TLDR DesignJune 5, 2024

TLDR DESIGN 2024-06-05

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01NEWS & TRENDS

FIGMA DRAFTS ARE CHANGING — HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Figma is updating its drafts system, requiring users on Starter and Professional plans to move their drafts into team spaces for better organization and access to paid features. This change addresses unclear ownership issues, inconsistent experiences, and security by ensuring all drafts are associated with teams while remaining private and free to edit. Users will have time to transition their drafts. The update aims to improve future billing and project management for freelancers.

figma.com4 min read

HARLEY DAVIDSON SUES UK RETAILER OVER “COPYCAT” DESIGN

Harley Davidson is suing UK retailer Next over a children's t-shirt design that allegedly copies its logo, claiming it could cause consumer confusion. The disputed t-shirt features a winged badge motif with flames, which Harley Davidson argues “essentially replicates” its motorcycle branding. The case is currently in the High Court, with Harley Davidson demanding the removal and destruction of all infringing materials.

creativebloq.com2 min read

CARA, THE AI-SKEPTICAL ARTIST PORTFOLIO APP, SKYROCKETS TO HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF USERS

Cara, a new AI-skeptical artist portfolio app, has surged to hundreds of thousands of users. It provides a platform for artists to share their work while preventing AI-generated content. Developed by photographer Jingna Zhang and a small team, Cara integrates Glaze, a tool from the University of Chicago's SAND Lab, to protect original art from being used in AI training. Over the weekend, the app's user base skyrocketed to over 300,000, propelling it into the Top 5 in Apple's U.S. App Store, despite growing pains in scaling its servers.

thisiscolossal.com3 min read

02OPINIONS & TUTORIALS

THE FUTURE OF JUNIOR DESIGNER'S ROLE

The tech industry, particularly in Product Design, faces fewer junior job opportunities due to economic downturns, technological shifts, and a Design Leadership crisis. While low-budget clients turn to AI or outsourcing and high-budget clients seek experienced designers, the UX community should redefine entry-level roles and adapt design education to include AI competencies.

uxplanet.org8 min read

THE “VUJA DE” MINDSET

The concept of "vuja de" involves seeing familiar things from a new perspective, which is essential for creativity. It requires deep understanding and the recombination of diverse knowledge and skills. Ethnography complements this by questioning the taken-for-granted, highlighting the importance of an observer's perspective in sparking creative insights.

uxdesign.cc4 min read

WHAT PRODUCT DESIGNERS NEED TO DO TO WORK EFFECTIVELY WITH AI

Product designers are urged to embrace AI integration and shape its impact on product design processes and user experiences. Designers can ensure inclusivity, diversity, and ethical considerations in AI-driven design by understanding AI's capabilities and limitations and creating more human-centric solutions.

links.tldrnewsletter.com7 min read

03LAUNCHES & TOOLS

END-TO-END AI-POWERED VIDEO EDITOR

Descript is an AI-powered video editor that simplifies editing by allowing users to edit audio and video through text. It offers features like clip selection, transcription, and noise removal.

descript.comTool

MORPH (FIGMA PLUGIN)

Transform shapes, text, and vectors with one-click morph effects directly in Figma. Easily adjust, mix, and match effects for unique designs.

figma.com

CREATE AI STICKERS

Effortlessly create custom AI stickers from prompts or photos.

stickeraiart.comTool

04MISCELLANEOUS

TEENAGE ENGINEERING DESIGNED A MUSEUM EXHIBIT

Teenage Engineering designed the "Art of Noise" exhibition at SFMOMA, which featured music-related objects like posters, players, and speakers from various decades. It also featured a modular set of singing wooden dolls and a sound-treated listening room. The exhibition, which incorporated modernist, retro-futuristic, and minimalist aesthetics, highlighted the enduring nature of music technology and its relationship to humanity.

arun.is6 min read

SEOUL, THE HEART OF THE EVOLVING LANDSCAPE OF KOREAN DESIGN

Seoul's evolution as a design hub, driven by the Seoul Design Foundation and spearheaded by visionaries like Kyung-don Rhee, is marked by the establishment of significant cultural institutions and initiatives like the Dongdaemun Design Plaza, Seoul Upcycling Plaza, and various design-centric events. These efforts have successfully integrated design into urban governance, enhancing the city's global reputation and fostering a vibrant cultural scene.

designwanted.com9 min read

INTERVIEW WITH JON YABLONSKI

A multidisciplinary designer, Jon Yablonski shares insights into his design journey, daily routine, and inspirations. He emphasizes the importance of balance, self-care, and continuous learning in a designer's career. Yablonski highlights his projects, Laws of UX and Humane by Design, as sources of pride, addresses design challenges, and offers advice for aspiring designers.

spaces.is7 min read