Prompt treadmill is a situation that happens when you get stuck endlessly rewriting prompts to “make AI understand” your design intention, instead of actually moving forward. It’s one of the most annoying things that can happen when you work with AI, as you feel like you’re not moving forward, but instead burn rubber while remaining stuck in a rut.
Designers think the mockup is the product. Developers know the product lives in code. Until we kill the fantasy of the “handoff” and start building together from day one, we’re just shipping prettier silos with more emojis.
The <select> element is one of the most common form controls on the web, but it has always been one of the hardest to style. That’s because browsers just let the OS decide how it looks, especially for the dropdown list and arrow icon.
Today we’re rolling out improvements that make it easier and more reliable to navigate files with a keyboard or screen reader. From new keyboard shortcuts—like selecting widgets in FigJam or adjusting ruler guides in Figma Design—to clearer announcements and richer text support for screen readers, these updates create a smoother experience that supports focus and flow for everyone.
Here’s the thing—while you’ve been grinding through these repetitive tasks, there’s an entire ecosystem of essential figma plugins designed to eliminate exactly these pain points. After testing over 100 plugins and analyzing workflows from design teams at companies like Spotify, Airbnb, and Netflix, I’ve compiled the definitive list of 72 tools that will revolutionize how you work in 2025.
A hands-on way to learn shaders: explore techniques, tweak ready-made utilities, and remix 120+ sketches to turn fundamentals into distinctive generative art.
Design systems win when they move product metrics. Consistency isn’t valuable enough by itself. Brad Frost, author of the famous Atomic Design methodology, shares practical insights on turning design systems into real product outcomes on the latest episode of Product Craft.
A simple but powerful mental model for working with AI: treat it like an enthusiastic intern with no real-world experience. Paul Boag shares lessons learned from real client projects across user research, design, development, and content creation.
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If you want your AI product to stand out in the veritable sea of others, you need autistic minds to help you design it. 🕵️
