Surveys can feel fast and cheap, but used badly, they entrench bias and stall discovery. Surveys have long been a popular tool for gathering user insights in UX research, but they come with inherent risks that can easily skew results and mislead decision-makers. In her WebExpo 2025 talk, Lead UX Researcher Zsuzsa Kovács focused on […]

In this demo-rich talk Flex, Grid, and beyond: Mastering layouts with Tailwind CSS, Shruti Balasa shared an insightful exploration into the world of modern layout techniques. Her session centred on utilising Tailwind CSS, a utility-first CSS framework, to effectively construct responsive designs. Embracing utility-first CSS for layout design Shruti opened her presentation by advocating for […]

In an era where the digital landscape is constantly evolving, Karel Navrátil’s eye-opening presentation at WebExpo 2025 brought to light the insidious nature of dark patterns in user interface design. As both a lawyer and a front-end designer, Karel provided attendees with crucial examples and insights on how to discern the fine line between legitimate […]

In this talk “Conquering React concurrency,” presented at WebExpo 2025, full-stack React developer Ariel Shulman delved into the often-overlooked subject of concurrency within React. With a passion for exploring the underpinnings of technology, Ariel provided attendees with valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities presented by React’s concurrent model, especially since the advent of React […]

In today’s context, where digital accessibility is too often viewed merely as a set of compliance benchmarks, Ondřej Pohl’s recent presentation at WebExpo challenged this perception by highlighting real-world accessibility issues that frequently slip under the radar. His talk, “Accessibility uncovered: Typical mistakes that go beyond the standards,” aimed to foster a deeper understanding of […]

The importance of timely and effective content design cannot be overstated. Too early and you’re flying blind. And if you’re too late and you’re stepping on toes, often with poorly considered quick-fixes. During a recent talk at WebExpo 2025, MEWS Content Design Manager Erin O’Loughlin, illuminated the crucial relationship between timing and collaboration in content […]

At WebExpo 2025, international speaker and developer advocate Tejas Kumar delivered an engaging live-coding session exploring how generative AI is transforming user interface development. His talk went beyond the buzz of chatbots to introduce the concept of Generative UI – an approach that allows AI to build and update interfaces in real-time, creating smoother, more […]

We’re wrapping up WebExpo 2025 with Part 4, spotlighting the more intimate and occasionally cheeky Small Cinema. This stage hosted the ever-popular “Discomfort Zone” sessions with Riki Fridrich, known for candid conversations and a dose of refreshing honesty. True to its name, the Discomfort Zone tackled the awkward, the avoided, and the all-too-relatable sides of […]

In this WebExpo 2025 recap, we turn to the thought-provoking sessions from the Marble Hall. Let’s unpack the key themes that emerged from this unique stage. The shifting terrain of AI applications and design AI continues to be a dominant force, and the Marble Hall talks delved deep into its practical integration and the transformative […]

Welcome back to our continuing recap of WebExpo 2025! In our last dispatch, we explored the vibrant energy and headline-grabbing themes from the Great Hall, where the blurring lines between traditional tech disciplines were a constant refrain. Having pored over our notes from these equally compelling sessions, we’re ready to share Part 2 of our […]