TLDR DesignMarch 15, 2024

TLDR DESIGN 2024-03-15

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01NEWS & TRENDS

APPLE DEVELOPING SERIES OF NEW GESTURES FOR FUTURE APPLE WATCHES

A recent Apple patent application unveils a host of new gestures for future Apple Watch models, potentially transforming user interaction with enhanced control options such as side-to-side finger movements and wrist rotations combined with clenched fists. These innovations aim to provide more natural ways to interact with the watch, which is particularly beneficial when two-handed operation isn't feasible. Once implemented, they may significantly elevate the user experience.

appleinsider.com2 min read

AMAZON'S LATEST AI FEATURE LETS SELLERS AUTOMATICALLY GENERATE A PRODUCT PAGE

Mary Beth Westmoreland, Amazon's VP of Worldwide Selling Partner Experience, announced a new feature that creates an Amazon product page based on the seller's brand website using Amazon's generative AI. Sellers only need to provide the product link and the information is automatically parsed into a new page.

mashable.com2 min read

GOOGLE MEET TESTING REDESIGNED CAMERA AND MICROPHONE TOGGLES ON THE WEB

Google Meet's user interface has been updated with a more streamlined design and rounded corners to simplify toggling between audio and video devices during meetings. While the new floating menus for device selection are currently part of an A/B test and are not widely implemented, they reflect Google's ongoing commitment to enhancing the app's functionality.

androidpolice.com1 min read

02OPINIONS & TUTORIALS

INCLUSIVE DESIGN’S NEXT WAVE BREAKS FOR MENTAL HEALTH

Microsoft has extended its Inclusive Design Toolkit to encompass mental health, introducing guidelines and Figma plugins that support well-being in product design. Recognizing the impact of mental health conditions, the toolkit aims to enhance productivity by designing for cognitive and emotional diversity. Successful applications like Copilot in Outlook demonstrate the positive effects of these inclusive practices.

microsoft.design5 min read

WHAT’S NEXT FOR A GLOBAL DESIGN SYSTEM

The next steps for a global design system are the same as for any design system: sell, kickoff, plan, create, launch, and govern. However, it would have to be done through a different lens. There’s a lot of support for it, but it’s still in the “sell” phase.

bradfrost.com13 min read

FINDING THE INTERSECTION BETWEEN MARKET RESEARCH AND USER RESEARCH

User research focuses on understanding human behavior, while market research focuses on human perception. They can work together to understand users and customers better. The key is keeping both areas integrated and aware of the different business objectives they solve. Collaboration like this leads to enhanced personas, increased segmentation insights, a clearer understanding of user problems, and more efficient research.

dscout.com8 min read

03LAUNCHES & TOOLS

MUZLI AI COLOR COMBINATION GENERATOR

Design color themes based on color theory with this color palette generator. It uses AI and color harmonies on the color wheel to generate beautiful color palettes.

colors.muz.liTool

A11Y - FOCUS ORDER (FIGMA PLUGIN)

Add accessibility annotations to the interactive elements of your Figma designs and share these instructions with engineers as part of your deliverables.

figma.com

NO MORE BORING STOCK

Lummi offers an extensive collection of AI-generated stock photos and royalty-free images with a more artistic and unusual vibe.

lummi.aiTool

04MISCELLANEOUS

THE CURIOUS CASE OF CURSIVE

Cursive classes have returned to schools even though the Gen-Z can’t read it and brands avoid it. We’re beginning a new cycle. If younger generations can confidently read script typefaces, designers and brands won’t be afraid to use them.

printmag.com6 min read

AN EARLY APPLE DESIGNER ON WHAT MAKES AN INTERFACE TRULY GREAT

Design executive Abigail Brody has worked at Apple and other Fortune 500 companies for over a decade. While at Apple, Brody learned to never settle for less than the best, make informed decisions, and say no to unnecessary features.

fastcompany.com7 min read

DESIGNING ICONS IN FIGMA

This guide details a step-by-step method for designing, organizing, and shipping icons using Figma. The simple and effective system is based on evaluating icons' meaning, consistency, and context.

blog.streamlinehq.com7 min read