The Daily Index — Thursday, March 21, 2024 · TLDR Index

NEWS & TRENDS

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ADOBE SUBSTANCE 3D’S AI FEATURES CAN TURN TEXT INTO BACKGROUNDS AND TEXTURES

Adobe has introduced two new integrations for its Substance 3D design software suite that allow 3D artists to create assets quickly for their projects using text descriptions. Using the Text to Texture feature in Substance 3D Sampler, designers can create photorealistic or stylized textures for 3D models. Another feature is Generative Backgrounds for Substance 3D Stager, which lets designers use text prompts to create background images for objects they compose into 3D scenes. Text to Texture and Generative Background are free during beta and available in Substance 3D Sampler 4.4 and Stager 3.0 beta versions.

theverge.com · 2 min

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SPACE FORCE DOESN'T WANT ANYONE TO SEE ITS SECRET LOGO MOCKUPS

The U.S. Space Force logo has been criticized for its obvious Trekkie influence. If you've wondered what other logo designs were considered, you will see them sometime soon. As a tardy response to Reason's Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request, the Air Force redacted all images of alternate logo designs that didn't make the cut.

gizmodo.com · 3 min

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WILL AI DEVICES KILL UX?

AI will require UI/UX to be simple enough to support the navigational UI of devices like the AI pin and Rabbit R1. The coming years will probably be about very focused, value-oriented apps that can be integrated into broader ecosystems. In the future, marketplaces will be driven by autonomous agents that find the best solution for unique use cases. Focus and simplicity will be essential.

inc.com · 4 min

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CREATING A UX STRATEGY

Approximately 50% of engineering time is devoted to reworking. Building a solid UX strategy as soon as possible will save you a lot of trouble and time. Having a baseline set of goals and guidelines will keep you and your team from getting confused while doing the best work possible.

antonsten.com · 9 min

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HOW EFFECTIVE DATA STORYTELLING CAN ALLOW YOU TO DESIGN MEANINGFUL CHANGES

Data Storytelling (combining data, storytelling, and visuals) helps designers effectively communicate insights, create empathy, and drive change. By asking the right questions, designers can inform, cater to their audience, visualize data effectively, and avoid the backfire effect.

dataanddesign.substack.com · 9 min

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IMPROVED USABILITY WITH AI ASSISTANCE (FIGMA PLUGIN)

AIdentic analyzes mockups, suggests improvements, and automatically applies them to text, images, fonts, color palettes, and more.

figma.com

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LIGHTYEAR FUI

Disney + Pixar's Lightyear movie showcases fantastic user interfaces that are both toy-like and realistic. Featuring retrofuturistic wearables, holograms, and cockpits, the interfaces in the film use simple one-color palettes, chunky icons, dials, and diagrams to convey a unique 90s vibe.

hudsandguis.com · 3 min

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JOHN ROMERO DOESN’T BELIEVE IN PROTOTYPES

Rather than relying on prototypes, legendary game designer John Romero believes in shipping and polishing as you go. According to Romero's biography, id Software's success was primarily built upon emphasizing speed above all other design principles. However, its massive success might have less to do with avoiding prototypes and more with the sheer volume of ideas it shipped, smart division of labor, insane work ethic, and its novel distribution model coinciding with the rise of the internet and the PC.

daverupert.com · 5 min

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THE POWER OF BEAUTY IN COMMUNICATING COMPLEX IDEAS

The importance of beauty lies in communicating complex ideas, particularly in data visualization and infographics. Beauty can draw in an audience, make learning pleasant, trigger emotions, and create cultural significance. The Earthrise photo is a perfect example of Accurat's visualizations, which have made a significant impact by provoking emotions and creating a sense of understanding and connection.

uxdesign.cc · 6 min

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COMPETE, PROTEST, COLLABORATE: DESIGN’S DILEMMA IN THE AGE OF AI

Designers should enhance their understanding of technology to stay relevant and contribute to a fairer, more ethical AI landscape.

thelettertwo.com · 5 min

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ARTIST'S GUIDE TO HOW TO SPOT AI IMAGES IS ESSENTIAL READING

This guide by comic book artist Peter Chiykowski on spotting AI images to address the threat of disinformation presented by AI-generated images highlights minor details that might not be visible at first glance but are strong indicators of AI-generated images.

creativebloq.com · 2 min

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POV: USING THE HUMAN BODY TO CREATE TYPE TAPS INTO OUR DEEPEST DESIRES

The human alphabet trend in design, which forms letters using the human body, has been rising, reflecting a deeper societal obsession with the human form.

itsnicethat.com · 4 min