The Daily Index — Tuesday, September 3, 2024

NEWS & TRENDS

TLDR Design

NIKE HAS A SECRET DESIGN ARCHIVE. THIS NEW MUSEUM SHOW TAKES YOU INSIDE OF IT

The Vitra Design Museum's "Nike: Form Follows Motion" exhibition showcases over 200,000 rare Nike artifacts from the brand's secret archive, the Department of Nike Archives (DNA). The exhibit explores Nike's history, innovative sports designs, and future direction, showcasing the company's creative approach and groundbreaking research initiatives.

links.tldrnewsletter.com · 6 min

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MOVE OVER MIDJOURNEY — FREEPIK MYSTIC IS THE MOST REALISTIC AI IMAGE GENERATOR I'VE TRIED

Freepik and Magnific AI have released Freepik Mystic, a new AI image generator that accurately creates hyperrealistic visuals following complex prompts. It's built on top of a series of fine-tunes of Stable Diffusion, Flux, and Magnific-built models. Offering high-resolution (2k) outputs, it is currently exclusive to Freepik premium users, but a wider rollout is anticipated.

tomsguide.com · 7 min

TLDR Design

NIKE'S OLYMPIC GAMES TYPEFACE HAS A LOT OF MUSCLE

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creativebloq.com · 1 min

TLDR Design

WHY AI'S LACK OF DIRECTION IS PERFECT FOR CX'S LOSS OF DIRECTION

AI's lack of inherent direction aligns perfectly with Customer Experience's (CX) current struggles because it allows for flexibility and experimentation. AI's focus on solving simple, repetitive tasks contrasts with CX's outdated problem-solving models, creating opportunities for unexpected, innovative approaches that redefine CX by combining insights from diverse fields.

links.tldrnewsletter.com · 22 min

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THINGS TO DO BEFORE ASKING “IS THIS ACCESSIBLE?”

Understanding context is crucial when evaluating accessibility. Key questions can be adapted for different products or services, forming the basis of a procurement checklist. A balanced approach that combines automated tools with manual reviews while also focusing on the intended audience and fostering learning in accessibility is essential.

adrianroselli.com · 3 min

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FOCUS YOUR CV ON YOUR SKILLSET AND THE THINGS YOU ENJOY DOING

To avoid being seen as a generalist, focus on skills, enjoyable tasks, and achievements rather than job titles. Tailor CVs to each role, use LinkedIn to understand job requirements, seek mentors, join networks, and showcase leadership and project examples for senior roles.

itsnicethat.com · 3 min

TLDR Design

A/B TESTING 101

A/B testing improves user experience, supports data-driven design decisions, and enhances product usability by measuring conversion and click-through rates. The process involves forming a hypothesis, defining changes, selecting outcome metrics, and choosing a tool based on ease of use and integration.

nngroup.com · 12 min

TLDR Design

KEEP SUMMER ALIVE WITH TAVERN'S NEW IDENTITY FOR FISHERS ISLAND LEMONADE

Tavern rebranded Fishers Island Lemonade to evoke a classic coastal New England aesthetic, evolving it from a drinks brand to a lifestyle brand rooted in modern Americana. The new identity, with its "Worth the Squeeze" tagline, emphasizes the value of the product and the Fishers Island experience. It was showcased through a photoshoot inspired by vintage catalogs and adaptable messaging for various vacation destinations.

printmag.com · 3 min

TLDR Design

STUCK IN THE STEPS?

Rigid adherence to design processes stifles creativity and reduces innovation. While frameworks offer structure and efficiency, overemphasizing steps and ignoring context limits effective design. Embracing flexibility, understanding core concepts, adapting to context, and fostering collaboration allows designers to maintain creativity, enhance problem-solving, and produce more impactful and user-centered designs.

links.tldrnewsletter.com · 9 min

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WHY A.I. ISN'T GOING TO MAKE ART

Artificial intelligence cannot create true art because it doesn't make human artists' numerous nuanced choices.

newyorker.com · 17 min

TLDR Design

THE SUPERB CYBERPUNK ILLUSTRATIONS BY MAX PRENTIS

Max Prentis crafts captivating cyberpunk art inspired by childhood cartoons and comics, blending digital and traditional techniques to create dynamic, nostalgic compositions.

designyoutrust.com · 1 min

TLDR Design

DUAL-TRACK AGILE IS GOOD, TRI-TRACK AGILE IS EVEN BETTER

Tri-track agile improves upon dual-track agile by adding an exploration track for ongoing research to identify unmet user needs and opportunities.

uxforthemasses.com · 3 min