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APPLE'S TV APP GETS FRESH DESIGN IN IOS 26 AND TVOS 26, HERE'S WHAT'S NEW

Apple has redesigned its TV app for iOS 26 and tvOS 26, introducing a new Liquid Glass aesthetic that enhances buttons, menus, and player controls with a more transparent, immersive look. The update also brings vertical, theatrical-style poster art, improved content density to show more titles on-screen, and a refreshed app icon. These changes aim to improve both the visual appeal and functionality of the app ahead of major Apple TV+ content releases this fall.

THE WORLD ILLUSTRATION AWARDS 2025 SHORTLIST IS HERE, AND IT'S A FEAST FOR THE EYES

The Association of Illustrators has unveiled the World Illustration Awards 2025 shortlist. Featuring 200 standout projects selected from over 4,700 global submissions, the shortlist spans diverse categories including Editorial, Children's Books, Science & Technology, and Site Specific, showcasing contemporary illustration talent with judges praising innovation and technical brilliance. Winners across categories, with recognition for both New Talent and Professional entries, will be announced during a live broadcast on September 16.

UNILEVER OPENS AI-POWERED GRAPHIC DESIGN STUDIOS

IPG Studios is establishing over 20 AI-powered graphic design studios called Sketch Pro within Unilever offices globally, aiming for 21 locations by 2026. These studios will create content for Unilever's home care brands using AI tools, such as Adobe Firefly, delivering assets up to three times faster than traditional methods. Unilever emphasizes that AI will work alongside human designers rather than replace them, with Sketch Pro handling execution while external agencies focus on strategic creative work.

UX JOB INTERVIEW HELPERS

Comprehensive resources and strategies for UX job interview preparation include practical guides, templates, and strategic question lists to help candidates prepare effectively. Key recommendations emphasize telling impactful stories about the business value of design work, asking strategic questions about team challenges and company direction, and using the STAR method when presenting examples. Rejection often reflects company circumstances rather than candidate shortcomings, encouraging persistence in the job search process.

TYRANNY OF OPTIONALITY

A 2010 Harvard study found that people experience greater happiness when focusing on current activities rather than letting their minds wander to other possibilities. This principle applies strongly to high-potential tech professionals who suffer from constant career optionality, mentally living in alternate career timelines instead of committing to their present roles. The research suggests that being present and committed to one's current career path generates more satisfaction than continually evaluating imaginary alternatives, even when those alternatives seem more appealing.

GENERALPUBLIC STUDIO DRAWS FROM FRENCH APOTHECARY LEGACY IN ITS BOTANICAL IDENTITY FOR APOTICARI

GeneralPublic Studio crafted a visual identity for Apoticari that blends traditional apothecary aesthetics with a modern sensibility. Drawing on the Hôtel-Dieu's heritage of botanical care for pilgrims, the design combines expressive and neutral typography, custom plant illustrations, disciplined layouts, and natural-toned materials to create packaging that feels both authentic and contemporary.

HOW TO INTEGRATE AI AGENTS INTO YOUR UX RESEARCH PROCESS

AI agents can enhance UX research by automating time-consuming tasks like participant recruitment, data transcription, and analysis while preserving human insights and quality. These tools support the entire research process, from planning and data collection to generating insights and creating reports, enabling teams to work more efficiently without compromising research integrity. Success requires maintaining human oversight, prioritizing data ethics, and using AI as a collaborative partner rather than a replacement for human researchers.

HOW WILL AI IMPACT THE NEXT GENERATION OF DESIGNERS?

AI models like ChatGPT and Gemini will fundamentally reshape design for future generations who grow up with these tools as standard. Current AI image generators already compete with human artists, while raising concerns about whether new designers will learn fundamental principles of color, typography, and accessibility. The technology may increase productivity, but could reduce creative control, transforming designers into prompt engineers rather than creative professionals who perfect details and guide project direction.

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