The Daily Index — Wednesday, March 13, 2024 · TLDR Index

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THE IPHONE 16’S HUGE REDESIGN HAS LEAKED. HERE’S WHAT’S NEW

Several outlets have published alleged CAD-based renderings of the iPhone 16 in the past few weeks. According to the leaks, the camera island on the new phone may get a pill-shaped makeover. The only visible change on the iPhone 16 Pro is an extra button on the right edge beneath the power button. It won't be a physical button and may act as a camera shutter button. It may also be customizable.

digitaltrends.com · 3 min

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MIDJOURNEY IS TESTING A HIGHLY REQUESTED “CONSISTENT CHARACTERS” FEATURE

Midjourney’s new algorithm can use the same character across multiple images and styles without deviating too far from their original design. The feature isn’t designed to replicate real people from photographs and works best on characters generated via Midjourney.

theverge.com · 1 min

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NEW DECATHLON REBRAND FEELS PLAYFUL YET FAMILIAR

Developed by brand consultancy Wolff Olins, Decathlon's rebrand aims to transform the sports giant into a "future-fit" sports brand. As part of the new positioning, the company now focuses on a sense of play and enjoyment through sports. This rebrand retains the interconnected 'C' and 'A' but introduces a darker blue and a new brand icon. The Decathlon Sans typeface has also changed with looser kerning, making it more legible than before.

creativebloq.com · 3 min

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UX, STOP BELIEVING THE GASLIGHTERS

UX is diluted, minimized, and disempowered. However, we’re gaslighted into believing it’s our fault, which adds to our disempowerment. Designers have little or no power to do the job description they were hired to do. However, they’re gaslighted and told it’s their fault.

rbefored.com · 8 min

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NAVIGATING THE DESIGNOPS WILDERNESS

Design Operations (DesignOps) aims to address pain points and cross-functional gaps in a UX org through a lay-of-the-land assessment and a focused roadmap. To create such a roadmap, designers need to synthesize all past learnings, identify and prioritize initiatives with OKRs, create the roadmap, and socialize it by catering to the audience. Start small and build trust.

uxdesign.cc · 9 min

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THE EXTREMES INFORM THE MEAN

Exploring the extremes is an excellent way to find ideas that transform the status quo and improve user experience. It can also unlock innovation and creativity, resulting in breakthroughs. The best way to embrace extremes is to let go of what's familiar and comfortable, embrace constraints, and be open to vulnerability.

betterbydesign.cc · 5 min

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INSTAGRAM’S NEW MOTION SYSTEM MIMICS NATURAL HUMAN MOVEMENT

Instagram has revamped its app's motion design to add a more human and imperfect touch to its brand. Inspired by natural human interactions like tapping and scrolling, this comprehensive motion system, created by Studio Dumbar/Dept, was guided by design rules that embrace imperfection, incorporate techniques that mimic accurate camera movements, and integrate the creators' experience.

itsnicethat.com · 1 min

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THE REBALANCING OF DESIGN MANAGEMENT

There's a disturbing paradox in the design industry. In most businesses, design managers have been explicitly trained to avoid getting involved beyond people and operations. On the other hand, many designers follow industry standards too much and need help thinking outside the box. Management needs to drive business outcomes actively and designers must create work that solves user problems and differentiates your product from the competition. Otherwise, all the people-oriented work will not matter since the product will only last for a while.

capwatkins.com · 4 min

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APPLE VS. ANDROID DESIGN: HOW THEIR DESIGN PHILOSOPHIES INFLUENCE THE PAST AND PRESENT

This article examines the differences between Apple and Android designs over the years. It reveals the UX philosophies that underpin their design choices and offers vital lessons for crafting products that resonate. Android values flexibility, adapting to user preferences while maintaining a cohesive user experience through collaboration with device manufacturers, unlike Apple, who emphasizes rigorous market research, extensive user feedback, and highly emotional and practical products.

blog.logrocket.com · 5 min

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DELIGHT IN FOOD TYPE: 3D TYPOGRAPHY MEETS CULINARY ART

"Food Type" by Gabriel Pang, an expert in branding, graphic design, and illustration, transforms everyday edibles into stunning alphabet representations.

abduzeedo.com · 3 min

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SHOULD ARTISTS BE PAID FOR TRAINING DATA? OPENAI VP WOULDN’T SAY

Peter Deng, OpenAI's VP of Consumer Product, dodged a question about artist compensation for training data, reflecting the delicate legal position that OpenAI and similar companies find themselves in when using data to train generative AI.

techcrunch.com · 3 min