Photoshop is making AI feel more like a layer, not a takeover
Adobe’s latest Photoshop update pairs prompt-based editing with masks, markups, non-destructive layers and more precise lighting controls.
AI-assisted creative workThe handoff is becoming a loop
Figma demonstrates a workflow where designers connect a codebase to Figma Make, edit with agent support and review changes through to the pull request.
Design-to-codeMeasure the collaboration, not just the speed
Figma’s ongoing research looks beyond time saved to how AI changes collaboration, product development and the quality of design work.
Evidence-based practiceThe strongest AI case may be the awkward middle
A randomized controlled trial from Figma found meaningful time and ease improvements, especially for complex design tasks and product managers.
AI research
File structure is part of the brand system
Figma’s move from projects to nested folders, with inherited permissions, is a small operational change with large implications for studio clarity.
Visual systems
Accessibility is moving upstream again
The W3C’s August update highlights active work across core guidelines, cognitive accessibility, mobile use, evaluation tools and emerging technologies.
Inclusive designCreator business needs a revenue architecture
CreatorIQ’s 2026 study finds creator income remains highly concentrated while creators rank Instagram, TikTok and YouTube differently for long-term business potential.
Creator businessThe creator stack is getting more infrastructural
A recent creator-economy roundup points to new live-content products, Kickstarter funding and a widening set of Patreon tools for sustainable creator operations.
Creator economyExploration is not wasted motion
A new creator-economy research paper reports that encouraging production exploration increased posting activity and creator participation relative to a minimal baseline.
Creative practice
Higher-ed digital strategy is becoming a design problem
The latest CHLOE report series covers online quality, support, data, AI and programme strategy—useful signals for institutions designing clearer digital journeys.
Higher education marketing