TLDR Design

TLDR DESIGN 2024-05-31

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02OPINIONS & TUTORIALS

HOW TO BECOME A SENIOR DESIGNER — FROM AN EX-GOOGLE, META DESIGNER

Growth requires taking the initiative and shifting from merely executing tasks to proactively identifying opportunities and voicing opinions despite fear and doubt. Junior designers can transform into senior designers by adopting an owner's mindset and striving for understanding rather than proving oneself, which leads to more impactful work and personal growth.

bootcamp.uxdesign.cc18 min read

WHAT PRODUCT DESIGNERS NEED TO DO TO WORK EFFECTIVELY WITH AI

AI is transforming customer experience design, but product designers must consider human realities, emotions, and edge cases, as AI lacks emotional intelligence. Designers are crucial in balancing business impact and customer well-being, ensuring inclusivity, diversity, and accessibility.

links.tldrnewsletter.com7 min read

HOW A WOMEN-OWNED UI/UX DESIGN FIRM SMASHED THE GLASS CEILING

Oak Theory, a women-owned UI/UX design firm founded by Hannah Ryu and Veronica Shelton, smashed the $1 million revenue milestone through strategic partnerships, effective SEO, and a supportive global network. Launching just before COVID-19, they navigated remote work and personal challenges to grow their team and client base. Their diverse perspectives and empathetic design approach bring innovation and inclusivity to the UI/UX industry.

forbes.com5 min read

03LAUNCHES & TOOLS

SEESAW

Hand-picked and daily updated gallery of beautiful websites.

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04MISCELLANEOUS

DECISION TREES FOR UI COMPONENTS

Decision trees help design teams make systematic choices about UI components guided by context-related questions and real-life examples. They also serve as documentation, establish shared standards, and resolve ongoing discussions, with form components chosen based on selection options and onboarding components based on the desired level of interruption and discovery.

smashingmagazine.com6 min read

BEST ICON DESIGNERS DIRECTORY

Get to know the best icon designers in the field, from legends like Susan Kare, who designed many Macintosh icons, to modern masters like Stefan Dziallas (iconwerk) and Evgeniy Artsebasov. This selection showcases work for top clients like Google, Microsoft, and Ikea.

blog.streamlinehq.com9 min read

APPLE'S IPAD PRO DESIGNERS TALK ABOUT THINNESS AND THE APPLE PENCIL SHADOW

Apple's latest iPad Pro and Apple Pencil Pro, which feature a digital shadow miming a fountain pen or paintbrush, showcase the company's obsessive attention to detail. Designers Steve Lemay and Molly Anderson reveal how this feature enhances user experience by making the digital interaction feel more natural. Achieving the iPad Pro's thinness and integrating haptic feedback in the Pencil were significant challenges, but they were crucial to maintaining the product vision.

appleinsider.com2 min read