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Figma Introduces AI-Native Design Tools at Config 2026

Figma's latest release brings AI directly into the design canvas with intent-based generation, layout suggestions, and real-time brand compliance checking.

Feb 28, 2026Figma Blog
AIFigmaDesign Tools
Creative CodingFeb 25, 2026

p5.js 2.0 Ships with WebGPU Support

The creative coding library p5.js has released version 2.0, bringing WebGPU rendering, improved performance, and a new shader API for artists and creative coders.

IndustryFeb 22, 2026

State of Design Systems 2026: Maturity, AI, and Adoption

The annual survey reveals that 78% of product teams now maintain a design system, with AI-assisted component generation being the fastest-growing feature.

Design SystemsSurvey
Sparkbox
ToolsFeb 20, 2026

Tailwind CSS v4 Changes How We Think About Utility-First

With built-in container queries, cascade layers, and zero-config setup, Tailwind v4 cements itself as the default styling approach for modern web apps.

TailwindCSS
Tailwind Blog
Creative CodingFeb 18, 2026

How Generative Art Entered Major Museums in 2025-2026

From MoMA to the Tate, generative and algorithmic art is gaining institutional recognition. A look at the works, artists, and tools driving the movement.

Generative ArtCulture
ArtNet News
DesignFeb 15, 2026

Apple Releases Updated visionOS 3 Design Guidelines

New spatial design patterns for shared experiences, improved typography for mixed reality, and guidance on depth-based hierarchy in immersive interfaces.

ApplevisionOS
Apple Developer
Creative CodingFeb 12, 2026

Three.js r170: Gaussian Splatting and Improved Post-Processing

The latest Three.js release adds native Gaussian splatting support, a revamped post-processing pipeline, and better TypeScript definitions.

Three.js3D
Three.js GitHub
IndustryFeb 10, 2026

How Designers Are Using Cursor Composer to Ship Products

A growing wave of designers are building full products with AI-assisted coding tools. We spoke to five designers who shipped apps entirely through Cursor.

CursorAI
ToolsFeb 8, 2026

Radix UI v2 Brings Better Accessibility and Animations

The popular headless component library ships v2 with improved ARIA patterns, built-in motion primitives, and a new form validation API.

RadixAccessibility
Radix
DesignFeb 5, 2026

Motion Design Principles in the AI Era

As AI generates more UI, intentional motion design becomes critical for differentiation. Key principles for animating AI-generated interfaces.

MotionAnimation
NN/g
Creative CodingFeb 2, 2026

A Beginner's Guide to Shader Art in 2026

From GLSL basics to fragment shader masterpieces — a practical guide to getting started with shader programming for visual art and web experiences.

DesignJan 30, 2026

WCAG 3.0 Working Draft: What Designers Need to Know

The W3C's latest working draft introduces a new contrast model (APCA), task-based conformance, and broader disability coverage beyond visual impairments.

AccessibilityWCAG
W3C
ToolsJan 28, 2026

Vercel's v0 Now Supports Enterprise Design Systems

v0 can now generate components that follow your design system's tokens, patterns, and brand guidelines — trained on your Figma files and codebase.

Vercelv0
Vercel Blog
IndustryJan 25, 2026

Creative Coding Is Now Part of Design School Curricula

Major design programs at RISD, Parsons, and RCA are integrating creative coding as a core skill alongside typography and layout.

EducationCreative Coding
AIGA Eye on Design
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