interfaces.
Web design in the era of XR
Apple VisionPro will extend virtual and augmented reality beyond gamers and tech fans. But web design has traditionally been confined to two dimensions and will require us to reevaluate our design practices to adapt to the era of XR.