We interact with loading states many times a day and they seem like inconveniences that we have to get past to see our content. A spinner on a buffering YouTube video, a progress bar while a game downloads, or a tip about a video game while the next area loads. But in reality they serve to help distract us to make the wait feel less painful (along with just telling us that some work is being done).

But some loading animations must be better than others at shortening our perception of time. I created an experiment to test this and find out what loading state animation (or none at all) is actually best at making waiting feel faster than it actually is.

Take the experiment here

The experiment matchups up two random loading states at a time, asks you which felt faster, and then adjusts a global elo score for those animations. You even get a perception score at the end to see how well you were able to perceive actual durations.

I am aware that the setup of this test introduces a ton of little biases but I’m still hoping that with enough participants we can still get some interesting findings out of it. So please give it a try and let me know your feedback!

Hello all,
First time posting here. So, I made this website for a client. Would like to get feedback on Brand Identity, Visual design, Typography, Interaction design. I am a solo dev working on this, so, any constructive feedback is welcome. https://blue-lotus-experience.vercel.app/
P.S. The site is not fully mobile responsive yet.

Finally got around making an portfolio site

how is it ?
(dev)

Hey guys this is the Shopify homepage upon scrolling down. You can basically shop our "edits" which are collections of clothes that fall under the theme. I coded this edits section but I don't like it.

My boss wanted text describing the edits on the section somewhere but I think it looks like too much going on.... I want to do something more unique and luxurious but not sure what to do. It looks very default Shopify format.

Thoughts? How can I make it easy to shop but also beautiful?

Aura: https://github.com/youngbryan97/aura

Aura is not a chatbot with personality prompts. It is a complete cognitive architecture — 60+ interconnected modules forming a unified consciousness stack that runs continuously, maintains internal state between conversations, and exhibits genuine self-modeling, prediction, and affective dynamics.

The system implements real algorithms from computational consciousness research, not metaphorical labels on arbitrary values. Key differentiators:

Genuine IIT 4.0: Computes actual integrated information (φ) via transition probability matrices, exhaustive bipartition search, and KL-divergence — the real mathematical formalism, not a proxy

Closed-loop affective steering: Substrate state modulates LLM inference at the residual stream level (not text injection), creating bidirectional causal coupling between internal state and language generation

Hey guys, ive just hit 100+ waitlisters for my website built for early founders, startups & builders to know what to do next..
Ive redesigned and a added a social credibility in hero section as a trust builder. I just wanted to check how it would impact the waitlisting flow..
Let me know if u got any more suggestions and u can check it out at: https://pitchit-waitlist.vercel.app/

I designed a tool after getting tired of broken creative briefs

For years I’ve been on the receiving end of creative briefs that were technically “filled out” but still missing the most important things: - unclear goals - no real audience insight - vague strategy - context spread across emails, Slack threads, and docs

As a designer/video person, that usually meant spending the first week just trying to understand what was actually being asked before any real work could start.

I started building a solution that treated briefs less like static forms and more like living documents — something that could pull context from conversations and files, surface gaps, and help teams discover what’s missing before execution starts.

Over time, the idea evolved into something that doesn’t just organize inputs, but actually learns from them — spotting patterns, improving recommendations, and getting smarter as more projects move through it.

That eventually turned into a project I’m building called Intakely (free to use): https://intakely.app

The design challenge has been figuring out how to: - make messy inputs feel usable instead of overwhelming - support discovery without forcing people into rigid forms - let the system improve over time without adding complexity - help non-designers give better creative direction naturally

Still early, but designing around understanding the work before managing it has been the most interesting part for me.

Curious how others here handle broken briefs or scattered project context — do you try to fix it upstream, or just accept the chaos?

Hi everyone!

We’re currently developing Petal Pals, a cozy companion-style game designed to quietly accompany you throughout your day. Instead of being a game that demands constant attention, Petal Pals is meant to be something you can casually check in on, whether you’re working, studying, or just taking short breaks, while still feeling connected to something warm and alive.

In this game, you'll be able to collect, care for, and interact with a variety of adorable pets, each with their own little behaviors, personalities, and reactions.

We'd really appreciate any thoughts or feedback you have at this stage.

Hey everyone!

