Studio Journal

Notes on digital systems, design operations, marketing structure, and the decisions behind better digital work.

Susan Agudo 8/18/26 Susan Agudo 8/18/26

How AI Is Changing UX Design (And What Teams Should Do Now)

AI is changing UX design fast. See what's actually shifted in 2026, where AI still falls short, and 7 moves design teams should make now.

Susan Agudo 8/3/26 Susan Agudo 8/3/26

How to Create Consistent User Experiences Across Global Campaigns

Learn how global brands build consistent user experiences across markets with design systems, clear governance, and data-backed review workflows.

Susan Agudo 7/16/26 Susan Agudo 7/16/26

7 Independent Digital Agencies Redefining Creative Technology in 2026

Seven independent digital agencies show how design systems, embedded teams, and AI are redefining creative technology in 2026.

Susan Agudo 7/6/26 Susan Agudo 7/6/26

UI vs UX Design: What Enterprise Teams Need to Know (With Real-World Examples)

Learn the difference between UI and UX design, why enterprise teams need both, and how real-world examples from IBM and GOV.UK show the impact of aligning interface design with user experience strategy.

Susan Agudo 6/4/26 Susan Agudo 6/4/26

What Loyalty Programs Get Wrong About Design Systems

Most loyalty programs fail at the design system level, not the strategy level. Here's what's going wrong and what a systems-first approach actually looks like.

Susan Agudo 5/4/26 Susan Agudo 5/4/26

How UX Design Impacts Marketing Performance and Conversion Rates

UX design directly affects marketing performance by improving engagement, reducing friction, increasing trust, and helping more users convert across digital touchpoints.

Susan Agudo 3/23/26 Susan Agudo 3/23/26

Design Systems vs UX Strategy: What’s the Difference and Why You Need Both

Understand the difference between design systems and UX strategy and why enterprise teams need both to scale consistent, high-performing digital experiences.