Your Curated Links Newsletter for February...

Happy Valentine's Day,

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Anywho, let's get on with this month's links...

My comments are in the Google Doc linked in the Dropbox I sent via Slack...

?? We're easing you into this month's links with my comments are in the Google Doc linked in the Dropbox I sent via Slack?by Gwynna Forgham-Thrift . Sounds familiar, right? ??

?Against disruption: On the bulletpointisation of books...

???Against disruption: On the bulletpointisation of books. Maris Kreizman wonders why tech bros think they can 'save'?something they don’t even like.?

The UX research reckoning is here...

?? We're listening to?Lenny's Podcast: The UX research reckoning is here with Judd Antin found via Judd's article?A bright future for UX research.?

I interviewed three designers and hired none of them — here’s why...

?? I didn’t hire any of the last few designers I interviewed because all of them left me wondering…. Psst, if you're on the hunt for a new role in 2024, be sure to check out the?UX London Jobs Board.?

Over the Edge: The Use of Design Tactics to Undermine Browser Choice...

?? Users should freely download, set as default and use their chosen browser without OS interference. Yet, Windows users lack this freedom. That's why Mozilla commissioned Clearleft alum?and UX London 2024 speaker,?Harry Brignull?and fellow researcher Cennydd Bowles to investigate Microsoft's tactics. Today, their?report?exposes how Microsoft hinders browser choice on Windows.

Enshittification is coming for absolutely everything...

???Enshittification is coming for absolutely everything. The term describes the slow decay of online platforms such as Facebook. But what if we’ve entered the ‘enshittocene’?

Patterns Day 3...

??? You're running out of time if you want to join us on March 7 for?Patterns Day, our?one-day event for designers and developers focused on design systems, pattern libraries, style guides, and components. Our standard sale ends soon!?

Hold up! We know what you're thinking... It's Valentine's Day, where are all of the?puns? Let's try something different..."ChatGPT, please write a cute, 'punny' Valentine's outro for our curated links newsletter."

"Sending you all heaps of love and pixels this Valentine's Day! May your user experiences be as smooth as chocolate fondue and your designs as delightful as a bouquet of roses. Wishing you a Valentine's Day filled with delightful designs and user-friendly experiences. Until next time, keep clicking and spreading the love!"

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The Clearleft Team.