Amber Bravo

If you transported someone from just five years ago to present day, they’d have a hard time deciphering what we’re saying. From middle schoolers spouting off “6-7,” to K-pop fans insisting that “delulu is the solulu,” to the word salad that is “Labubu matcha Dubai chocolate,” today’s slang has convoluted origins but viral popularity. For that, we have social media algorithms to thank.

May 7, 2025 Maker StoriesDesignCultureTips & inspiration We asked members of the design community to choose an artifact that embodies craft—something that speaks to their understanding of what it means to make with intention. Here’s what they shared. These artifacts are originally from Practice, a book on design and craft by Figma’s Story Studio and Brand Studio teams. The print edition, which launched at Config 2025, was designed by Other Means, in collaboration with type designer Kia Tasbihgou.

Welcome to Double Click, where our community weighs in on trending topics in tech and design. We’re witnessing a Cambrian explosion of AI tools redefining what software can do—and who can create it. Every day brings new writing assistants, design generators, and research platforms, all adding fuel to the meme that’s become a tech mantra: “You can just do things.” At the core of this catchphrase is the feeling that anyone can make anything happen.