The Daily Index — Friday, February 2, 2024 · TLDR Index

NEWS & TRENDS

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HOW APPLE’S USEFUL PODCAST TRANSCRIPTS HELP STRANGLE THE OPEN WEB

Apple is adding automatic searchable transcripts to all podcast episodes, but they’ll only be available to users of Apple's own Podcasts app. It is a massive win for accessibility and knowledge sharing, but Apple's approach is typical of today's platforms, which prefer to lock up user-generated data for competitive advantage.

lifewire.com · 4 min

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NEW IPAD AIR WITH 12.9-INCH DISPLAY AND REDESIGNED REAR CAMERA DESIGN SHOWN IN PURPORTED LEAKED SCHEMATICS

The new iPad Air will feature a 12.9-inch display, similar to the iPad Pro, aligning with Apple's strategy of offering larger screens at mid-range prices, as seen with the iPhone and MacBook Air. There are minimal design changes, but it will have a redesigned rear camera. Launch dates remain uncertain, but a new iPad Pro with OLED displays and updates to the iPad mini and base model are expected soon.

9to5mac.com · 2 min

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HOW SHOULD DESIGNERS CODE?

Designers who want to get involved in the development process should consider pair programming, reviewing pull requests, fixing bugs, scaffolding UI, and building prototypes with code. They should pair with engineers, work together, and earn trust - doors for further and better collaboration will open.

dylanatsmith.com · 7 min

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CRAFTING A CAREER PROGRESSION FRAMEWORK FOR DESIGNERS. WHERE TO START?

A well-constructed Career Progression Framework (CPF) allows for objective assessments of designers’ levels and skills, facilitating the creation of personalized development plans and establishing crucial team guidelines. Design managers can use it to foster a culture of creativity and support, motivate the team, and become the design leaders that the company needs.

uxplanet.org · 6 min

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ARE DESIGN SYSTEMS A ZERO-INTEREST RATE PHENOMENON?

Design systems are not a “zero-interest rate phenomenon” but rather a proactive solution to potential problems down the road. They may not have an immediate “hair on fire” problem to sell to management, but they can prevent future maintenance nightmares.

daverupert.com · 4 min

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THE ART AND SCIENCE OF ANNOTATIONS IN DEV MODE

Figma’s Annotations feature in Dev Mode aims to streamline designer-developer collaboration by providing a complete spec for both use cases by reducing clutter on a Figma canvas. Dynamic changes in annotations and measurements help keep annotations up-to-date as designs change, making designers and developers more efficient.

figma.com · 7 min

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REGULAR PRACTICE REBRANDS ONLINE ESTATE AGENCY PURPLEBRICKS OVER A DECADE AFTER LAUNCH

Regular Practice felt that the rest of its identity was tired and neglected despite having a memorable name, distinctive purple brand color, and a decade of consistent TV advertising, so it chose to bring the brand to life with a new moving identity, color palette, photography, and logo – all underpinned by the simple phrase: 'Own It.'

creativeboom.com · 2 min

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THESE ARTIST-DESIGNED UMBRELLAS WILL BRIGHTEN DREARY DAYS

Three artists have reimagined the classic accessory in collaboration with Shed Rain. The special series showcases Alex Proba's use of organic shapes and vibrant colors, Lisa Congdon's bright taxi yellow-based lining, and Katie Merz's graphic patterns that mix graffiti and blueprints.

design-milk.com · 8 min

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THIS MIXED REALITY DJ-ING APP FOR APPLE VISION PRO BLEW MY MIND

djay is a digital music-mixing app that lets you mess with digital turntables, faders, and more. The Apple Vision Pro version of the app boasts an incredibly realistic experience that uses hand-tracked gestures to control 3D turntables and faders.

inverse.com · 4 min

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