The hottest UI/UX Design Substack posts right now

Give users the ability to view what they type in password fields by including an 'eye' icon.
Inform users if the 'Caps Lock' or 'Num Lock' key is enabled to help prevent errors and save time.
Display the required conditions for creating a password to remind users and consider limiting the number of conditions to make passwords easier to remember.

Angular released version 17 with a redesign, new features, and tutorials, aiming to attract new developers.
A developer shared 7 common techniques to improve debugging skills in Rails apps.
A button that does nothing, called 'inert', was introduced to improve accessibility and celebrate idleness.

The user interface of Lethal Company is successful because it matches the game's genre and atmosphere with carefully chosen colors, shapes, and ornaments.
A key aspect of the UI design is displaying the right amount of information, ensuring the player remains immersed without feeling overwhelmed.
To make the UI easily understandable, leveraging common icons, patterns, and familiar elements is crucial. It helps simplify the learning curve for players.

SwiftUI has been production-ready since 2020.
Navigation is a critical flaw preventing wider adoption of SwiftUI.
The coordinator pattern can help solve navigation issues in SwiftUI apps at scale.

Key elements for a successful mobile consumer app include product-market fit, positive virality rate, and retention over time.
To succeed, a mobile app must provide utility, become a regular part of users' lives, and foster a sense of community.
Building a mobile consumer app involves creating great UI/UX, ensuring quick user benefit discovery, and connecting users for interaction and engagement.

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SaaS is appealing for solopreneurs because it can make money with fewer clients compared to B2C.
Less customers mean less support work, a benefit for a business operated by one person.
Finding a good niche is challenging in the SaaS industry, and competition can be intense.