Jul 17, 2025
4 min read
Why Discovery Matters More Than You Think
Jul 17, 2025
4 min read
Why Discovery Matters More Than You Think
Before a single pixel is pushed or wireframe is mapped, there’s a phase that often gets skipped — or worse, rushed. It’s called discovery, and at Obliq, we’ve learned that this early-stage work shapes everything that follows.
We’re a digital design studio passionate about crafting impactful, user-focused experiences. From bold branding to seamless interfaces, we combine strategy, creativity, and technology to help modern brands connect, grow, and thrive in the digital world.
Skip it, and you'll likely end up designing in the dark. Embrace it, and you’ll move with clarity.
New This Month
This quality update brings canvas and layer panel improvements. We've updated the Component symbol throughout the app to differentiate it from Grids. Plus, we've made Primary Breakpoints and Variants more distinct in the left panel, making it easier to see if you're editing the primary or an instance. Breakpoints will now also show the ranges in the layer panel. See more updates below.
From January
Last month, we added support for automatic tinting and new layout options for components, plus a whole lot of fixes and improvements. If you give your Page a Fill color, this will now also tint browsers like Safari and will ensure you don't get plain white backgrounds when overscrolling on any mobile device. Plus, we've added support for Min Max sizing to all Smart and Code components, greatly simplifying many common layouts and patterns. See the full changelog below.
We automatically set the body background, based on your Page's fill color
You can now override the body background and customize per breakpoint
We now support Min Max sizing for all Smart and Code Component
We now consistently show the Min Max hint within the property panel
You can now use all alignment options for layers with Position set to Fixed
We now inform you if a parent layer height changes due to layout edits
We improved the Radius and Padding controls, no longer resetting values
Number inputs split in four no longer show steppers, so longer values fit
We improved Appear Effects using Scale with Spring transitions
⚡ Why It Matters:
Discovery helps prevent costly revisions later. It gives clarity, aligns teams, and creates a shared vision — making the design process smoother and more effective.
We’re a digital design studio passionate about crafting impactful, user-focused experiences. From bold branding to seamless interfaces, we combine strategy, creativity, and technology to help modern brands connect, grow, and thrive in the digital world.
Skip it, and you'll likely end up designing in the dark. Embrace it, and you’ll move with clarity.
New This Month
This quality update brings canvas and layer panel improvements. We've updated the Component symbol throughout the app to differentiate it from Grids. Plus, we've made Primary Breakpoints and Variants more distinct in the left panel, making it easier to see if you're editing the primary or an instance. Breakpoints will now also show the ranges in the layer panel. See more updates below.
From January
Last month, we added support for automatic tinting and new layout options for components, plus a whole lot of fixes and improvements. If you give your Page a Fill color, this will now also tint browsers like Safari and will ensure you don't get plain white backgrounds when overscrolling on any mobile device. Plus, we've added support for Min Max sizing to all Smart and Code components, greatly simplifying many common layouts and patterns. See the full changelog below.
We automatically set the body background, based on your Page's fill color
You can now override the body background and customize per breakpoint
We now support Min Max sizing for all Smart and Code Component
We now consistently show the Min Max hint within the property panel
You can now use all alignment options for layers with Position set to Fixed
We now inform you if a parent layer height changes due to layout edits
We improved the Radius and Padding controls, no longer resetting values
Number inputs split in four no longer show steppers, so longer values fit
We improved Appear Effects using Scale with Spring transitions
⚡ Why It Matters:
Discovery helps prevent costly revisions later. It gives clarity, aligns teams, and creates a shared vision — making the design process smoother and more effective.