TLDR DesignJune 14, 2024

TLDR DESIGN 2024-06-14

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01NEWS & TRENDS

EBAY RELEASES AI PHOTO TOOL ALLOWING SELLERS TO GENERATE BACKGROUNDS

eBay has introduced an AI-powered background enhancement tool for product photos on its mobile apps for iOS users in the U.S., U.K., and Germany that allows sellers to remove and replace backgrounds with AI-generated backdrops. Developed with eBay's Responsible AI team to ensure fairness and safety, the tool aims to simplify the process of creating listings, save time, and improve listing quality. An Android rollout is expected in the coming months.

petapixel.com2 min read

APPLE HONORS ORIGINAL ICON DESIGNER SUSAN KARE IN MACOS SEQUOIA WALLPAPER

Susan Kare, the original icon designer for the 1980s Mac, is being celebrated in macOS Sequoia with a screensaver and wallpaper. The new "Macintosh" wallpaper dramatically enlarges her famous icons. It features animated elements like the clicking cursor and the dreaded floppy disk with a question mark. Available in various colors, the nostalgic tribute also includes Kare's iconic bomb icon and "the crazy ones" text from Apple's Think Different ad.

appleinsider.com2 min read

STABILITY AI LAUNCHES STABLE DIFFUSION 3, ITS ‘MOST SOPHISTICATED IMAGE GENERATION MODEL YET'

Stable Diffusion 3 Medium is out. A cutting-edge text-to-image model that generates photorealistic images with 2 billion parameters, it overcomes common artifacts in hands and faces, handles complex prompts, and features enhanced typography. Despite recent legal and financial challenges, Stability AI continues to push the boundaries of generative AI, with future upgrades planned across video, audio, and language.

thenextweb.com3 min read

02OPINIONS & TUTORIALS

WHY THE RUSH FOR A NEW CREATIVE SOCIAL MEDIA IS LEADING US NOWHERE

Artists are flocking to the new social media platform Cara as an alternative to Instagram due to its anti-AI stance and focus on protecting user content. However, Cara faces challenges common to new creative platforms, such as achieving mass appeal and attracting diverse audiences, which are crucial for its long-term success.

itsnicethat.com2 min read

DATA TABLE DESIGN PATTERNS

Data tables allow users to scan, analyze, understand, compare, and act on information easily. When designing them, use monospace typography for numerical values, condensed row height for visibility, sticky headers and fixed columns for consistent labels, and customizable viewing options like 'Columns Showed' dropdowns and horizontal scrollbars for enhanced usability.

links.tldrnewsletter.com8 min read

AI CHAT OR NOT? IF IT'S A FORM, IT SHOULD STAY A FORM

Forms offer superior usability compared to conversational UIs for most use cases as they reduce interaction costs and cognitive load. However, there's an exception: AI chat can minimize navigation costs for simple and infrequent tasks, potentially improving user experience.

links.tldrnewsletter.com10 min read

03LAUNCHES & TOOLS

LOGOME

Logome is an AI logo generator tool that allows users to choose between more than 100 fonts and color schemes.

logome.aiTool

WAVY LINES (FIGMA PLUGIN)

A Figma plugin that enables designers to create wavy or jagged lines effortlessly.

links.tldrnewsletter.com

CALCULATE FLUID TYPOGRAPHY SIZES

Fluidity calculates fluid typography sizes based on font size and display range. It offers customizable fonts, line heights, and live previews.

wearerequired.github.ioTool

04MISCELLANEOUS

THE ILLUSTRATION LIBRARY FOR TRIVAGO IS INFLUENCED BY 00S ANIMATED SITCOMS

Trivago rebranded in December 2023 with a new hand-drawn illustration system by Niceshit inspired by 00s animated sitcoms and featuring quirky textures and proportions. This system, which began with a smiling door hanger concept, aims to create engaging content across platforms and will continue to expand with more assets.

itsnicethat.com1 min read

UNDOCKING A UX MONOLITH; A METHOD TO ESCALATE PRODUCT DESIGN

"UX monoliths" can impede product development and scalability in rapidly growing companies. Overcoming this involves breaking down the UX monolith into scalable, interconnected experiences, focusing on understanding system components, and adopting a collaborative, holistic approach to product development.

links.tldrnewsletter.com7 min read

DESIGNING THE TEAM EXPERIENCE: BUILDING AN OPEN AND SUPPORTIVE TEAM CULTURE THROUGH DESIGN

Creating a strong team culture is essential. Design leadership should prioritize designing the team experience. Leaders can foster team well-being by asking for feedback preferences, balancing introvert and extrovert needs, setting team norms, and maintaining open communication. Encouraging collaboration, respecting time, and fostering social interactions are crucial to building a supportive environment where team members feel valued and motivated.

spydergrrl.com6 min read