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Child Safety vs. Corporate Profits Online
Prototypr.io Prototypr.io • 3 months ago

Child Safety vs. Corporate Profits Online

In 2016, I presented at @Roblox Indie Game Developer Meetup about design strategy as an indie developer. Back then, I had no idea children as young as 5 were interacting with random adults on their...

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78 Reputation Score: A comprehensive quality metric evaluating source credibility, readability, headline appeal, visual quality, AI summary accuracy, content originality, sentiment analysis, information density, topic consistency, and content uniqueness.
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Roblox is criticized for prioritizing corporate profits over child safety, allowing adult users to engage in sexual role-play and poorly moderated con...

Innovating the Workspace: Crafting a Home Office Solution with Spacious, Adjustable, and Movable…
Prototypr.io Prototypr.io • 2 months ago

Innovating the Workspace: Crafting a Home Office Solution with Spacious, Adjustable, and Movable…

Innovating the Workspace: Crafting a Home Office Solution with Spacious, Adjustable, and Movable Desk.Designing for Efficiency and Flexibility: The Desk that Adapts to Your Needs.Stock Vector ID:...

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76 Reputation Score: A comprehensive quality metric evaluating source credibility, readability, headline appeal, visual quality, AI summary accuracy, content originality, sentiment analysis, information density, topic consistency, and content uniqueness.
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This article introduces an innovative home office desk designed to address common space and organization challenges. The desk is described as spacious...

20+ best bookmarking tools for people who loves to save links
Prototypr.io Prototypr.io • 2 months ago

20+ best bookmarking tools for people who loves to save links

Save and curate links you love.Continue reading on Prototypr »

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75 Reputation Score: A comprehensive quality metric evaluating source credibility, readability, headline appeal, visual quality, AI summary accuracy, content originality, sentiment analysis, information density, topic consistency, and content uniqueness.
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This article lists over 20 bookmarking tools designed to help users save and organize links effectively. It offers a curated selection for individuals...

I stopped using Figma for 70% of my product design work…and my output doubled.
Prototypr.io Prototypr.io • 2 months ago

I stopped using Figma for 70% of my product design work…and my output doubled.

Most design problems aren’t ‘design’ problems and that’s why Figma is not where you should be doing most of your design work.Continue reading on Prototypr »

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75 Reputation Score: A comprehensive quality metric evaluating source credibility, readability, headline appeal, visual quality, AI summary accuracy, content originality, sentiment analysis, information density, topic consistency, and content uniqueness.
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The author found that using tools other than Figma for most of their product design work significantly boosted their output. They argue that many desi...

The world doesn’t need more courses — It needs better ones
Prototypr.io Prototypr.io • 3 months ago

The world doesn’t need more courses — It needs better ones

My own sleepless thoughts on why the future of learning must go beyond crash tutorials and tackle ethics, accessibility, and…Continue reading on Prototypr »

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75 Reputation Score: A comprehensive quality metric evaluating source credibility, readability, headline appeal, visual quality, AI summary accuracy, content originality, sentiment analysis, information density, topic consistency, and content uniqueness.
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The world has enough online courses, but they often lack depth and focus on practical skills over crucial ethical considerations. The future of learni...

Who are we designing for now?
Prototypr.io Prototypr.io • 3 months ago

Who are we designing for now?

Between Humans and AI: The new design dilemma.AI is disrupting more than the software industry, and is doing so at a breakneck speed. Not long ago, designers were deep in Figma variables and...

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75 Reputation Score: A comprehensive quality metric evaluating source credibility, readability, headline appeal, visual quality, AI summary accuracy, content originality, sentiment analysis, information density, topic consistency, and content uniqueness.
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Designers are facing a new dilemma: creating experiences for both humans and AI agents. This requires a shift from traditional human-centered design t...

Stop saying “I hope you land an interview”.
Prototypr.io Prototypr.io • 4 months ago

Stop saying “I hope you land an interview”.

Please don’t tell anyone to focus on the job-hunt if you care about them. Send them this article instead.Continue reading on Prototypr »

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75 Reputation Score: A comprehensive quality metric evaluating source credibility, readability, headline appeal, visual quality, AI summary accuracy, content originality, sentiment analysis, information density, topic consistency, and content uniqueness.
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The author advises against wishing people luck in landing interviews, suggesting it's more helpful to share this article with them instead. The piece ...

