Max van IJsselmuiden
@productdesigner.bsky.social
Designer.
MSc Human-Machine Communication @ University of Groningen
BSc Creative Technology @ University of Twente
https://www.maxvanijsselmuiden.nl/
MSc Human-Machine Communication @ University of Groningen
BSc Creative Technology @ University of Twente
https://www.maxvanijsselmuiden.nl/
I wrote a little cheat sheet for 'Atomic Habits'! maxvij.substack.com/p/atomic-hab...
'Atomic Habits' on one sheet
A cheat sheet for building better habits
maxvij.substack.com
October 9, 2025 at 7:01 AM
I wrote a little cheat sheet for 'Atomic Habits'! maxvij.substack.com/p/atomic-hab...
Reposted by Max van IJsselmuiden
ChatGPT 👏 is 👏 not 👏 a 👏 search engine 👏
ChatGPT 👏 is 👏 not 👏 a 👏 search engine 👏
ChatGPT 👏 is 👏 not 👏 a 👏 search engine 👏
ChatGPT 👏 is 👏 not 👏 a 👏 search engine 👏
ChatGPT 👏 is 👏 not 👏 a 👏 search engine 👏
June 30, 2025 at 12:44 PM
ChatGPT 👏 is 👏 not 👏 a 👏 search engine 👏
ChatGPT 👏 is 👏 not 👏 a 👏 search engine 👏
ChatGPT 👏 is 👏 not 👏 a 👏 search engine 👏
ChatGPT 👏 is 👏 not 👏 a 👏 search engine 👏
ChatGPT 👏 is 👏 not 👏 a 👏 search engine 👏
I love everything about this.
www.makingsoftware.com
www.makingsoftware.com
Making Software
A reference manual for people who design and build software.
www.makingsoftware.com
August 26, 2025 at 12:24 PM
I love everything about this.
www.makingsoftware.com
www.makingsoftware.com
With Embrace I've given several ideation workshops for bachelor and master courses at University of Groningen. Honestly, very rewarding and fun! We created a workshop that condenses parts of the 5-day Sprint methodology into 2-3 hours. Case study online: www.maxvanijsselmuiden.nl/workshop-ide...
Ideation workshop: Bridging theory and practice - Max van IJsselmuiden
We created an ideation workshop for University of Groningen students that condenses the 5-day Sprint methodology into 2-3 hours, helping them move from research and requirements to actual design sketc...
www.maxvanijsselmuiden.nl
August 16, 2025 at 3:44 PM
With Embrace I've given several ideation workshops for bachelor and master courses at University of Groningen. Honestly, very rewarding and fun! We created a workshop that condenses parts of the 5-day Sprint methodology into 2-3 hours. Case study online: www.maxvanijsselmuiden.nl/workshop-ide...
If vibe coding is a thing, what's vibe designing like?
August 13, 2025 at 10:46 AM
If vibe coding is a thing, what's vibe designing like?
Reposted by Max van IJsselmuiden
If you say “carousel” three times in the mirror, a disgruntled UX Designer from 2008 appears behind you and mansplains the principles of animation easing.
August 13, 2025 at 7:40 AM
If you say “carousel” three times in the mirror, a disgruntled UX Designer from 2008 appears behind you and mansplains the principles of animation easing.
AND you can now subscribe via Kit from my portfolio to receive an email whenever I post a new blog article!
August 13, 2025 at 10:43 AM
AND you can now subscribe via Kit from my portfolio to receive an email whenever I post a new blog article!
Also, I've written a case study yesterday evening about how we introduced scalable navigation to the SaaS suite at Embrace: www.maxvanijsselmuiden.nl/embrace-topbar
Building for the future: Scalable navigation - Max van IJsselmuiden
Transformed Suite platform navigation from fragmented patterns into a unified topbar that could accommodate AI assistants, phone integration, and contextual help features. Built stakeholder confidence...
www.maxvanijsselmuiden.nl
August 13, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Also, I've written a case study yesterday evening about how we introduced scalable navigation to the SaaS suite at Embrace: www.maxvanijsselmuiden.nl/embrace-topbar
A lot of people are relying way too much on AI chatbots. These LLMs are not as reliable as we think, because the systems simply do not work that way (yet). I try to explain in this blog article:
www.maxvanijsselmuiden.nl/the-dangerou...
www.maxvanijsselmuiden.nl/the-dangerou...
The dangerous comfort of AI answers - Max van IJsselmuiden
The widespread trust in AI chatbots as all-knowing oracles is a dangerous misunderstanding of what they actually are. Large Language Models are sophisticated pattern-matching tools, not truth machines...
www.maxvanijsselmuiden.nl
August 13, 2025 at 10:41 AM
A lot of people are relying way too much on AI chatbots. These LLMs are not as reliable as we think, because the systems simply do not work that way (yet). I try to explain in this blog article:
www.maxvanijsselmuiden.nl/the-dangerou...
www.maxvanijsselmuiden.nl/the-dangerou...
