The Daily Index — Friday, May 17, 2024 · TLDR Index

NEWS & TRENDS

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APPLE ANNOUNCES NEW ACCESSIBILITY FEATURES, INCLUDING EYE TRACKING, MUSIC HAPTICS, AND VOCAL SHORTCUTS

Apple iOS 18.0 introduces new accessibility features such as Eye Tracking for iPad and iPhone and Music Haptics, which enhances music accessibility through vibration feedback. These updates, which include speech-to-text enhancements and vehicle motion cues in CarPlay, aim to benefit a diverse user base. Their introduction coincides with Global Accessibility Awareness Day.

apple.com · 11 min

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STRAVA WILL ADD AI, DARK MODE, AND NIGHT HEATMAPS

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theverge.com · 2 min

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QUILT HEAT PUMP SPORTS SLEEK DESIGN FROM VETERANS OF APPLE, TESLA, AND NEST

Quilt, a startup by ex-Apple, Nest, Google, and Tesla employees, has launched sophisticated heat pumps with customizable design features and integrated smart technology like an app and a Dial to control temperatures. The chic design and functionality come with a premium price of $6,499 before rebates. The company is simplifying the purchase and installation process as it prepares for market expansion following a recent $33 million funding.

techcrunch.com · 1 min

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ONBOARDING FOR ACTIVE USERS

The Paradox of the Active User highlights users' inclination to engage with software without consulting manuals, a phenomenon persisting in modern onboarding processes. To cater to active users, onboarding should offer accessible guidance throughout the product experience, eschewing traditional tours that may impede their engagement.

lawsofux.com · 5 min

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PENGUIN BOOKS REVEALS THE COVER DESIGN AWARD 2024 SHORTLIST

Penguin Books has announced the Cover Design Awards 2024 shortlist, which features 30 hopefuls selected from over 1,800 submissions. Open to designers and illustrators aged 18 and over without significant paid experience, the competition aims to nurture emerging talent in book cover design.

creativeboom.com · 3 min

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A QUESTION NEVER ASKED IS NEVER ANSWERED

Starting in new fields like freelancing or UX design can be daunting initially, but personal projects in a portfolio can demonstrate relevant experience and potential, especially for junior roles. During candidate evaluation, emphasis is placed on individual growth potential, with skills assessed through collaboration, while a strong UX portfolio should showcase an understanding of principles like user-centered design.

antonsten.com · 4 min

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THE NEXT GENERATION OF DESIGN IS INCLUSIVE

Inclusive Design strives to create products accessible to a broad audience, irrespective of ability or status, focusing on addressing the needs of people with disabilities. By understanding user diversity, involving users in the design process, and creating flexible solutions, Inclusive Design promotes innovation, enhances usability, and increases user satisfaction.

uxmag.com · 5 min

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TECHNIQUES AND TOOLS FOR CONSISTENCY WITH GENAI

Generative AI struggles to maintain context, making consistent project outcomes challenging. You can train custom models and use character sheets and layer prompts to achieve consistency. Midjourney's new capabilities, like Style Tuner, Character Reference, and Stylistic Reference, offer quick, controlled results perfect for storyboards and campaigns.

designingwithai.substack.com · 6 min

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THE PSYCHOLOGY OF DECEPTIVE DISCOUNTING IN UX

The psychology of deceptive discounting in ultrafast fashion uses overwhelming visuals and confusing discounts to drive impulse buying. Tactics like priming, confusion, and urgency manipulate users into buying more than they need. This design strategy is unsustainable and unethical as it pushes for excessive consumption. A focus on mindful consumption that uses design to encourage thoughtful purchasing decisions is in demand.

bit.ly · 7 min

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EMOJI HISTORY: THE MISSING YEARS

The Sharp PI-4000, which was released in 1994, featured recognizable emoji, challenging the common belief that the first emoji was created by SoftBank in 1997.

blog.gingerbeardman.com · 10 min

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JOIN OUR FREE WEBINAR: “REMOVING FRICTION FROM DESIGN SYSTEM WORKFLOWS”

This free UXPin webinar on May 29th will explore strategies for increasing design system adoption, streamlining bug reporting, and enhancing collaboration between developers and designers.

uxpin.com · 1 min

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ON BEING CREATIVE WITHIN THE CONSTRAINTS OF CHRONIC ILLNESS

Author Emily Wells discusses how the constraints of chronic illness can shape creative work.

thecreativeindependent.com · 10 min