I Built a $10,000 SaaS App in 48 Hours using Figma + Replit (Here’s Exactly How)
Prototypr.io Prototypr.io • 4 months ago

I Built a $10,000 SaaS App in 48 Hours using Figma + Replit (Here’s Exactly How)

Here’s how I researched, designed, tested and vibe-coded and entire SaaS app in just 48 hours using Figma and Replit.Continue reading on Prototypr »

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75 Reputation Score: A comprehensive quality metric evaluating source credibility, readability, headline appeal, visual quality, AI summary accuracy, content originality, sentiment analysis, information density, topic consistency, and content uniqueness.
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A developer details their rapid creation of a $10,000 SaaS app in just 48 hours. They used Figma for design and Replit for coding, outlining their pro...

I Tested 5 AI Tools on 10 Real UI Design Prompts — Here’s What Actually Works in 2025
Prototypr.io Prototypr.io • 2 months ago

I Tested 5 AI Tools on 10 Real UI Design Prompts — Here’s What Actually Works in 2025

An unfiltered look at the first-pass results from Stitch, Claude, and more — and what it means for the future of UI design.Continue reading on Prototypr »

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74 Reputation Score: A comprehensive quality metric evaluating source credibility, readability, headline appeal, visual quality, AI summary accuracy, content originality, sentiment analysis, information density, topic consistency, and content uniqueness.
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The author tested five AI tools, including Stitch and Claude, on ten real UI design prompts to see how they perform. The article provides an unfiltere...

You Suck as a Design Leader
Prototypr.io Prototypr.io • 3 months ago

You Suck as a Design Leader

Why I rather have no design leadership than weak design leadershipContinue reading on Prototypr »

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73 Reputation Score: A comprehensive quality metric evaluating source credibility, readability, headline appeal, visual quality, AI summary accuracy, content originality, sentiment analysis, information density, topic consistency, and content uniqueness.
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This article argues that weak design leadership is worse than no design leadership at all. It criticizes ineffective leaders who fail to provide direc...

Smashing Animations Part 7: Recreating Toon Text With CSS And SVG
Smashing Magazine Smashing Magazine • 3 days ago

Smashing Animations Part 7: Recreating Toon Text With CSS And SVG

In this article, pioneering author and web designer [Andy Clarke](https://stuffandnonsense.co.uk) shows his techniques for creating [Toon Text...

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70 Reputation Score: A comprehensive quality metric evaluating source credibility, readability, headline appeal, visual quality, AI summary accuracy, content originality, sentiment analysis, information density, topic consistency, and content uniqueness.
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This article explores how to recreate the impactful typography of classic "toon titles" using modern CSS and SVG animations. It delves into the histor...

Accessible UX Research, eBook Now Available For Download
Smashing Magazine Smashing Magazine • 1 week ago

Accessible UX Research, eBook Now Available For Download

We’ve got exciting news! eBook versions of “Accessible UX Research,” a new Smashing Book by Michele A. Williams, are now available for download! Which means soon the book will go to the printer....

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70 Reputation Score: A comprehensive quality metric evaluating source credibility, readability, headline appeal, visual quality, AI summary accuracy, content originality, sentiment analysis, information density, topic consistency, and content uniqueness.
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A new eBook titled "Accessible UX Research" by Michele A. Williams is now available for download. The book offers a guide to including users with dive...

State, Logic, And Native Power: CSS Wrapped 2025
Smashing Magazine Smashing Magazine • 1 week ago

State, Logic, And Native Power: CSS Wrapped 2025

CSS Wrapped 2025 is out! We’re entering a world where CSS can increasingly handle logic, state, and complex interactions once reserved for JavaScript. Here is an unpacking of the standout highlights...

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70 Reputation Score: A comprehensive quality metric evaluating source credibility, readability, headline appeal, visual quality, AI summary accuracy, content originality, sentiment analysis, information density, topic consistency, and content uniqueness.
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CSS is evolving beyond simple visual tweaks to fundamentally redefine interface architecture. New features allow for "Optimized Ergonomics" and "Next-...

How UX Professionals Can Lead AI Strategy
Smashing Magazine Smashing Magazine • 1 week ago

How UX Professionals Can Lead AI Strategy

Lead your organization’s AI strategy before someone else defines it for you. A practical framework for UX professionals to shape AI implementation.

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70 Reputation Score: A comprehensive quality metric evaluating source credibility, readability, headline appeal, visual quality, AI summary accuracy, content originality, sentiment analysis, information density, topic consistency, and content uniqueness.
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Senior management is enthusiastic about AI's potential, but UX professionals must actively lead its implementation to ensure user needs are met. By le...

