The Daily Index — Monday, July 29, 2024

NEWS & TRENDS

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STABILITY AI STEPS INTO A NEW GEN AI DIMENSION WITH STABLE VIDEO 4D

Stability AI has unveiled Stable Video 4D, a novel generative AI model built on its existing Stable Video Diffusion and Stable Video 3D models. Unlike traditional 3D models, Stable Video 4D produces videos from 8 different perspectives over time using dynamic object datasets. This cutting-edge technology is expected to be influential in sectors like movie production, gaming, and AR/VR.

links.tldrnewsletter.com · 3 min

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THE NEW MAZDA LOGO WAS LONG OVERDUE

The new Mazda logo redesign aims to modernize the brand, shedding its dated 1990s emblem for a flatter, more angular version. This change aligns Mazda with recent trends in other car manufacturers over the past five years. This contemporary update is timely and sensible as part of Mazda's effort to move upmarket.

creativebloq.com · 1 min

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ADOBE EXEC COMPARED CREATIVE CLOUD CANCELLATION FEES TO ‘HEROIN'

Adobe faces an FTC lawsuit for allegedly misleading consumers about early termination fees (ETFs) for its Creative Cloud subscriptions, which the FTC claims were not disclosed. Internal documents revealed Adobe executives were aware of consumer confusion and dissatisfaction. Although Adobe's general counsel argued that the company had already started improving its subscription practices before the FTC's involvement, he acknowledged the complexity of displaying the ETF calculation on the order screen.

theverge.com · 1 min

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WORK IN PROGRESS, PART 2 🚧

Dribbble's mission is to help designers earn a living by maximizing user interactions and transactions. Over 80% of content is discovered via search rather than feeds. A new search algorithm increased relevance and user engagement but reduced the diversity of designers engaged, prompting ongoing tests of new algorithms and ranking signals to improve engagement.

dribbble.com · 4 min

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EMBRACING THE PROCESS: LEARNING TO SLOW DOWN TO DELIVER CLARITY

Starting at Lyft's design systems team, Namika Varma-Chang transitioned from feature design to focusing on mature design systems. At Lyft, she learned to balance the slower, detailed design systems process with the fast-paced product development environment. Her first project, a validation message component, highlighted the importance of thorough audits, collaborative design, and systems thinking to ensure clarity and consistency across the product.

design.lyft.com · 7 min

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THE FUTURE OF AI & DESIGN: NAVIGATING CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES

The future of AI in design and software development is rapidly evolving, with companies like Microsoft, Google, Meta, and Apple integrating these technologies into everyday workflows while grappling with their complexities. As we move past the "peak of inflated expectations," there is a shift towards subtle, integrated AI that enhances user interactions and productivity, reflecting the "supernormal" design approach.

links.tldrnewsletter.com · 12 min

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WCAG PLUGIN (FIGMA PLUGIN)

The WCAG Plugin for Figma integrates accessibility guidelines into your design process, offering guideline searches, notation cards, and utility tokens.

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UNLOCKING FEATURES: THE IMPORTANCE OF DISCOVERABILITY IN UX DESIGN

Discoverability, distinct from learnability and communicability, is the user's ability to find, understand, and use a system's features. Improving it involves employing strategies like using written instructions and gradual feature introduction. Noticeability doesn't guarantee discoverability - users must also comprehend the element's function.

uxpsychology.substack.com · 9 min

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SO YOU THINK YOU KNOW BOX SHADOWS?

Box shadows can create impressive visual effects, but their use in design must be creative. This article explores the extremes of box-shadow usage, pushing the boundaries of what's possible, from simple depth illusions to complex 3D effects and animations. It highlights box shadows' versatility and potential pitfalls, showcasing creative yet impractical examples for fun and experimentation.

dgerrells.com · 16 min

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A PLEA FOR THE LOST PRACTICE OF INFORMATION ARCHITECTURE

Information architecture in web design has become less prevalent, often overshadowed by user experience design, Agile delivery, and Lean UX, which emphasize incremental development over comprehensive planning. This shift was seen with the launch of GOV.UK and the rise of service. Interaction design can lead to consistency, clarity, and usability issues.

links.tldrnewsletter.com · 12 min

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DESIGNING FOR FORGIVENESS: HOW TO CREATE ERROR-TOLERANT INTERFACES

Creating error-tolerant interfaces involves designing systems that minimize the impact of user errors and make recovery easy.

links.tldrnewsletter.com · 9 min

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THE FUTURE OF APPLE DESIGN LANGUAGE: IPHONE 17 SLIM AND THE SHIFT TOWARDS ULTRA-THIN DEVICES

Apple might drop its "Plus" models, starting with the iPhone 17, in favor of a premium "Slim" version, reflecting Apple's shift towards sleeker, more powerful devices and potentially setting new industry standards.

yankodesign.com · 5 min

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NEW MONOGRAPH EXPLORES 60 YEARS OF INFLUENTIAL COMIC ART

"Comics 1964-2024" is a comprehensive monograph accompanying a Paris exhibition that celebrates six decades of influential comic art across Europe, Asia, and the USA.

wallpaper.com · 3 min