The Daily Index — Monday, February 19, 2024

NEWS & TRENDS

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TIKTOK’S NATIVE APP ARRIVES FOR THE VISION PRO

The interface for TikTok's native app in the Vision Pro will look familiar to anyone who has used TikTok’s apps, with a vertically oriented player for videos and buttons to like, comment, favorite, and share. TikTok has taken advantage of the increased screen real estate offered by the Vision Pro to spread out other interface elements. Comments and creator profiles are displayed on a pane to the right so they don’t obscure the primary video player.

theverge.com · 2 min

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ADOBE PATENT TACKLES BIAS IN IMAGE AI TOOLS

An Adobe patent application seeks to balance output from generative image models for "image-to-image translation tasks" to create images with "minority attributes" properly. The design titan wants to correct the bias in generated images by oversampling images with specific minority characteristics in image datasets. These attributes can include many physical characteristics, including hair types, colors, baldness, and accessories.

thedailyupside.com · 3 min

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GOOGLE CALENDAR UNVEILS MAJOR REDESIGN FOR ENHANCED USER EXPERIENCE

The new Google Calendar has been extensively redesigned to take advantage of Material Design standards, resulting in a modern and user-friendly interface with updated icons, a vibrant color scheme, and a layout that helps you quickly find what you are looking for. Various new features simplify event planning and scheduling, including smart suggestions and enhanced integration. A simple click on the 'Use new Calendar' button initiates the transformation.

bnnbreaking.com · 3 min

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THE BIG DESIGN FREAK-OUT: A GENERATION OF DESIGN LEADERS GRAPPLE WITH THEIR FUTURE

Major tech companies that were once considered leaders in design are downsizing design executives' positions due to a correction in the expectations of seasoned design leaders and a pause in hiring. Salaries for these design leaders have dropped 15% to 20% from their height two years ago when salaries were notoriously high, as companies now want more from workers while paying less for it.

fastcompany.com · 18 min

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AUTOMATING ABLEISM

There are some excellent outcomes from AI for the disability community, but the future looks bleak overall. In the health care system, algorithmic tools and AI have been working against disabled people due to the nature of their treatment. The technology community must embrace disabled people from the start, including them as designers and in other product roles, so they can contribute to shaping the technologies that mediate the world around them.

theverge.com · 5 min

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THE REALITY OF UX WRITING AND CONTENT DESIGN LAYOFFS

A growing number of UX tasks are being replaced by AI tools, putting the role of human UX professionals at risk. While it might make economic sense to have lean teams equipped with AI, doing so raises questions about the creativity, empathy, and nuanced understanding that humans bring. On the other hand, there's compelling evidence that UX writing and content design is still a promising field.

uxwritinghub.com · 6 min

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ALL WORK, ALL PLAY: MAT DESJARDINS ON PANGRAM PLAYGROUND AND HOW TO DESIGN YOUR OWN BRAND

The Playground, a sister brand to Pangram Pangram, introduced a new experimental digital experience with physical and phenomenal products. In this post, its founder Mat Desjardins discusses the foundry's origins and its move into physical realms, a shift rooted in the desire to nurture and cross-pollinate different fields. He also talks about his future collaborations, hopes for the future, and the importance of creating what you want to see in the world.

pangrampangram.com · 7 min

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HOW CAN DESIGNERS CHARGE MORE FOR THEIR WORK? WE ASK PRALINE’S DAVID TANGUY AND YARZA TWINS

Designers should pause and recognize their work's value to a client’s business when calculating rates. When talking with potential clients, they need to ask the right questions: How long will this work be used for? What will be the potential viewership? Will this be attracting extra business for the client?

the-brandidentity.com · 7 min

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HOW I DEVELOPED THE 10 USABILITY HEURISTICS

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the ten usability heuristics, which redefined the UX design industry and remain helpful today. Jakob Nielsen, the legend who created it, provides a fascinating first-person insight into the process. Additionally, Nielsen debunks some myths about heuristics and explains why they can and should still be applied to UX today.

uxtigers.com · 8 min

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'CHAMPIONS OF CHOICE': RAGGED EDGE REVEALS ITS REBRAND FOR GO.COMPARE

Ragged Edge rebranded Go.Compare as the "Champions of Choice," focusing on its unique selling proposition and integrity while retaining the iconic mascot Gio Compario in an evolved, animated form and introducing a fresh, illustrative style to distinguish it in the competitive market.

creativeboom.com · 3 min

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JANNIS MAROSCHECK’S NEW BOOK INVESTIGATES THE BOUNDLESS SHAPES THROUGHOUT DESIGN HISTORY

Jannis Maroscheck's "Latent Figures" explores the evolution of design shapes through history, contrasting the structured approach of his previous work with a new focus on the more elusive, machine-learning-generated forms within design.

itsnicethat.com · 3 min

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FAREWELL TO THE AUDI TT, A DESIGN ICON THAT EVOLVED WITH THE AUTOMOTIVE LANDSCAPE

The Audi TT, a design icon epitomizing Bauhaus ambitions with its distinctive style that has evolved significantly over its 25-year history, concludes its journey with final editions that showcase a shift from its original aesthetic to more powerful and aggressive variants.

wallpaper.com · 5 min

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