Beyond The Black Box: Practical XAI For UX Practitioners
Smashing Magazine Smashing Magazine • 2 weeks ago

Beyond The Black Box: Practical XAI For UX Practitioners

Explainable AI isn’t just a challenge for data scientists. It’s also a design challenge and a core pillar of trustworthy, effective AI products. Victor Yocco offers practical guidance and design...

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70 Reputation Score: A comprehensive quality metric evaluating source credibility, readability, headline appeal, visual quality, AI summary accuracy, content originality, sentiment analysis, information density, topic consistency, and content uniqueness.
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Explainable AI (XAI) is crucial for building user trust in AI systems, moving beyond technical challenges to become a key design consideration. UX pra...

Masonry: Things You Won’t Need A Library For Anymore
Smashing Magazine Smashing Magazine • 2 weeks ago

Masonry: Things You Won’t Need A Library For Anymore

CSS Masonry is almost here! Patrick Brosset takes a deep dive into what this long-awaited feature means for web developers and how you could make use of it in your own work.

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70 Reputation Score: A comprehensive quality metric evaluating source credibility, readability, headline appeal, visual quality, AI summary accuracy, content originality, sentiment analysis, information density, topic consistency, and content uniqueness.
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This article reflects on how, about 15 years ago, developers often relied heavily on JavaScript to build web applications, including UI components, du...

A Sparkle Of December Magic (2025 Wallpapers Edition)
Smashing Magazine Smashing Magazine • 2 weeks ago

A Sparkle Of December Magic (2025 Wallpapers Edition)

With December just around the corner, how about some new desktop wallpapers to welcome the last month of the year — and the holiday season, if you’re celebrating? Our latest edition of monthly...

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70 Reputation Score: A comprehensive quality metric evaluating source credibility, readability, headline appeal, visual quality, AI summary accuracy, content originality, sentiment analysis, information density, topic consistency, and content uniqueness.
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This article presents December's collection of free desktop wallpapers, featuring wintery designs from global artists. It highlights Smashing Magazine...

The Accessibility Problem With Authentication Methods Like CAPTCHA
Smashing Magazine Smashing Magazine • 3 weeks ago

The Accessibility Problem With Authentication Methods Like CAPTCHA

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 “human checks” are anything but inclusive....

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70 Reputation Score: A comprehensive quality metric evaluating source credibility, readability, headline appeal, visual quality, AI summary accuracy, content originality, sentiment analysis, information density, topic consistency, and content uniqueness.
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CAPTCHA, a system designed to distinguish humans from bots, presents significant accessibility issues for individuals with disabilities. Its challenge...

Design System Culture: What It Is And Why It Matters (Excerpt)
Smashing Magazine Smashing Magazine • 3 weeks ago

Design System Culture: What It Is And Why It Matters (Excerpt)

We’re so happy to announce that “Maturing Design Systems”—a Smashing book by Ben Callahan — will soon be joining the Smashing Library! Ben’s insights and advice are so powerful, we thought you might...

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70 Reputation Score: A comprehensive quality metric evaluating source credibility, readability, headline appeal, visual quality, AI summary accuracy, content originality, sentiment analysis, information density, topic consistency, and content uniqueness.
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A design system's success hinges not just on its technical components, but critically on the surrounding culture and curation. Company culture, with i...

Keyframes Tokens: Standardizing Animation Across Projects
Smashing Magazine Smashing Magazine • 4 weeks ago

Keyframes Tokens: Standardizing Animation Across Projects

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

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70 Reputation Score: A comprehensive quality metric evaluating source credibility, readability, headline appeal, visual quality, AI summary accuracy, content originality, sentiment analysis, information density, topic consistency, and content uniqueness.
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Developers often create redundant CSS keyframe animations across projects, leading to wasted time and code bloat. This duplication also poses a "globa...

From Chaos To Clarity: Simplifying Server Management With AI And Automation
Smashing Magazine Smashing Magazine • 1 month ago

From Chaos To Clarity: Simplifying Server Management With AI And Automation

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.

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70 Reputation Score: A comprehensive quality metric evaluating source credibility, readability, headline appeal, visual quality, AI summary accuracy, content originality, sentiment analysis, information density, topic consistency, and content uniqueness.
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Website management often involves reactive troubleshooting, pulling developers away from core tasks. Industry discussions highlight the critical need ...

Magnify: Scaling Influencer Marketing with Engin Yurtdakul

Check Out Our Microsoft Clarity Case Study

We highlighted Microsoft Clarity as a product built with practical, real-world use cases in mind by real product people who understand the challenges companies like Switas face. Features such as rage clicks and JavaScript error tracking proved invaluable in identifying user frustrations and technical issues, enabling targeted improvements that directly impacted user experience and conversion rates.