The Daily Index — Wednesday, November 13, 2024

NEWS & TRENDS

TLDR Design

THE GUGGENHEIM'S NEW LOGO IS A MODERN MASTERPIECE

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links.tldrnewsletter.com · 5 min

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APPLE DEFENDED ITS ODDLY PLACED M4 MAC MINI POWER BUTTON — HERE'S MY TAKE AS A NEW OWNER

Apple has made a subtle but surprising change to the Mac Mini M4's design: relocating the power button to the bottom of the device. This unusual choice was aimed at improving user accessibility and aligns with Apple's broader focus on convenience and usability. Reactions have been mixed.

links.tldrnewsletter.com · 3 min

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INSTAGRAM COMMITS TO USER EXPERIENCE BY REMOVING THE ANNOYING 'RUG PULL' FEATURE

Instagram is removing the frustrating "rug pull" feature that causes preloaded videos to refresh when users open the app. The change aims to enhance user experience. Many users found the feature bothersome despite its intended use as a tool to boost engagement.

links.tldrnewsletter.com · 2 min

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THE SPLIT DECISION: IC OR MANAGER?

Designers often face a choice between pursuing an Individual Contributor (IC) or a manager path. Both roles require leadership skills - the ability to inspire and guide others toward shared goals. ICs focus on problem-solving and build influence through skill and experience. Managers prioritize team support, mentorship, and resource management. Designers can grow without moving into management.

links.tldrnewsletter.com · 7 min

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EFFECTIVE UI/UX DESIGN: HOW PSYCHOLOGICAL PRINCIPLES ENHANCE USER EXPERIENCE

Use psychology to create intuitive, user-friendly experiences. Leverage cognitive biases, emotional design, and principles like Hick's Law and Fitts' Law to help reduce cognitive load and make interactions seamless. Social proof, visual hierarchy, and gamification can be used to further engage users and craft memorable and compelling digital experiences.

raw.studio · 11 min

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COMMERCIAL TYPE SAMPLES CUSTOM AND OFF-THE-SHELF FOR THE BEST “ROLLING STONE” REDESIGN YET

Rolling Stone's recent redesign, led by an in-house team with studios Food and c-ll-ct-v-ly, introduced a fresh type palette created with Commercial Type's Christian Schwartz. The new Rolling Stone Slab typeface, crafted by Tim Ripper with contributions from calligrapher Julien Prez, brings a modern touch while respecting the magazine's typographic heritage.

printmag.com · 2 min

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BEAUTIFUL FOCUS OUTLINES

Custom focus outlines improve accessibility, especially for keyboard users and those with motor impairments, and should be designed with WCAG guidelines for visibility and consistency. Using `:focus-visible` ensures focus styles only appear for keyboard navigation, while properties like `currentColor` and `outline-offset` help maintain clarity and contrast.

medienbaecker.com · 11 min

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IN THE JUNGLE, THE MIGHTY JUNGLE, THERE ARE SWEETS TONIGHT: HOW&HOW ON WILD THINGZ'S ROARING SUCCESS

Branding agency How&How reimagined plant-based sweet brand Wild Thingz with a bold, rebellious identity. Wild Thingz challenges health-food norms by drawing inspiration from junk food's vibrant, edgy appeal. Featuring a playful carnivorous plant mascot named Vee, a tattoo-inspired logo, and bold colors, the redesign combines raw nature with punk energy, appealing to kids and health-conscious consumers seeking sweets with a twist.

the-brandidentity.com · 4 min

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NEW BOOK CELEBRATES UK'S INFLUENTIAL MODERNIST GRAPHIC DESIGNERS

"Modernist Graphic Design in Britain 1945-1980" by Ian McLaren and Tony Pritchard spotlights influential yet under-recognized British designers, including Geoff White, Dennis Bailey, Jerry Cinamon, Peter Dixon, and Germano Facetti. Their modernist styles, inspired by Swiss design and shaped by post-war changes, have left an enduring legacy on British visual culture.

designweek.co.uk · 5 min

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HOW TO IDENTIFY DECORATIVE IMAGES AND BOOST ACCESSIBILITY

Decorative images, images that add no informational value, should use an empty alt attribute or role="presentation" to help screen readers ignore them.

a11y-collective.com · 5 min

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HERE'S HOW TO WATCH BLENDER STUDIO'S BEAUTIFUL PROJECT GOLD – AND GET THE PROJECT FILES AND BRUSHSTROKE TOOLS

Blender Studio's 16th open movie, Project Gold, showcases stylized, non-photorealistic rendering and advanced techniques.

creativebloq.com · 1 min

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3D X BRANDING: SHAPING A BRAND IDENTITY THROUGH DYNAMIC 3D VISUALS

QuestOne's rebranding by Strichpunkt introduced the “Hydrogen Circle,” a dynamic 3D symbol highlighting the company's focus on renewable energy.

tympanus.net · 3 min