Philipp Brunner March 15, 2026
People Choose the Path of Least Effort
People tend to choose the path that requires the least effort. When something is easy to do, they do it. When it requires too much effort, they delay, abandon, or avoid the task entirely.
ui-patterns.com/blog/people-choose-the-path-of-least-effort
Nobody Gets Promoted for Simplicity
We reward complexity and ignore simplicity. In interviews, design reviews, and promotions. Here’s how to fix it.
terriblesoftware.org/2026/03/03/nobody-gets-promoted-for-simplicity
Modal vs. Separate Page: UX Decision Tree
How to choose between modals and pages, when to avoid modals, or how to choose the right level of interruption or navigation.
www.linkedin.com/pulse/modal-vs-separate-page-ux-decision-tree-vitaly-friedman-ap0pf
Weekly links curated by Philipp Brunner, UX and product designer
