The Daily Index — Tuesday, March 12, 2024 · TLDR Index

NEWS & TRENDS

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APPLE WANTS YOU TO BE ABLE TO TOUCH AND FEEL THINGS IN AR OR VR

Apple has secured a patent for a "Finger-Mounted Device with Sensors and Haptics," which hints at the potential development of an "Apple Ring" for an enhanced augmented reality (AR) experience where users can manipulate AR objects with fingertip sensors. This technology seeks to integrate users into an Apple AR ecosystem by providing haptic feedback that mimics real-life sensations, like catching a ball. The ring could function as an input device.

appleinsider.com · 2 min

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PINTEREST ROLLS OUT ITS ‘BODY TYPE RANGES’ TOOL TO THE US

Pinterest has launched a body type filtering feature in the U.S. that allows users to search fashion and wedding ideas based on different body types and showcase size-inclusive brands. The tool, powered by Pinterest's computer vision technology, has led to a 66% increase in user engagement. Pinterest plans to expand the feature to men's fashion.

techcrunch.com · 2 min

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BRITISH MONARCHY ROCKED BY BAD PHOTOSHOP JOB

After months of speculation on the whereabouts of Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales and future Queen of England, the Royal Family released an image on Sunday that appeared to have been edited. Middleton claimed credit for the edits, saying she was trying to piece together everyone's best expressions in the photo. However, there are other issues with the photo that continue to raise questions.

theverge.com · 3 min

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BEAUTIFUL UGLY WEBSITES

"Beautiful ugly websites" are lightweight, text-heavy, old-fashioned, basic HTML-styled websites that may not be visually appealing in a traditional sense but have a unique style and authenticity. They prove there’s no need to over-design - minimal designs can be just as effective as visually striking ones if they serve the ultimate goal of selling a product.

productidentity.co · 6 min

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SOMETIMES, A BUTTON JUST WANTS TO LOOK LIKE A BUTTON

Modern design languages offer a lot of flexibility, focusing on fundamentals like typography, white space, and simplistic icons. However, sometimes, using an old-school real-world metaphor adds a lot of delight to an experience. For example, a tactile-looking button can be very satisfying.

blog.applaudstud.io · 3 min

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NICHE PRODUCT DESIGN

The golden age of product design may be fading away as standardization increases. However, niche product design still offers exciting opportunities in product design. Going narrow allows designers to experiment and find new levels of authenticity using an opinionative approach, small teams, and a defined niche. An obsession with metrics and optimization causes blandness in design solutions. Going in the opposite direction is advantageous for businesses looking for competitive differentiation through authenticity.

uxplanet.org · 5 min

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RURI LINES (FIGMA PLUGIN)

Create stunning line patterns with beautiful textures, icons, or cover images with Ruri Lines.

figma.com

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COLOR IS A FOUR LETTER WORD

Color is both potent and volatile. What’s vibrant to one person may be gray to another. A certain hue can mean good luck in one culture and “uh oh” in another. Designers should avoid using color as much as possible, treat interfaces as a white wall, and try using grayscale color palettes.

pjonori.blog · 4 min

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JAKOB HAS JUMPED THE SHARK

Jakob Nielsen’s controversial post about AI solving the accessibility problem keeps raising eyebrows. This time, Adrian Roselli concludes that the post is Nielsen’s way of trying to stay relevant by jumping on the fake AI grift. He compiles counterarguments for the statements Nielsen made so that he’s prepared for when a client cites his post arguing against accessibility.

adrianroselli.com · 5 min

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AVIF IS THE FUTURE OF WEB IMAGES

AVIF represents a significant leap forward in image compression technology. While it may take time for widespread adoption, the benefits of AVIF are clear, making it an exciting development for web designers, developers, and users alike.

medium.com · 5 min

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NO OUTER MARGIN

Outer margins extend beyond the UI border box. Components with outer margins can knock around adjacent components.

kyleshevlin.com · 6 min

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SEVEN INSIGHTS FOR NAVIGATING B2B DESIGN

B2B software is ripe for design disruption since the design quality bar is low, and improving it has a significant impact.

betterbydesign.cc · 8 min

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HOW TO GET OUT OF ONTOLOGICAL DEBT

Carefully designed terms can make complex user interfaces feel natural and cohesive.

jarango.com · 6 min