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From building trust in your UX work to exploring CSS innovations that make styling both smarter and simpler, there’s a lot to unpack this week.
We’ve got actionable insights into Google’s approach to driving feature adoption, advice for creating balanced design systems, and a reminder of why the infamous "F-pattern" still rules user behaviour. Plus, don’t miss highlights on practical design workflows and the ongoing battle between shipping quickly and striving for perfection.
Whether you're finessing your craft or looking to bring value to your team, this issue has something to help you think smarter, design better, and create with confidence.
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How To Build Confidence In Your UX Work
UX initiatives are often seen as a disruption rather than a means to solving existing problems in an organization. In this post, we’ll explore how you can build trust for your UX work.
Google: How to increase feature adoption the right way
This case study shows you Google's feature adoption strategy. Learn how to maximize new product releases with these 5 key principles.
📋 CSS
An interactive guide to learn CSS Relative Colors.
Future of CSS: Select styling without the hacks
For years the select element has been notoriously difficult to style. Developers had to either accept the browser’s default look or resort to JavaScript-heavy solutions.
20 NEW CSS Features You Need To Know In 2025
In this video you'll see 20 new CSS features that you should be using in 2025 and beyond.
Humans Scan Like "F" for Fast 🔍
Eye-tracking studies reveal that users scan webpages in an "F-shaped" pattern. They read across the top, then down the left side, often only glancing at the beginnings of lines. This is why UX designers place critical information in headings, subheadings, and bullet points for easy scanning.
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🎨 Design
The Battle Between Shipping and Perfection: A Designer’s Dilemma
Designers, let’s talk about an uncomfortable truth. For many of us, the joy of our craft lies in creating work that is not just functional but exceptional.
Product design isn't just about making things pretty. It's about making them work well for real people.
Diving into the state of design systems, your teams, documentation, and design tokens.
How eBay built a bridge between brand and product with Figma
When eBay set out to document their design system, they didn’t just want a reference guide—they wanted to create an experience where teams could find inspiration and excitement in their work.
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