TLDR DesignSeptember 11, 2024

TLDR DESIGN 2024-09-11

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01NEWS & TRENDS

CHROME IS MAKING IT EASIER TO KEEP TRACK OF BROWSER TABS

Google has enhanced Chrome with new features to help users organize tabs across desktop and mobile devices. Tab groups, already available for Android and desktop, are now rolling out on iOS, allowing custom-labeled groupings on iPhones and iPads for better organization. Synced tab groups enable users to access their grouped tabs across multiple devices, facilitating smoother transitions between phone and desktop activities. Google is also testing a feature that suggests previously opened websites across devices to reduce the need for bookmarks.

theverge.com2 min read

CANVA FACES BACKLASH OVER PRICE HIKES

Rising prices for Canva Teams accounts, from $120 to $500 annually, have sparked customer frustration. The company cites new AI features and an expanded product experience as reasons for the price increase and has offered a 40% discount for 12 months. Despite this, Canva still faces backlash, as many question its claims of affordability.

techcrunch.com1 min read

YOUTUBE EXPANDS THUMBNAIL EDITING OPTIONS FOR SHORTS

YouTube Shorts creators can now customize thumbnail frames post-upload with text, filters, and emojis. The option to upload custom thumbnails is not available yet. YouTube says that thumbnails are less critical for Shorts as they are primarily seen in the Shorts feed. However, Shorts can still be discovered through search, hashtags, and the creator's channel. YouTube is considering adding more functionality to Shorts thumbnails in the future, including the ability to upload fully custom thumbnails.

socialsamosa.com5 min read

02OPINIONS & TUTORIALS

FORGET THE FANCY AI STUFF, YOU'LL WANT THE IPHONE 16 PRO FOR THESE 2 KEY FEATURES

Apple has unveiled the iPhone 16 and 16 Pro, highlighting advanced videography features, larger displays, and improved battery life. The iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max also include the new A18 Pro chip, a 48-megapixel ultra-wide camera, and 4K Dolby Vision video recording, with new features like Apple Intelligence coming soon.

mashable.com4 min read

DESIGN SYSTEM MICRO-ADOPTION

Design system micro-adoption allows teams to adopt smaller parts of a design system rather than fully developed components. This article includes polls and discussions highlighting the pros, cons, and varied perspectives on this nuanced approach.

bencallahan.com11 min read

SEEKING A “MINIMUM VIABLE SOFTNESS”

Lines shape how we see the world, creating divisions and categories that feel real but aren't fixed. Challenging these boundaries opens up possibilities for new perspectives and ways of being. The search for a “minimum viable softness” calls for loosening rigid structures and embracing more fluid, interconnected approaches.

links.tldrnewsletter.com8 min read

03LAUNCHES & TOOLS

GENERATE CONSISTENT ILLUSTRATIONS

The Illustration Generator by Icons8 creates consistent illustrations in unique styles. It's trained on proprietary data by professional artists and is suitable for commercial use.

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ACCESSIBILITY ANNOTATIONS (FIGMA PLUGIN)

This Figma plugin helps designers annotate accessibility features, like focus order, enhancing the usability of assistive technologies across platforms.

links.tldrnewsletter.com

THE WEB BUILDER FOR ADVANCED SITES

Webstudio is an open-source visual website builder that supports all CSS properties, connects to any headless CMS, and enables fast, scalable, and customizable web experiences.

webstudio.isTool

04MISCELLANEOUS

FORBES BUSINESS SUMMIT REIMAGINED: A MASTERCLASS IN BRANDING

True Colours redefined the Forbes Business Summit by creating a visual identity that reflected Forbes' authority and prestige, positioning the summit as the ultimate destination for success-driven individuals. Through a timeless design using Forbes' signature palette and bold messaging, it crafted a brand experience that resonated with both emerging entrepreneurs and established business leaders.

abduzeedo.com2 min read

THE BROOKLYN MUSEUM GETS A NEW, ARCHITECTURE-INSPIRED LOGO

The Brooklyn Museum's new logo, designed for its 200th anniversary, draws inspiration from its neoclassical architecture. It uses a limestone color palette and a modernist sans-serif typeface for approachability. Created in collaboration with Other Means, the design features ligatures, aiming to balance the museum's highbrow exhibitions with its community-focused programming.

links.tldrnewsletter.com2 min read

17 PRO TIPS TO PERFECT ONE-ON-ONE INTERVIEWS

User research should be about understanding the product and audience, creating a conducive environment, actively listening, managing body language, and embracing silence. Regular self-evaluation, seeking feedback, and incorporating mindfulness, improv techniques, and networking can help refine skills and foster growth in user research proficiency.

dscout.com8 min read