Ryan de Smidt

Senior Editor

Ryan de Smidt has 20+ years in media and communications, from filling the role of editor at notable motoring publications to senior leadership positions at prominent PR agencies. Now Senior Editor at DesignRush, he blends sharp storytelling with strategic insight to deliver compelling content.

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Software Development

Microsoft’s Copilot Expansion Accelerates the Rise of Autonomous AI Agents, Experts Say

By Ryan de Smidt | 1 month ago | 4 min read

Marketing

As AI Search Prioritizes Third-Party Content, How Should Marketers Adapt?

By Ryan de Smidt | 1 month ago | 5 min read

Web Design

94.8% of Homepages Fail Web Accessibility, Risking B2B Business

By Ryan de Smidt | 1 month ago | 4 min read

Cybersecurity

Deepfake Fraud Surges Over 2,000% in 2 Years, Reshaping Fintech Security

By Ryan de Smidt | 1 month ago | 5 min read

70% of Providers Have AI Plans, But Teams Aren’t Set Up to Use Them

By Ryan de Smidt | 1 month ago | 3 min read

Software Development

Nvidia’s Agentic AI Push to Reshape How Software Gets Built, Experts Say

By Ryan de Smidt | 1 month ago | 4 min read

Web Design

Web Accessibility in 2026: Navigating WCAG 2.2 for Enterprise Software

By Ryan de Smidt | 1 month ago | 6 min read

Agencies

4 Reasons Outreach Doesn’t Convert and How to Solve Them

By Ryan de Smidt | 1 month ago | 10 min read

Web Design

Figma’s Code-to-Canvas Update Speeds the Path From UX to Production Code, Experts Say

By Ryan de Smidt | 1 month ago | 5 min read

Mobile App Development

$626B Mobile App Market Is Raising the Stakes for UX and Architecture

By Ryan de Smidt | 1 month ago | 4 min read

Google’s AI Mode Has Changed Search Forever: Is Your Brand Ready?

By Ryan de Smidt | 1 month ago | 6 min read

Visa Tests AI-Initiated Payments, Forcing Fintech to Rethink Infrastructure

By Ryan de Smidt | 1 month ago | 3 min read

Ryan de Smidt

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