Parse notes
Webflow is rolling out a new logo and a revamped brand identity. The new logo was inspired by the core building blocks of the web — HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. The branding update follows a series of product enhancements announced at the company's annual event, Webflow Conf 2023.
iOS 17 brings several new features to Messages, including automatic transcription of audio messages, the Check-In feature for sharing ETA with contacts, improved search with multiple filters, and better organization of apps within Messages. It also introduces a convenient arrow to resume conversations where you left off, simplified location sharing with real-time updates, and the ability to automatically delete verification codes for added security.
Project Stardust is the codename for a new object-aware editing engine that automatically identifies individual objects in regular images, allowing them to be easily moved around and changed. A video included in the post demonstrates how the tool identifies objects as if they had been separated using Photoshop’s lasso tool, giving users the option of manipulating them as if they were stored on a separate layer.
A leaked internal memo from Shopify's CEO shows the company is tightening its employee side projects policy. According to the document, the behavior prevents employees from thinking and acting like founders. However, side projects can be one of the most effective ways of developing precisely that mindset.
UI kits, ready-made design systems, and recent leaps forward in AI have been pushing design work toward curation and direction rather than creation. Design has become efficient and faster, and market expectations have followed. We need to adapt accordingly.
People might interpret the five stages of atomic design as a sequence, but that's a mistake. Atomic design is a mental model that provides a structure to navigate between the parts and the whole of our UIs. That's precisely why it can not be a linear process.
Check out this fantastic collection of looping 4K video backgrounds. The backgrounds are free to download and use under the Creative Commons license.
AR One Sans is a new font on Google Fonts designed for AR environments. The type family has low contrast, generous spacing, and robust shapes, making it work well in busy backgrounds and keeping high readability.
A curation of beautiful, minimal, and functional websites.
The ELIZA effect is when users quickly attribute human-like characteristics to artificial systems that reflect their personality. Such an effect might lead users to develop feelings towards AI agents. However, the semblance of humanity may keep users from realizing how to get the most use out of a product.
Speculative design emphasizes narratives and exploring the potential or consequences of ideas. To come up with breakthrough concepts, speculative design proposes moving away from conventional assumptions and safe thinking.
“The feedback framework” asks three questions to help get more meaningful feedback: What’s working? What’s not working? What’s on your wishlist? The first question prevents people from giving only negative feedback, the second question should be used for prioritizing the most pressing things, and the third question should focus on the ideal outcome. They can be used for getting feedback on work or people.
X has launched a new preview format for posted links in the past week that removes headlines and subheaders and displays only an article's header image framed by a watermark. The change introduced many accessibility issues, especially for those who use assistive technologies like screen readers and VoiceOver.
A new AI tool by Getty Images uses only licensed data and will gradually reward creators as the platform grows. Getty Images CEO Craig Peters believes in building generative AI models in ways that respect the intellectual property rights of artists and creators.
The Sustainable Web Design Community Group has just launched a draft set of guidelines for designing and developing sustainable web applications. Covering design, UX, front and back-end development, and business strategies, these guidelines have been months in the making, with contributions from experts and breakout groups from across the industry.