Eric Nordquist

One of the practices I’ve adopted to ensure a smooth design handoff is adding design annotations to any screen that might seem confusing or complex. When working on multi-screen flows or high-volume interfaces in Figma, it’s easy for certain connections or logic to get lost during handoff. That’s where annotations come in, they serve as a quick guide for developers, product managers, or anyone on the team to understand how screens connect and why certain design decisions were made. it’s about clarity, communication, and collaboration. If it helps someone understand the user flow faster or eliminates back-and-forth questions later, then it’s worth it. #UXDesign #DesignHandoff #ProductDesign #DesignAnnotations #UserExperience #UIDesign #Collaboration #DesignProcess #Figma #DesignTips #UXStrategy #DevDesignSync

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Design isn’t just about making things work—it’s about how they work, says Dylan Field, the co-founder & CEO of Figma. As AI transforms tech, he believes a designer's judgment, taste, and agency will matter more than ever. Dylan sat down with YC's Garry Tan to discuss the evolving world of design in the age of AI, the challenging early days at Figma, and how his team forever changed the way designers and engineers collaborate. ▶️ https://lnkd.in/gPXT9Re5

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I tested a new coding assistant on 34,568 lines of code. (Cursor could not achieve what this tool did.) AI models are improving every day: - Faster inference - Longer context lengths But are AI coding assistants advancing at the same rate? Can they truly understand your entire project? I tested Augment Code on my ai-engineering repo with ~35k lines of code. Augment Code is a powerful AI Assistant built for developers working with large, evolving codebases—needing an assistant that understands the full context of their projects. Check here: https://fnf.dev/41EYeKR. In the video demo below, I asked it to: - Merge two projects. - Answer a global context question. Here’s what happened: - It understood dependencies across both projects. - It merged them intelligently—without breaking anything. - It even created a README file for the merged project. - It answered my global query instantly, pulling from the full codebase. This is the difference between AI autocomplete and an AI engineer that truly understands your repo. Augment Code is powerful because it indexes your entire repo upfront. This way, it can answer questions instantly, no matter how large your project is. Lastly, Augment Code is fully compatible with VSCode, JetBrains, Vim, Slack, and more. Thanks to Augment Code for showing me their powerful AI coding assistant and working with me on this post.

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Your UX Resume Needs to Work Harder for You—Here’s How 🎯 One of my most frequent comments when reviewing resumes lately? Your bullet points are not meant to be comprehensive. I see a lot of people trying to summarize everything they did in a role, making their resume too high-level and general. But if a bullet point could apply to any UX researcher at any company, it’s too vague to stand out. 💡 Here’s the fix: ✅ Get specific. Your resume is a snapshot of impact, not an exhaustive list of your work. ✅ Focus on 5 compelling wins. No need to include everything—just the best. ✅ Skip the broad statements. Show your unique contributions, not textbook definitions of UXR. Your resume isn’t a job description—it’s proof of your unique impact. Watch the full video for more tips! 👀 #UXR #Resumes #CareerCoach #JobTips #UserExperience #JobHunt #Researchers #Hiring

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AI is a big topic in the UX world right now, so what are you doing to stay ahead? Whether you're designing smarter products, improving your workflow, or scaling your research practice, NN/g offers tailored courses to help you integrate AI thoughtfully into your UX work: 1️⃣ Designing AI Experiences (https://bit.ly/40ZSwBy) Strategize, communicate, and design innovative AI products and features. 🧑‍🏫 Taught by Caleb Sponheim & Evan Sunwall Next Session on June 4 & 5 2️⃣ *NEW* Accelerating Research with AI (https://bit.ly/4k4y0rK) Integrate AI at every stage of UX research without sacrificing the integrity of your findings. 🧑‍🏫 Taught by Laura Klein First Session on June 10 & 11 3️⃣ *NEW* AI for Design Workflows (https://bit.ly/3Sa13Ox) Leverage AI to enhance creativity, efficiency, and impact in everyday design work. 🧑‍🏫 Taught by Huei-Hsin Wang First Session on June 12 & 13 Choose one or take all three at one of our upcoming live online training weeks: May 31-June 13: https://bit.ly/3H80m5K July 8-15: https://bit.ly/3FbSsYw July 21-25: https://bit.ly/4c8AtNT August 18-22: https://bit.ly/4kbY2tv Can’t wait to see you on Zoom 👋 #UXDesign #AIUX #UserResearch #DesignStrategy #AIforDesign #UXCourses #NNG #UXEducation #DesignWorkflows #AIProductDesign #HumanCenteredAI

