The Daily Index — Tuesday, November 28, 2023 · TLDR Index

NEWS & TRENDS

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WHATSAPP'S INNOVATION: AI-POWERED CHATS SET TO TRANSFORM USER EXPERIENCE

WhatsApp will introduce a dedicated shortcut for AI-powered chats prominently placed in the Chats tab. AI chats will be accessible without navigating through the contact list and seamlessly integrate into users' regular app use. Beta testing of the highly anticipated feature is underway, allowing select users to experience AI-assisted interactions inside the app.

thelogicalindian.com · 2 min

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LOCALIZATION: WHY SIMPLY TRANSLATING YOUR UIS WON’T WORK

Power distance (PD) is the extent to which the less powerful members of institutions and organizations within a country expect and accept that power is distributed unequally. High PD cultures prefer established brands, rely more on structure, and are slower to adopt new technology — all this needs to be taken into account when choosing the correct tone of voice in UX writing or using photography or correct translations in UI.

uxdesign.cc · 10 min

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ARE DESIGN ETHICS USELESS?

With so many companies disrespecting the needs and rights of users, a lot of it has become a sort of standard practice. There are three key reasons for that: Designers are not really in control, everyone has an ethic (even criminals) so it doesn’t mean they’re good because of them, and good design requires design organizations so individual designers can’t be blamed for an organization’s poor choices.

kooslooijesteijn.net · 7 min

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FOUR FACTORS IN DESIGN TRANSFORMATION

The maturity of an organization's UX practices directly affects its design strategy. Unfortunately, figuring out where companies stand on the UX maturity scale is not always easy. Scaling business design maturity within an organization requires consideration of its design mindset, the efficiency of its design processes, and the quality of its strategic approach.

uxplanet.org · 5 min

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FIGMA BENTO GRID TEMPLATE (FIGMA TEMPLATE)

This versatile and elegant template for Figma lets you showcase your new product, launch, or idea with professionally designed bento grid layouts.

figma.com

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CRAFTING TIMELESS INNOVATION: PEREGRIN STUDIO’S SYSTEMIA TYPEFACE

London-based Peregrin Studio’s latest creation Systemia® is not just a font, it’s a meticulous blend of classic Swiss finesse, the technical allure of monospace typefaces, and a nod to the iconic 80s technology design scene. The typeface captures the essence of pixelated graphics, neon hues, and the avant-garde design language that defined a period of rapid technological advancement.

abduzeedo.com · 2 min

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PROMPT STRUCTURE IN CONVERSATIONS WITH GENERATIVE AI

Most prompts contain a combination of the following components: request, framing context, format specification, and one or more references to previous answers or external sources. 3 types of unconventional prompts do not follow this structure: "Can you do X," "Give me more," and filler prompts.

nngroup.com · 20 min

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INTRODUCING MOODBOARD MAKER GPT

With Moodboard Maker Simply, you can create cohesive moodboards using fonts, colors, textures, and more. A ChatGPT Plus account is required.

justcreative.com · 2 min

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SHADES OF INTELLIGENCE: 83% OF CREATIVES ARE ALREADY USING MACHINE LEARNING TOOLS – IS NOW THE TIME TO GET ON SIDE WITH AI?

A survey conducted in September illustrates how AI's fast-paced developments have affected designers and their views on it. Even though 83% of creatives have already adopted AI, 36% say the technology's capabilities are overhyped, and 26% say it's an alarming development for creativity.

itsnicethat.com · 8 min

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A WEB DESIGNER’S SECRETS TO LONGEVITY

Since the web has been around for a few decades, anyone with more than 15 years of experience is considered an old-timer. A 1996 veteran shares his advice for playing the long game, including the importance of enthusiasm, adaptability, and joining a cause.

speckyboy.com · 4 min

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A PRACTICAL CAREER APPROACH FOR GENERALIST DESIGNERS

Designers should gain experience by working on charity and open-source projects. They should create beautiful portfolios for their work, write detailed case studies, and network with other designers.

anthonyhobday.com · 1 min