The Daily Index — Friday, December 15, 2023

NEWS & TRENDS

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THIS 25TH ANNIVERSARY GOOGLE DOODLE MIGHT BE THE BEST EVER – ESPECIALLY FOR TAYLOR SWIFT FANS

As part of Google's 25th anniversary celebrations, it has created an interactive 'playground' that displays the top 25 searches throughout its history. The playground has over 1,700 characters and 25 unique searches to discover. Taylor Swift fans can participate in a hidden treasure hunt to "fill in the blank space." The game is free and easy to play.

creativebloq.com · 2 min

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INSTAGRAM INTRODUCES GEN-AI POWERED BACKGROUND EDITING TOOL

Users in the U.S. can now experience Instagram's generative AI-powered background editor. In addition to getting ready-made prompts, users can add their prompts when they tap the background editor icon on an image.

techcrunch.com · 1 min

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DESIGNSTUDIO'S REBRAND FOR TRIVAGO MAKES THE COMPARISON SITE MORE DISTINCT FROM ITS RIVALS

As part of its brand evolution, Trivago presented a playful and witty personality with hand-drawn illustrations created by animation and design studio Niceshit. Most of the designs feature Hank, the Trivago mascot designed by DesignStudio. A new custom font that supports hundreds of languages, Savvy Grotesk, was created along with the update.

creativeboom.com · 2 min

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HOW FIGMA, MIDJOURNEY, DATABRICKS, AND MODYFI HARNESS AI WITH DESIGN

Building and designing AI-integrated products requires cutting through the noise and understanding how this powerful technology can enhance user experiences. Experts from Figma, Midjourney, Databricks, and Modyfi discuss where AI is headed and the role that design will play in it.

designerfund.com · 13 min

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IT IS TIME FOR US TO FIGHT TO FIX THE COOKIE NOTICE USER EXPERIENCE

Despite being the first thing users encounter when visiting a website, cookie notices often need more attention from UX teams. Cookie legislation aims to prevent intrusive advertising but has negatively affected web browsing. Find out how we can minimize the damage and enhance the user experience.

boagworld.com · 5 min

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HOW DESIGN WORKS AT SUPABASE

Supabase's approach to increasing product outputs offers exciting lessons for teams struggling to deliver at scale with quality without an army behind them. As part of its mantra, the company prioritizes minimal increments with the most significant impact with the least engineering effort, iterating constantly and fast, adhering to principles, and investing in tools and agile workflows.

supabase.com · 9 min

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A DAY IN THE LIFE: A PRODUCT DESIGNER AT FIGMA

Natasha Tenggoro is a product designer at Figma who recently worked on FigJam's native AI capabilities. This interview details her challenges and rewards with that project and how she works in FigJam. Tenggoro provides some valuable advice for designers and businesses and a glimpse of what Figma plans for the future.

creativebloq.com · 7 min

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DESIGN TOOL CANVAS HANDLES

Most design tools offer much functionality around the bounding box of selected objects. Sketch, Figma, Illustrator, and Affinity Designer implement this feature differently, with pros and cons.

bjango.com · 3 min

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THE 20 BEST DESIGN PODCASTS OF 2023

This collection of podcasts focuses on design, offering a direct link to the latest trends and essential insights. Product designers, or anyone who wants to stay updated and understand more about design, will benefit from this selection. It's compact, accessible, and packed with helpful information.

theproductmanager.com · 19 min

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WHY FORMULA ONE'S VEGAS CEREMONY WAS A CREATIVE CHALLENGE LIKE NO OTHER

Formula One's opening ceremony was as spectacular as the Olympics or Super Bowl. The extraordinary performances, adorned with fantastic lighting and set on a surreal stage, began as a dream without a clear direction.

creativeboom.com · 8 min

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ROYAL DESIGNERS FOR INDUSTRY

Pentagram tried something new, with individual menus made by hand using stationery stickers, for the prestigious ‘Royal Designer for Industry’ award ceremony.

pentagram.com · 2 min

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