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Comparing AI workflow automation tools for 2026? Don't just count integrations. Look for control, flexibility, and reliability at scale. This guide compares 9 tools, including n8n, Zapier, Make, and others, and clearly explains: - Who each tool is best for - What AI automation means beyond basic data transfer - Why human in the loop workflows still matter - Which pricing models scale predictably 👉 Full post: https://lnkd.in/eqXR2tZC

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Tell me about a time you disagreed with feedback If that question makes your stomach drop a little you’re not alone As a Junior UX Designer, you might expect interviews to focus on your design process, tools, or portfolio. But the truth is, many interviewers are trying to figure out something deeper: 👉 How do you think when things aren’t clear? 👉 How do you communicate when there's tension? 👉 Can you navigate real-world trade-offs with empathy and clarity? These aren’t trick questions. They’re opportunities. They’re asking: Can you talk through your decisions with confidence? Do you stay open when someone challenges your work? What do you do when the research is thin and the deadline’s tight? That’s where you can shine! That’s why I’m sharing five interview questions that many of you don’t always prepare for, but one’s I think that you should Each one helps interviewers understand your mindset, your collaboration style, and how you show up when things get messy (because in real teams, they will) If you're prepping for interviews, here’s my advice: Don’t focus on sounding perfect. Focus on telling real stories! You don’t need 10 years of experience to show that you’re thoughtful, coachable, and ready to grow If this was helpful, I’d love to hear what questions you’ve gotten in interviews or what you’re nervous about. Let’s demystify this stuff together!

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🚀 Day 18 of learning UI/UX with me My Top 5 Figma Plugins That Make Designing Effortless Over time, I’ve realized plugins aren’t just “nice-to-have” extras they’re the secret sauce that makes design faster, smarter, and way smoother. Here are the ones I rely on the most: 1️⃣ Material Design Icons – A ready-to-go library of clean, consistent icons. 2️⃣ Typescales – For building typography systems that stay harmonious across screens. 3️⃣ HTML to Design – Paste any URL and pull its layout into Figma. Great for analyzing or redesigning websites. 4️⃣ Relume – Pre-built wireframes/components that make ideation lightning fast. 5️⃣ Icons8 – Endless icons, photos, and illustrations at your fingertips. ⚡ These plugins cut down busywork and free up space to focus on actual problem-solving and creativity. 👉 I’d love to know ,which Figma plugins are game-changers for you? #UIDesign #UXDesign #Figma #DesignTools #ProductDesign

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If your DesignOps still treats AI like a support tool, you’re building for yesterday. In our Design Mind piece, “Augmenting DesignOps with Intelligent Design Systems at the Core”, we explore what happens when AI becomes a co-creator, not just a co-pilot. This isn’t just about scaling design. It’s about rethinking how teams, systems, and creativity interact in the agentic era. Here’s what you’ll learn: ▪︎ How to embed AI-driven systems directly into your DesignOps ▪︎ New team architectures based on capability-first roles, not titles ▪︎ A vision for “idea-to-DLS” using multimodal AI tools ▪︎ Practical steps to prepare for synthetic design and agent-powered workflows Read the full article ➞ https://fro.gd/dmaugdesops Still scaling teams the old way? Then you’re already behind. #DesignMind #MakeYourMark

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