The Daily Index — Thursday, October 24, 2024

NEWS & TRENDS

TLDR Design

ADOBE MADE ITS PAINTING APP COMPLETELY FREE TO TAKE ON PROCREATE

Adobe has made its Fresco painting app completely free to compete with popular alternatives like Procreate and Clip Studio Paint. Fresco, designed for touch and stylus-supported devices, offers features like symmetry tools and animation presets, which were previously behind a subscription. By removing the paywall, Adobe aims to attract more illustrators, positioning Fresco as a viable option with desktop support and cloud storage despite competition from apps with loyal user bases.

theverge.com · 3 min

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STABILITY CLAIMS ITS NEWEST STABLE DIFFUSION MODELS GENERATE MORE ‘DIVERSE' IMAGES

Stability AI has launched Stable Diffusion 3.5, a customizable image-generation model series with three versions: Large, Large Turbo, and Medium. The models offer more output diversity but may face prompt issues similar to previous versions. Stability's models are free for non-commercial use and small businesses, with commercial licenses available for larger organizations.

techcrunch.com · 5 min

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JUST YOUR TYPE

The evolution of typography, from limited early web fonts to today's customizable variable fonts, mirrors the internet's growth. Google Fonts and variable fonts bring back the creativity of Web 1.0 while ensuring accessibility and personalization. Future web design should offer more user control, blending personal expression with modern, efficient tools.

design.google · 6 min

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MADE IN FIGMA: THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE GOES FROM PAPER TO PIXELS

The team that designed the National Park Service app adapted Massimo Vignelli's Unigrid System, which is used in park brochures. The app offers interactive maps, self-guided tours, and essential visitor information and ensures accessibility and consistency across parks. Figma helped streamline collaboration, allowing the team to iterate and refine designs quickly.

figma.com · 9 min

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JONY IVE'S FORMER DESIGN TEAM IS NEARLY ALL GONE FROM APPLE, HAS IT MATTERED?

Since Jony Ive's 2019 departure, Apple has prioritized functionality and user experience over thinness. However, recent releases like the iPhone 15 Pro and Apple Watch Series 10 indicate a return to prioritizing thinness. The current design team, still influenced by Ive's philosophy, is focused on a balance between engineering and design.

9to5mac.com · 4 min

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MY INVOICE (FIGMA PLUGIN)

Easily create and customize invoices directly in Figma.

links.tldrnewsletter.com

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I LOVE MID-CENTURY MODERN BUT IT MAKES ME SAD

Mid-century modern design, born from postwar optimism, promised a better future but became entangled with elitism and exclusivity, prioritizing aesthetics over accessibility. While still admired for its beauty, its timeless perfection now feels cold and distant. Its resurgence may soon face a backlash as people seek more warmth, imperfection, and sustainability in their homes.

dezeen.com · 8 min

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THE DESIGN SYSTEM ISN'T WORKING FOR ME!

Design system issues often stem from misunderstandings about bugs, visual discrepancies, or missing features. Clear communication between product and design system teams is essential. Collaboration can help teams identify problems, guide solutions, and avoid unnecessary work. Prioritizing conversations ensures design systems remain effective, addressing real issues and fostering long-term success.

bradfrost.com · 5 min

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WHY THIS NEW ZEALAND AIRPORT'S CONTROVERSIAL ‘HUG LIMIT' IS ACTUALLY CLEVER

Dunedin Airport introduced a three-minute "hug limit" in drop-off zones to ease traffic congestion, encouraging quick farewells with light-hearted signage. Though some view the policy as controversial, the airport says it is a friendly, non-enforced measure to improve traffic flow.

links.tldrnewsletter.com · 2 min

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DESIGNERS EARN MORE THAN DESIGN MANAGERS

A study of 13,074 design salaries showed that individual contributors typically earn 3-8% higher base salaries and 11-17% more equity than managers, likely due to their direct design contributions.

links.tldrnewsletter.com · 1 min

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THOUSANDS OF CREATIVES JOIN FORCES TO COMBAT AI DATA SCRAPING

Over 13,500 creatives, including Kazuo Ishiguro and Thom Yorke, signed a letter condemning AI data scraping for unlicensed use.

siliconangle.com · 2 min

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THIS ARTIST TURNS REAL PHOTOS INTO BEAUTIFUL ONE-LINE MINIMALIST DRAWINGS

Instagram artist @Lovetattoo__warszawa crafts captivating “One-Line” drawings, turning complex photos into minimalist art with a single continuous stroke.

designyoutrust.com · 2 min