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Developing UX/AI thinking for a new design world

Steven Spielberg’s movie reminded us of how far AI will bring us. UX/AI designers will remind us of our humanity in the designs of the…

Nov 21, 2023

Steven Spielberg’s movie reminded us of how far AI will bring us. UX/AI designers will remind us of our humanity in the designs of the future (image source: Yeo)

Nov 21, 2023

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The dark side of Figma’s Dev Mode

A cautionary tale of Figma and the series of events that led to its latest release at the Config23 Conference. Read to the end to see the…

Dec 8, 2023

The dark side of Figma’s Dev Mode: A cautionary tale of Figma and the series of events that led to its latest release in the Config23 Conference

Dec 8, 2023

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Liquid Glass isn’t a design failure; it is Apple’s most tactile digital future yet

Why Apple’s most polarizing visual style may actually be its most ambitious move towards better human experiences

6d ago

The various settings of Liquid Glass proves the versatility of glass as a material. What actually is the accessibility issue?

6d ago

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Will Jony Ive be able to move design to the next frontier with OpenAI?

After years of quiet creativity, Jony Ive returns to the spotlight. Will his vision steer technology back toward the human experience?

Jun 1

After years of quiet creativity, Jony Ive returns to the spotlight — partnering with OpenAI to design humane AI hardware and redefine the future of design with care, simplicity, and soul. Will his vision steer technology back toward the human experience? (image source: Yeo, 2025)

Jun 1

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Figma Config 2025 uses nostalgia for their race to IPO

Here’s what happens when design tools grow up — and grow corporate.

May 16

If the tools we once trusted now mimic the strategies of the giants we rejected, maybe it’s time to question not just the new products — but the IPO playbook. (image source: Figma)

May 16

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The Andor effect: a rebel blueprint on design

Rebellion serves as a catalyst for challenging conformity and driving authentic change, urging designers to embrace a rebellious mindset

Apr 29

Whether in pop culture, technology, business or creativity, rebellion serves as a catalyst for challenging conformity and driving authentic change, urging designers to embrace a rebellious mindset to reshape their profession and the world around them (image source: Yeo)

Apr 29

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When faces go virally wrong

AI portraiture and the crisis of the profile picture in an era where identity is easily exploited and monetized by the viral Ghibli AI art

Apr 11

The evolution of portraiture — from aristocratic oil paintings to AI-generated avatars — highlights how our faces have become both personal expressions and exploitable data, challenging us to build more ethical, creator-centered tools in an era where identity is easily monetized

Apr 11

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UX or PX? Why naming matters

From components to job titles, human systems design could be our identity for the future

Mar 24

Names hold power in design, from labeling UI elements to job roles. They shape identity and spark debates like “UX” versus “Product Designer.” Yet beyond terminology, our true purpose lies in crafting human-centered systems that drive real-world impact through thoughtful collaboration and adaptive thinking. (image source: Yeo, 2025)

Mar 24

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Venn Diagrams: The Overlapping Magic of Ideas

Happy Pi Day!

Mar 14

We explore the Venn diagram for this year’s Pi Day, influencing art, design, architecture, and UX design, while also providing a fun and insightful way to form connections (image source: Eureka Maths)

Mar 14

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The hype and risks of vibe coding

and why designers should not head down this path.

Mar 9

There has been a surge of single-prompt, full-stack solutions popping up in the arena of vibe coding. How will design respond to this trend? (image source: Jama)

Mar 9

Darren Yeo

Darren Yeo

Design Innovator | UX/AI | Humanity-Centered Designer | SystemOps | Rethinking Design, Redesigning Thinking | Living, Breathing Experience

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