TLDR Design

TLDR DESIGN 2024-10-01

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02OPINIONS & TUTORIALS

ADVICE FOR MAKING THE MOST OF AN INDIRECT CAREER PATH TO DESIGN

A career shift into design can uncover passion and unique skills. This designer built a successful career by embracing diverse experiences like publishing, customer service, and learning design tools. With a mix of persistence, curiosity, and adaptability, each new challenge contributed to their creative journey.

adobe.design12 min read

YOU ARE GOOD ENOUGH, THAT'S THE PROBLEM

Designers go through three career phases: The Good, The Good Enough, and The Great. Transitioning from The Good Enough to The Great requires continuous growth, passion, and a focus on craftsmanship over titles.

leyeconnect.com8 min read

YOUR CREATIVE SUCCESS IS A NUMBERS GAME

The more you create, the greater your chances of a breakthrough. Creative success depends on quantity, not just talent or inspiration. Icons like Picasso and Stephen King mastered this by producing consistently, allowing exceptional works to emerge from the many. Focus on volume to increase your odds of success.

unknownarts.co4 min read

03LAUNCHES & TOOLS

TURN HEATMAPS INTO REDESIGNS

Heatbot is a data-driven generative UI builder. Upload user analysis heatmaps and let AI generate code for an improved website in seconds.

heatbot.ioTool

VISUAL WEBSITE BUILDER

Edit Tailwind and Shadcn UI components with a visual builder and see your changes in real time. Export a quality Next.js codebase and host it anywhere.

reweb.soTool

SHAPE SHIFTER (FIGMA PLUGIN)

This Figma plugin simplifies vector workflow when working on illustrations. Drag and drop your favorite tools close to your work area and customize your Figma workflow.

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04MISCELLANEOUS

20 DAYS OF EMOTIONAL BLACKMAIL FROM DUOLINGO

Duolingo engages users with emotional messaging and frequent reminders featuring its owl mascot, Duo, in every email to evoke responses. Initially criticized for its harsh tone, the messaging has shifted to a more playful and entertaining approach while maintaining a consistent and simple email design.

links.tldrnewsletter.com8 min read

CITRUS BRAND JAFFA RIPENS ITS IDENTITY WITH EARTHLING STUDIO

Jaffa has refreshed its identity with Earthling Studio to reflect its expansion into other fruit categories. Featuring a revamped logo, bolder color palette, and playful Juice Crew characters, the new look, inspired by the brand's heritage, will be visible nationwide in Tesco stores across packaging, merchandise, and digital platforms.

creativeboom.com4 min read