The Daily Index — Monday, May 6, 2024 · TLDR Index

BIG TECH & STARTUPS

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WHATSAPP ON WINDOWS 11 GETS A NEW ADAPTIVE UI, MULTI-WINDOW, AND NAVIGATION MENU

WhatsApp for Windows 11 has received a significant update that introduces an adaptive UI that optimizes screen space, multi-window support akin to Telegram, and a new hamburger menu for streamlined navigation. The adaptive interface now prioritizes chat readability by separating the contacts list from the chat window. The multi-window feature allows users to open chats in separate windows, enhancing multitasking. The new menu potentially sets the stage for Meta AI integration, streamlining access to features like chats, statuses, and settings.

windowslatest.com · 1 min

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TIGER WOODS IS READY TO RUIN HIS NEW LOGO DESIGN

In a recent press tour for his brand Sun Day Red, Tiger Woods expressed his intention to 'ruin' the logo, which pays homage to his name and achievements, including his fifteen major championship wins. Despite the strong language, Woods sees this as an opportunity for the logo's evolution, hinting at potential modifications with future victories. His departure from Nike and the launch of his independent brand signal a new era for Woods, where he takes control of his branding and image.

creativebloq.com · 1 min

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ARTISTS ACCUSE GOOGLE OF “MASSIVE COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT” WITH IMAGEN AI

Several artists are suing Google for its Imagen AI image generators, which they claim were trained on their work without their permission. According to the lawsuit, Google has committed "massive copyright infringement" by using the open-source corpus LAION-400M to train Imagen. The artists have asked for the destruction of all copies of their work and compensation for legal costs.

creativebloq.com · 1 min

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3D ILLUSTRATIONS ENHANCE TWITCH APP ON APPLE STORE

Leo Natsume's collaboration with Apple brings vibrant 3D illustrations to the App Store's Twitch page, merging digital artistry and interactive design. With meticulous detail and adept 3D composition, Natsume's creations transcend mere art, becoming immersive storytelling tools. Set within a gamified digital realm, these illustrations elevate user interaction, enriching understanding and engagement with the app.

abduzeedo.com · 2 min

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THE ANATOMY OF A COMPONENT SPRINT

The Washington Post team created its design system in 2019 and has been improving it ever since. Through years of refinement, the organization developed component sprints that considered design and engineering needs. This article describes how the team creates a new component from scratch, ensuring balanced and democratic input.

figma.com · 9 min

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IS ⌘ + C THE NEW DESIGN PROCESS?

Designers often preach passion and craft, not profit. They started this journey for the love of art - to create beautiful things and make products and services people would use and love. It's up to them to change how design is perceived. Designers need to articulate and evangelize the value of design and its impact on business.

uxdesign.cc · 9 min

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NOTES ON QUALITY

Improving design quality is as simple as setting clear standards, empowering teams to meet them, and fostering a culture of shared ownership and rigorous critique. Quality in design, experienced through usability and aesthetics, can be maintained by aligning with stakeholders as benchmarks and involving the entire UX team in quality assurance.

medium.com · 5 min

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DESIGNING FOR CHANGE: UNDERSTANDING BEHAVIOR CHANGE THEORY

Many apps fail to change human behavior in the long term because they lack a deep understanding of human psychology. In addition to cognitive biases, psychology offers many other insights that can be applied to design thinking. Frameworks like the Theory of Planned Behavior, the Transtheoretical Model, and Self-Determination Theory provide a solid foundation for designers wanting to help users change their habits and behaviors.

uxdesign.cc · 12 min

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WHAT TO DO IF YOUR UX TEAM IS UNDER-RESOURCED

UX teams, which are typically under-resourced, should shift from merely implementing best practices to becoming evangelists and facilitators, teaching and providing tools for UX work. By advocating the business value of UX, including enhanced user satisfaction, teams can justify resource investments, possibly with support from external consultants.

links.tldrnewsletter.com · 4 min

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THE SOUND OF SOFTWARE

Sound design starts with knowing when to use it and when not to.

notboring.software · 11 min

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"I WOULDN'T WANT TO BE A YOUNG DESIGNER TODAY," SAYS SEBASTIAN HERKNER

Due to the current economic and political uncertainties, clients have become less risk-averse.

dezeen.com · 3 min