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The world of technology is changing at breakneck speed. On our blog, we share insights on AI, software development and digital innovation, so you always stay one step ahead.
New AI tools in Figma – are designers still ‘T-shaped’?
Figma has recently introduced many AI features, with the message that more will be added in the near future. What do these new tools mean for the workflow and the position of designers? Is the old model of the ‘T-shaped designer’ still relevant, or has it changed because of these new tools?
Removing things is a form of respect for the user
More features often sounds like a better product. In practice, however, we see the opposite. Software becomes more complicated, users lose their way, and organisations pay for years for features that are hardly used.
Claude Design, through the eyes of a UX designer
Claude Design has been making quite a stir lately. What can you do with the tool, and what value does it add to the workflow of UX designers?
What is green coding? How to make software faster, cheaper and more sustainable
Green coding means developing software that uses as little computing power and energy as possible. The result is faster apps, lower costs and satisfied users, as well as a smaller ecological footprint.
Digitally accessible websites
Digital accessibility is not a luxury but a basic requirement. With the new law that came into force on 28 June 2025, websites must genuinely be usable by everyone. Discover why this concerns your organisation too.
Native vs React Native: when to choose which approach?
Every mobile app requires choices: top speed or fast time to market, bespoke UX or a single codebase. In this guide you can see how we at Appfront weigh these decisions, from MVP to enterprise scale.
5 GPT integrations that make business apps smarter
From travel planner to email bot: these Dutch and international case studies show how you can achieve concrete time and cost savings with GPT without overhauling your existing workflow.
Liquid Glass: the design revolution Apple promised at WWDC 2026
At WWDC 2025, Apple unveiled Liquid Glass: a translucent, vibrant UI material that gives its devices a single visual language. What does this mean for designers, product owners and B2B apps? We take a closer look.
Building an app: 10 questions to ask yourself first
Before you call an agency, first determine what you truly want to achieve with your app investment.
Meet Fabian: Business Development Intern at Appfront
Fabian van Dijk, a third-year Computer Engineering student and business development & growth intern at Appfront, draws on his passion for marketing and technology to create innovative growth opportunities in a dynamic startup environment.
Discover GPT-4o: The new standard in AI
GPT-4o is OpenAI's latest multimodal GPT variant which, with improved speed and functionality, is revolutionising the way we communicate and work.
UX design trends for 2024
In 2024, UX design is being transformed by AI-driven personalisation, immersive 3D visuals and dynamic cursor interactions, with Appfront applying the latest trends to take digital experiences to a higher level.
Small teams vs. large consultancies: why fewer people build better software
Something curious is going on in the IT sector. Everyone knows that large software projects fail. And yet we keep doing them. About the figures, the patterns, and what happens when you do things differently.
React Native vs Flutter in 2026: the definitive data
You search for "React Native vs Flutter 2026" and get twenty articles that contradict one another. Our analysis of the data, honest about where both frameworks excel, and why we lean towards React Native for the Dutch market.
WordPress in crisis: governance, security and the rise of headless CMS
Matt Mullenweg used his WordCamp keynote to call WP Engine a cancer. What followed damaged trust across the entire WordPress ecosystem. About the governance crisis, the growing security burden, and the alternatives that are becoming increasingly mature.
Vibe coding and the hidden costs of AI-generated code
Last week I merged a pull request and realised I didn't really understand the code. Andrej Karpathy has a word for this: vibe coding. The research data from the past year shows a pattern that is worth examining honestly.
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