Episodes
This week, we talk about Open AI's GPTs-as-apps strategy, FigJam's AI tools, and our dreams for a future Jarvis-like experience.
Published 11/28/23
This week, we talk about the delicate art of using animation in interface design, how to use button sizes, and managing margins in type styles.
Published 10/18/23
This week, Marshall breaks down his process, tips, and tricks to redesign a design system in Figma.
Published 09/11/23
This week, we supply some cold (but thoughtful!) takes on everything released during last month's WWDC and Config 2023.
Published 07/25/23
This week, we dissect the recently-launched Arc Boosts to try and understand what they're for and where they're going.
Published 06/08/23
This week, we share non-obvious tips and tricks for simplifying a UI.
Published 04/17/23
This week, we talk about finding focus when there are infinite things to learn to become a better designer.
Published 03/17/23
This week, we fight about whether designers should name their layers (without saying "it depends").
Published 02/27/23
This week, we talked with Marcin Wichary about Shift Happens, a book about keyboards. We dive into the details of the book, its publication, website, and more.
Published 02/13/23
This week, we answer a crucial question: is UI design actually that important? Our answer may shock you 🫢
Published 01/26/23
This week, we discuss strategies for building an excellent type stack in your designs.
Published 01/12/23
This week, we discuss current visual design trends and how the web will look in 2023.
Published 12/21/22
This week, we talk about the whole Twitter thing, and how we'd handle the verified badge design debacle.
Published 12/03/22
This week, we talk about what gives software the feeling of heft and the effect of that feeling on how customers perceive the value of a tool.
Published 11/10/22
This week, we recap Google's Pixel 7 Event and dig into our favorite design details of the new Pixel phone, tablet, and watch.
Published 10/18/22
This week, we break down new Figma features, dissect the Live Activities HIG, and share our cool-takes on the Adobe + Figma acquisition.
Published 10/03/22
This week, we share our hot takes and first impressions of the new Dynamic Island on the iPhone 14 Pro.
Published 09/14/22
This week, we share our preferred naming convention for design files and react to the new Gmail redesign.
Published 08/29/22
This week, we talk about a surprising new "smart desk" being shared online, and we talk about what our dream desk would look like. In the Sidebar, Marshall shares his tips and tricks for keeping his Figma files squeaky clean.
Published 08/15/22
This week, we share our tips for writing better self-reviews during performance review season.
Published 07/21/22
This week, we talk about interviewing for roles in design systems, what to prepare, and how many different kinds of skills are relevant in the field.
Published 07/08/22
This week, we share stories and lessons from some of our most memorable mentors.
Published 06/23/22
This week, we recap all of our favorite...design details...announced at this week's WWDC.
Published 06/09/22