Whether it’s the confident tone of a bold sans-serif or the refined elegance of a classic serif, typography plays a key role in branding.

If you’ve ever stared down a blank Figma file while building a new design system, never fear: These new features and plugins will turn that mountain of work into an afternoon task.

I hope your week’s off to a great start! This week, I’ve rounded up some brilliant design inspiration, handy CSS tricks, and thought-provoking UX reads to give you fresh ideas and practical insights. Whether you’re tackling tricky layouts or rethinking user flows, there’s plenty here to get stuck into.

It’s nearly impossible to improve a design without feedback from others. It’s no surprise that design critique is one of the most valuable and common exercises product teams practice when building new products.

Thin fonts are like that trendy minimalist couch that looks amazing in photos but is absolutely terrible to sit on. Designers have obsessed over them for years, treating them as a symbol of elegance, sophistication, and high-end branding. But let’s be real: thin fonts are a usability and accessibility disaster.

In 2025, mobile applications are no longer a luxury but an essential tool for businesses aiming to thrive in the competitive digital economy. Whether you’re a startup or an established enterprise, choosing the right framework for app development can significantly impact your success.

Here’s a CSS technique that produces blurry image placeholders (LQIPs) without cluttering up your markup — Only a single custom property needed!

Lessons from sidestepping Microsoft 365’s aggressive subscription renewal tactics