TLDR DesignJuly 8, 2024

TLDR DESIGN 2024-07-08

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01NEWS & TRENDS

APPLE EXECS TALK IOS 18'S DIVISIVE PHOTOS APP REDESIGN IN NEW INTERVIEW

The newly redesigned Photos app in iOS 18 has ignited controversy among users. Senior director Billy Sorrentino explained that the redesign reduces friction, leveraging deep intelligence to create a simplified single-view experience. The changes, highlighted as the "biggest-ever redesign" at WWDC 2024, focus on personalization to cater to different user workflows, with Apple executives emphasizing its streamlined and customizable interface.

9to5mac.com1 min read

MICROSOFT UNVEILED A NEW INTERFACE FOR THE WEB VERSION OF EXCEL

Microsoft is refreshing Excel for the web with a user-friendly update, called "Simple. Easy. Delightful," that features more extensive but less rigid spreadsheets, streamlined menus, and a neutral color scheme. The changes aim to enhance the user experience and create a cohesive look within the Microsoft 365 suite. Key improvements include a vibrant color scheme for data fields, a quick resize function for columns and rows, and simplified drag-and-drop capabilities.

ux-news.com1 min read

APPLE IPHONE 16 PRO MAJOR DESIGN UPGRADE COMING, NEW REPORT CLAIMS

Apple's iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are expected to feature a tetraprism lens with 5x zoom, addressing the disparity in telephoto capabilities seen with the iPhone 15 Pro models. Reliable sources indicate that this design change, which leverages Largan, Apple's largest lens supplier, will bring uniformity across the Pro models. The rumors suggest these enhancements, offering a more powerful camera system without compromising aesthetics, will be possible due to the slightly larger size of the upcoming Pro models.

forbes.com2 min read

02OPINIONS & TUTORIALS

DESIGN EDUCATION IS LIKE A MARATHON, NOT A SPRINT

Design boot camps often have low job placement rates and set unrealistic expectations due to aggressive marketing. Genuine passion should drive a career in UX design. Developing the right mindset is a long-term process rather than a quick path to a high-paying job.

fundament.design10 min read

5 MISTAKES TO AVOID WHEN YOU RUN UX RESEARCH

Five common UX research mistakes include over-reliance on specific methods, not advocating for the user, making impractical recommendations, neglecting analysis planning, and ignoring the user's context. These mistakes can lead to distorted findings, disrupted design systems, disorganized data, and irrelevant research results.

appleandbanana.org9 min read

HOW TO LAY OUT YOUR DESIGN PORTFOLIO TO MAKE YOUR WORK STAND OUT

Framing your design portfolio around clearly defined problems, goals, and solutions can make your work stand out to interviewers. Emphasizing the importance of the problem, detailing the goal, and showcasing how your solution adds value beyond visuals are essential to compelling storytelling in your portfolio and can significantly enhance your chances of landing the job.

dataanddesign.substack.com7 min read

03LAUNCHES & TOOLS

ANNOTATION KIT 3.0 (FIGMA FILE)

Annotation Kit 3.0 introduces new sticky styles, notepads with status chips, avatars, detailed documentation sections, and updated colors and typography for an enhanced annotation process in Figma.

links.tldrnewsletter.com

112 GLOBAL CREATIVES ON HOW TO BE A BETTER DESIGNER

This series of interviews features creatives sharing their story, revealing how they started, their growth, and what makes them successful.

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THE NEXT GENERATION OF HUMAN STORYTELLING

Hedra is a creation lab that uses foundation models to power next-gen human storytelling. Its product, Character-1, allows users to generate expressive and controllable human characters for video content.

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04MISCELLANEOUS

AMONG EQUALS COOKS UP NEW IDENTITY FOR READY-TO-EAT MEAL BRAND FRIVE

Frive, formerly Lions Prep, has rebranded in collaboration with Among Equals, updating its color palette and logotype, to appeal to a broader audience. The new name, an abbreviation of "food to thrive," reflects its guiding principle. The design process was smooth and collaborative.

creativeboom.com5 min read

WHAT'S YOUR IDEAL DESIGNER PROFILE?

The ideal designer is flexible, adaptable, and experienced in both consumer and enterprise design. They should also have strong communication skills and the ability to handle large amounts of information. They should create engaging interfaces for diverse audiences, understand the company's goals, adapt to different cultures, and build user-centric design cultures aligned with business objectives.

links.tldrnewsletter.com6 min read

DESIGN FOR THE PEOPLE: THE US WEB DESIGN SYSTEM AND THE PUBLIC SANS TYPEFACE

Navigating government websites was a frustrating experience due to inconsistent designs and interfaces. The US Web Design System (USWDS) was developed to address this, providing a cohesive style guide and user interface components for federal sites. The custom typeface Public Sans also ensures clear and accessible typography, enhancing user experience across over 160 government websites.

beautifulpublicdata.com4 min read