The Feed & The Thread - Tuesday, January 27, 2026

This episode covers a new tool for quantifying design's financial impact and an AI-powered user research tool called Sandstone, emphasizing ethical usage. It also touches on designers finding their creative purpose and team task organization challenges. Additionally, it announces UX Camp Winter, an online event on February 21st with presentations available for $13.50 or free passes. Show Notes In This Episode Discussion on a new tool designed to quantify the financial impact of design decisions, turning them into measurable revenue outcomes. Exploration of how Sandstone, an AI-powered user research tool, is reshaping UX design while emphasizing ethical usage. Insights from Reddit communities on personal growth in design, team task management, website recreation challenges, and the future of UI designers amidst AI advancements. Articles Mentioned "The Design ROI Calculator: Turning Design into Revenue" by Stuti Mazumdar (Web Designer News) "Everything You Need to Know About Sandstone" by [Author Not Specified] (Web Designer News) Community Discussions r/Design - A designer found their true north after stopping designing to please others. r/UxDesign - Discussion on organizing team tasks amidst chaos. r/web_design - Interest in recreating websites, diving into both visuals and code. r/UI_Design - Buzz over the future of UI designers with AI advancements. Announcement Event: UX Camp Winter Date: Saturday, February 21st Details: All online presentations. Tickets are $13.50 each; complimentary passes available. Link to Register & Submit Ideas: ChicagoCamps.org 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.