TLDR DESIGN 2024-06-10

HERE'S WHAT NETFLIX'S FIRST BIG REDESIGN IN A DECADE LOOKS LIKE

Netflix's first major redesign in a decade replaces the left-hand menu with a horizontal menu bar. Users can now hover over individual tiles for a beat to trigger a clip from a show or movie along with a text description and more information about it. The "New and Popular" and "My List" tabs are gone, the "Discover" feature has been made more prominent, and navigation has been simplified to adapt to a new streaming landscape that includes live sports and games. Netflix is testing the latest app version with a few subscribers before making it available.

ADOBE'S AI ASSISTANT FOR CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE MANAGEMENT NOW AVAILABLE

Adobe has launched its AI-Powered Experience Platform (AEP) AI Assistant to automate tasks, simulate outcomes, and help create new audiences. The assistant provides insights into datasets, audiences, and journeys without running SQL queries, making it accessible to non-technical users. As part of Adobe Experience Cloud apps, the assistant adheres to brand data security standards, ensuring customer data won't be shared outside the company without the company's consent.

WIX'S NEW TOOL TAPS AI TO GENERATE SMARTPHONE APPS

Wix is launching a new generative AI feature integrated into its app builder tool that enables users to create iOS and Android apps by simply describing their ideas in plain English. It promises to simplify app creation. Concerns over AI-generated code quality and security challenges linger, though Wix remains committed to constant product improvement.

SHOULD YOU DITCH PHOTOSHOP WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT?

HOW THE KING OF USABILITY BECAME VULNERABLE TO NAIVE TECH OPTIMISM

Jakob Nielsen, co-founder of Nielsen Norman Group, recently suggested AI could solve accessibility, sparking controversy and tech optimism reminiscent of Silicon Valley's dream of personalized user interfaces. Nielsen's view might suit high-maturity companies but ignores progress made in accessibility. Despite AI's potential, relying too much on it without addressing fundamental issues undermines ongoing efforts and the needs of vulnerable users.

DO YOU STILL THINK CANVA IS ONLY FOR AMATEURS? NOT SO FAST

Canva's new features are revolutionizing the design world, making professional-quality tools accessible to everyone. Creators from all walks of life celebrated the power of easy-to-use design tools at the recent Canva conference. Canva empowers users to create stunning visuals quickly and efficiently with AI-powered features and updates like Magic Media and Bulk Create. This shift challenges traditional design norms, opening the field to a broader audience.

SPELLCHECK FOR UI

Buglab automates the detection of UI/UX issues in websites, platforms, and web apps, helping to accelerate development and ensure software quality.

OKLCH COLOR VARIATIONS (FIGMA PLUGIN)

Generate color palettes with adjustable lightness, chroma, and hue for interface design based on a color space that better aligns with human color perception.

SVG MANAGEMENT MADE EASY FOR DESIGNERS AND DEVELOPERS

SVG Gobbler is a browser extension for finding, optimizing, organizing, editing, and exporting SVGs effortlessly.

REBRANDING AN ICON: THE CLASSIC AMERICAN GIRL LOOK GETS A FRESH SPIN

American Girl, a beloved cultural icon, underwent a brand refresh led by Pentagram to better connect with millennial moms and modern children while retaining its essence. The rebrand introduced new typography and a brighter color palette, emphasizing storytelling, uniqueness, and a premium customer experience.

APPLE PENCIL PRO IS A CASE STUDY IN USER EXPERIENCE PERFECTION

The Apple Pencil Pro takes user experience to new heights with subtle but impactful features. It includes pressure sensitivity, hover, double-tap, and magnetic attachment and introduces barrel roll, squeeze, and haptic feedback. The seamless integration between hardware and software enhances creativity by reducing friction.

“I PICKED A BAD TIME TO BECOME A CRITIC” – ELIZABETH GOODSPEED ON THE COLLAPSE OF DESIGN CRITIQUE

Criticism in design and commercial art often swings between virality-seeking negativity and toxic positivity, with genuine critique frequently mistaken for harshness. This dynamic, worsened by the creative media's reliance on reader subscriptions and sponsored content, discourages critics from providing negative feedback for fear of being vilified or caught in 'cancel culture.'

THIS LEGENDARY DC COMICS STYLE GUIDE WAS NEARLY LOST FOR YEARS — NOW YOU CAN BUY IT

Created to ensure consistency in licensed products from the early '80s, the DC Comics Style Guide showcases the legendary artwork of José García-López.

FOOD ARTIST DEVONEY SCARFE CREATES BEAUTIFUL PIE ARTWORKS

Devoney Scarfe, a food artist from Auckland, creates stunning pie artworks featuring famous people, animals, and whimsical scenes.

CANVA'S CRINGEY RAP WAS ACTUALLY A MASSIVE MARKETING WIN

Canva recently attempted to stand out with a bold move at an event, but the attempt was akin to the infamous cringe-worthy moments from tech history.