I redesigned my landing page again, because every time I do, I still feel like my extension isn't being explained well. My Chrome Extension, Bookmarkify, is dedicated to designers to bookmark websites which they can scroll through and switch the view modes easily but it was always hard to explain.

I used Webflow's now GSAP Animation to create the hero animation in the hopes that it makes the use case a lot clearer. I also made 4 lottie animations to explain some of the key features as well.

This redesign took me 3-4 weeks and I think I am finally getting comfortable enough to do some marketing. I have been procrastinating it for two years because I am a bit of a perfectionist and wanted it to be "perfect".

So, before I start running ads, what do you think I could improve?

You can be honest, but don't be rude please. Thank you!

https://www.bookmarkify.io/

This is a grocery comparison app designed for low income households and university students. Here's a short video demo showcasing the core user flow. I'm looking to refine the visual design to make it more professional before pitching to companies for potential collaborations.

What I'm looking for:

My primary goal is to polish the design to impress decision-makers and stakeholders. Please focus on UI aesthetics only – no need for functionality or business ideas.

Be brutal – I'm here for constructive critique to make this collaboration-ready!

Specific Feedback Areas:

🎨 Overall appeal & first impressions

• Does the design feel professional and modern for business audiences?

• What changes would make it more visually engaging and memorable?

• What impression does it give in the first 3 seconds?

📐 Layout & visual hierarchy

• How can I improve screen hierarchy or spacing to make flows more intuitive?

• Are elements properly balanced and easy to scan?

• Any suggestions for better information architecture?

🌈 Colors & typography

• Are the color palette and fonts appealing and trustworthy?

• Suggestions for better contrast or alternatives that evoke professionalism?

• Does the branding feel cohesive across all screens?

🔘 Navigation & interactive elements

• Do the flows feel smooth and polished?

• Any tweaks needed for buttons, icons, or micro-animations?

• How can I make interactive elements more engaging?

📱 Consistency & polish

• How does it look across different screen sizes?

• What small refinements (shadows, spacing, icons) would elevate it to "wow" level?

• Any inconsistencies that break the professional feel?

Context

This demo represents the core functionality, but I want the visual design to convey professionalism and attention to detail. Your honest perspectives on what would make this more impressive to business stakeholders would be invaluable.

Thanks in advance for your time and insights! I'll respond to all feedback and happy to return the favor on your projects.

If you're a designer who lives in Figma and constantly hunts for web inspiration, Bookmarkify might save your sanity.

You probably know the drill: 20+ tabs open, screenshots everywhere, bouncing between Figma and Chrome, and then somehow losing all that inspo when starting a new project.
Been there. That’s why I built Bookmarkify — a browser extension to help you save, organize, and explore design inspiration without the chaos.

Here's what it does:

• Grid & device view modes – preview saved sites in desktop, tablet, or mobile sizes
• Tags – organize and filter your saved sites easily
• Design Analyze – grab fonts and colors from any site instantly
• Dark mode – obviously.
• Daily Inspiration – 6 new curated sites delivered every day
• Saving images/videos – Even save videos and images as part of your inspiration

No more screenshots. No more endless tab hopping. Just a clean, focused space for your web design inspo.

Would love to hear what you think / or what features you'd want added

Hi everyone,

I’m an MSc Computing student researching how far automated tools can detect accessibility issues for users with cognitive disabilities (such as ADHD, dyslexia, and memory impairments). I’ve built a prototype accessibility testing tool and I’m looking for web developers to try it out and give me feedback.

What’s involved:

1. ⁠Choose one website from a pre-selected list (gov, education, e-commerce, news, etc.).
2. ⁠Run the tool on that site (best done on Chrome desktop; it doesn’t work as well on mobile).
3. ⁠Complete a short Google Form questionnaire (mix of ratings + open-ended feedback).

Time commitment: about 10–15 minutes.

This is for academic research only (non-commercial), and all responses are anonymous. Your feedback will directly help me evaluate whether automated testing can support accessibility for users with cognitive disabilities.

Here’s the questionnaire with access to the tool and instructions:

👉 https://forms.gle/8PnG64tpr5WTuiey7

Thanks so much for considering, even one response makes a big difference for my project

I made a simple tool where you can create diagrams just by describing them in plain English. Tried to keep the UI clean and the flow fast.

Would love feedback on the overall UX, layout, and anything that feels off or confusing. Still learning and building - here to improve, not promote.

