The Daily Index — Tuesday, December 3, 2024

NEWS & TRENDS

TLDR Design

AUDI DITCHES FOUR-RING LOGO FOR CHINESE ELECTRIC CAR RANGE

Audi has launched a new Chinese EV brand in partnership with SAIC as part of a broader shift towards electric vehicles and simplified branding. Its logo features an all-caps AUDI wordmark. The brand targets younger, tech-savvy buyers with its minimalist, AI-enhanced designs. Its first model, the AUDI E concept, will debut in 2025.

dezeen.com · 3 min

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TESLA IS LAUNCHING AN APPLE WATCH APP

Tesla has introduced an Apple Watch app in its Holiday Update. It enables owners to remotely view Sentry Mode camera footage and control vehicle functions directly from their watches. The update enhances the Tesla app's integration with Apple Shortcuts, allowing for more seamless automation and voice commands via Siri. Tesla has also improved the user interface for in-car media controls and expanded support for third-party music streaming services, providing a more integrated and user-friendly experience.

theverge.com · 2 min

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OSCAR WINNER, PENTAGRAM PARTNER, AND CARNIVAL CREATIVE GET TOP DESIGN ACCOLADE

Seven designers were named Royal Designers for Industry in London: Oscar-winning Shona Heath, Pentagram's Michael Bierut, carnival costume creator Clary Salandy, Tom Stuart-Smith, Lucy Musgrave, Michael Levine, and Julia Lohmann. Overseen by the Royal Society for Arts, Manufacturers, and Commerce (RSA), the RDI title highlights exceptional contributions across diverse design disciplines, celebrating creativity and innovation.

designweek.co.uk · 4 min

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THE SEMANTIC INTERFACE PALETTE IS SIMPLE

A streamlined semantic layer improves interface design by organizing a core palette of colors with rules for their usage. It simplifies theming, supports light and dark modes, and maintains clarity while avoiding excessive complexity. Semantic tokens cover text, fills, layers, and strokes, enhancing design consistency and flexibility in tools like Figma.

links.tldrnewsletter.com · 7 min

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CREATORS VS. AI: NAVIGATING THE COPYRIGHT CRISIS

The ongoing AI copyright crisis highlights a clash between tech companies and creators over fair compensation for training data. Companies exploit "fair use" claims, while creators demand fair pay to sustain the content industry. Long-term solutions require evolving copyright laws, public dialogue, and collaboration to balance innovation, creativity, and industry sustainability.

journal.everypixel.com · 5 min

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THE FILE FOLDER STRUCTURE EVERY DESIGNER NEEDS

A clean, organized workspace - physical or digital - enhances efficiency, creativity, and proficiency, drawing on concepts like mise en place and the "Cathedral effect." In digital design, structured file systems with folders for Assets, Editable Files, and Deliverables streamline productivity and enable seamless project management.

danmall.com · 7 min

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WORDPRESS DESIGN SYSTEM (FIGMA FILE)

This library contains Figma styles and components that mirror the base UI components found in the @wordpress/components package and icons found in the @wordpress/icons package.

links.tldrnewsletter.com

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LEICA'S ENGRAVED FONTS

Leica distinguished itself in the camera world by developing the LG1050 font. Stemming from the need to adapt to CNC machine limitations in the 1980s, the font, characterized by straight lines and quarter-circle curves, is central to Leica's identity. Leica is continuously evolving the font to enhance digital legibility and maintain aesthetic consistency.

arun.is · 6 min

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THIS FAMOUS DESIGNER CHANGED THE WAY CITIES THINK ABOUT PUBLIC LIGHTING

Poul Henningsen creates lighting designs with artifacts like the Artichoke pendant, which emphasizes diffused, comfortable illumination. His work with Louis Poulsen extended from public spaces to iconic designs featured in homes around the world. Henningsen's philosophy of lighting as a public good remains relevant today as modern LEDs bring challenges like glare and light pollution.

links.tldrnewsletter.com · 4 min

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HOW TO CALCULATE ROI FOR UX RESEARCH

Many UX professionals avoid ROI calculations, missing opportunities to demonstrate the financial value of their work. Calculating ROI involves estimating benefits like increased revenue or reduced costs against investments such as project budgets. ROI helps secure buy-in, funding, and recognition of UX's strategic importance, making it vital for influencing financially focused stakeholders.

depth.drillbitlabs.com · 10 min

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WHAT DESIGNERS CAN LEARN FROM ENGINEERS

Designers should collaborate with skilled engineering teams to align on software delivery, ensuring their work enhances user experience and product strategy without being altered.

jamiemill.com · 1 min

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WOMP'S COOL NEW FEATURE WILL 3D PRINT YOUR CREATIONS – AND GET THEM DELIVERED TO YOUR DOOR

Womp has introduced a 3D printing service that uses SLA technology and industrial-grade resin, enabling creatives to transform their web-designed models into professional-quality prints.

creativebloq.com · 4 min

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DECEPTIVE DESIGN VS. THE LAW

This article examines deceptive design practices and the UK's Consumer Duty regulations, which mandate ethical, transparent, and inclusive practices in financial services.

clearleft.com · 3 min