Design in 2026: The Return of Taste and Intent

Design Trends 2026 blog cover — large distressed typographic '2026' with design and trends labels
JANUARY 2026

AI

Branding

Design

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Design in 2026: The Return of Taste and Intent

We asked the visually literate leg of our team what’s shaping 2026. The answer wasn’t singular, but it was clear. Taste is back in the driver’s seat. Read More

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NOVEMBER 2025

AI

Marketing

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This isn’t just an AI content recognition guide — it’s a guide to recognising AI content

Actually, that’s exactly what it is. A stroll through the written AI clichés that still make us twitch a little. Read More

3D rendered mechanical robot figure holding an electric guitar
OCTOBER 2025

AI

General

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Did We Ruin Music Before AI Got the Chance To?

A slightly controversial look at how streaming platforms, algorithms, and our own passive consumption set the stage for AI's arrival in music. Read More

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OCTOBER 2025

AI

General

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Spotify, AI Killer Drones, and the Protest App That Hit #1

This is the story of how our Head of Innovation, Trav, built a satirical fitness app in response to Spotify's military funding, hit #1 on Product Hunt, and got rejected by Spotify. Read More

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SEPTEMBER 2025

AI

Websites

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The Importance of Vibe in AI Development

Historically, developers are not especially known for bringing ‘a vibe’. Things are changing quickly though. The role of vibe in development has never mattered more. Read More

Dark editorial graphic showing a hooded figure obscured by repeating 'The Slop Generation' text overlay on a dark green background
MAY 2025

AI

Design

General

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The Importance of Taste in a World of Slop

AI generated slop is everywhere. It's infiltrated every social channel, reputable news services and everyday chat. Are we doomed? Does society need a reboot? Read More

Editorial blog graphic with bold text 'Adobe Just Changed Everything' on a light grid background with Adobe logo
OCTOBER 2024

AI

Adobe just changed everything

Every week we’re treated to new AI advancements – each tend to be an improvement on the last. Some believe it’ll help us work better, some believe it will take our jobs entirely, others roll their eyes and laugh at the idea of AI becoming more integrated into society than it is now. Read More

Pulse editorial design with 'Apple's AI Advantage' headline in large type on a newspaper grid layout
JULY 2024

AI

Apple’s AI Advantage: Ecosystem, Privacy, and Perfect Timing?

Despite being the innovators behind the iPod, iPhone and iPad, Apple have become notoriously cautious when it comes to pushing boundaries in recent years. Rather than rocking the boat they’ve arguably been sailing in calm waters for a long time. Read More

Black and white editorial portrait of a person gesturing with a Pulse magazine label overlay, editorial image about copyright and hip-hop
JUNE 2024

AI

AI, Copyright and erm, Hip Hop

Back in the mid to late 80’s, De La Soul and The Beastie Boys were chopping up vinyl and crafting hip hop’s iconic sound by sampling some of the worlds best known songs. It’s fair to say copyright wasn’t the first thing on their minds. Read More

Pulse branded editorial image with spherical globe and AI technology imagery illustrating 'OSO or SEO' article
APRIL 2024

AI

Is OSO the new SEO?

The digital marketing world has birthed another acronym. Because, apparently we needed one. Read More