The Feed & The Thread

By Chicago Camps

The Feed & The Thread is a daily summary of UX articles found in the industry and some light-touch updates from the UX Community found in online forums. It’s brief, and meant as a light-touch o

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February 02, 2026The Feed & The Thread - February 2, 2026
This episode covers AI's challenges with text rendering in image generation, integration of Leavitt’s Diamond model into UX design, and community discussions on stakeholder meetings and redesigning personal work. It also announces UX Camp Winter, an online event on February 21st, featuring presentations for just $13.50.
Show Notes
In This Episode
AI models' struggle with accurately rendering text within generated images despite their proficiency in creating photorealistic visuals.
Integration of Leavitt’s Diamond model into UX design to shift from 'feature factories' towards more holistic systems thinking.
Reddit community discussions on stakeholder meetings, redesigning personal work, company policies regarding laptops for designers vs. developers, and challenges with group decision-making during design reviews.
Articles Mentioned
"Lost for Words: Why Text in AI Images Still Goes Wrong" by Dora Cee (UX Design.cc)
"Beyond the Double Diamond: Integrating Leavitt’s Diamond into UX" by Darren Yeo (UX Design.cc)
Note: Additional authors and publications like Dan Brown, iA (Oliver Reichenstein), and Nielsen Norman Group were mentioned but without specific article titles.
Community Discussions
r/UXDesign - Stories from stakeholder meetings.
r/UI_Design - Discussion on whether it's okay to redesign one's own work.
r/UXDesign - Post regarding companies providing laptops for developers but expecting designers to use their personal laptops for work.
r/UI_Design / r/UXDesign - Discussions about design reviews getting harder as more people get involved.
Announcement
Event: UX Camp Winter
Date: Saturday, February 21st
Location: Online
Tickets: $13.50 each (Complimentary passes available)
Details: Plenty of great presentations available from anywhere in the world; Proposal Counselor to help create presentation proposals.
Get tickets at Chicago Camps.org
About The Feed & The Thread
The Feed & The Thread is a daily summary of UX articles found in the industry and some light-touch updates from the UX Community found in online forums. It’s brief, and meant as a light-touch overview of what’s happening across UX.
...more
5min
February 02, 2026The Feed & The Thread - February 1, 2026
This episode covers accessible data table design according to WCAG standards, the limitations of AI in moderating user experience interviews, and community discussions on unfair hiring practices like unpaid take-home assignments. It also announces UX Camp Winter, an online event scheduled for February 21st, featuring presentations available with tickets or complimentary passes.
Show Notes
In This Episode
The importance of accessible data tables and how to design them according to WCAG standards.
Exploration into AI's role in moderating UX interviews, highlighting its limitations compared to human-led methods.
Introduction to Smashing Magazine’s monthly initiative offering unique desktop wallpapers designed by artists globally.
Discussion on challenging hiring practices that involve unpaid take-home assignments.
Tips for solo UX designers working towards a senior role and concerns about the impact of AI on creative thinking.
Articles Mentioned
"Data tables need to be accessible, too" by Allie Paschal (UX Design.cc)
"AI-Moderated Interviews: If, When, and How to Use Them" by Maria Rosala (Nielsen Norman Group)
"Short Month, Big Ideas (February 2026 Wallpapers Edition)" by Cosima Mielke (Smashing Magazine)
Community Discussions
r/UXDesign - Unpaid take-home assignment expectations during job interviews.
r/UXDesign - Advice for solo UX designers aiming to advance to a senior role.
r/UXDesign - Concerns about AI overshadowing creative thinking skills in junior UX designers.
r/design - Debate on kerning issues and perceptions of typography.
Announcement
Chicago Camps is hosting UX Camp Winter on Saturday, February 21st. The event features great presentations online, with tickets priced at $13.50. Complimentary passes are available due to community generosity.
Tickets can be purchased here.
Participants interested in presenting can get help from a Proposal Counselor.
Enjoy the show and stay connected for more insights into UX design!
About The Feed & The Thread
The Feed & The Thread is a daily summary of UX articles found in the industry and some light-touch updates from the UX Community found in online forums. It’s brief, and meant as a light-touch overview of what’s happening across UX.
...more
6min
January 31, 2026The Feed & The Thread - January 31, 2026
This episode covers Dolphia's critique of AI reliance in UX design at UX Design.cc and Kate Moran’s call for accuracy in AI tools from Nielsen Norman Group. It also touches on subreddit discussions about realistic UX experiences and creative design transformations. Lastly, it highlights UX Camp Winter, an online event on February 21st, with tickets priced at $13.50 and complimentary passes available.
