This week, I found myself surprisingly invested in the great modal drawer debate. A perfect reminder that even the smallest UX choices spark strong feelings. In this issue, you’ll find smart takes on notifications, a neat CSS image grid trick, and a peek at design careers without the usual fluff.
Grab what’s useful, have a scroll, and maybe find your next coffee-break talking point.
Adapting Social struggled with 50+ client sites spread across multiple hosting providers. After moving to Kinsta, they achieved 33% faster page loads and 767% increase in site traffic.
Automated workflows saved them 250+ hours annually. Now they manage everything from one dashboard on Google Cloud Platform with centralized site management. Performance and efficiency transformed their agency.
As always in design, timing matters, and so do timely notifications.
☑️ The “Default Effect” Shapes Everyday Choices—Including in Digital Products
People are far more likely to stick with default options, whether it’s organ donation, privacy settings, or app preferences. Designers can use this effect to nudge users toward positive actions or ethical defaults.
Product teams can’t afford delays when testing ideas. AI-powered interviews let you validate customer needs, explore assumptions, and make faster product decisions.
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In any fast-moving product team, there’s a familiar pattern. A confident roadmap is shared. Timelines are tight but “doable.” Enthusiasm is high. Then, just as the meeting is wrapping up, a designer tentatively raises a hand and asks:“Have we thought about what happens if…?”
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