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TLDR DESIGN 2024-07-01

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02OPINIONS & TUTORIALS

CRAFT IN DESIGN: WHAT IT IS & WHY IT MATTERS

Achieving a well-crafted user experience in software design relies on three essential elements: utility, usability, and craft. Craft involves elements of visual and industrial design, animation, voice, and interactivity all contributing to creating natural, delightful, and intuitive software. It's a commitment that requires buy-in from leadership, iterative prototyping, and sufficient time allocation, ultimately resulting in loyal customers and enriching digital environments.

slack.design7 min read

THE VIBRANT EVOLUTION: MICROSOFT'S COLORFUL TRANSFORMATION

Microsoft's brand team redefined its visual identity by developing a new color palette that connects emotionally with users and reflects the company's values of authenticity, equity, and humanity. Collaborating with Pantone and Franklin Till, the team crafted a strategic color palette that is human, vibrant, and dimensional, offering designers greater flexibility and expression. The new colors aim to bridge the gap between digital and physical realms, embodying emotion and storytelling to resonate with a diverse global audience.

links.tldrnewsletter.com3 min read

WHAT IS GOOD DESIGN IN THE AGE OF AI?

Designers can leverage AI for tasks like generating code and user interfaces while focusing on creativity and empathy. Practical applications such as AI-assisted search optimize processes, allowing designers to access past work easily and refine their projects. AI may eventually become a co-creator, working alongside designers to bring ideas to life.

figma.com8 min read

03LAUNCHES & TOOLS

FIGMA TO WIX STUDIO (FIGMA PLUGIN)

This plugin lets you import Figma files to Wix Studio, maintaining design consistency and utilizing Wix's no-code tools and business solutions.

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DESIGN CURATIONS TO GET INSPIRED

Curation of Curations is a hub for discovering the best design resources, including curated sites, blogs, podcasts, and YouTube channels.

curationofcurations.comTool

FIGMA SLIDES

Create custom presentations for any event with Figma Slides. Effortlessly design, customize, and share visually appealing slides to captivate your audience.

figma.comTool

04MISCELLANEOUS

DECLINE OF WEB CRAFTSMANSHIP

The shift from creative web craftsmanship to efficiency-driven design is evident. Pre-designed templates and drag-and-drop builders have impacted creativity. The reliance on tools like Squarespace and Wix has led to generic-looking websites, raising questions about whether the focus on process over passion is diluting the artistry of web design.

dan-davies.co.uk3 min read

THE CREATIVE APPROACH TO USER RESEARCH PROBLEMS

User research requires innovative thinking to solve complex problems and benefits from environments that foster spontaneous thought, like showers or outdoor activities. Generate and refine ideas through brainstorming, creative modifiers, and feedback, focusing on feasibility and alignment with goals while improving them through iterative discussions and reality testing.

links.tldrnewsletter.com7 min read