Show Notes
In This Episode
The impact of AI on UX design practices and organizational priorities.
Reliability and transparency issues with AI-powered UX tools.
Community insights from Reddit subreddits on real-life UX experiences, creative design stories, and portfolio showcasing trends.
Articles Mentioned
"When design stops asking why and starts asking 'can AI do it?'" by Dolphia (UX Design.cc)
"Demand Accuracy in Your AI Tools: Lessons from Baymard Institute" by Kate Moran (Nielsen Norman Group)
Community Discussions
r/uxdesign - Realistic and sarcastic experiences shared by UX designers.
r/uxdesign - The essence of UI-UX design illustrated with a favorite description that clarifies the concept.
r/design - Creative art from unexpected materials inspiring community members.
r/uxdesign - Discussion on using decks to showcase portfolio pieces in current best practices.
Announcement
Chicago Camps is hosting UX Camp Winter on Saturday, February 21st. The event will feature a variety of online presentations accessible worldwide. Tickets are priced at $13.50 with complimentary passes available thanks to community support. To purchase tickets or submit a presentation proposal, visit chicagocamps.org.
About The Feed & The Thread
The Feed & The Thread is a daily summary of UX articles found in the industry and some light-touch updates from the UX Community found in online forums. It’s brief, and meant as a light-touch overview of what’s happening across UX.
...more
5min
January 30, 2026The Feed & The Thread - January 30, 2026
This episode covers research findings on avatar preferences in VR simulations for children, where giraffe avatars outperformed human and Muppet options due to their social realism balance. It also highlights a study on sample sizes needed for effective UX comparisons and touches on community debates about Amazon's UI design and the impact of AI on UX designers. Additionally, it announces UX Camp Winter, an online event scheduled for February 21st, offering presentations accessible from anywhere worldwide.
Show Notes
In This Episode
The preference of giraffe avatars over human and Muppet options for VR simulations with young patients.
Research on sample sizes needed to detect meaningful differences in UX studies by Jim Lewis and Jeff Sauro.
Community discussions about Amazon’s user interface, the impact of AI on UX designers, designer burnout, and concerns regarding Apple’s design direction.
Articles Mentioned
"Giraffe, muppet, or human?" by Catherine Chu (UX Design.cc)
"UX-Lite Sample for Comparison to a Benchmark" by Jim Lewis & Jeff Sauro (MeasuringU)
Community Discussions
r/UXDesign - Debate on Amazon’s user interface design and its practicality over aesthetics.
r/UXDesign - Impact of AI on UX designers and how it can be leveraged as a tool rather than a boss.
r/UXDesign - Frustration among designers due to burnout from excessive requirements and job instability.
r/Apple - Concerns about Apple’s design direction with new hires prioritizing business over aesthetics.
Announcement
Chicago Camps is hosting UX Camp Winter on Saturday, February 21st. This online event features numerous presentations from all around the world. Tickets are available for only $13.50, and there are complimentary passes thanks to community support. Submit a presentation proposal with the help of Proposal Counselors! Get your tickets or propose a talk at Chicago Camps dot org.
About The Feed & The Thread
The Feed & The Thread is a daily summary of UX articles found in the industry and some light-touch updates from the UX Community found in online forums. It’s brief, and meant as a light-touch overview of what’s happening across UX.
...more
5min
January 30, 2026The Feed & The Thread - January 29, 2026
This episode covers Peter Merholz's blog post on senior UX designers' growth limitations, Luke Wroblewski's exploration of AI-driven agent orchestration UIs, and Daniel Ruston’s discussion on orchestrated user interfaces enhancing personalized experiences. It also delves into community debates about overprocesses in design and the effectiveness of light vs. dark modes on landing pages. Additionally, it highlights the upcoming UX Camp Winter event on February 21st, featuring online presentations accessible worldwide for $13.50 per ticket.
Show Notes
In This Episode
The challenges faced by senior UX designers, as discussed by Peter Merholz
The evolution of AI from powering features to orchestrating multiple agents, explored by Luke Wroblewski
The rise and design considerations of Orchestrated User Interfaces highlighted by Daniel Ruston
Community debates on process adherence versus creative thinking in UX design
Discussions around the effectiveness of light and dark modes on landing pages
Articles Mentioned
"The Plight of the Senior UX Designer-Researcher" by Peter Merholz (Blog)
"Agent Orchestration UI" by Luke Wroblewski (No Publication)
"The rise of the Orchestrated User Interface" by Daniel Ruston (UX Design.cc)
Community Discussions
r/UXDesign - Debate on process adherence vs creative thinking in UX design
r/UI_Design - Discussion about light and dark modes for user engagement
Announcement
Chicago Camps is hosting UX Camp Winter on Saturday, February 21st. The event will be held online, making it accessible from anywhere around the world! Tickets are priced at $13.50 with complimentary passes available due to community generosity. Get your tickets now and consider submitting a presentation proposal with help from their Proposal Counselor.
