The Daily Index — Monday, November 20, 2023 · TLDR Index

NEWS & TRENDS

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“MAKE IT REAL” AI PROTOTYPE WOWS DEVS BY TURNING DRAWINGS INTO WORKING SOFTWARE

tldraw’s new feature, Make it Real, allows users to paint an image of software that AI then brings to life. OpenAI's GPT-4V API interprets the vector drawing into Tailwind CSS and JavaScript web code to produce a user interface. A live demo of Make It Real is available online. However, it requires OpenAI API keys, which poses a security risk.

arstechnica.com · 3 min

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YES, GOOGLE MAPS HAS NEW COLORS. NO, YOU’RE NOT THE ONLY ONE WHO HATES 'EM

Google Maps received a slightly altered color scheme as a limited test in August. It has been rolled out to a much wider audience this week, prompting complaints on Reddit and X. There is now a noticeable difference in the blue color for bodies of water. Compared to before, roads are now gray rather than white and forests are a darker green.

mashable.com · 2 min

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HOW FIGMA THINKS DESIGNERS ARE EVOLVING

The world of design is evolving at a breakneck pace. Figma's latest report gives us a front-row seat to these changes. Designers must embrace collaborative product design, understand the business side of design, adapt to flexible and hybrid work styles, evolve with design tools, and prioritize effective group meetings to thrive in this new age.

adplist.substack.com · 5 min

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THE BRANDING LEGACIES OF THOMAS WATSON JR. AND AUGUSTUS

Thomas Watson Jr. and Augustus successfully rebranded their respective domains, IBM and the Roman Empire. Watson Jr. transformed IBM into a modern, innovative technology leader, emphasizing design and customer-centric innovation. Augustus skillfully reshaped his image and Rome's, creating a stable autocracy under the guise of respecting the Republic.

medium.com · 7 min

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HOW TO TELL IF WORK IS BEAUTIFUL

You have done beautiful work if you followed your intent and exceeded your ability. You have experienced someone else's beautiful work if it makes you pause and marvel at what we humans are capable of.

lg.substack.com · 4 min

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5 FORMATTING TECHNIQUES FOR LONG-FORM CONTENT

Techniques like summaries, bullet points, callouts, bolding, and helpful visuals improve comprehension and engagement with content exceeding 1,000 words. These techniques help provide a helpful overview, create content chunks, disclose information progressively, and offer access to specific sections.

nngroup.com · 11 min

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WILL AI MEAN THAT CREATIVE DIRECTORS GET STUCK IN AN “ECHO CHAMBER” OF DESIGN?

Learn about the benefits and drawbacks of machine learning through creative case studies and use cases shared by experts. This article examines the final stages of a project: creative direction, campaign execution, and communicating AI's role.

itsnicethat.com · 15 min

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JUST BECAUSE YOU CAN DESIGN AN AI WEARABLE DOESN’T MEAN YOU SHOULD

Designers have helped make addictive media and glossy screens ubiquitous. Is it a good idea for us to solve this problem by attaching AI-powered surveillance technology to everyone’s lapels, as Humane proposes to do?

fastcompany.com · 6 min

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HTML WEB COMPONENTS: AN EXAMPLE

HTML web components provide basic functionality without JavaScript. However, they require the components’ authors to step back and think about what's being built and how the end users’ experience can be enhanced progressively.

blog.jim-nielsen.com · 6 min

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WHO OWNS AI ART?

Jason M. Allen filed a copyright application in 2022 for an image he created through painstaking experimentation in Midjourney using over 600 prompt variations. According to the US Copyright Office, that work is not entitled to copyright.

theverge.com · 1 min