The Daily Index — Wednesday, July 3, 2024

NEWS & TRENDS

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FIGMA DISABLES ITS AI DESIGN FEATURE THAT APPEARED TO BE RIPPING OFF APPLE'S WEATHER APP

Figma CEO Dylan Field announced the temporary disabling of the company's “Make Design” AI feature after it was found to replicate designs from Apple's Weather app, sparking controversy in the design community. The AI tool, intended to generate UI layouts and components from text prompts quickly, faces accusations of being trained on existing apps, which Field denies, attributing the issue to inadequate quality assurance. Figma will suspend the feature until a robust QA process is implemented to ensure the originality and reliability of its outputs.

techcrunch.com · 3 min

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VIDEO EDITING APP CAPTIONS RELEASES AI EDIT FEATURE THAT AUTOMATICALLY ADDS EFFECTS TO YOUR VIDEO

Captions, a video editing app backed by a16z, Kleiner Perkins, and Sequoia Capital, has launched a feature that automates video editing with custom graphics, zooms, music, and more using AI. This tool targets vertical videos of a single person but also allows users to create AI-generated videos from prompts, which can then be edited with the same features.

techcrunch.com · 3 min

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SNAPCHAT'S LATEST FEATURES HELP USERS PERSONALIZE THEIR ACCOUNTS

Snapchat has introduced new personalization features that allow users to design personalized houses on Snap Map, edit Bitmojis, and add pets in chats. The update distinguishes Snapchat from other social media platforms and incentivizes users to subscribe to its premium service. Snapchat is enhancing the user experience with lightning-quick Snaps and a "live mirror" for Bitmoji creation, making the app more user-centric and creative.

techcrunch.com · 2 min

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FIGMA WILL USE YOUR CONTENT TO TRAIN ITS AI

Figma AI, a suite of features like automatic layer renaming and design generation from text prompts, uses user-generated content to train AI models, which may spark concerns about data privacy and intellectual property. Users can opt out of content training before August 15 without losing access to AI features.

stackdiary.com · 4 min

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3 PRACTICAL TIPS TO ELEVATE YOUR PRODUCT DESIGN PORTFOLIO

Elevate your product design portfolio to attract top tech companies like FAANG by focusing on clarity, storytelling, and relevance, using tools like ChatGPT or Hemingway editor to enhance readability. Summarize your case studies into concise paragraphs, tailor your content to job descriptions, highlight key insights, and continuously seek feedback to improve your chances of landing interviews.

links.tldrnewsletter.com · 7 min

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WELCOME TO THE PROMPT

Figma and other industry leaders share insights through essays and interviews, underscoring prompt engineering's role in eliciting effective AI responses and its interplay with human creativity. The magazine "The Prompt" highlights the importance of high-quality data, the balance between efficiency and creativity, and the collaborative potential of AI in making design processes more innovative and accessible.

figma.com · 9 min

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FRICTION-FREE ACCESSIBILITY (FIGMA PLUGIN)

Able is a Figma plugin that simplifies accessibility by adding color contrast and color blindness checks to your workflow.

links.tldrnewsletter.com

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FOR AN ORCHESTRAL RECORDING STUDIO, MAURO SIMEON CREATES A LOGO BASED ON TUNERS

Zurich-based designer Mauro Simeon's design for the 442 recording studio in Bern spotlights the precision of orchestral concert recordings by centering on chromatic tuner imagery, particularly inspired by the 442 Hz tuning. His background as an orchestra musician and designer enhances his ability to create authentic and effective branding. The design uses dynamic logos that depict a tuner's motion and rounded typography to symbolize harmonic sound.

itsnicethat.com · 2 min

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GOOD ENOUGH TO EAT: ACCOMPANY'S TASTEFUL IDENTITY FOR CULTURED MEAT INNOVATOR VOW IS A VISUAL PARTY

Vow, a cultured meat innovator, created a vibrant identity with Accompany Design Studio for its product launch that featured a mixed-media mash-up of vivid colors, organic animations, and surrealist collages. The design includes typefaces like Muoto Condensed and Messina Condensed, with handwritten annotations and candid photography showcasing Vow's passionate employees.

the-brandidentity.com · 3 min

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GLOSSIER QUIETLY INTRODUCED A NEW LOGO FOR ITS SUMMER COLLECTION

Glossier introduced a '70s-inspired logo called VolumeFour for its summer capsule collection featuring hair accessories, lip balm, and a utility sling. This temporary pop-up brand allows Glossier to experiment with a playful, nostalgic aesthetic in various summery hues and test a new visual identity without full commitment.

links.tldrnewsletter.com · 1 min

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REDEFINING KING PINE PICTURES' NEW BRANDING AND VISUAL IDENTITY

King Pine Pictures' new branding and visual identity by Alex Aperios combines vintage charm with modern appeal through a thoughtful design process, resulting in a versatile and impactful logo, color scheme, and typography.

abduzeedo.com · 3 min

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KEITH HARING'S ICONIC ART IS BROUGHT TO LIFE IN A NEW POP-UP BOOK

Keith Haring's Pop Up Book by Poposition Press, designed by paper engineer Rosston Meyer and artist Simon Arizpe, explores Haring's iconic works in a dynamic, three-dimensional format, seamlessly merging art with intricate pop-up book engineering.

creativeboom.com · 7 min

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FREE IDEA: DESIGN TOKEN UGLY MODE

"Ugly mode" highlights inconsistencies in design tokens, making technical debt visible and encouraging necessary updates through stark visual contrast.

ericwbailey.website · 6 min