More details and ticket information
About The Feed & The Thread
The Feed & The Thread is a daily summary of UX articles found in the industry and some light-touch updates from the UX Community found in online forums. It’s brief, and meant as a light-touch overview of what’s happening across UX.
...more
5min
January 29, 2026The Feed & The Thread - Wednesday, January 28, 2026
This episode covers a new font, Velocity, designed for branding and contemporary design with flexible styling options, and an article on critical AI implementation in organizations. It also touches on community debates about translation icons and minimalism in candle packaging design. Additionally, it announces UX Camp Winter, an online event happening on February 21st, offering affordable tickets and complimentary passes.
Show Notes
In This Episode
Overview of Velocity, a new all-caps sans serif font with flexibility across applications.
Discussion on AI implementation within organizations and the importance of thoughtful application over rapid adoption.
Highlights from recent publications by heyDesigner, TPGi (The Paciello Group), and UXPin Studio.
Articles Mentioned
"Velocity: Fast & Beautifully Furious" by John Boardley (I Love Typography)
"Today’s organisations don’t have an AI problem — they have a thinking problem" by Dalladay (UX Design.cc)
Community Discussions
r/Design - Debate around translation icons and their use of “文A”
r/Design - Discussion on restraint in candle packaging design
Announcement
Chicago Camps is hosting UX Camp Winter on Saturday, February 21st. This event will be online with presentations from around the world. Tickets are available for $13.50 each and complimentary passes are also provided. Get tickets at ChicagoCamps.org and consider submitting a presentation proposal through their Proposal Counselor service.
Enjoy diving into the topics and discussions of this episode!
About The Feed & The Thread
The Feed & The Thread is a daily summary of UX articles found in the industry and some light-touch updates from the UX Community found in online forums. It’s brief, and meant as a light-touch overview of what’s happening across UX.
...more
5min
January 27, 2026The Feed & The Thread - Tuesday, January 27, 2026
This episode covers a new tool for quantifying design's financial impact and an AI-powered user research tool called Sandstone, emphasizing ethical usage. It also touches on designers finding their creative purpose and team task organization challenges. Additionally, it announces UX Camp Winter, an online event on February 21st with presentations available for $13.50 or free passes.
Show Notes
In This Episode
Discussion on a new tool designed to quantify the financial impact of design decisions, turning them into measurable revenue outcomes.
Exploration of how Sandstone, an AI-powered user research tool, is reshaping UX design while emphasizing ethical usage.
Insights from Reddit communities on personal growth in design, team task management, website recreation challenges, and the future of UI designers amidst AI advancements.
Articles Mentioned
"The Design ROI Calculator: Turning Design into Revenue" by Stuti Mazumdar (Web Designer News)
"Everything You Need to Know About Sandstone" by [Author Not Specified] (Web Designer News)
Community Discussions
r/Design - A designer found their true north after stopping designing to please others.
r/UxDesign - Discussion on organizing team tasks amidst chaos.
r/web_design - Interest in recreating websites, diving into both visuals and code.
r/UI_Design - Buzz over the future of UI designers with AI advancements.
Announcement
Event: UX Camp Winter
Date: Saturday, February 21st
Details: All online presentations. Tickets are $13.50 each; complimentary passes available.
Link to Register & Submit Ideas: ChicagoCamps.org
About The Feed & The Thread
The Feed & The Thread is a daily summary of UX articles found in the industry and some light-touch updates from the UX Community found in online forums. It’s brief, and meant as a light-touch overview of what’s happening across UX.
...more
5min
January 27, 2026The Feed & The Thread - Monday, January 26, 2026
This episode covers Jeff Gothelf's insights on AI revolutionizing software development efficiency and Andrew Martin's exploration of managing large-scale design systems at UXPin Studio. It also highlights community discussions on personalized career advice in UX design and debates over the utility of AI in design. Additionally, it mentions the upcoming online UX Camp Winter event hosted by Chicago Camps with tickets priced at $13.50.
Show Notes
In This Episode
The impact of AI on software development efficiency and product clarity.
Models for managing large-scale design systems, emphasizing governance and collaboration across teams.
Community feedback on the diversity of career paths in UX Design and skepticism around building AI just because we can.
