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A 2025 UK hiring guide notes coding isn't required for UX roles, but understanding development basics is increasingly helpful for landing junior positions. Worth building as a habit, not just a hiring checkbox.
intelligentpeople.co.uk
A plugin lets teams export Figma files straight into Penpot without rebuilding from scratch, reducing friction for teams weighing a switch. It's been live since May 2024 with thousands of installs.
runroom.com
A 2026 comparison shows Penpot's open-source editor has real components, flex/grid layout and native design tokens — narrowing the gap with Figma. But plugin ecosystem and huge file performance still lag.
hedrick.io
NN/g's ongoing tracking shows AI design tools have improved since 2024 but still don't fundamentally change core UX work. Figma Make and rivals are inching forward, not leaping.
nngroup.com
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