The Daily Index — Tuesday, October 1, 2024

NEWS & TRENDS

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LEAKED GOOGLE PIXEL 9A RENDERS REVEAL A VISOR-FREE LOOK

Google's upcoming Pixel 9A has leaked, revealing a departure from the signature visor camera housing. The new design features a pill-shaped module with two cameras and a flash, resembling a larger iPhone 7 Plus. The Pixel 9A might ship with Android 15 and could be the last to use a Samsung-based Tensor chip, with future processors transitioning to TSMC by 2025.

theverge.com · 1 min

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THE WORLD'S FIRST AI ART MUSEUM IS DESIGNED TO CHALLENGE OUR BRAINS

Dataland is the first museum dedicated to AI art. The museum aims to blend human creativity and machine intelligence, presenting AI-generated art as a permanent, evolving digital ecosystem. Sustainable and cutting-edge, Dataland distinguishes itself by integrating AI in real-time, creating a dynamic art experience. It is a transformative space that reshapes our engagement with art and technology.

links.tldrnewsletter.com · 5 min

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THE NEW PARIS BASKETBALL LOGO IS A LUMINOUS IMPROVEMENT

The new Paris Basketball logo, designed by Tyrsa and coordinated by the YARD agency, incorporates the Eiffel Tower into a basketball design, symbolizing the team's connection to the city of Paris. While some criticize the use of the iconic landmark as overly obvious, others appreciate the clear, recognizable identity and the reference to Paris as the ‘City of Light.' The rebranding also includes a custom typeface inspired by classic basketball fonts and Parisian influences.

creativebloq.com · 1 min

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ADVICE FOR MAKING THE MOST OF AN INDIRECT CAREER PATH TO DESIGN

A career shift into design can uncover passion and unique skills. This designer built a successful career by embracing diverse experiences like publishing, customer service, and learning design tools. With a mix of persistence, curiosity, and adaptability, each new challenge contributed to their creative journey.

adobe.design · 12 min

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YOU ARE GOOD ENOUGH, THAT'S THE PROBLEM

Designers go through three career phases: The Good, The Good Enough, and The Great. Transitioning from The Good Enough to The Great requires continuous growth, passion, and a focus on craftsmanship over titles.

leyeconnect.com · 8 min

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YOUR CREATIVE SUCCESS IS A NUMBERS GAME

The more you create, the greater your chances of a breakthrough. Creative success depends on quantity, not just talent or inspiration. Icons like Picasso and Stephen King mastered this by producing consistently, allowing exceptional works to emerge from the many. Focus on volume to increase your odds of success.

unknownarts.co · 4 min

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SHAPE SHIFTER (FIGMA PLUGIN)

This Figma plugin simplifies vector workflow when working on illustrations. Drag and drop your favorite tools close to your work area and customize your Figma workflow.

links.tldrnewsletter.com

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20 DAYS OF EMOTIONAL BLACKMAIL FROM DUOLINGO

Duolingo engages users with emotional messaging and frequent reminders featuring its owl mascot, Duo, in every email to evoke responses. Initially criticized for its harsh tone, the messaging has shifted to a more playful and entertaining approach while maintaining a consistent and simple email design.

links.tldrnewsletter.com · 8 min

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CITRUS BRAND JAFFA RIPENS ITS IDENTITY WITH EARTHLING STUDIO

Jaffa has refreshed its identity with Earthling Studio to reflect its expansion into other fruit categories. Featuring a revamped logo, bolder color palette, and playful Juice Crew characters, the new look, inspired by the brand's heritage, will be visible nationwide in Tesco stores across packaging, merchandise, and digital platforms.

creativeboom.com · 4 min

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6 GOOD HABITS EVERY CREATIVE SHOULD DEVELOP, TO PROTECT YOUR MENTAL HEALTH

Setting clear client boundaries boosts self-esteem and respect, while defining goals in key life areas provides direction. Discipline, self-care, and creating for personal satisfaction, along with sharing experiences, foster mental and physical well-being.

creativeboom.com · 8 min

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5 TIPS TO PLAN MY CAREER LIKE I PLAN MY PRODUCT

Career growth, like product development, requires setting goals, seeking feedback, and adapting plans to address skill gaps and foster ongoing improvement.

amivora.substack.com · 3 min

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VARIABLE FONTS EXPLAINED: ULTRA-FLEXIBLE TYPE YOU CAN ANIMATE

While browser support isn't universal, variable fonts enhance creativity, performance, and animation capabilities, especially in web design.

creativebloq.com · 7 min

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META'S AI IMAGE GENERATOR RUNS INTO THE SAME ROADBLOCKS AS OTHER AI ART GENERATORS

AI-powered image generation is now accessible within Meta's messaging apps.

gizmodo.com · 2 min