The Daily Index — Tuesday, December 5, 2023 · TLDR Index

NEWS & TRENDS

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APPLE'S 'SMART RING' CONCEPT SOUNDS A LITTLE... KINKY?

Several patent applications have been filed by Apple since 2015 that describe a smart ring. The last one suggests it's not just about fingers.

creativebloq.com · 1 min

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SAMSUNG GALAXY S24 LEAKS SUGGEST A TITANIUM BUILD, FLATTENED SCREEN, AND MORE

Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra will feature a flattened screen design, sharper screen edges, and a titanium finish. According to the company, its upcoming devices will use its Gauss model to generate AI on-device. Recent leaks suggest the S24 devices will support over a dozen languages and translate messaging apps in real time.

theverge.com · 3 min

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REDESIGNED GMAIL APP FOR TABLETS MAKES BETTER USE OF HORIZONTAL SPACE

Google is updating the tablet Gmail app by introducing a left-aligned navigation rail, replacing the bottom bar elements. This update also relocates the compose button and hamburger menu to the sidebar, providing a clearer view of the email list.

androidpolice.com · 2 min

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IS THE FLAT DESIGN TREND FINALLY OVER?

Flat design became a thing. We saw an overnight shift in the interface design approach when Apple introduced iOS 7 in 2013. Notable design projects like Reddit’s new branding, macOS’s new icons, new Airbnb designs, and Shopify's updated design system are the latest moves away from fully flat designs.

uxdesign.cc · 5 min

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THINK TWICE BEFORE YOU AI THE DAY AWAY

Whether it’s user research, strategy, or product and service design, if you trust random AI tools without intention, your output will be as tasteful as overcooked spaghetti at a fake Italian restaurant. Designers should use generative AI tools to support and enhance their UX skills, not replace them.

uxdesign.cc · 6 min

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SEVEN BEST PRACTICES TO IMPROVE EMOJI ACCESSIBILITY ON THE WEB

While emojis help break down cultural and linguistic barriers, they can also hurt the user experience. These symbols can make accessing and understanding web content harder for screen reader users, people with cognitive and vestibular disabilities, visitors of multilingual websites, and many other use cases. From not overusing emojis to considering the need for localization, this article provides best practices for adopting emojis.

bit.ly · 8 min

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NOISE & TEXTURE (FIGMA PLUGIN)

This handy Figma plugin dynamically generates seamless tiled noise, textures, patterns, gradients, and more.

figma.com

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HOW WE THINK ABOUT DESIGNER GROWTH AFTER 6+ YEARS AT FAANG

Designers who stick to a static job description and stay within the artificial boundaries of one job function will reach their limits quickly. There are three ways for designers to grow: growing within design, broadening their focus, and building bigger things.

uxdesign.cc · 12 min

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A MORE IN-DEPTH LOOK AT DESIGNERS’ PORTFOLIOS

The average recruiter looks at a curriculum vitae for six seconds. Considering the short window of opportunity, a compelling portfolio offers an alternative for gaining more attention. Despite this, most designers fail to capitalize on some low-hanging fruits when showcasing their work.

intenseminimalism.com · 4 min

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DECEPTIVE PATTERNS IN UX: HOW TO RECOGNIZE AND AVOID THEM

While effective at boosting conversions, deceptive patterns lead users to take action outside their best interests. Their use is unethical and legally problematic. You can avoid them by understanding how they manifest and identifying these patterns in your designs.

nngroup.com · 9 min

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WHAT HAPPENS WHEN COOKIE BANNERS ARE POORLY DESIGNED?

Cookie banners are essential for user safety. They should be designed in a consistent and empathetic manner. An analysis of 48 cookie pop-ups found that most lacked UX accessibility and empathy for the user, with inconsistent designs, misleading wording, biased button designs, and ambiguous "Decline" options.

uxdesign.cc · 8 min

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A GUIDE TO RECOGNIZING AND MANAGING UNCONSCIOUS BIAS

Unconscious biases affect perception, action, and decision-making. They can influence various activities, including designing, user research, and deciding what to build.

blog.logrocket.com · 5 min