The Daily Index — Wednesday, November 6, 2024

NEWS & TRENDS

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NETFLIX IS REMOVING NEARLY ALL OF ITS INTERACTIVE TITLES

Netflix will remove nearly all of its interactive shows and films on December 1, retaining only four titles. This marks the end of Netflix's initial venture into interactive content, which began in 2017 but failed to gain significant traction. Netflix now aims to focus on other technological advancements. It recently pivoted its gaming strategy and is attempting to combine gaming with generative AI.

theverge.com · 1 min

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STUNNING UNREAL ENGINE 5 TECH DEMO GENERATES INTENSE DEBATE

Unreal Engine 5 continues to showcase its impressive game design and film capabilities. This demo leverages the engine's Lumen and Nanite features and photogrammetry technology to create nearly photorealistic graphics with various lighting scenarios and over 1,000 assets. The demo highlights the potential of using Unreal Engine 5 for creating immersive and realistic environments.

creativebloq.com · 1 min

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AESTHETIC LAUNCHES THE ‘SHAZAM FOR FASHION'

A new AI-powered fashion app called Aesthetic allows users to identify and shop clothing seen on social media. Through its fashion concierge, Alma, users send links to outfits made shoppable on Aesthetic's site. Backed by Google Cloud AI and investors, Aesthetic aims to revolutionize fashion shopping and style monetization.

techcrunch.com · 3 min

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WHY OVER 100 MILLION ATHLETES ARE HOOKED ON STRAVA

Strava, with over 100 million users, leverages community features and psychological principles like belongingness to keep users engaged. Its activity feed, kudos system, and group features create a sense of community and positive reinforcement, encouraging users to share, connect, and stay motivated.

links.tldrnewsletter.com · 12 min

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HEAD OF DESIGN IS DEAD, LONG LIVE THE HEAD OF DESIGN!

Design leadership is shifting from tactical execution to a strategic role focused on amplifying team impact, fostering innovation, and aligning with business goals. Modern design leaders act as "multipliers," enhancing team performance and supporting customer-centered strategies to drive sustainable growth.

uxmag.com · 9 min

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WHAT ARE KEY CONSIDERATIONS WHEN DESIGNING AI-DRIVEN PRODUCTS TO ENSURE THEY REMAIN ACCESSIBLE TO ALL USERS?

Designers should focus on adaptable interfaces, equitable data practices, and user-centered design to make AI-driven products accessible. Accessible AI products rely on user input for personalization, ensuring inclusivity beyond able-bodied standards. Addressing biases in AI systems requires diverse data.

imcatnoone.substack.com · 8 min

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AI IMAGE EDITOR FOR FIGMA (FIGMA PLUGIN)

Unblocked is a Figma AI plugin for editing images without leaving Figma. Generate images, erase objects, paint any part of a photo, remove backgrounds, and more.

links.tldrnewsletter.com

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MANAGING DESIGN SYSTEMS WITH MANY CORE LIBRARIES

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links.tldrnewsletter.com · 9 min

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KISKISTUDIO'S IDENTITY FOR CCT IS POISED TO MOVE IN PERFECT RHYTHM WITH THE CENTRE AS IT EVOLVES

The Centre for Creative Technologies (CCT) at the University of Bristol is a hub for creative technology professionals. KiskiStudio developed a flexible brand identity for CCT that features a custom brandmark symbolizing its core pillars - Digital, Analogue, and Data - and a dynamic color palette inspired by showcased work.

the-brandidentity.com · 3 min

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I WENT TO AUTODESK UNIVERSITY FOR THE FIRST TIME, HERE ARE THE FIVE THINGS THAT IMPRESSED ME MOST

Autodesk University 2024 in San Diego showcased groundbreaking tech demos and innovative products. Top experiences included Studio Tim Fu's real-time generative AI for architecture, Lenovo's ThinkReality VRX headset, Prusa's advanced 3D printers, and Wonder Studio's AI-driven animation.

creativebloq.com · 7 min

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BAGGI DEVELOPS CAMPAIGN IN AID OF FOOD SECURITY

The “Mmmake Your Mark” campaign by BAGGI aims to attract STEM graduates to the food and drink industry and address labor shortages, climate change, and food security through a playful design featuring a short film and animated logos.

creativeboom.com · 4 min

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12 ICONIC VISUAL MOMENTS THAT DEFINED THE 2024 ELECTION

The 2024 election campaign has been marked by historic moments: Trump assassination attempt, Harris-Walz's camo hats, viral memes, and bold visual symbols that have shaped public perception in surprising ways.

links.tldrnewsletter.com · 5 min

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COSTA RICA: FIRST COUNTRY IN THE WORLD TO USE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TO CREATE ITS NATION BRAND STRATEGY

Costa Rica's Nation Brand, essential COSTA RICA, created a 2035 strategy with AI that focuses on climate change and sustainability.

prnewswire.com · 4 min