The Gleam
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Design insights, company news, and tips on creating exceptional user experiences.
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Spitshine Team
Introducing Spitshine: Design QA for the AI Era
Modern teams ship faster than ever with AI tools like Cursor, v0, and Bolt. But speed comes at a cost: design quality degrades at scale. Spitshine bridges the gap between AI-generated code and polished user experiences.
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Spitshine Team
Why AI-Generated Interfaces Need Human Taste
AI excels at patterns but struggles with taste. Here is why the gap between functional and beautiful requires human judgment, and how to close it without slowing down.
Monday, January 5, 2026
Spitshine Team
The Hidden Cost of Design Debt in AI-Built Products
Technical debt is well understood. Design debt is not. As AI accelerates development, design inconsistencies compound faster than ever. Here is how to measure and manage it.