Design Picks #016
This week, one of the best Josh gives us a lesson in adaptability and Aidak takes us back in time.
Handhelders,
I’m coming to you with the best mobile design work out there this week to help you with your current project. Let me know what you steal.
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The Updates
Crypto transaction success by Studio Sphere
The art of turning a mundane UI background into something exciting and intriguing is rare. This gradient paired with liquid glass–like elements is gorgeous from Studio Sphere (as always).
Subscription checkout flow by Jordi Plaza
Flows that skip bells and whistles still deserve love, and Jordi doesn’t miss a beat here. This checkout and payment flow is so well constructed — it’s genuinely satisfying to look at.
Savings goal tracker by Josh Grazier
I love the idea of a universal layout that works in any conditions, and Josh nails it. The gradient treatment for each savings pot is simple but perfectly executed. Check out Josh’s work — one of the best designers I know of.
Music album showcase by Aidak
In a world of AI and constantly shifting tech, this deep dive into Aqua UI nostalgia for mobile is a breath of fresh air. I’m all for clean, minimal UIs, but personality and, most importantly, vibes matter. Love this, Aidak.
Pronunciation assistant overlay by Luka Marr
Luka shows how onboarding actually onboards. Teach without tutorials: put the action in context and let the UI whisper the lesson so users move, not think.
Photo editor toolbar by Iconly Pro
It’s hard to make UI that sits on user-generated content behave well in all conditions, but Iconly knows the lessons. The legibility against such a bright background amidst controls and buttons, is great to see in a “post‑UX” world.
Adaptive habit tracker by Cedrik Stephen
UI with personality wins in the end, and Cedrik has a lot of it here. “Habit tracker that adapts to you,” paired with calming blue tones, sends the right message throughout.
That’s a wrap!
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