TLDR Design

TLDR DESIGN 2024-11-19

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02OPINIONS & TUTORIALS

GREAT PRODUCTS TRANSCEND THE USABILITY VS. UTILITY DEBATE

The debate between usability and utility is a false dichotomy. Successful products balance both to maximize user outcomes. Prioritizing user-attained value through thoughtful design and features ensures powerful simplicity and lasting success.

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HOW VENTURE CAPITAL FIRMS ARE SHAPING THE FUTURE OF PRODUCT DESIGN, AND WHY DESIGN LEADERS NEED TO BE PART OF THE SOLUTION

Venture capital firms shape product design by prioritizing speed and execution, often sidelining strategic innovation. This dynamic, which undervalues design's strategic potential and fosters output-focused teams, impacts hiring practices. Design leaders can counteract by partnering with VCs, redefining metrics, advocating for design's role as a strategic driver, and fostering meaningful user-centered innovation.

uxmag.com8 min read

THE ROOT CAUSES FOR THE DEV-DESIGN MISMATCH

The handoff problem between designers and developers stems from unconstrained canvas tools creating misalignment and complexity. Solutions range from helper apps and low-code tools to unified platforms like Flash which bridge design freedom with robust, systematic, and parametric design rules.

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03LAUNCHES & TOOLS

INCLUSIVE COLORS

This accessible color palette editor lets you customize whole swatches in a few clicks, quickly fix WCAG contrast problems, and export to Tailwind, Figma, and Adobe tools.

inclusivecolors.comTool

POWERFUL WEB SCRAPER

Effortlessly automate websites and extract data - no coding required. FlowScraper's flow builder and customizable AI actions make web automation easy, efficient, and flexible.

flowscraper.comTool

04MISCELLANEOUS

HOW I USED AI TO DESIGN BRAND-ALIGNED ILLUSTRATIONS

Moty Weiss used the AI tool Midjourney to create illustrations reflecting Lemonade's brand style, focusing on brand consistency with subtle details and iterative refinements. AI can help designers scale visual identities across platforms, enabling rapid prototyping and streamlined brand alignment.

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THE ANCIENT ART OF CALLIGRAPHY JUST GOT A HIGH-TECH MAKEOVER

Ink united dancers, robots, and calligraphy in a multimedia show inspired by Taiwanese calligrapher Tong Yang-Tze. The spectacle blended traditional art with cutting-edge technology and featured holographic brushstrokes, robot choreography, and abstract projections. Choreographer Huang Yi aimed to transform perceptions of calligraphy by presenting it as a timeless, dynamic form of expression.

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