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The Return of the UX Generalist

The rise of AI tools doesn’t mean becoming a “unicorn” who can do everything perfectly. Specialization will remain valuable in our field: there will still be dedicated researchers, content strategists, and designers.

The Death of Product Development as We Know it

Much has been written about what AI’s magical powers can enable—whether engineering, design or documentation. But I believe something just as interesting is happening with how teams build in the era of AI.

Extract Metadata from Images in the Browser Using JavaScript and EXIF

Reading EXIF metadata directly from image files in the browser is a powerful feature — whether you’re building a photo uploader, a metadata inspector, or a tool to strip sensitive data before sharing. In this tutorial, you’ll build a native JavaScript EXIF parser using no external libraries and organize your code cleanly into HTML, CSS, and JS files.

5 Essential Tools for MVP Projects (in 2025)

Al crear un MVP , el rendimiento lo es todo. Una experiencia de usuario fluida, la escalabilidad y la seguridad son esenciales para el crecimiento, especialmente cuando el producto está diseñado para gestionar la alta demanda y las cambiantes necesidades del negocio. Muchos equipos cometen errores técnicos al principio que afectan tanto la eficiencia como la escalabilidad.

How to Master Typography – Tips for Stunning Text Designs

Text presentation in graphic design can create a powerful visual experience for the reader. Just like a stunning picture that makes people stop and look, text can have the same effect. Especially these days with the internet, everyone knows what it’s like to be surfing and going down the rabbit hole of web pages. You either get drawn in or you click away and the overall look and feel of…

Finding a forever home for FigPals

What happens when you give a rock two eyes and a smile? Suddenly, a compression of sediment transforms into a pet—something to nurture, dote on, and connect to. We saw this in the 1970s with the pet rock fad; in the 1990s, there was the Tamagotchi obsession; and for two weeks in April, FigPals pulled at our heartstrings and brought joy to our work.

Design that feels alive

Hello! In this week’s Design Lobster we’re digging into what makes design feel truly alive. We’re exploring the powerful gaming concept of “juice” and marvelling at the lifelike movement of a famous 18th century automaton. Prepare to be delighted!

AI-Generated Stock Graphics: The Future or Just a Fad?

Traditionally, stock graphics are created by artists, photographers, and illustrators. But now, there’s a new player in the mix—artificial intelligence.

How to Recover Lost Web Design Files After a Crash or Mistake

Have you worked on a new website design and lost some key components? It’s a real issue, as you lose progress, and your project completion gets pushed back. But remember, whether you’re using macOS or Windows, your computer is made up of parts that can sometimes fail, just like you. But don’t panic prematurely, there’s a good chance you can recover those files. In this article, we will show you…

Native Design Tokens: The Foundation of Consistent, Scalable, Open Design

Explore how structured design decisions are transforming design systems through Penpot’s native tokens, real-world workflows, and open standards.

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