The Daily Index — Wednesday, January 8, 2025 · TLDR Index

NEWS & TRENDS

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APPLE'S RADICAL IPHONE SE SHAKE-UP COULD MARK THE END OF A DESIGN ERA

It is rumored that the iPhone SE, known for its home button and compact design, will be revamped in 2025. The new version of the device may adopt a full-screen notch design, aligning with the iPhone 16 lineup. This change could mark the end of small iPhones, despite their appeal to users who prefer one-handed usability.

creativebloq.com · 2 min

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AVATAAR RELEASES NEW TOOL TO CREATE AI-GENERATED VIDEOS FOR PRODUCTS

Backed by Peak XV and Tiger Global, Avataar has launched Velocity, an AI tool that generates product videos from links to reduce video creation costs. Competing with Amazon and Google, Velocity automates video production, enhancing customer engagement and conversion rates. Brands like HP and Victoria's Secret are early adopters.

techcrunch.com · 3 min

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GETTY IMAGES AND SHUTTERSTOCK ARE MERGING INTO ONE STOCK PHOTO POWERHOUSE

Getty Images and Shutterstock have announced a merger valued at approximately $3.7 billion, forming a formidable stock photo company as they contend with increasing competition from AI-generated image tools. The combined entity will be led by Getty Images' CEO, Craig Peters, with a board comprising members from both companies. Shutterstock will maintain a separate website. This merger aims to enhance content offerings, expand event coverage, and implement new technologies.

theverge.com · 2 min

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2025 WILL BE A SURPRISINGLY POSITIVE YEAR FOR 3D ART AS 'AI WILL DISAPPEAR INTO THE BACKGROUND'

Experts predict that 2025 will be a breakthrough for 3D art, with AI becoming an integrated tool that enhances creativity rather than replacing artists. This shift is expected to make 3D art more accessible, marking a new era of innovation and collaboration.

creativebloq.com · 7 min

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HOW TRAUMA-INFORMED DESIGN CAN IMPROVE USER EXPERIENCES FOR ALL AUDIENCES

Trauma-informed design prioritizes safety, empathy, and empowerment, enhancing user experiences by creating secure, inclusive environments. Implementing this approach in research and design supports participants with clear communication, sensitivity, and safeguarding practices. This method benefits all users, promoting thoughtful, accessible, compassionate digital interactions that build trust and reduce stress.

bunnyfoot.com · 2 min

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FROM UX RESEARCH TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP: LESSONS FROM LAUNCHING A COFFEE BUSINESS

A UX researcher launched a side business, Decaf Before Death, applying UX methods like participant testing and structured feedback to navigate constraints of time, budget, and cognitive biases. This experience deepened their understanding of balancing user needs with business constraints, emotional labor, and the broader product lifecycle.

uxpsychology.substack.com · 6 min

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FROM FLOCK TO FASHION: SERVICEPLAN TEAMS UP WITH HEY TO BRAND LGBTQ+ INITIATIVE RAINBOW WOOL

The Rainbow Wool initiative, created by Serviceplan and farmer Michael Stücke, uses wool from gay rams to craft fashion statements supporting LGBTQ+ rights. Collaborating with design studio Hey, the brand features a unique logo, vibrant patches, and profits donated to charities supporting queer communities, promoting diversity and solidarity.

the-brandidentity.com · 3 min

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“DIGNITY BY DESIGN” – DR PATRICIA MOORE ON TRUE INCLUSIVITY

Dr. Patricia Moore's innovative "empathetic design" emerged from a three-year experiment where she disguised herself as an elderly woman to address the exclusion in design for older individuals. Her findings influenced accessible product designs like OXO Good Grips and other innovations. She advocates for inclusive design and catering to all, from infants to older people.

designweek.co.uk · 5 min

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GEORGIA CANNING ON CREATING “PHYSICAL, IMMERSIVE MOMENTS” IN 3D

London-based designer Georgia Canning's journey from Brisbane to freelancing as a 3D artist highlights her dedication, diverse skills, and passion for digital design, collaboration, and creating immersive experiences.

itsnicethat.com · 3 min

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AM I A BAD DESIGNER IF I USE AI-GENERATED IMAGES AND GRAPHIC TEMPLATES?

Using AI images and graphic templates doesn't make you a bad designer.

weandthecolor.com · 4 min

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DECLUTTERING DESIGN

Trends like promptotyping with AI and inspirations like the Studley Tool Chest highlight a growing focus on innovation, craftsmanship, and exclusivity in design.

designlobster.substack.com · 5 min