After speaking to hundreds of BFM+ members, you know what came up as one of the most annoying parts of the site? Logging in.
Company firewalls would kill our magic links, and it was a total pain.
It was terrible UX (ironically).
So, we've given it some life.
You can now login via oAuth (Google for now).
Instead of magic links, we're using one-time-passwords which can be opened on any device.
Password is the default method now, making it easier for browsers to auto-complete.
Resetting / changing passwords is much nicer.
Feature release: libraries –
You've scrolled through some UX Bites (either in an email, or on the site), found some awesome ideas that you want to replicate, and then what...?
Well, instead of copying the image into Figma, or saving the URL somewhere, BFM+ subscribers can now use create their own library, directly inside Built for Mars.
It turns these weekly newsletters into a super easy and habitual way of building an actual roadmap (with more features to come soon, like sharing).
Cheatsheets are in beta –
Initially, Cheatsheets were an email-only benefit, this was mostly so I could test the reaction without building stuff.
Well, it was fantastic, and so we've now taken them, and built them natively into the site (for BFM+ members only).
Plus, you'll notice a load of quality of life improvements and bug fixes.
Built for Mars x Mobbin –
Note: this promotion has now ended.
Today I’m really proud to announce an exclusive partnership with the greatest UI / UX library on earth: Mobbin.
I’ve been a fan of Mobbin for years, I use Mobbin, and I recommend Mobbin to anyone who will listen.
Well, as of today, all existing and new BFM+ subscribers will get 6 months of Mobbin Pro for absolutely free—no credit card required.
Note: this promotion has now ended.
Why Mobbin?
With Built for Mars, I’m constantly trying to contextualise the ‘why’. Why do some designs work, when almost identical ones don’t. What’s the subtle nuance?
But designers also need the ‘what’, and the reason I use Mobbin personally, is because it’s such an incredible resource for references.
Here’s a rundown of how you can use their massive library for inspiration.
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Find ideal references in second
With Mobbin’s ever-growing library of over 1000+ apps, you no longer have to spend hours on research or screenshots.
Filter by hundreds of design patterns & UI elements and solve specific design problems.
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Discover over 62,000+ user flows
Search for best practices for common user flows like: Onboarding, Subscribing & Upgrading, Cancelling a Subscription.
See the full user journey without having to download the app and study all the different states & transitions.
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Save or download designs
Save your favourite references and get back to them later. Download any designs you like or copy it straight into Figma.
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Note: this promotion has now ended.
Launching exercises (in beta) –
I'm always experimenting (and speaking to BFM+ members) about how to make the analysis both more actionable, and interactive.
That's why today we've launched exercises: a way to embed questions, practices and challenges inside of casxe studies, UX Bites, the UX glossary and more.
A few key points:
You'll be able to track you streaks throughout the entire site, across multiple sessions.
You can always see your best ever streak in your account.
Questions can be single-answer, or multiple choice.
Consider this as a beta (for now), because I'm still experimenting and learning which questions and types of quiz are the most interesting.
