Cover story Comic Sans: Why the World’s Most Hated Typeface Is Treated Unfairly Comic Sans is called the most hated typeface in the world, unfairly. Its story shows that the hate is really about how it was misused. DesignOctober 14, 2026 · 8 min read

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• Accessibility

  Why Accessibility Is More Than Contrast and Font Size

  Contrast and font size are just the tip of the iceberg. Why real accessibility starts with semantics, keyboard access and clear language, and why it benefits everyone in the end. October 14, 2026 · 8 min
• User Experience

  Synthetic Users: Can AI Replace Real User Research?

  AI-generated users deliver interviews in seconds. But how do they compare to real people? A look at recent studies and at where synthetic users can still help. October 14, 2026 · 8 min
• Accessibility

  The BFSG in Practice: What Germany’s Accessibility Act Means for Websites and Apps

  Since June 2025, Germany’s BFSG also applies to online stores, banking apps, and booking platforms. Who is affected, what’s technically required, and how your team can get started. October 12, 2026 · 17 min
• Psychology

  Spotting and Avoiding Dark Patterns: Why Interface Tricks Cost You

  Fake countdowns, hidden cancellations, cookie banners without a "Reject" button: why dark patterns cost trust, what EU and German law say, and what fair alternatives look like. October 10, 2026 · 16 min
• Design

  Forms Nobody Abandons: 12 Rules for Better Form UX

  Visible labels, well-timed validation, helpful error messages: 12 proven rules for forms, explained step by step using a real-world checkout example. October 8, 2026 · 18 min
• Design

  Design Systems for Small Teams: When They Pay Off and How to Start Small

  When a design system pays off for a small team and how to build one in twelve weeks: from a UI inventory and design tokens to your first ten components. October 6, 2026 · 17 min

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Toolbox

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• ToolFreemiumFigmaby FigmaA collaborative design tool for interfaces, prototypes, and design systems – in the browser and as a desktop app.
• ToolFreeWAVEby WebAIMA browser extension that flags barriers like missing alt text or contrast issues right on the page.
• BookPaidLean UX für kleine Teamsby Dennis WagnerA German-language practical book: Two people. No budget. Still building the right thing – 23 methods along the Double Diamond, each with time required, a template, and a checklist.