I also wrote an article about artificial intelligence being crammed into all products, often without good reason. www.maxvanijsselmuiden.nl/artificial-n...
Artificial, not intelligent - Max van IJsselmuiden
The tech industry's rush to cram AI into every product is making software worse and more expensive, forcing users to pay for features they don't want or need. From AI buttons on mice to mandatory chat...
www.maxvanijsselmuiden.nl
August 1, 2025 at 6:47 AM
I also wrote an article about artificial intelligence being crammed into all products, often without good reason. www.maxvanijsselmuiden.nl/artificial-n...
I've recently picked up writing again, and decided to share my thoughts about what most designers have been thinking about lately: Liquid Glass. It makes sense, consistency-wise, but I wonder if it's the right direction. Is this the new Windows Vista? maxvanijsselmuiden.nl/liquid-glass
August 1, 2025 at 6:45 AM
I've recently picked up writing again, and decided to share my thoughts about what most designers have been thinking about lately: Liquid Glass. It makes sense, consistency-wise, but I wonder if it's the right direction. Is this the new Windows Vista? maxvanijsselmuiden.nl/liquid-glass
Can't wait... www.itsnicethat.com/articles/pro...
How Procreate Dreams promises to revolutionise the world of animation
Faster, easier and more accessible than its competitors, Procreate Dreams has the power to “give a voice to a whole new generation of storytellers.”
www.itsnicethat.com
October 30, 2023 at 1:59 PM
Can't wait... www.itsnicethat.com/articles/pro...
I'm co-writing a book about visual design, more specifically concerning design principles and tips. Designers out there, any tips that I must include?
October 30, 2023 at 12:10 PM
I'm co-writing a book about visual design, more specifically concerning design principles and tips. Designers out there, any tips that I must include?
A fun way to end the Monday! https://cantunsee.space/
August 7, 2023 at 2:37 PM
A fun way to end the Monday! https://cantunsee.space/
Apple you can do better than this. That's not a circle.
August 7, 2023 at 8:33 AM
Apple you can do better than this. That's not a circle.
Love this product by the way. Been using this a lot lately!
https://www.screen.studio/
https://www.screen.studio/
Screen Recorder for macOS. Beautiful videos in minutes | Screen Studio
Screen Studio is a professional and simple to use screen recorder for macOS that lets you create professionally looking screen recordings & tutorial videos in minutes, without video editing skills nee...
www.screen.studio
August 2, 2023 at 8:22 AM
Love this product by the way. Been using this a lot lately!
https://www.screen.studio/
https://www.screen.studio/
Updated my portfolio with a little 'favorite tools' section.
July 28, 2023 at 11:54 AM
Updated my portfolio with a little 'favorite tools' section.
Reposted by Max van IJsselmuiden
If bluesky seems a bit "dead" to you, check in your feed settings that you don't have the minimum likes turned up to see replies.
If you have that on, you're going to be missing the most recent comments that haven't accrued likes yet
If you have that on, you're going to be missing the most recent comments that haven't accrued likes yet
July 25, 2023 at 3:59 PM
If bluesky seems a bit "dead" to you, check in your feed settings that you don't have the minimum likes turned up to see replies.
If you have that on, you're going to be missing the most recent comments that haven't accrued likes yet
If you have that on, you're going to be missing the most recent comments that haven't accrued likes yet
Great talk by Kateryna Porshnieva - especially the accessible form example! https://config.figma.com/video-on-demand/6329862675112
Putting accessibility at the heart of design and code
We'll delve into the principles of inclusive design and how assistive technology interacts with forms. We'll then discuss common patterns in forms and how to implement them inclusively, along with str...
config.figma.com
July 24, 2023 at 12:24 PM
Great talk by Kateryna Porshnieva - especially the accessible form example! https://config.figma.com/video-on-demand/6329862675112
I keep coming back to this lecture by @rsms.me, really beautiful and interesting take on UI. Inspiring! https://config.figma.com/video-on-demand/6329860777112
The curious case of user interfaces
In this talk we will explore this topic through the lens of the past, the early days of building products like Spotify and Figma, and considerations for the future.
config.figma.com
July 19, 2023 at 6:45 AM
I keep coming back to this lecture by @rsms.me, really beautiful and interesting take on UI. Inspiring! https://config.figma.com/video-on-demand/6329860777112
Are there any great and/or enthusiastic, creative, junior, intermediate, senior, accessibility-focused, stubborn UX / Product Designers out here? I'm happy to follow you!
July 18, 2023 at 1:45 PM
Are there any great and/or enthusiastic, creative, junior, intermediate, senior, accessibility-focused, stubborn UX / Product Designers out here? I'm happy to follow you!
Hello world?
July 17, 2023 at 8:23 AM
Hello world?