The Daily Index — Tuesday, November 14, 2023 · TLDR Index

NEWS & TRENDS

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DOES GMAIL WANT TO BE INSTANT MESSAGING? NEW UI EXPERIMENT SAYS “YES”

Android Police spotted a new UI experiment with a one-line input bar below a quick reply box that looks like instant messaging input. Above it, you can still select from the "reply," "reply all," or "forward" options. Also, you get an attachment and send controls and an "expand" button that seems to open the usual compose interface.

arstechnica.com · 1 min

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NASA IS BREAKING A CARDINAL RULE OF BRANDING

NASA has been using both its "worm" and "meatball" logos simultaneously as it enters its Artemis era. The meatball logo is the official one, while the worm logo, which was used from 1975 to 1992, serves as a supporting element. Design experts and NASA officials agree that both logos have their place and complement each other, representing the agency's heritage and modernity, respectively.

fastcompany.com · 5 min

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THE BIGGEST TRENDS IN GRAPHIC DESIGN FOR 2024, AS PREDICTED BY THE CREATIVE INDUSTRY

Eight trends are predicted for graphic design in 2024 based on the insights of industry experts. The list includes subscription-based agency work, brand sprints, de-packaging, and moving types.

creativeboom.com · 9 min

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UI CONSIDERATIONS FOR DESIGNING LARGE DATA TABLES

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coyleandrew.medium.com · 3 min

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PUSHY CHECKOUT SCREENS ARE HELPING ‘TIPFLATION’

Checkout screens everywhere, from in-person stores to delivery apps, have added buttons designed to make it easier for you to tip. It’s all built into the regular flow of checking out, and you don’t have to rummage through your wallet to add to the tip jar. However, the question arises: How much of these tips go to the people you intended to tip?

theverge.com · 4 min

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WHY YOU SHOULD CURATE, NOT CREATE, A DESIGN SYSTEM

Creating every component from scratch might seem the right way to go, but it often leads to unnecessary complexity and inefficiency in practice. Selectively combining existing elements with your custom creations is much more effective.

betterbydesign.cc · 6 min

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WHY ARE WESTERN APPS MORE MINIMALISTIC THAN ASIAN APPS?

It’s a matter of individualist versus collectivist culture. People from individualist cultures tend to finish one task before moving to the next while quickly jumping from one task to another is considered easier in collectivist cultures. This means that Western UIs are often focused on one call to action, whilst Asian UIs can have multiple.

uxdesign.cc · 12 min

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SURPRISING FACTS ABOUT NEW CSS SELECTORS

:is(), accepts a comma-separated list of selectors and matches any element that can be selected by one of the items in the list, :not(), represents elements that do not match a list of selectors, :has(), is a way to select a parent element based on its children or siblings, and :where(), behaves like the :is() selector, but its specificity is always zero.

cloudfour.com · 7 min

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HOW AI COULD SILENCE USERS

Users are not just data. They can and should be seen and heard as individuals. As AI becomes more prevalent, human-conducted research becomes more crucial.

uxdesign.cc · 3 min

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EXPLORING SHAPES, COLORS, AND MATERIALS TO EVOKE FEELINGS AND EXPERIENCES

The designs of Takeda Katsuya effortlessly create a harmonious combination of Japanese heritage and the spirit of Milanese innovation. In this interview, Katsuya discusses his unique design philosophy, illustrated through his retail designs for many renowned companies.

designwanted.com · 6 min

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ALANA JONES-MANN CREATES COLORFUL CAKES AS A FORM OF MEDITATION

Baker and stylist Alana Jones-Mann creates stunning cake designs that amaze with their beauty and meticulous detailing. She started designing her colorful, retro-inspired tactile cakes as a calming and meditative experience to help her mind realign during a stressful job.

printmag.com · 4 min