The Daily Index — Tuesday, August 13, 2024

NEWS & TRENDS

TLDR Design

PANTONE'S NEW TOOL AIMS TO HELP DESIGNERS STAY AHEAD OF COLOR TRENDS

Color Insider is a new tool from Pantone designed to provide designers with insights into trending colors across various industries and locations. Part of the Pantone Connect system, it offers updated weekly data to support design decisions. The tool is available through freemium access, with premium features offered via subscription for more comprehensive color forecasting and palette building.

creativebloq.com · 2 min

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HOW DARKROOM IS BUILDING THE NEXT-GENERATION OF MOBILE FIRST PHOTOGRAPHY TOOLS

The award-winning app Darkroom has evolved significantly since its 2015 launch. Co-founders Jasper Hauser and Majd Taby developed it to offer a seamless, mobile-first photo editing experience, later expanding to iPad and Mac. Their focus on design simplicity, user feedback, and AI integration has been critical to their success. The team continues to innovate, with new features and platform expansions on the horizon.

sketch.com · 13 min

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BYTEDANCE DEBUTS JIMENG AI, CAPABLE OF GENERATING MEDIA FROM TEXT, SIMILAR TO OPENAI'S SORA

ByteDance has released a new generative AI app called Jimeng AI in mainland China. It is available on Apple's App Store and local Android stores. Jimeng AI can create images and videos from user text prompts. It offers free access for a limited number of creations, with subscription options available. Jimeng AI is comparable to OpenAI's models and promises immediate content generation.

techtimes.com · 3 min

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DON'T TRUST THE (DESIGN) PROCESS

Between 2014 and 2020, design became overly focused on "The Process," emphasizing journeys, flows, and personas over the actual user experience. This shift led to neglecting the design and functionality of the final product, highlighting the need for a return to intuition, flexibility, and creating work that genuinely resonates with people.

jennywen.substack.com · 2 min

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PRACTICAL DESIGN — WHY GOOD DESIGN MATTERS IN EVERYDAY ITEMS

Good design should be evident and practical. Many products need to take advantage of simple opportunities for improvement, like placing expiration dates on the front of the packaging for easier access. Muji exemplifies this approach by prioritizing functionality and aesthetics, showing that practical design changes can enhance user experience and reduce waste without sacrificing visual appeal.

nubero.ch · 7 min

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ASK ADOBE DESIGN: HOW CAN APPLICANTS STAND OUT WHEN INTERVIEWING FOR DESIGN JOBS?

To stand out in design job interviews, applicants should showcase collaborative problem-solving skills, highlight the impact of their work, and demonstrate strong storytelling abilities. Adobe design managers emphasize the importance of humility, thorough research, and clear communication. Candidates should be prepared to discuss challenges, growth areas, and motivations while engaging thoughtfully with the interview panel to make a lasting impression.

links.tldrnewsletter.com · 7 min

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A/B TESTING MISTAKES I LEARNED THE HARD WAY

A good A/B test hypothesis should be clear and targeted, with results analyzed by relevant user segments to uncover insights. To ensure accuracy, filter out ineligible users, stick to the calculated test duration, conduct phased rollouts to avoid bias, and monitor counter metrics for unintended effects.

newsletter.posthog.com · 7 min

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BRANDING FOR SWEDISH JUNK FOOD JOINT DIRTY VEGAN IS DELICIOUSLY PLAYFUL

"Dirty Vegan," a vegan junk food restaurant in Sweden, features branding by designer Jens Nilsson, who used a mouth-licking symbol and bold red and purple colors to create a fun, edgy nightclub vibe. The design, which contrasts typical health-focused vegan imagery with a contemporary typeface and curated photography, has garnered mixed reviews. The restaurant is currently closed and planning to reopen in a new location.

creativeboom.com · 4 min

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KOTO CREATES “WEIRD AND LOVABLE” BRAND FOR FITBIT'S GAMIFIED KIDS WEARABLE

Fitbit's new Ace LTE smartwatch for kids encourages physical activity through immersive gameplay. It features a personalized creature called 'eejie' that grows happier with more movement. Developed by Koto Studio, the brand emphasizes fun and movement, using a custom typeface and a playful, energetic design to inspire a younger generation to stay active.

itsnicethat.com · 2 min

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INTRO TO COLOR CONTRAST

Color contrast is one of the areas where we designers can have a significant impact on accessibility.

goodpractices.design · 18 min

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TEN OF THE BEST INDEPENDENT DESIGNERS ACROSS NORTH AMERICA

Dezeen's North America Design 2024 series highlights ten independent designers from different cities across the continent for their innovative approaches, strong connections to local materials, and emphasis on sustainability.

dezeen.com · 4 min

TLDR Design

FIRST LOOK: SPHERE'S NEW EXTERIOR ARTWORK DRAWS ON A NEED FOR HUMAN CONNECTION

Displayed on the Sphere's massive LED exterior in Las Vegas, Hingston Studio's digital artwork, Exhale, explores human connectivity through kinetic visuals, seamlessly blending art and technology.

wallpaper.com · 3 min