The Feed & The Thread - February 5, 2026

This episode covers a scoring model for integrating AI into UI design, shifting roles in product coaching due to AI, and approaches to interaction systems in web development. It also highlights community concerns about designers taking on multiple roles due to AI tools and frustrations with pop-ups and unpaid take-home assignments. Additionally, it announces UX Camp Winter, an online event on February 21st, featuring presentations accessible from anywhere for a minimal fee or free with complimentary passes. Show Notes In This Episode Taras Bakusevych discusses a scoring model for integrating AI into UI design tasks at different levels of complexity. Marty Cagan highlights the shift towards incorporating AI in product coaching and management, emphasizing adaptability to new technologies. Vladislav Penev shares insights on building production-ready interaction systems with CSS, WebGL, and interactive elements for cohesive user experiences. Articles Mentioned "The AI delegation matrix: what parts of your UI shouldn’t exist?" by Taras Bakusevych (UX Design.cc) "Product Coaching and AI" by Marty Cagan (Silicon Valley Product Group) "Making Motion Behave: Inside Vladyslav Penev’s Production-Ready Interaction Systems" by Vladislav Penev (Codrops) Community Discussions r/uxdesign - Feeling the pressure to ship code alongside designs due to AI tools. r/userexperience - Exhaustion and frustration over pop-ups. r/userxresearch - Sociology and anthropology majors exploring UX research as a career path. Announcement Event: UX Camp Winter Date: Saturday, February 21st (Online) Cost: $13.50 (Complimentary passes available) Tickets & Info: ChicagoCamps.org This is a great value and an opportunity to join from anywhere in the world! About The Feed & The Thread The Feed & The Thread is a daily summary of UX articles found in the industry and some light-touch updates from the UX Community found in online forums. It’s brief, and meant as a light-touch overview of what’s happening across UX.