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TLDR DESIGN 2024-03-07

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02OPINIONS & TUTORIALS

THE DEATH OF USER INTERFACES

The future of UI design will involve more voice-activated devices, like the Humane AI Pin, that allow users to interact with websites, read images, "click" buttons, "fill in" forms, and complete tasks using voice commands. This shift could lead to a focus on creating interfaces that seamlessly integrate with AI technologies, ensuring a user-friendly experience for both humans and machines.

medium.muz.li10 min read

10 HEURISTICS TO SIMPLIFY DESIGN DECISION-MAKING

Jakob’s Law counteracts the tendency to think that products are special snowflakes. MAYA argues for designs that push the envelope in product innovation while remaining familiar and acceptable to users. Gaiman’s Law suggests that users are good at identifying problems but bad at proposing effective solutions.

betterbydesign.cc6 min read

EMBRACING AI: 5 PRINCIPLES FOR THE UX FRONTIER

AI won’t take designers’ jobs (yet), but it makes them much more accessible. Designers shouldn’t use generative AI to reinvent the wheel - use generative AI in sparing steps, always add a human touch, and stick with it even if you fail at first.

medium.com10 min read

03LAUNCHES & TOOLS

POLINE COLOR PALETTE GENERATOR

Poline is a unique tool that generates color palettes by harnessing the mystical witchcraft of polar coordinates.

meodai.github.ioTool

04MISCELLANEOUS

PRINT DESIGN PRINCIPLES IN A DIGITAL WORLD

Drawing on his experiences transitioning from print advertising to digital design, Anton Sten, a product designer, advocates for applying traditional design principles within the digital domain, emphasizing their timeless relevance. He critiques the current trend towards speed over substance in digital design, urging a thoughtful approach that respects the meticulousness and finality inherent in print design to enhance quality and consistency in digital work.

antonsten.com4 min read

THE 7 MOST IMPORTANT LAWS OF UX DESIGN IN 2024

In the digital world, user experience (UX) is governed by "laws" that are cause-and-effect relationships crafted by psychology, programming, and design experts. These help to predict user behavior and create intuitive interfaces. This article introduces seven essential laws for UX designers, focusing on understanding and leveraging user psychology and design principles to improve digital interactions and ensure their designs are familiar, accessible, efficient, and memorable.

uxplanet.org13 min read

IKEA’S CREATIVE DIRECTOR THINKS WE’RE DESIGNING FOR THE WRONG PROBLEMS

Marcus Engman, Ikea's Creative Director, notes the growing necessity for design thinking in solving global challenges, particularly in creating affordable, sustainable living. He also discusses the role of new technologies and production methods and the importance of not always creating new products but rather solving underlying issues such as mobility and sustainability in design.

fastcompany.com7 min read