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The Feed & The Thread - January 18, 2026

This episode covers the rise of Authentic Experience (AuX) and how emotional design is becoming a key product differentiator. It also explores why Instagram's ad breaks feel worse than regular ads. Community highlights include discussions on mobile-first web design checklists, form field accessibility, and replacing paid subscriptions with free browser utilities. Plus, details on UX Camp Winter happening February 21st.

In This Episode

The emerging concept of Authentic Experience (AuX) and designing intelligence over interfaces

Emotional design and why feelings are becoming key features in UX…

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