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Netflix will remove nearly all of its interactive shows and films on December 1, retaining only four titles. This marks the end of Netflix's initial venture into interactive content, which began in 2017 but failed to gain significant traction. Netflix now aims to focus on other technological advancements. It recently pivoted its gaming strategy and is attempting to combine gaming with generative AI.
Unreal Engine 5 continues to showcase its impressive game design and film capabilities. This demo leverages the engine's Lumen and Nanite features and photogrammetry technology to create nearly photorealistic graphics with various lighting scenarios and over 1,000 assets. The demo highlights the potential of using Unreal Engine 5 for creating immersive and realistic environments.
A new AI-powered fashion app called Aesthetic allows users to identify and shop clothing seen on social media. Through its fashion concierge, Alma, users send links to outfits made shoppable on Aesthetic's site. Backed by Google Cloud AI and investors, Aesthetic aims to revolutionize fashion shopping and style monetization.
Strava, with over 100 million users, leverages community features and psychological principles like belongingness to keep users engaged. Its activity feed, kudos system, and group features create a sense of community and positive reinforcement, encouraging users to share, connect, and stay motivated.
Design leadership is shifting from tactical execution to a strategic role focused on amplifying team impact, fostering innovation, and aligning with business goals. Modern design leaders act as "multipliers," enhancing team performance and supporting customer-centered strategies to drive sustainable growth.
Designers should focus on adaptable interfaces, equitable data practices, and user-centered design to make AI-driven products accessible. Accessible AI products rely on user input for personalization, ensuring inclusivity beyond able-bodied standards. Addressing biases in AI systems requires diverse data.
Unblocked is a Figma AI plugin for editing images without leaving Figma. Generate images, erase objects, paint any part of a photo, remove backgrounds, and more.
This collection of over 20 free pixel fonts with various styles. It includes serif and sans-serif options.
The easy-to-use, minimalistic Project Manager Notion tool was created for product designers. It provides a clear overview of projects, helps users stay on top of deadlines, and supports users in fostering strong client relationships at every stage.
The Centre for Creative Technologies (CCT) at the University of Bristol is a hub for creative technology professionals. KiskiStudio developed a flexible brand identity for CCT that features a custom brandmark symbolizing its core pillars - Digital, Analogue, and Data - and a dynamic color palette inspired by showcased work.
Autodesk University 2024 in San Diego showcased groundbreaking tech demos and innovative products. Top experiences included Studio Tim Fu's real-time generative AI for architecture, Lenovo's ThinkReality VRX headset, Prusa's advanced 3D printers, and Wonder Studio's AI-driven animation.
The “Mmmake Your Mark” campaign by BAGGI aims to attract STEM graduates to the food and drink industry and address labor shortages, climate change, and food security through a playful design featuring a short film and animated logos.
The 2024 election campaign has been marked by historic moments: Trump assassination attempt, Harris-Walz's camo hats, viral memes, and bold visual symbols that have shaped public perception in surprising ways.
Costa Rica's Nation Brand, essential COSTA RICA, created a 2035 strategy with AI that focuses on climate change and sustainability.