The Daily Index — Thursday, April 11, 2024 · TLDR Index

NEWS & TRENDS

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MESSENGER NOW LETS YOU CREATE SHARED ALBUMS, SEND HD PHOTOS, AND SHARE LARGER FILES

Messenger users can now create shared albums, send photos in high-definition, and share larger files up to 100MB in chats. With shared albums, you can make albums of pictures and videos in group chats, letting everyone view, add, delete, and download photos and videos. The new HD photo-sharing capability enables users to toggle an "HD" option once they select an image from the chat composer. Messenger lets users directly send Word, PDF, Excel, and zip files instead of emailing them.

techcrunch.com · 2 min

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GOOGLE’S AI PHOTO EDITING TOOLS ARE EXPANDING TO A LOT MORE PHONES

Google is expanding access to its AI photo editing tools in Google Photos, including Magic Editor, previously exclusive to Pixel owners and Google One subscribers. Now, any user with a compatible Android or iOS device can use these features, with free users limited to 10 monthly saves, while Pixel owners and paying subscribers enjoy unlimited use.

theverge.com · 1 min

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THE FUTURE OF DESIGN SYSTEMS IS MARKETING

To ensure the adoption and success of a design system, creators need to adopt a marketer's mindset, craft a compelling narrative, engage with different stakeholders, and demonstrate its value consistently across the organization. Strategies include developing target audience-specific pitches, utilizing engaging communication channels, establishing clear success metrics, and fostering a community of internal advocates to create a self-sustaining culture of use and improvement.

figma.com · 2 min

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SIX REASONS WHY TESLA IS FAILING, AND THEY ALL HAVE TO DO WITH DESIGN

Tesla's recent numbers show that its bad design is causing the company to suffer. The company's car design needs to be more modern and modern. Its insistent commitment to following impossible manufacturing specs has caused production problems. Tesla's refusal to use third parties to craft and manufacture components has led to quality issues. The lack of dealerships constantly decreases customer satisfaction.

fastcompany.com · 7 min

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THE ANATOMY OF A COMPONENT SPRINT

The Washington Post developed a 10-day component sprint process that emphasizes collaboration between design and development teams. It contains stages like kickoff and implementation that aim to reduce delivery time and technical limitations. Gathering input from stakeholders and documenting insights are crucial for success as it fosters diverse perspectives and shared stewardship for the design system's adaptability.

figma.com · 9 min

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DESTROYER (FIGMA PLUGIN)

Recursively detach instances, remove auto layouts, and detach styles and variables within your current selection in Figma.

figma.com

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SHOULD DESIGNERS CODE?

Designers don't necessarily need to implement designs in code, but they should grasp key web concepts like the box model, flexbox, and grid to work effectively within the medium. While tools like Figma have improved in replicating web behaviors, understanding HTML, CSS, and JavaScript allows for a deeper appreciation of digital design considerations and fosters better collaboration with developers for enhanced user experiences.

bradfrost.com · 2 min

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FALL IN LOVE WITH THE USER, NOT THE TECHNOLOGY

Designers should prioritize user needs over technology in UX design and avoid over-relying on AI tools by designers. While AI is seen as a valuable tool to streamline processes and aid research in UX design, it's essential to verify AI-generated information and recognize its limitations in understanding user experience.

uxdesign.cc · 5 min

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THEMING WITH DESIGN TOKENS AT WEBFLOW

This post shows how Webflow's team runs large-scale design updates while keeping the UI consistent. Using design tokens and CSS variables, the team improved the range of intentional design updates and made theming a breeze.

wf-blog-2021.webflow.io · 5 min

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DESIGN DOES NOT MEAN INNOVATION

The best design focuses more on fixing the basics than creating the newest, shiniest thing.

clagnut.com · 1 min

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APPLE TV: YOU MAY BE USING VISION PRO-LIKE HAND GESTURES TO CONTROL IT SOON

Apple may revamp its Apple TV experience by adding a built-in camera for video calling and new hand gestures.

mashable.com · 1 min