TLDR DESIGN 2024-01-29

MIT RESEARCHERS’ NEW TECHNIQUE CAN 3D PRINT FURNITURE IN A FEW MINUTES USING LIQUID METAL

Liquid metal printing allows furniture and large-scale objects to be 3D printed quickly by using a predefined path for the liquid metal to snake through, followed by depositing molten aluminum. The liquid metal hardens and forms the 3D structure rapidly. MIT researchers affirm that the technique can print metal ten times faster than comparable metal additive manufacturing techniques.

FIRST LOOK: NEW EMOJIS IN IOS 17.4

118 new emojis are coming to iOS. The additions include a phoenix, a lime, head-shaking smileys, and non-gender-specific family emojis. Some existing family emojis now feature white silhouettes on a gray square background and several people have direction-specifying variations.

SIX MYTHS HOLDING YOU BACK FROM EMBRACING DESIGN SYSTEMS

Myths about design systems can lead to misconceptions, add unseen obstacles, and discourage people from starting. These myths include believing a particular endeavor is only possible for larger companies, thinking design systems stifle creativity, and seeing design as a component-centric effort.

MENTAL MODELS

A mental model is what a user believes about a system. They help users predict how a system will work and influence how they interact with an interface. Mental models are based on beliefs, not facts. They’re unique for each user and change over time.

WHY YOUR UX PORTFOLIO IS NOT GETTING INTERVIEWS IN 2024? DO’S & DON’TS!

Designers looking to showcase their UX design skills and personality in their portfolios should consider creating an interactive timeline of their design journey that incorporates storytelling into their case studies and uses creative visuals and animations to highlight their ability to lead. They should also include unique elements that reflect their personalities.

OPEN-ENDED VS. CLOSED QUESTIONS IN USER RESEARCH

FRAMES X COLORS: UI COLORS TIPS FOR FIGMA

This robust open-source UI design color palette uses current web accessibility guidelines with additional post-processing of the APCA model to ensure consistent contrast within and between color groups. Frames X offers precise color contrast ratio, optimized dark mode, and Tailwind compatibility.

BEST-IN-CLASS MOBILE DESIGN INSPIRATION

Handheld Design is a curated collection of the finest mobile design inspiration, delivered weekly.

CHARTLINE (FIGMA PLUGIN)

Create beautiful chart lines by editing a randomly generated line to fit perfectly in your chart or choosing one of the presets.

WTF IS PROTOTYPING?

Prototyping involves building enough to learn precisely what we need to move forward or pivot to an alternative approach. The prototype's audience must know inherent limitations to avoid being distracted by the apparent abstraction or lack of functionality.

THIS YEAR, SIRI WILL GET CHATGPT-LIKE TRICKS, ONLY MORE PRIVATE

With its new AI-enabled Siri, Apple will offer a native conversational AI experience deeply integrated into all the other apps you typically use. The new Siri can even understand how to connect apps. Unlike other AI tools, Siri will run locally on the iPhone, not on Apple servers, so privacy won't be a problem.

MEET FLAVIO MANZONI, THE GENIUS MIND BEHIND FERRARI’S CAR DESIGNS SINCE 2010

If you have trouble explaining why Ferrari's cars are so beautiful, understanding the genius behind them might help. In this article, Flavio Manzoni, Ferrari's Chief Design Officer, talks about how he shares his vision with his team, the impact of electric cars and autonomous driving on Ferrari's future, and what inspires him.

NETFLIX WON'T BE COMING TO THE VISION PRO, BUT HERE'S WHAT THE STREAMING APP COULD LOOK LIKE IN SPATIAL VR

Netflix confirmed its app won't be available on the Vision Pro app store. That hasn't stopped designers from making versions of these apps. Harshita’s implementation of Netflix on the Vision Pro shows how immersive the streaming service could be.

CHECKBOX UI DESIGN: BEST PRACTICES AND EXAMPLES

To be truly effective, checkboxes must follow a consistent design language. This article explores the anatomy of the checkbox, its different states, and the distinct types of selection.

ONLINE REVIEWS: AN UNTAPPED RESOURCE FOR UX RESEARCH?

Online user reviews offer a low-cost alternative for understanding user pain points, desires, and perceptions. Even though inherent limitations exist, they can be analyzed and compensated for.

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