TLDR DesignAugust 8, 2024

TLDR DESIGN 2024-08-08

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01NEWS & TRENDS

INI ARCHIBONG DESIGNS PACKAGING FOR SNOOP DOGG AND DR DRE'S GIN & JUICE

The packaging for Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre's premixed drink brand, designed by designer Ini Archibong, embodies the spirit of 1990s West Coast hip hop. The design includes a hand-drawn lowrider by Los Angeles illustrator Wayne Johnson, who rendered the low-slung car in different colors to represent various drink flavors. Central to the can is a parental advisory logo, which captures the era's cultural impact. The minimal white can juxtapose the vibrant lowrider, reflecting the influence and aesthetic of Dr. Dre's music and album art.

dezeen.com3 min read

X IS TESTING THE REMOVAL OF LIKE, COMMENT, AND REPOST BUTTONS FROM REPLIES

X is considering a controversial design change that would remove the like, comment, and repost buttons, as well as their counts, from replies to posts. This potential update, discovered in the X for iOS app code, would alter how replies appear without affecting engagement metrics when viewing the original post. The change could significantly impact the "ratio" culture, where replies to unpopular posts often outperform the original in terms of likes and reposts.

mashable.com2 min read

APPLE FINALLY PAYS OUT OVER ITS INFAMOUS MACBOOK DESIGN FAIL

MacBook users who suffered from Apple's problematic Butterfly Keyboard are finally receiving compensation after a $50 million settlement, marking the end of a frustrating chapter for many. Eligible users are getting payments of up to $400, depending on the number of keyboard replacements. The lawsuit covers laptops bought between 2015 and 2019 in specific U.S. states.

creativebloq.com2 min read

02OPINIONS & TUTORIALS

HOW HP POWERS UP DESIGN HANDOFF WITH DEV MODE

HP's design system team used Figma's Dev Mode to streamline collaboration and enhance consistency across its diverse product lines. HP reduced development time by 50% and minimized redundancy by implementing the Veneer design system. Dev Mode's features, like real-time design changes and code integration, have significantly improved efficiency, saving time and fostering better communication between designers and developers.

figma.com6 min read

IOS 18 HAS FULFILLED MY DREAM OF DESTROYING ADS WITH A THANOS SNAP

Frustrated with the cluttered state of the mobile web, Apple has introduced a "Distraction Control" feature in iOS 18 that temporarily removes intrusive elements like ads and cookie prompts from Safari. Available in the latest beta and set for release next month, this feature mimics a "Thanos snap" and enhances readability without permanently blocking ads, ensuring website owners still receive ad views.

theverge.com3 min read

FLUX: THIS NEW AI IMAGE GENERATOR IS EERILY GOOD AT CREATING HUMAN HANDS

Black Forest Labs has launched FLUX.1, a suite of AI text-to-image models, aiming to outperform industry standards like Midjourney and DALL-E. Developed by ex-Stable Diffusion engineers, FLUX.1 uses a hybrid architecture combining transformer and diffusion techniques that excels in generating photorealistic images, including human hands. The startup has secured $31 million in funding and plans to expand into video generation.

arstechnica.com4 min read

03LAUNCHES & TOOLS

SPECTRUM

Spectrum is a free library of 100 vector shapes that can be downloaded and edited as needed. The shapes range from simple to complex. More will be added regularly.

spectrums.framer.websiteTool

THE ESSENTIAL DESIGN

Digital archive of inspiring design from the world's best design agencies & creatives. Primarily focused on brand identity, graphic design, digital design, and editorial design.

theessential.designTool

WASITAI

Upload an image to Wasitiai and find out if it was created by a human or an AI.

wasitai.comTool

TRANSFORM YOUR ARCHITECTURAL DIAGRAMS INTO INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCES

Dezyn is a versatile tool for creating interactive and informative cloud architecture diagrams and flowcharts.

dezyn.ioTool

OPEN-SOURCE COLOR SYSTEM

Radix Colors offers an open-source color system for creating accessible and visually appealing websites and apps. The system allows users to generate custom palettes effortlessly.

radix-ui.comTool

04MISCELLANEOUS

PRECISE, TECHNICAL, BUT ALSO DARN WITTY: NEWKID CREATES A BRAND OF CONTRASTS FOR STANDARD EQUIPMENT

Standard Equipment's brand, created by newkid, combines utilitarian beauty with industrial precision, emphasizing "Tools for Non-Standard Living" through witty details and a mechanical logo design. The austere brand voice contrasts with humorous product descriptions.

the-brandidentity.com3 min read

STUDIO SHIZARU'S LOGO FOR IRANIAN ART AND HERITAGE PLATFORM SIMURGHNAMEH MIMICS BIRDS FLOCKING IN FLIGHT

Studio Shizaru designed the logo for Simurghnameh, an Iranian art and heritage platform, drawing inspiration from the mythical bird Simurgh, which symbolizes wisdom and transformation. The logo, which represents 30 birds in flight, aims to engage younger generations while blending centuries of Iranian tradition with contemporary aesthetics across various media.

itsnicethat.com1 min read

AMAZON RELEASES TITAN IMAGE GENERATOR V2 WITH ENHANCED CREATIVE CONTROLS

Available now through Amazon Bedrock, Titan Image Generator v2 introduces advanced features such as image conditioning with ControlNet, subject consistency, and sophisticated background removal. The newly released model offers enhanced creative controls, allowing users to generate and edit images with precision.

maginative.com2 min read