The Daily Index — Thursday, February 13, 2025

NEWS & TRENDS

TLDR Design

KIEHL'S HITS BACK AT CENSORSHIP WITH FONT MADE OUT OF PUBIC HAIR

Kiehl's has launched a bold new campaign featuring a custom typeface, 'Pubic Display Type,' made from pubic hair as a response to censorship of its intimate care ads. After some stores removed their original campaign featuring models with visible pubic hair, the brand replaced the images with text-based ads using unconventional font.

creativebloq.com · 1 min

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3D MOOD BOARD AND MARKETPLACE MATTOBOARD PICKS UP $2M TO LAUNCH AI VISUAL SEARCH

MattoBoard, a web-based design platform, raised $2 million to launch Design Stream, an AI-driven visual search tool. It helps architects and designers streamline material selection, reducing waste and delays. The platform integrates mood boarding, 3D visualization, and AI-driven discovery. Over 200,000 designers use it, including 2,000 Pro subscribers.

techcrunch.com · 3 min

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THIS COMPANY GOT A COPYRIGHT FOR AN IMAGE MADE ENTIRELY WITH AI. HERE'S HOW

Kent Keirsey, CEO of Invoke, an AI creation platform, secured a copyright for “A Single Piece of American Cheese,” an AI-generated image edited with 35 inpainting modifications. The U.S. Copyright Office ruled that Keirsey's arrangement and coordination of AI-generated elements met the threshold for human authorship, marking a precedent in AI art copyrightability.

cnet.com · 8 min

TLDR Design

TAKING RWD TO THE EXTREME

Responsive web design (RWD) shaped modern layouts, but intrinsic web design (IWD) introduced CSS Grid and Flexbox for better flexibility. Despite IWD's impact, RWD remains dominant. Developers now shift toward declarative design, letting browsers handle layouts algorithmically. This evolution highlights the importance of trusting browsers to optimize user experiences efficiently.

smashingmagazine.com · 15 min

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USING DATA-DRIVEN STORYTELLING TO SHAPE PRODUCT STRATEGY

Crafting a compelling research narrative requires identifying key insights, aligning them to a framework, and tailoring the story to a primary audience. Researchers must distill complex data into actionable insights, structure findings around a core question, and refine presentations for clarity and impact, ensuring stakeholders can make informed decisions efficiently.

adobe.design · 10 min

TLDR Design

12 SKILLS TO HELP DESIGNERS GET AHEAD IN 2025, ADVICE FROM THE PROS

To thrive in the evolving design industry, senior creatives and educators emphasize mastering AI, embracing curiosity, honing traditional skills, and diversifying expertise. Designers should also cultivate resilience, collaborate effectively, think critically, and follow their intuition to stay competitive and attract new opportunities.

creativebloq.com · 10 min

TLDR Design

OKTO'S BRAND FOR ACADEMIC WORK FINDS HARMONY IN THE UNEXPECTED, JUST LIKE PEANUT BUTTER AND PICKLES

Academic Work partnered with Stockholm-based agency OKTO to refresh its brand identity, reflecting its European expansion. The design embraces unexpected pairings and features a symbol aligning "A" and "W," guided by three core principles: The Angle, Alignment, and Tempo.

the-brandidentity.com · 3 min

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PUTTING THE WORLD'S LARGEST ARCHIPELAGO ON THE MAP

Saaristo, a branding project for the world's largest archipelago in Western Finland, aims to promote sustainable tourism while preserving local culture and nature. Built around the concept "Shaped by Saaristo," the brand reflects the region's unique character and transformative travel experiences.

thisisbond.com · 4 min

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LEVEL UP YOUR LINKEDIN: CRAFT A UX DESIGN PROFILE THAT ATTRACTS CLIENTS AND TOP RECRUITERS

A strong LinkedIn profile helps UX designers attract recruiters and clients. Key strategies include crafting a compelling headline, optimizing visuals, using relevant keywords, and showcasing projects. Tailoring content to career goals enhances visibility. Engaging with the UX community through networking and thought leadership strengthens credibility, ensuring ongoing career growth and opportunities.

interaction-design.org · 37 min

TLDR Design

HOW DO WE SELL PRODUCT DESIGN WHEN NO ONE IS BUYING?

The design job market is oversaturated, with employers overwhelmed by low-quality applications.

draganbabic.com · 5 min

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WHAT DETAINEES' ART CAN TELL US ABOUT GUANTÁNAMO BAY

Moath al-Alwi, detained at Guantánamo for 23 years, used art to endure imprisonment.

links.tldrnewsletter.com · 5 min

TLDR Design

RISE OF THE MACHINES: HOW ILLUSTRATORS CAN AVOID BEING REPLACED BY AI

AI greatly impacts illustration, but skilled illustrators can stay ahead by emphasizing originality, human touch, and strategic AI use.

creativeboom.com · 7 min