Link - Codigram

Hi everyone,

I've just get approved on the Awwwards platform and i wanted to share my work to get some feedback and maybe inspire someone by showing what is possible to do on a website!

Overview

My portfolio consists of three main sections:

1. Homepage (simone-dev.com): The homepage features a navigation system based on an interactive map. By clicking on a planet, the view shifts outward, and a panel with detailed content opens up. This section represents a simplified version of the core site experience.
2. Space Exploration (/space): The highlight of the portfolio is a fully open-world exploration experience. Here, you can fly through a solar system, land on planets, and interact with totems to uncover information. This part is fully VR-compatible, offering a truly immersive experience for those with a headset.
3. Labs (simone-dev.com): one of the tab in the homepage leads you to various lab page with dirrents contents i made.

I’ve poured a lot of creativity and effort into these projects, and I hope you enjoy exploring them as much as I enjoyed creating them.

Thank you for taking the time to check out my work!

*For the other devs here the site is all made in Nuxt3 to handle the routing and the html part, and the logic for the 3D part is all made with ThreeJS.

Hey everyone,

Around a month ago, I built and launched a Chrome extension called Peel. It automatically compares prices and finds better deals instantly as you shop across sites like Amazon, Walmart, Target, eBay, Best Buy and more.

It dawned on me that most shoppers overpay because they don't check to see where a product is cheaper.

The idea is simple:

• It matches the product you’re viewing (using a bit of AI + product data to distinguish title inconsistencies)
• Then checks if it’s cheaper on other sites
• If it’s not the exact item, it suggests smarter alternatives that might save you more or options that would've been difficult to find otherwise manually

We’re a little over a month in, and here’s what we’ve changed from feedback so far:

• Added support for more stores
• Rolled out a referral + cashback system but only after someone makes a purchase to avoid spammy behavior
• Rebuilt the UI to make it cleaner, faster, and most importantly, non-intrusive unless a deal is found of value

And yes, of course Peel is 100% free to install and use. Any feedback is welcome!

🔗 shopwithpeel.com

I came up with a smart, automatic toilet seat cleaner that attaches behind the seat. It uses thin rubber wiper arms (like car wipers) that slide out, spray sanitizer, and clean both sides of the seat in a semicircle. After cleaning, a built-in UV-A light scans for bacteria, and the wipers go back in and clean themselves. It works automatically after flushing using sensors or a smart toilet connection. I’m looking for feedback, help modelling it in 3D, or any suggestions from designers or engineers! And I have a rough idea or picture already printed, just need some opinion

hey, guys last time i posted synapse here for feedback from this
community, now upon those responses i have built these Hero sections,
take a look and let me know what your thoughts are here for this hero
section, i'll attach a shorty brief of the site, do let me know, if i
succeeded in creating a appropriate site according to the industry and
the brand...oh, design-wise too, critique it and any suggestions about
what you would change in this Hero section or what you would add as a
section in the website as a whole would be really helpful too

brand - terra Bloom
industry - sustainable & natural skincare products

www.interviuu.com

It actually took a while, and I'd really appreciate some honest feedback on it.

Thank you,

Francesco

I’ve been collecting great websites, icon packs, UI kits, and dev tools for a while — mostly for personal use and inspiration.

Last week, I finally put it all together into a single, minimal site:

unitools.pro

✅ 80+ curated websites

🎨 30+ icon packs

📐 30+ design systems

⚒️ 100+ useful tools

🆕 Updated weekly — no fluff, no affiliate junk.

If you're into clean UI, side projects, or just good inspo, this might be for you.

Would love your feedback — especially what you'd like me to add next 💬

Hello everyone!

I'm working on launching my t-shirt brand "Ironicly", which focuses on ironic designs and creative concepts. I've created some graphics and, before proceeding with production, I would like to have your feedback.

The images are uploaded in low resolution and with a watermark to protect the work, but I hope they can convey the general idea.

In particular, I'm interested in knowing:

-Which elements strike you the most?

-How do you perceive the use of color and the balance between elements in the design?

-Is the design coherent and appealing to an adult audience?

-Is the ironic message clear or are there elements that confuse the concept?

-Do you have any suggestions for improving contrast, balance or visual impact?

Thanks in advance for your support and advice!