TLDR DesignMarch 22, 2024

TLDR DESIGN 2024-03-22

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01NEWS & TRENDS

AI + DESIGN: FIGMA USERS TELL US WHAT’S COMING NEXT

A survey by Figma involving over 1,800 designers, developers, and executives revealed a disparity between the high expectations for generative AI's impact on products and services and the current experimental stage of AI integration, with less than a third of builders proud of their AI features. Companies recognize the need for well-designed user experiences to unlock AI's potential amid concerns about feature fatigue and challenges in enhancing actual product usefulness with AI.

figma.com2 min read

MICROSOFT'S NEW CONSUMER AI UNIT TO ENHANCE USER EXPERIENCE IN COPILOT, BING, AND EDGE

Microsoft will create a consumer AI division to consolidate its artificial intelligence efforts and enhance user experiences across its products, including its Copilot chatbot, Bing search, and Edge browser. Mustafa Suleyman, co-founder of Inflection AI and DeepMind AI, will be the CEO of the new unit.

techloy.com3 min read

FORMER NIKE CREATIVE TEAM LAUNCHES NEW AD AGENCY

Three former Wieden+Kennedy executives, known for creating iconic Nike ads, have launched Someplace, a new ad agency in Los Angeles. The agency offers a hands-on approach to creative and media strategy for major brands and startups. The executives express a desire to stay close to the creative work and plan to differentiate with their combined expertise, seizing the opportunities presented by media fragmentation.

fastcompany.com1 min read

02OPINIONS & TUTORIALS

DIGITAL ARTISTS: HOW TO KEEP YOUR EYES HEALTHY

Digital artists and others who frequently use screens can maintain eye health by incorporating regular breaks, eye exercises, and proper screen and room lighting settings into their routines. Symptoms of digital eye strain include headaches, blurred vision, and eye discomfort. Although there's no evidence that it causes permanent damage, it is recommended to seek professional advice if symptoms are persistent.

creativebloq.com2 min read

MIXED REALITY: THE FUTURE OF AUTOMOTIVE UX PROTOTYPING

Designers can test in-car interfaces quickly and cheaply with affordable mixed-reality headsets, like Meta's Quest 3, paired with gaming wheels. This post outlines the setup and process involved and the system's pros and cons. While the interaction feels real, calibration is time-consuming and passthrough objects could be better.

theturnsignalblog.com5 min read

WHAT’S THE DEAL WITH FREE FONTS AND WHEN CAN YOU USE THEM? WE ASKED ITF, MONOTYPE, AND COTYPE

There are five classifications of free fonts: Open-source fonts, open-source fonts with commercial use limitations, system fonts, fonts from subscription-based services, and fonts from free trials. Designers may offer their typefaces for free to showcase their work, ensure wide recognition, or aid fellow designers with budget constraints. However, balancing financial gain with a larger sense of responsibility to the design community is essential.

the-brandidentity.com11 min read

03LAUNCHES & TOOLS

23 PROTOTYPING RESOURCES TO BOOKMARK RIGHT NOW

23 Figma prototyping resources to improve prototyping skills for beginners or those looking to delve into more complex features like variables and conditional logic.

figma.com6 min read

COLORS IN BETWEEN

Find the perfect gradient or a seamless transition between two colors, with intermediate colors that blend well together.

hexcolor.coTool

3D DESIGN ASSETS (FIGMA PLUGIN)

Instantly transform your Figma vector designs into stunning 3D renders.

figma.com

04MISCELLANEOUS

PLAY STUDIO GIVES A DISTINCT AND MEMORABLE VIBE TO OPENAI CONFERENCE

Held in San Francisco, OpenAI's DevDay was a one-day conference hosted for hundreds of developers. The OpenAI team worked closely with Play Studio to develop branding for the event, which included a logo, a visual identity system, art direction, signage, environmental design, motion design, advertising, photography, and UX/UI design.

creativeboom.com2 min read

NEW STAR WARS POSTER IS A DRAMATIC DESIGN DEPARTURE

The Acolyte, the newest Star Wars franchise show, is being teased with a new poster that features a lightsaber hilt with a bloody streak instead of a blade. This radical visual departure hints at a potentially more mature series.

creativebloq.com1 min read