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[Alex | 運命 @Alex_Nikk_]

Less than a week left until #Config2025, and almost a year since #Config2024!
Time really flies.
Here's a throwback to the illustrated wall of speakers I made last year.

[Dylan Field @zoink]

Praying for the Persian people.

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@CapitalCasper What does your app do? Got a link ?

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@figma I messaged and have a question about Config26, please check your inbox :)

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@_heyrico Nice works, what icon pack are you using?

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Today I spent hours reading design stories from @Spotify , and honestly, I can't believe I hadn't done this sooner.

Sure, there are tons of other amazing design resources out there @NNgroup, @uxdesigncc, @uxplanet , … but today's experience made something clear to me:

Reading real-world stories directly from top companies like @Spotify, @Airbnb, @Uber, and … expands your thinking in ways typical UX articles can't.

Initially, I was just curious about their design system and product design process. But as I read, I found myself completely learning about small details that could impact decision-making as a product designer or a team from Spotify's team perspective.

As human designers, our real strength comes from exploring fresh perspectives, challenging our assumptions, and gaining deeper insights by seeing how successful design teams approach real challenges.

To become a better product designer, we need more than just theory and rules. We need to understand the stories behind the products, the human thinking behind tough decisions, and the lessons learned by top companies.

If you're not already learning directly from industry leaders, It's definitely time to start.

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@tameroukour_ The reality is nothing humbles you like asking for feedback and actually listening and doing it

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@_joelmllr Always wanted to be part of Figma any chance there’ll be a hub in LA someday?

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@nivedhahahaa Slick, what’s the stack behind this?

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@lucas__crespo You captured it perfectly this isn’t about capability, it’s about emotional intelligence. The real design challenge is teaching AI how to read the moment.

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@iamnotsrc Clear concept zero noise this is branding done right

Would love to know the prompt is it Midjourney?

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@NoahShreve Do you miss anything from Notion, or is Amie fully doing the job?

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@lucas__crespo Done is when the file name hits “final_v9_definitely_this_time.fig”.

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@hunterhammonds Because they’re built for managers not humans, no?

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@MarcelFromMimic Everything feels intentional, clean, intuitive, with no fluff

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@adriankuleszo Honestly feels like every growing agency hits this point. Systems aren’t optional they’re for survival.

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@adriankuleszo This is the kind of clarity most founders don’t get until year 5

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@_heyrico Clean layout and solid contrast, well executed

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@DannPetty That name’s got startup energy & ready for shelves

Also the glow ? love it

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@CharlesPattson Can’t agree more though the other 2% is writing a headline that earns the scroll

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@oguzyagizkara Can we get a hint?