Articles Mentioned
"AI Made Execution Cheap. That Changes What Good Work Looks Like." by Jeff Gothelf (Publication not specified)
"Managing Teams for Large-Scale Design Systems" by Andrew Martin (UXPin Studio)
Community Discussions
r/UXDesign - Tired of career advice assuming every designer works the same way.
r/UXDesign - Debate on whether AI is built because it's useful or just out of capability.
r/Design - Appreciation for Fossora logo and typeface.
Announcement
Chicago Camps is hosting UX Camp Winter on Saturday, February 21st. The event will be held online with presentations from around the world. Tickets are priced at $13.50, and there are complimentary passes available. For more information or to submit a speaking idea, visit chicagocamps.org.
About The Feed & The Thread
The Feed & The Thread is a daily summary of UX articles found in the industry and some light-touch updates from the UX Community found in online forums. It’s brief, and meant as a light-touch overview of what’s happening across UX.
...more
5min
January 26, 2026The Feed & The Thread - Sunday, January 25, 2026
This episode covers predictions for experience design trends by 2026, including designing for user intent and integrating Machine Experience (MX). It also delves into how designers are adapting to collaborate with AI models and the benefits of using AI-readable design systems. The thread segment highlights challenges in job hunting, branding a subreddit, and finding real users for UX research. Additionally, it announces UX Camp Winter, an online event on February 21st, featuring presentations accessible worldwide.
Show Notes
In This Episode
Experience Design Trends of 2026: Joe Smiley discusses how designing for user intent and integrating Machine Experience (MX) will shape the future of UX design.
The Rise of the Model Designer: Robert Tanislav explores the shift in designers' roles as they collaborate more with AI models rather than traditional software tools.
Community Challenges: Practitioners share their struggles and lighter moments on various subreddits, touching on job hunts, user branding issues, finding genuine research participants, and enjoying quirky designs.
Articles Mentioned
"The most popular experience design trends of 2026" by Joe Smiley (UX Design.cc)
"The Rise of the Model Designer" by Robert Tanislav (Web Designer News)
"Designing with AI-readable design systems in Cursor" by Robert Tanislav (Publication not specified)
Community Discussions
r/UX_Design - Job hunt frustrations and demotivation after a year-long search
r/design_critiques - Challenges in branding a subreddit, expressing user frustrations
r/ux_research - Struggles with finding real users through paid interview platforms for meaningful research
r/design - Light-hearted posts on bird table concepts and tote bag designs gaining upvotes
Announcement
Chicago Camps is hosting UX Camp Winter
Date: Saturday, February 21st
Location: Online (Join from anywhere in the world)
Tickets: $13.50
Complimentary passes available thanks to community generosity
Get tickets now at ChicagoCamps.org
Still accepting additional speaker submissions!
About The Feed & The Thread
The Feed & The Thread is a daily summary of UX articles found in the industry and some light-touch updates from the UX Community found in online forums. It’s brief, and meant as a light-touch overview of what’s happening across UX.
...more
5min
January 26, 2026The Feed & The Thread - Saturday, January 24, 2026
This episode covers best practices for real-time feedback in prototyping from Andrew Martin at UXPin Studio, insights into AI integration in design workflows by top companies like Atlassian and Meta, and community discussions on logo designs and unique UI regrets. It also announces UX Camp Winter, an online event on February 21st with affordable tickets and complimentary passes available.
Show Notes
In This Episode
Best practices for real-time feedback during prototyping
Integration of AI into design workflows by top companies like Atlassian and Meta
Community buzz on new logo designs, unique UI approaches, and designing for elderly users first
Articles Mentioned
“Best Practices for Real-Time Feedback in Prototyping” by Andrew Martin (UXPin Studio)
“How Top Companies Are Using AI in Their Design Workflows” by Punit Chawla (UX Design.cc)
Community Discussions
r/Design - New logo design for an energy drink called “Wave”
r/UXDesign - Regret of trying to be too unique with UI designs and the suggestion to conduct usability testing
r/Design - Observations on designing for elderly users first
Announcement
Event: UX Camp Winter
Date: Saturday, February 21st
Format: Online
Ticket Price: $13.50 (Complimentary passes available)
More Info & Tickets: ChicagoCamps.org
Submit your idea to be a speaker at UX Camp Winter!
About The Feed & The Thread
The Feed & The Thread is a daily summary of UX articles found in the industry and some light-touch updates from the UX Community found in online forums. It’s brief, and meant as a light-touch overview of what’s happening across UX.
...more
5min

FAQs about The Feed & The Thread:

How many episodes does The Feed & The Thread have?

The podcast currently has 22 episodes available.