Design trends I wish were real for 2026

by Carl Waldron | Jan 5, 2026

2026 is here and that means a whole new crop of design trends to contend with.

Design for the end-user, not the stakeholder.

Remember who the product is for, and make the best UX decisions for them.

2025 blew by, like every year when you are old. But I take a look back on what I got done in the past 12 months.

Today’s episode is all about the difficulty we face when trying to unsubscribe from things. Get ready for some UX talk!

There is always that one radical developer who claims they can fix your tech debt. Why doesn’t anyone ever listen to them?

Are you constantly providing value in your daily life? Am I? Does this show have value? What is it? So many questions?!

Wolverine’s definitive ownership of the color yellow made me wonder. Which superhero wore a specific color better?

Own something. Not necessarily things, although digital ownership is not a thing, but more from a brand perspective.

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