Let’s be honest for a second. Most “free Lightroom preset” packs are garbage. They’re either a bait-and-switch for a paid bundle, or they’re so over-the-top they make your photos look like a cartoon parody from 2014. As a designer, your eye is trained for nuance, for balance, for an aesthetic that communicates something. Slapping a garish, one-size-fits-all filter on your work just feels… wrong. https://webdesignernews.com/15-free-lightroom-presets-for-instagram-2025-designers-guide/
Let’s learn how to create an SVG viewer with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. We’ll be able to write, paste, and edit SVG code, then preview and export the SVGs. https://webdesignernews.com/how-to-create-an-svg-viewer-in-html-css-and-javascript/
The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open standard. It acts like a universal connector for AI applications that will allow them to communicate with external data sources or other tools. So instead of building custom integrations for each of these data sources or tools, MCP provides a standardized way for AI models to access the information they need to provide better and more relevant responses. https://webdesignernews.com/how-model-context-protocol-supercharges-your-ai-workflow/
A few weekends ago, I launched a Shopify app on my own — not to prove I could code, but to solve a real merchant pain point. I had no dev team, no startup budget — just a clear understanding of the problem, a few AI tools, and the instincts of a designer. https://webdesignernews.com/designers-beyond-the-interface/
Companies developing video AI models and tools often talk about working with Hollywood studios to make certain workflows possible. On Thursday, Netflix said that it has started using AI in movies and shows it produces. https://webdesignernews.com/netflix-starts-using-genai-in-its-shows-and-films/
OpenAI unveils ‘ChatGPT agent’ that gives ChatGPT its own computer to autonomously use your email and web apps, download and create files for you https://webdesignernews.com/openai-unveils-chatgpt-agent/
Non-linear web design offers users a dynamic and interactive experience by allowing them to explore content in various, personalized paths rather than following a rigid, linear flow. This approach enhances user engagement and fosters a more organic, exploratory web experience. https://webdesignernews.com/non-linear-web-design-unlocking-the-future-of-user-experience/
Small details in product design can create big moments of friction. This is one of them. https://webdesignernews.com/invisible-ux-friction/
When I first stepped into the world of UX, I was flooded with buzzwords — wireframes, user personas, sitemaps, design systems, micro interactions, heuristics… the list never ended. I watched countless YouTube tutorials, bookmarked too many articles, and spent days trying to make my Figma files look “perfect.” https://webdesignernews.com/ux-for-beginners/
Welcome to this week’s Unicorn Club, and a quick shoutout to the 29 new readers who joined us. You’re in good company. https://webdesignernews.com/beware-ux-debt-plus-ai-patterns-sticky-headings/