FEATURE
The AI Skills Paradox: Why We’re Not Ready to Be “More Human”
Brené Brown recently highlighted a troubling truth: "We're not very good at being human right now." This insight led one of the authors of this article to explore data from reputable sources, revealing that fundamental human skills such as attention, reasoning, empathy, and ethical judgment have been steadily declining for decades.
substack.com
PROMPT
OpenAI might change app design forever
The launch of AI-integrated apps within ChatGPT marks a new evolution similar to the App Store revolution in 2008. Instead of standalone apps, these AI apps plug directly into conversational AI platforms like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and partners like Adobe, Target, Canva, and Figma are experimenting with integrated tools that allow users to perform tasks (shopping, image editing, design creation) seamlessly within chat.
fastcompany.com
CURIOSITY
Venture Capitalist Bill Gurley on How to Break Out and Find Your Dream Job
Bill Gurley, a Silicon Valley investor, criticizes the "career industrial complex" for driving workplace disengagement. He argues that the focus on resume-building and economic safety pushes people into careers misaligned with their interests, and advocates for career choices driven by curiosity and passion rather than standardized credentials.
businessinsider.com
From Fear to Curiosity: How Great Leaders Reframe Innovation
The key to successful AI adoption is creating a culture where curiosity and safe experimentation thrive, helping people overcome fear of new technology. Ultimately, the challenge is human - leaders must support mindset shifts, learning, and upskilling to harness AI’s true potential, ensuring technology complements rather than replaces people.
inc.com
VISUAL COMMUNICATION
Visual Capitalist’s Top 25 Visualizations of 2025
The top 25 visualizations of 2025 covered topics such as AI’s energy impact, economic shifts, demographic changes, geopolitical resource control, and cultural phenomena.
visualcapitalist.com
CREATIVITY
To Unlock Creativity, Consider Playful Design
Cas Holman, author of Playful: How Play Shifts Our Thinking, Inspires Connection, Sparks Creativity, emphasizes the critical role of play in creativity, connection, and innovation. Contrary to the typical focus on efficiency and productivity, Holman argues that unstructured, ambiguous play unlocks new possibilities by encouraging experimentation and imagination.
forbes.com
UX
9 UX Design Shifts That Will Shape 2026
9 UX design shifts expected this year emphasizing the evolving role of AI, dynamic interfaces, accessibility, and cross-platform experiences. This article highlights the importance of designing with users' needs, privacy, and real-world contexts in mind, moving beyond static designs to more explainable, agent-driven, and personalized experiences.
forbes.com
A UX Carol
Three spirits representing UX's past, present, and future visit Ulysses Xavier, a UX designer in 2025. The past reveals the creative freedom and ownership in early web design despite technical constraints. The present shows burnout, assembly-line work, and fear of AI replacing designers. The future envisions a shift from designing static screens to creating adaptable systems powered by AI, emphasizing strategic roles for designers as educators and collaborators rather than mere UI producers.
uxdesign.cc
