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Tech’s biggest names unite to create a new video format
A new open source video format, led by a handful of tech giants, is in the works. They’re teaming up to revamp the way video works over the Internet, so we can look forward to a faster, richer web.
Google wants to crush agitating ‘Install our app’ ads
Sites using these interstitial screens will soon earn a black mark on Google’s mobile-friendly test. They’re motivated to keep users on the mobile web, rather than in apps, but it’s a win for the user.
Thoughts and ideas
The first version of Google, Facebook, YouTube and more (and what they can teach us about starting small)
Buffer travels back in time to look at how some of tech’s biggest success stories started out and how they’ve evolved.
Where we are today with UX prototyping software
Khoi Vinh offers his bird’s-eye view on the rapidly changing landscape of prototyping software. "It’s a wonderful time to be a designer."
Design the beginning
"The middle is how everything should work, when everything else is working." Julie Zhou reminds us that while we're focused on solving the middle of the problem, we neglect how users got there in the first place.
Death to bullshit
Brad Frost shares his rallying cry to stop dark patterns and devious behaviour and show some respect to the user. We couldn’t agree more.
Showcase
Evolving the Google identity
Google designers introduce a refreshing evolution of the iconic logo and brand system.
Resources
How to write a great error message
“The best error message is the one that never shows up.” Thomas Fuchs keeps us honest with some solid advice in this great teardown of error messages.
The state of responsive images
A good overview of where we're at with responsive images, and some best practice tips to boot.
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