The Rise of Playful UX: Using Humor to Stand Out in 2026 – northwoods

The video highlights how incorporating humor and playful elements in UX design helps brands stand out in 2026 by creating authentic, memorable, and emotionally engaging user experiences, even in serious or mundane contexts. Examples like humorous cookie explanations, interactive characters during login, Mailchimp’s nervous send button, and Airbnb’s playful 404 page illustrate how small jokes […]
