The Daily Index — Tuesday, January 16, 2024 · TLDR Index

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TROPICN: TROPICANA WITHDRAWS LETTERS 'AI' FROM ITS BRANDING. HERE'S WHY

In a somewhat convoluted marketing ploy, Tropicana has done the opposite of jumping on the AI bandwagon like most other companies by rebranding itself as 'Tropcn' for a limited time. By ditching the letters 'AI,' the company highlights the fact that it uses natural ingredients in its orange juice.

interestingengineering.com · 2 min

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WILD NEW LAPTOP DESIGN FROM ASUS COULD BE A GAME-CHANGER FOR CREATIVES

Asus introduced a new Zenbook Duo laptop as part of its CES 2024 announcement. It features two 14-inch screens and allows several screen configurations, including an impressive Sharing mode that lets you collaborate or create with other people in the same room.

bit.ly · 2 min

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PJ HARVEY'S DECEPTIVELY SIMPLE ALBUM COVER WINS BEST ART VINYL 2023 AWARD

Organized by Memory Box UK, the Best Art Vinyl Award continues to thrive. For the 2023 prize, judges chose Michelle Henning for her work on PJ Harvey's album I Inside the Old Year Dying. The artwork is characterized by its striking composition and the apparent simplicity of a branch casting a shadow.

creativeboom.com · 3 min

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GPT STORE IS A UX DISASTER

OpenAI recently released its long-awaited store for GPTs. ChatGPT Plus subscribers can now access a collection of GPTs created by different users. However, it has problems — from unpolished and sometimes confusing UI to typically vague answers and the inability to tell custom GPTs from others.

uxplanet.org · 5 min

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CREATING A COLOR RAMP USING COLOR MODIFIERS IN TOKENS STUDIO

Using modifiers to create color ramps can significantly reduce the tedious work that comes with making them. Designers can do this in six steps: Create base colors, create the modifier tokens, add the base color, add the remaining colors, create all the remaining colors by duplicating the first ramp and changing the reference values, and then make adjustments as needed.

uxdesign.cc · 6 min

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USING AI FOR 3D RENDERING — A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR DESIGNERS

Typically, designers surf the internet looking for assets that fit their concept, then create the appropriate images at a later stage. AI-powered rendering now offers an intriguing alternative to this workflow. This post shows how you can ditch 3D placeholders and build your final assets on the fly.

uxdesign.cc · 11 min

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RANDOM SWAP VARIANTS (FIGMA PLUGIN)

This Figma plugin helps you experiment with different design patterns and iterate your designs quickly by enabling you to swap variants of instances in your Figma designs randomly.

figma.com

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FIELD STUDIES

A field study is a type of context research in the user's natural environment instead of a lab or an orchestrated setting. It makes sense to use these in the discovery phase of research, but they can also be used in later stages of design or development as an evaluative research technique.

nngroup.com · 10 min

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WHY ANALOGUE PHOTOGRAPHY IS MAKING A CREATIVE COMEBACK

Digital photography offers convenience, but there has been a resurgence in the use of film for its unique qualities, which foster a deliberate and authentic approach to photography. Many brands are embracing film to connect with consumers, and the sustainability aspect of film is also valued.

creativebloq.com · 3 min

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YOWIE IS A DESIGN CATALOG IN THE FORM OF A COZY, COLORFUL HOTEL

Since its launch by designer Shannon Maldonado, YOWIE has become Philadelphia's "coolest shop." Today, the brand has evolved into a hotel with bold, graphic patterns in its rooms, combining vintage and contemporary pieces to make them aspirational and attainable.

design-milk.com · 4 min

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