The Daily Index — Tuesday, July 23, 2024

NEWS & TRENDS

TLDR Design

META FILES A PATENT TO COPY VISION PRO'S EYESIGHT FEATURE

Meta has filed a patent for a feature similar to Apple's EyeSight. The feature displays a virtual image of the user's eyes and may include health sensors in the face interface, differentiating it from Apple's version. Patent law permits companies to patent their methods, allowing Meta to develop this feature despite its similarity to EyeSight, which Apple may drop in a more affordable Vision model due to its lackluster reception.

9to5mac.com · 2 min

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FRAMER ANNOUNCES TEXT EFFECTS

Text Effects, a new feature from Framer, enables dynamic animations for characters, words, lines, and graphic elements. It includes real-time previews, pre-built presets, and customizable properties like scale and blur. Text Effects enhance interactivity and engagement with triggers based on page load or user interaction, creating unique and immersive web experiences.

ux-news.com · 1 min

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DEADPOOL AND XBOX LAUNCH AN AHEM ERGONOMIC LIMITED EDITION CONTROLLER WITH A 'CHEEKY' DESIGN

Teaming up with Marvel Studios, Microsoft has introduced a playful limited edition controller boasting a contoured design inspired by Deadpool's thighs and costume. This unique accessory, available through a sweepstakes competition, includes a custom Series X console and themed stand. Fans can enter by following Xbox on X and reposting the company's sweepstakes post between July 17 and August 11.

yankodesign.com · 2 min

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CRAFTING THE VISUAL IDENTITY FOR CONFIG 2024

Figma's Brand Studio designed Config 2024's visual identity, which uses a shape-based language and a modular system of geometric shapes to create an immersive experience for attendees. The event featured large-scale structures and installations at Moscone Center, translating the digital language into a physical experience with dynamic motion and a flexible color palette to ensure consistency across all brand assets.

figma.com · 9 min

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UNDERSTANDING THE EYE-MIND CONNECTION

The connection between the eye and the mind is crucial for understanding perception and interaction, with vision relying on the brain for consciousness. Design exploits the gap between function and perception, using intuitive principles and studies showing that vision and memory can operate subconsciously, as seen in digital advertising, where eye movement predicts clicks.

chrbutler.com · 16 min

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CO-OP REVEALS NEW IDENTITY WITH REIMAGINED LOGO REFLECTING MEMBER OWNERSHIP

The Co-op has unveiled a refreshed identity by design studio SomeOne featuring a deconstructed logo called 'Membershapes' to emphasize individual ownership. This new branding includes a bespoke typeface and aims to highlight the cooperative's principles and member focus and address consumer confusion about its cooperative nature.

creativeboom.com · 3 min

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DESIGN WITH INTENT: CRAFT YOUR PORTFOLIO WITH VISUAL STORYTELLING TOOLS

A UX/UI portfolio should be crafted as a captivating story utilizing typography, color schemes, and layout. In this article, Morgane Peng, Design Director at Societe Generale CIB, highlights the importance of visual hierarchy, readability, the emotional impact of colors, and the use of high-quality images. Every visual element must support the professional narrative, leaving a solid impression on hiring managers and aiding in landing interviews.

interaction-design.org · 13 min

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A GUIDE TO UX DESIGN SPECIALIZATIONS

Specializations like UX research, UI design, illustration, motion design, UX writing, UX lead, UX manager, design system specialist, and product manager allow designers to focus intensely on specific areas. Specialists are in demand in larger companies, while generalists fit well in startups. You must choose a path based on your interests and strengths.

blog.logrocket.com · 6 min

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WELLBEING IN THE ARTS: FOUNDER ADAM BAMBROUGH ON NURTURING MENTAL HEALTH IN THE CREATIVE INDUSTRIES

Adam Bambrough, an actor-turned-advocate, founded Wellbeing in the Arts to offer accessible mental health support, highlighting the importance of open dialogue and proactive approaches to workplace well-being in the creative industry.

creativeboom.com · 9 min

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HAYLEY DETI'S SENTIMENTAL DRAWINGS ARE INSPIRED BY SCRAPBOOKS, TRINKETS, AND LOONEY TUNES CARTOONS

The Seattle-based artist is savoring the simple joys of the present in her illustrations of goofy characters, dogs, creatures, and ordinary objects.

itsnicethat.com · 2 min

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SANTA CRUZ LOGO: HOW DESIGN SHAPED SKATEBOARDING HISTORY

Santa Cruz's iconic logos and graphic design propelled the brand to global fame, shaping skate culture.

indieground.net · 6 min

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THE VIRAL 'HUMAN INTELLIGENCE' LOGO TREND IS A GLORIOUS REBUTTAL OF AI ART

Started by illustrator Beth Spencer, the 'Human Intelligence' logo trend celebrates human-made art as a response to AI art's rise.

creativebloq.com · 3 min