The Daily Index — Monday, July 8, 2024

NEWS & TRENDS

TLDR Design

APPLE EXECS TALK IOS 18'S DIVISIVE PHOTOS APP REDESIGN IN NEW INTERVIEW

The newly redesigned Photos app in iOS 18 has ignited controversy among users. Senior director Billy Sorrentino explained that the redesign reduces friction, leveraging deep intelligence to create a simplified single-view experience. The changes, highlighted as the "biggest-ever redesign" at WWDC 2024, focus on personalization to cater to different user workflows, with Apple executives emphasizing its streamlined and customizable interface.

9to5mac.com · 1 min

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MICROSOFT UNVEILED A NEW INTERFACE FOR THE WEB VERSION OF EXCEL

Microsoft is refreshing Excel for the web with a user-friendly update, called "Simple. Easy. Delightful," that features more extensive but less rigid spreadsheets, streamlined menus, and a neutral color scheme. The changes aim to enhance the user experience and create a cohesive look within the Microsoft 365 suite. Key improvements include a vibrant color scheme for data fields, a quick resize function for columns and rows, and simplified drag-and-drop capabilities.

ux-news.com · 1 min

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APPLE IPHONE 16 PRO MAJOR DESIGN UPGRADE COMING, NEW REPORT CLAIMS

Apple's iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are expected to feature a tetraprism lens with 5x zoom, addressing the disparity in telephoto capabilities seen with the iPhone 15 Pro models. Reliable sources indicate that this design change, which leverages Largan, Apple's largest lens supplier, will bring uniformity across the Pro models. The rumors suggest these enhancements, offering a more powerful camera system without compromising aesthetics, will be possible due to the slightly larger size of the upcoming Pro models.

forbes.com · 2 min

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DESIGN EDUCATION IS LIKE A MARATHON, NOT A SPRINT

Design boot camps often have low job placement rates and set unrealistic expectations due to aggressive marketing. Genuine passion should drive a career in UX design. Developing the right mindset is a long-term process rather than a quick path to a high-paying job.

fundament.design · 10 min

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5 MISTAKES TO AVOID WHEN YOU RUN UX RESEARCH

Five common UX research mistakes include over-reliance on specific methods, not advocating for the user, making impractical recommendations, neglecting analysis planning, and ignoring the user's context. These mistakes can lead to distorted findings, disrupted design systems, disorganized data, and irrelevant research results.

appleandbanana.org · 9 min

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HOW TO LAY OUT YOUR DESIGN PORTFOLIO TO MAKE YOUR WORK STAND OUT

Framing your design portfolio around clearly defined problems, goals, and solutions can make your work stand out to interviewers. Emphasizing the importance of the problem, detailing the goal, and showcasing how your solution adds value beyond visuals are essential to compelling storytelling in your portfolio and can significantly enhance your chances of landing the job.

dataanddesign.substack.com · 7 min

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ANNOTATION KIT 3.0 (FIGMA FILE)

Annotation Kit 3.0 introduces new sticky styles, notepads with status chips, avatars, detailed documentation sections, and updated colors and typography for an enhanced annotation process in Figma.

links.tldrnewsletter.com

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AMONG EQUALS COOKS UP NEW IDENTITY FOR READY-TO-EAT MEAL BRAND FRIVE

Frive, formerly Lions Prep, has rebranded in collaboration with Among Equals, updating its color palette and logotype, to appeal to a broader audience. The new name, an abbreviation of "food to thrive," reflects its guiding principle. The design process was smooth and collaborative.

creativeboom.com · 5 min

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WHAT'S YOUR IDEAL DESIGNER PROFILE?

The ideal designer is flexible, adaptable, and experienced in both consumer and enterprise design. They should also have strong communication skills and the ability to handle large amounts of information. They should create engaging interfaces for diverse audiences, understand the company's goals, adapt to different cultures, and build user-centric design cultures aligned with business objectives.

links.tldrnewsletter.com · 6 min

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DESIGN FOR THE PEOPLE: THE US WEB DESIGN SYSTEM AND THE PUBLIC SANS TYPEFACE

Navigating government websites was a frustrating experience due to inconsistent designs and interfaces. The US Web Design System (USWDS) was developed to address this, providing a cohesive style guide and user interface components for federal sites. The custom typeface Public Sans also ensures clear and accessible typography, enhancing user experience across over 160 government websites.

beautifulpublicdata.com · 4 min

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BEST TALKS FROM FIGMA CONFIG 2024

Standout talks at Config 2024 included Sara Vieira's session on plugin development, Jiaona Zhang's insights into designing for Gen Z, Cam Worboys' thoughts on design systems, and Simone Giertz's quirky inventions.

johannesippen.com · 2 min

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THE ART OF MAKING OPEN WORLD VIDEO GAMES

Insights from master world-builders at Larian Studios, Techland, HoYoverse, Billy Goat Entertainment, and CD Projekt Red showcase how they craft immersive game worlds like Faerûn, Villedor, Teyvat, New Island, and Night City.

creativebloq.com · 3 min

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99DESIGNS BY VISTA GIVES SOME OF TODAY'S MOST INFLUENTIAL BRANDS A SURREALIST MAKEOVER

Celebrating 100 years of Surrealism, freelance designers on 99designs by Vista have reimagined iconic brand logos with a surrealist twist, drawing inspiration from Salvador Dalí and René Magritte.

designboom.com · 4 min