# Collective UI, why designers quit, responsive Figma variables, 2023 fonts #### _Weekly curated resources for designers — thinkers and makers._ [![](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/imageupload/v1702905504427/38b9e759-1de3-4f5d-8c0d-afc8eff5b01c.jpeg)](https://uxdesign.cc/what-spotifys-latest-layoff-means-for-a-career-in-ux-research-5cbf1364d21b?sk=b94415a6d7a160b336d3cfdf81a77b71) Spotify’s recent layoff of 1,500 employees, despite positive earnings, signals a shift in how we view roles like UX Research in the tech industry. What are the implications for professionals in non-business crucial roles like ours? [**What Spotify’s latest layoff means for UX Research**](https://uxdesign.cc/what-spotifys-latest-layoff-means-for-a-career-in-ux-research-5cbf1364d21b?sk=b94415a6d7a160b336d3cfdf81a77b71) **→**By [Meltem Naz Kaso Coskun](https://medium.com/u/f6a7b14283ad) ![](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/imageupload/v1702905505154/8a405aba-5840-4f7e-9062-3a6762a93938.png) [**Full throttle: messy feedback to design decisions, fast**](https://dvtl.link/46Ij6zT) **→**\[Sponsored\] Stick to the fast lane — go from raw customer data to engaging insights in minutes. Keep a pulse-check on feature launches. Motivate your team behind customer problems. Continuously improve with high-octane insights. It’s time to turbocharge your design decisions. Try Dovetail for free today. ### Editor picks * [**An exploration in collective interfaces**](https://uxdesign.cc/an-exploration-in-collective-interfaces-adbdbb7380e1) **→** From personal computing to computing environments. By [Pierluigi Dalla Rosa](https://medium.com/u/c5210c5412a5) * [**Can UX design actually be ethical?**](https://uxdesign.cc/can-ux-design-actually-be-ethical-ff531135e1f5?sk=2e734f90a083e005f1566a889b553296) **→** Designing for users of tomorrow without knowing who they are. By [Beth J](https://medium.com/u/6e7369d57aee) * [**Aging in a tech-driven world**](https://uxdesign.cc/the-unspoken-struggle-of-aging-in-a-tech-driven-world-5177bbf4027b?sk=d29b3ba4b3540f3e59e81cc2958d16c7) **→** When tech evolution outpaces aging adaptability. By [Nicole Gallardo](https://medium.com/u/78314bc726f6) _The UX Collective is an independent design publication that elevates unheard design voices and illuminates the path to design mastery and critical thinking. Here’s how we’re_ [_boosting stories_](https://uxdesign.cc/boosting-the-best-of-the-best-design-stories-on-medium-eb05f271c19d) _through our partnership with Medium._ ![](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/imageupload/v1702905505790/a82a7c39-c319-4c8b-9570-c9a07d8d980f.png) [**A typography publication’s favorite fonts of 2023**](https://ilovetypography.com/2023/12/07/favorite-fonts-of-2023/) **→** ### Make me think * [**Signals of interface quality**](https://www.proofofconcept.pub/p/signals-of-interface-quality) **→** “Quality is the degree to which an object or entity (e.g., process, product, or service) satisfies specific attributes or requirements. The quality of something can be determined by comparing a set of inherent characteristics with a set of requirements.” * [**People accomplishing ambitious things together**](https://patrickcollison.com/fast) **→** “The Eiffel Tower was built in 2 years and 2 months; that is, in 793 days. When completed in 1889, it became the tallest building in the world, a record it held for more than 40 years. It cost about $40 million in 2019 dollars.” * [**Charge your worth**](https://www.mrfabio.com/blog/worth) **→** “I never assumed a client wouldn’t value my work if they couldn’t afford my rates. I knew they were not a good fit for me. As much as I would like to buy a Ferrari SF90 Spider, I wouldn’t value the vehicle’s quality less when I couldn’t afford something at the top of the market. I know it’s not the best decision for my finances, so I look for a cheaper alternative.” ### Little gems this week [![](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/imageupload/v1702905506260/bee3219d-8fb4-492c-ac63-60a944c75999.jpeg)](https://uxdesign.cc/how-do-we-still-get-this-wrong-norman-doors-089363d4f1ef) [**Norman Doors: how do we still get this wrong?**](https://uxdesign.cc/how-do-we-still-get-this-wrong-norman-doors-089363d4f1ef) **→**By [Andra Cimpan](https://medium.com/u/4943033c3968) [![](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/imageupload/v1702905506648/643cb9ea-7618-4251-b287-b73615017d4b.jpeg)](https://uxdesign.cc/why-designers-quit-2023-report-24dae87d7896) [**Why designers quit (2023 report)**](https://uxdesign.cc/why-designers-quit-2023-report-24dae87d7896) **→**By [Matej Latin](https://medium.com/u/f4d83463722c) [![](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/imageupload/v1702905507041/6ac8c86d-fcff-42b4-b271-47b94068c6b7.jpeg)](https://uxdesign.cc/why-weirdness-is-at-the-center-of-belonging-diversity-and-innovation-affcbf20d3d) [**Why weirdness is at the center of belonging, diversity, and innovation**](https://uxdesign.cc/why-weirdness-is-at-the-center-of-belonging-diversity-and-innovation-affcbf20d3d) → By [Ida Persson](https://medium.com/u/e09a887ab3d9) ### Tools and resources * [**Using Figma variables for breakpoints**](https://uxdesign.cc/using-figma-variables-for-breakpoints-eff321435306) **→** The hunt to find more use cases for local variables. By [Allie Paschal](https://medium.com/u/b2f44e1879c9) * [**Navigation patterns in mobile applications**](https://uxdesign.cc/navigation-patterns-in-mobile-applications-how-to-make-the-right-choice-fa3c228e5097) **→** How to make the right choice? By [Ksenia Toloknova](https://medium.com/u/93d223e60ef4) * [**How to evaluate your job offer**](https://uxdesign.cc/how-to-compare-multiple-tech-offers-and-evaluate-your-compensation-9f2bc73936de?sk=7a883919398863cf7e3d07f452506995) **→** Comparing multiple offers and evaluating your compensation. 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