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IPHONE FOLD IS ‘ON TRACK' TO LAUNCH THIS SEPTEMBER, PER MARK GURMAN

Despite earlier reports of production problems, Apple's foldable iPhone is still on track for a September launch alongside the iPhone 18 Pro models. Sources suggest the company remains confident in its timeline. While initial supply could be constrained due to the device's complexity and plans aren't fully finalized since production hasn't ramped up, Apple is currently aiming to release it at or after its usual launch window.

ADOBE LAUNCHES ACROBAT-BASED STUDENT SPACES, A FREE AI-POWERED STUDY TOOL FOR STUDENTS

Adobe's Student Spaces is a free AI-powered study tool that allows students to create presentations, flashcards, and quizzes from PDFs, documents, and notes. The tool competes with Google's NotebookLM and other AI study platforms by offering a one-stop solution within Adobe's ecosystem. Students can upload various document types and generate study materials, including mind maps, podcasts, and interactive content, without requiring login credentials.

AI PRODUCTS HAVE TERRIBLE UX: HERE'S WHY

AI products often suffer from poor user experience design due to rushed development cycles and technical complexity overshadowing usability considerations. The three-month development gap for AI agents creates challenges in properly addressing user interface and experience design needs. Technical teams frequently prioritize functionality over intuitive design, resulting in powerful products that are difficult for users to navigate effectively.

BLURR BUREAU GIVES US A LESSON IN HOW TO BRAND SOMETHING THAT'S BEEN AROUND FOREVER: APPLES

Blurr Bureau created a bold, modern brand identity for Yes! Apples to transform apples from a generic commodity into a distinctive consumer brand, using vibrant packaging, nostalgic references, and informative labels to stand out and encourage shoppers to explore different varieties. The design blends New York pride, playful sticker-inspired elements, and contemporary typography to make apples feel both familiar and newly exciting.

MARLON TATE TURNS THE BREEDER'S MAGAZINE INTO A FRAGMENTED UNIVERSE IN A BOX

Marlon Tate, a narrative-driven creative studio founded by Nikos Georgópoulous, blurs the line between branding and fiction, and applied this approach to relaunch The Breeder magazine as an unconventional “box” containing loose, interactive elements that the reader assembles. Inspired by experimental art and design, the project reimagines the magazine as a participatory, fragmented object that challenges traditional publishing while staying true to its radical roots.

THE ENDURANCE OF BRUTALISM

Aesthetica Magazine's "Brutal Scotland" exhibition features photographer Simon Phipps' documentation of 160 post-war modernist buildings across Scotland from the 1950s to the 1970s. Phipps uses a restrained, neutral photographic approach without human subjects to let the concrete structures narrate their own histories as symbols of social ambition and urban renewal. The exhibition design incorporates elements from the 1960s architectural magazine Manplan, creating an immersive experience that frames Brutalism as both a historical document and a living testament to Scotland's evolving identity.

JAMES JUNK IS THE VOICE DESIGN NEEDS NOW

James Junk is a Los Angeles-based graphic designer who discovered his creative voice during the COVID lockdown while writing thoughts in his Notes app. He transforms these reflections into vibrant, bold infographics and has worked with Gen Z media brand Impact on social justice content. His design philosophy emphasizes that visuals must serve a purpose beyond aesthetics, using design as a tool for cultural participation and meaningful conversations.

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