TLDR Design

TLDR DESIGN 2024-05-01

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02OPINIONS & TUTORIALS

TYPOGRAPHY VARIABLES IN FIGMA ARE HERE

Figma has introduced color variables in gradients for improved design consistency and reduced manual adjustments, facilitating easy adjustments across modes or brands. Variables support typography, enabling the creation of font-related variables like family, size, line height, spacing, and weight and streamlining text management within components and systems.

bit.ly9 min read

MITIGATING HATE SPEECH ONLINE USING AI

Online hate speech has real-world consequences, including increased hate crimes. Current AI tools understand hate speech semantics and can generate empathic replies for effective counter-speech. Social media platforms can combat hate speech by flagging instances and providing context while providing emotional guidance for counter-speech, which can help reduce its prevalence.

bit.ly8 min read

THE AGE OF GENERATIVE AI: OVER HALF OF AMERICANS HAVE USED GENERATIVE AI AND MOST BELIEVE IT WILL HELP THEM BE MORE CREATIVE

A new study found that over half of Americans have used generative AI in the last year and more than 80% believe it will make life easier or help them learn a skill shortly. 41% of Americans expect brands to use generative AI in their customer experiences today to assist them with price comparisons, shopping, and customer support. Most consumers surveyed are more likely to shop with brands that use generative AI on their websites and 58% believe it has already improved their online shopping experience.

blog.adobe.com5 min read

03LAUNCHES & TOOLS

04MISCELLANEOUS

5 LEAD DESIGNERS ABOUT AN EXPIRATION DATE OF CREATIVE CAREER PATH

Designers need to continually learn and innovate to stay relevant in the rapidly changing industry. They prioritize mastery of design fundamentals over tool proficiency. Embracing curiosity, adaptability, and a proactive mindset fuels a designer's growth and impact, with career trajectories influenced by various factors rather than a singular path or expiration date.

bit.ly5 min read

HOW TO DESIGN ACCESSIBLE FORMS IN 10 STEPS

Break long forms into shorter, multi-page forms. Use top-aligned labels for input fields. Use hint text, not placeholder text. Use native form controls, highlight elements on focus, style and write errors correctly, label related fields in a group, provide instructions, clearly identify required fields, and avoid time limits for users to complete forms.

bit.ly8 min read

HOW I KNOW WHEN TO QUIT MY DESIGN JOB, EVERY SINGLE TIME

Stagnant growth, toxic environments, and a lack of alignment with personal values are good reasons for designers to quit their jobs. Designers should learn to recognize the red flags before it's too late and leave for opportunities that better align with their career goals and well-being.

uxmag.com15 min read