Weekly curated resources for designersthinkers andmakers.Another year, another opportunity to step back and look at the patterns around what the design community is thinking about, publishing, and discussing. Heres a glimpse into some of our favorite (and most shared) pieces from 2024. Thanks for being part of the conversationcatch you in the newyear.On creativity and the human differentiatorCreativity is the only thing An open letter to my fellow creatives in a dark hour.By JoeAlterioIf you want to be creative, you cant be certain Embracing ambiguity as a superpower.By IdaPerssonHow not to lose yourself to the AI storm Exploring how AI lives in the past and dreams of the future.By YunaShinA minimalistic app to track what to read, listen and watch [Sponsored] Save UX articles, design books, podcasts, interviews, and must-watch shows all in one app. Track your progress, see whats next, and organize your work/life library with minimal effort. A clean and minimalist app to help you stay organized. Only today exclusive 50% off lifetime: $29 $12.On big transformations in ourindustryUX design isnt dead, youre just confused Where has all the delight gone within UX?By MeghanLoganThe problem with growth: why everything is failing now Agile is where the trouble started.By JoannaWeberLife after Spotify: what no one tells you about life after layoffs The turmoil caused by losing my job.By SophiaOmarjiOn our tools and processesThe story of Figma Living long enough as a hero to become a villain?By JanTakacsComplicated sticks The rise of tools for everything and nothing in particular.By StephenFarrugiaTechs obsession with speed AI + Hermes (speed) worship.By Chris RBeckerOn findingmeaningIts time for design to think less and feel more How designers can reconnect to us being humans.By DarrenYeoDesigners: you need to read science fiction To anticipate future needs, you need to imagine the future.By DaleyWilhelmBeautiful, boring, and without soul Something more than merely a green space.By SteynViljoenOn the role of designersThe features investors want are not the ones your users need Why UX should care about the business but not too much.By Lindsey M. WestWallaceNever skip research day Its a powerful tool for organizational influence.By TripCarrollWhy designers need to be more like gardeners And how it would benefit both people and the planet.By KellySmithThe UX Collective is an independent design publication that elevates unheard design voices and helps designers think more critically about theirwork.Support the newsletterIf you find our content helpful, heres how you can supportus:Check out this weeks sponsor to support their worktooForward this email to a friend and invite them to subscribeSponsor aneditionOur top UX stories this year was originally published in UX Collective on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.