TLDR DESIGN 2024-06-26

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YELP UNVEILS NEW ACCESSIBILITY FEATURES TO HELP PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES CONNECT WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES

Yelp has introduced new searchable accessibility attributes, including mobility, hearing, and vision, that business owners can add for free via their Yelp for Business account. It has also launched an Accessibility Resource Hub, implemented AI-powered alternative text descriptions for photos, and created an "Accessibility" section on business pages to help users find specific accessibility features.

NOTION SITES TAKES NOTION SITES UP A LEVEL

Notion has launched Notion Sites, enhancing its website publishing tools with new features like custom favicons, navigation bars, SEO capabilities, and Google Analytics integration, aiming to make page publishing more streamlined and visually appealing. Despite these updates, the customization remains minimal, sticking to Notion's signature sleek and simple style. Notion plans to integrate more visual theming and potential AI functionalities in the future.

THE NEW FINAL CUT PRO HOOKED ME ON IPAD VIDEO EDITING

The latest update to Final Cut Pro for iPad brings notable improvements, including a new Final Cut Camera app for advanced shooting and live multicam sessions. However, many essential features, like compound clips and 360 video support, are still missing. Despite these frustrations, the touch-first experience is charming and immersive, offering a unique editing approach that grows on users over time.

HOW SIRI COULD ACTUALLY WIN THE AI ASSISTANT WARS

HOW TO BECOME MORE CONFIDENT AS A CREATIVE

Focus on building confidence in your unique voice and process, understanding that this journey is gradual and ongoing for new and experienced creatives. Avoid comparing yourself to others, push into new challenges, and remember that feelings of self-doubt are common and can be overcome with time and effort.

THE RISE AND FALL OF DESIGN PLATFORMS

From the legendary rise of Photoshop to the fall of Sketch and InVision, the design world has seen many giants come and go. Tools like Figma lead today, signaling that adaptability and innovation may determine survival. Studying the evolving landscape of design platforms can provide insights into how some have stood the test of time while others have faded away.

SF SYMBOLS 6

SF Symbols 6 offers a library of over 6,000 symbols designed for seamless integration with Apple's system font. It includes new animations, enhanced annotation tools, and 800+ new symbols.

DESIGN SYSTEM STRATEGY MAP (FIGMA FILE)

This one-page summary of design system activities and best practices includes steps for planning, stakeholder engagement, and aligning design system goals with product goals.

FREE PLACEHOLDER LOGOS

These abstract and flexible enough placeholder SVG logos will do the trick for any graphic, UI, or layout.

DESIGNING PROFILE, ACCOUNT, AND SETTING PAGES FOR BETTER UX

No standard structure exists for account, settings, and profile pages across different apps. It is crucial to clearly distinguish between "Account" (configuration and settings) and "Profile" (user-specific information) pages. Recommended practices include using "You" and "Your" in naming conventions and a gear icon or "Settings" menu for high-level navigation. Some apps combine these functions into a single screen upon login.

FOOD DELIVERY & TAKEOUT: NEW UX BENCHMARK WITH 3,000+ PERFORMANCE SCORES AND 2,000+ BEST PRACTICE EXAMPLES

Baymard Institute has released a new UX benchmark for food delivery and takeout mobile sites and apps based on extensive user testing research. It assessed 8 mobile sites and apps across 400+ UX parameters, resulting in over 3,000 weighted UX performance scores and 2,000+ best practice examples.

UX APPROACH TO MARKETING DESIGN: LESSONS FROM IKEA

Brands must go beyond superficial engagement and create meaningful connections with their audience in today's saturated digital landscape. Marketers can cut through the noise and deliver experiences that truly resonate with their customers by adopting a user-centric approach and prioritizing simplicity, consistency, and usability.

DC DROPS ARTIST FRANCESCO MATTINA'S VARIANT COVERS AFTER ALLEGED AI USE

DC Comics recently pulled several variant covers by artist Francesco Mattina after allegations surfaced that he used generative AI to create them, sparking backlash from the artist community.

POKÉMON ISSUES STATEMENT ON AI-GENERATED ENTRIES SELECTED FOR ITS ILLUSTRATION CONTEST

AI-generated entries in the Pokémon TCG Illustration Contest 2024 caused controversy, leading to disqualifications and new finalists.

HOW THE EUROPEAN ACCESSIBILITY ACT (EAA) WILL IMPACT PRODUCT ACCESSIBILITY

The European Accessibility Act mandates accessibility standards for EU products and services by 2025, impacting hardware, software, and media.