The Daily Index — Friday, May 31, 2024

NEWS & TRENDS

TLDR Design

CARROT WEATHER GETS A MAJOR UPDATE WITH NEW LOOK, LINE CHARTS, FRESH LAYOUTS, AND MORE

Carrot Weather's major update to version 6.0 introduces a new design and features, including a garden that grows over time and an improved user interface. Premium members can access new layout options like line charts for forecasts. The app now integrates AccuWeather articles for global weather insights.

9to5mac.com · 3 min

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APPLE'S NEW IPAD PRO AD PUTS THE FOCUS BACK ON CREATORS

Apple has launched a new "Worlds Made on iPad" ad featuring Sofia Wylie following backlash over its previous "Crush!" ad. The new ad, which showcases human-centric animation created by different artists using the iPad Pro and Apple Pencil Pro, serves to make amends with its more positive and creative approach.

theverge.com · 3 min

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THE EURO 2024 LOGO IS PACKED FULL OF CLEVER EASTER EGGS

The Euro 2024 logo is a vibrant design packed with clever Easter eggs, from the 24 colors representing participating teams to the shape mirroring Berlin's Olympiastadion roof. Each host city has its unique emblem showcasing famous landmarks. Developed by VMLY&R, the branding celebrates diversity and aims to make everyone feel welcome throughout the tournament.

creativebloq.com · 2 min

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HOW TO BECOME A SENIOR DESIGNER — FROM AN EX-GOOGLE, META DESIGNER

Growth requires taking the initiative and shifting from merely executing tasks to proactively identifying opportunities and voicing opinions despite fear and doubt. Junior designers can transform into senior designers by adopting an owner's mindset and striving for understanding rather than proving oneself, which leads to more impactful work and personal growth.

bootcamp.uxdesign.cc · 18 min

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WHAT PRODUCT DESIGNERS NEED TO DO TO WORK EFFECTIVELY WITH AI

AI is transforming customer experience design, but product designers must consider human realities, emotions, and edge cases, as AI lacks emotional intelligence. Designers are crucial in balancing business impact and customer well-being, ensuring inclusivity, diversity, and accessibility.

links.tldrnewsletter.com · 7 min

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HOW A WOMEN-OWNED UI/UX DESIGN FIRM SMASHED THE GLASS CEILING

Oak Theory, a women-owned UI/UX design firm founded by Hannah Ryu and Veronica Shelton, smashed the $1 million revenue milestone through strategic partnerships, effective SEO, and a supportive global network. Launching just before COVID-19, they navigated remote work and personal challenges to grow their team and client base. Their diverse perspectives and empathetic design approach bring innovation and inclusivity to the UI/UX industry.

forbes.com · 5 min

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100 FIGMA DESIGN TIPS (FIGMA FILE)

Figma design tips to help make designers' Figma design workflows smart, fast, and super productive.

figma.com

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DECISION TREES FOR UI COMPONENTS

Decision trees help design teams make systematic choices about UI components guided by context-related questions and real-life examples. They also serve as documentation, establish shared standards, and resolve ongoing discussions, with form components chosen based on selection options and onboarding components based on the desired level of interruption and discovery.

smashingmagazine.com · 6 min

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BEST ICON DESIGNERS DIRECTORY

Get to know the best icon designers in the field, from legends like Susan Kare, who designed many Macintosh icons, to modern masters like Stefan Dziallas (iconwerk) and Evgeniy Artsebasov. This selection showcases work for top clients like Google, Microsoft, and Ikea.

blog.streamlinehq.com · 9 min

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APPLE'S IPAD PRO DESIGNERS TALK ABOUT THINNESS AND THE APPLE PENCIL SHADOW

Apple's latest iPad Pro and Apple Pencil Pro, which feature a digital shadow miming a fountain pen or paintbrush, showcase the company's obsessive attention to detail. Designers Steve Lemay and Molly Anderson reveal how this feature enhances user experience by making the digital interaction feel more natural. Achieving the iPad Pro's thinness and integrating haptic feedback in the Pencil were significant challenges, but they were crucial to maintaining the product vision.

appleinsider.com · 2 min

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DOLY LETS YOU GENERATE 3D PRODUCT VIDEOS FROM YOUR IPHONE

Doly, a new app by AniML, lets you create 3D product videos with your iPhone, simplifying professional video creation for e-commerce.

techcrunch.com · 3 min

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HOW BMW'S DESIGNWORKS TRANSFORMS AUTOMOTIVE DESIGN USING AI TOOLS

BMW's Designworks studio uses AI tools like MidJourney and Runway to revolutionize the design process, pushing the boundaries of conventional design and maintaining the car legend's competitive edge.

yankodesign.com · 4 min

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RACHEL SENDER ILLUSTRATES ALL THE LUMPS AND BUMPS THAT COME WITH AGEING

Rachel Sender's "Lumps and Bumps" humorously illustrates the realities of aging with wobbly, melting characters in the format of a series of spiral-bound Risograph posters.

itsnicethat.com · 3 min