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The path fixation trap, nihilism in design, Labubu obsession, filter UX
This week's curated design resources explore various critical topics for thinkers and makers. It questions if companies like BlackBerry could have adapted to smartphone revolutions by rethinking strategy and generating breakthrough moments. Ian Batterbee discusses innovation getting stuck and the path fixation trap. Marvin Deep Research is highlighted as an AI tool designed for researchers, capable of analyzing extensive interview data. Filipe Nzongo emphasizes focusing on the human element in design. Anna Lefour suggests rethinking AI strategy within product teams beyond individual productivity. Michael Buckley argues that contemporary design contributes to nihilism. The UX Collective, an independent publication, aims to amplify design voices and encourage critical thinking. SwimClub is mentioned as a resource supporting men in their reproductive journeys. Several thought-provoking articles question why designers might abandon their dreams of changing the world, given the planet's environmental issues. Another piece debates whether designers should be paid the same as engineers, focusing on value generation and accountability. The current challenging atmosphere in tech, marked by economic shifts and layoffs, is also addressed. Additionally, articles offer insights on building non-existent products, design's transformative power in industry, the obsession with collectible toys, efficient alerting design, creating useful filters, and the enduring relevance of classical UX skills in the AI era. Support for the newsletter is also solicited through sponsorships and sharing.