The Daily Index — Wednesday, September 4, 2024

NEWS & TRENDS

TLDR Design

NIKE AND MOMA DESIGN STORE LAUNCH FIRST OFFICIAL COLLABORATION

Nike and MoMA Design Store have launched their first official collaboration series of limited-edition and co-branded products, emphasizing fitness and style. The series starts with the MoMA Nike Everyday Sock, which features the iconic Swoosh and MoMA branding. This partnership marks the first time official Nike x MoMA products have been released, despite a long-standing relationship highlighted by exhibits and exclusive releases. The collaboration will see more product drops.

links.tldrnewsletter.com · 1 min

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MICROSOFT DECIDES IT'S A GOOD TIME FOR BAD UI TO DIE

Microsoft is phasing out the Windows Control Panel, a 40-year-old interface linked to DOS that has been criticized for its complexity. Despite affection from some long-time users, it has always been a flawed and dangerous tool that gave too much power to the hands of the untrained. Its retirement signifies a move towards centralizing functions into the more modern but imperfect Settings. This shift highlights a broader industry issue: the lack of a shared, structured way to manage device settings, leading to user frustration and inefficiency.

theregister.com · 4 min

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CANVA SAYS ITS AI FEATURES ARE WORTH THE 300 PERCENT PRICE INCREASE

Canva's aggressive rollout of generative AI features will significantly hike its subscription costs next year. Canva Teams users globally will see a price increase of over 300%, with US rates jumping from $120 to $500 per year for up to five users, discounted to $300 for the first year. Canva justified this by citing its new AI tools' enhanced "product experience" and value. Some users have criticized the steep price hike and are considering switching to alternatives like Adobe.

theverge.com · 2 min

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

Art involves numerous choices, often unconscious. AI-generated works lack these choices, leading to bland or derivative results. While impressive, AI-generated art lacks the depth and breadth of decisions found in human-made creations.

newyorker.com · 12 min

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ASPECTS OF THE EARLY WEB I'D LIKE TO SEE COME BACK

The early web (1995-2005) was defined by its simplicity, lack of big data, and opportunities for originality, allowing creators to build niche communities and unique online cultures. This era's openness and focus on user privacy offer valuable lessons for shaping the future of the web.

speckyboy.com · 6 min

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STYLES & VARIABLES ORGANIZER (FIGMA PLUGIN)

This plugin for Figma streamlines design system management by linking styles and variables, merging values, and enhancing design token implementation.

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REDUCING UX DEBT (OR DIE TRYING)

UX debt refers to unresolved user experience issues, often caused by poor communication and compromises in design quality, that can hurt business and team motivation. Regular collaboration between designers and developers, modular design systems, and proper documentation can help manage and reduce UX debt.

links.tldrnewsletter.com · 8 min

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HOW TO GET HIRED AS A JUNIOR DESIGNER IN 2024

The design industry has faced instability due to the pandemic and AI, making it essential for junior designers to master UX basics and design tools like Figma. Continuous learning, seeking mentor feedback, and leveraging prior skills and networks can help you stand out to employers.

raffdimeo.com · 8 min

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THE LOST SENSE

The digital revolution, especially smartphones, has diminished tactile experiences, impacting brain development, emotional growth, and well-being. Reconnecting with the physical world and redesigning devices to enhance touch could help counter these adverse effects.

workingtheorys.com · 6 min

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TAXI STUDIO COLLABORATES WITH KEVIN BONGANG ON CARLSBERG FONIO BREW

Carlsberg and Brooklyn Brewery have launched a campaign featuring a premium bottle design by Cameroon-born artist Kevin Bongang and a brand film highlighting fonio's brewing possibilities and cultural significance.

creativeboom.com · 3 min

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THIS ILLUSTRATOR TURNS EVERYDAY OBJECTS AND FRUITS INTO HILARIOUS DRAMATIC CHARACTERS

Alberto Arni creatively transforms everyday objects and fruits into humorous characters with unique personalities, entertaining the ordinary through his playful illustrations on Instagram.

designyoutrust.com · 1 min

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WHY CREATIVES NEED A NEW ALLIANCE TO FACE THE EXISTENTIAL THREAT OF AI

The Creative Origin Alliance, launched to protect artists' interests against AI's impact, seeks to unite creatives in response to AI tools and big tech's use of their work without consent.

creativebloq.com · 4 min