The Daily Index — Wednesday, July 31, 2024

NEWS & TRENDS

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CANVA ADDS A NEW GENERATIVE AI PLATFORM TO ITS GROWING CREATIVE EMPIRE

Canva has acquired Leonardo.ai, an Australian startup that specializes in generative AI content and research, to enhance its suite of visual AI tools. Financial details of the deal have not been disclosed. The acquisition will integrate Leonardo.ai's technology rapidly into Canva's Magic Studio products while maintaining Leonardo.ai as a separate entity. This move positions Canva to better compete against Adobe, particularly its Firefly generative AI models.

theverge.com · 3 min

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INSTAGRAM NOW LETS YOU CREATE AN AI VERSION OF YOURSELF

Meta has introduced an AI Studio for Instagram that allows creators to develop AI-driven features and chatbots for enhanced user interaction. This move, which aims to provide innovative and personalized experiences for users, is part of Meta's broader strategy to integrate more AI tools across its platforms.

mashable.com · 3 min

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SHUTTERSTOCK AND GETTY IMAGES UNVEIL UPDATED AI GENERATORS POWERED BY NVIDIA EDIFY

The new AI tools from Shutterstock and Getty Images are powered by NVIDIA Edify. Shutterstock's "Generative 3D", which is in beta, enables rapid 3D asset creation from prompts. Getty's upgraded AI service offers faster, higher-quality image generation with advanced controls. These services aim to enhance creative processes and streamline design workflows, allowing artists to focus on creative tasks while improving prototyping and custom content creation for businesses.

maginative.com · 2 min

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LOSING IS PART OF BEING A DESIGNER

Just as it is in sports, losing is integral to a designer's journey. Facing rejection and criticism, like losing a tennis match, reduces pressure and can enhance performance. It is essential to embrace disagreement from stakeholders and teammates, focus on the process rather than the outcome, and anticipate common objections. Accepting these challenges helps improve your design skills and resilience.

adamsilver.io · 2 min

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HOW WILL AI AFFECT THE DEMAND FOR PRODUCT DESIGNERS?

AI will impact product designers by enabling them to produce more work and allowing non-designers to take over some design tasks. If designers become too efficient, this could lead to job reductions. Roles like product managers may increasingly handle design tasks. Adapting by expanding skills beyond design will help maintain demand for designers.

links.tldrnewsletter.com · 7 min

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THE ROI OF A DESIGN SYSTEM TEAM

Evaluating the ROI of a design system team involves considering both the time saved and the value created. However, the team's initial cost can be a significant hurdle. To break even, a design system team must focus on building components that save more time for the organization than their development cost.

linkedin.com · 4 min

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FILE THUMBNAIL KIT FOR FIGMA (FIGMA FILE)

A file thumbnail kit that allows designers to easily add teammates' avatars, custom fields & statuses, and instance swap between templates or themes.

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AVATARS (FIGMA PLUGIN)

Use this diverse collection of vibrant avatar images to enhance your projects, adding personality and character to websites, applications, and presentations.

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ETHAN NAKACHE BRINGS A 1970S TYPEFACE BACK FROM THE DEAD, TO “ADD SOMETHING TO THE SERIF GENRE”

Ethan Nakache revived the 1972 Gesh Ortega Roman 275 typeface, originally designed by Gerhard Schwekendiek, creating a modern version named Goodman with six weights and matching italics. Nakache started the project during the COVID-19 pandemic without commercial aims. His work aligns with the renewed interest in serif typefaces, showcasing versatility and originality.

itsnicethat.com · 2 min

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SALESFORCE'S KATHY BAXTER – HOW UX DESIGN CAN IMPROVE TRUSTWORTHY AI

Kathy Baxter, Principal Architect of Responsible AI & Tech at Salesforce, focuses on improving trustworthy AI through user experience research. Her work emphasizes transparency, building robust safeguards, and enhancing AI governance. By addressing the needs of diverse populations and involving human oversight, Baxter's efforts help shape responsible AI practices at Salesforce, ensuring ethical and effective AI deployment across the company.

diginomica.com · 8 min

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THE PROS AND CONS OF EXPERIENCE: DOES IT HELP OR HINDER YOU?

While experience can provide valuable insights and problem-solving skills, it can lead to apathy, inflexible thinking, and overcomplication. Hiring someone with potential but less experience can bring fresh perspectives. Experienced individuals need to remain adaptable and self-aware. Enthusiasm and commitment can often outweigh years of experience in achieving success.

links.tldrnewsletter.com · 4 min

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USELESS DESIGN

"Useless" design balances function and emotion and can create a meaningful connection with users.

designlobster.substack.com · 5 min

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YUTONG ZHANG: A UI/UX DESIGNER PUSHING BOUNDARIES

With a focus on humanizing technology and social innovation, Yutong Zhang's award-winning designs span various projects, earning her recognition in the design industry and pushing creative boundaries.

digitaljournal.com · 3 min

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WHY MATTEL'S BLIND BARBIE DESIGN REALLY MATTERS

Developed with the American Foundation for the Blind, Mattel's new blind Barbie Fashionista doll features inclusive design elements like a cane, functional sunglasses, and tactile clothing, representing a significant step toward diversity and accessibility in toys.

creativebloq.com · 3 min