TLDR Design

TLDR DESIGN 2024-11-26

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02OPINIONS & TUTORIALS

THE MAKING OF THE FIGMA PATTERN LIBRARY

The Figma Pattern Library (FPL) was rebuilt from the ground up to unify a fragmented design system. Using a collaborative design-engineering approach to bridge design intent and technical implementation, the Figma team leveraged automation and Figma's REST API for syncing design tokens and variables, achieving improved consistency, accessibility, and adoption across the system.

figma.com7 min read

THE 5 MOST DANGEROUS (AND EXCITING) IDEAS FOR DESIGNERS

Embrace creativity, take risks, and recognize that good ideas can come from anyone, regardless of training or experience. Success in design involves persuasion, influence, and the courage to champion ideas while fostering collaboration across diverse perspectives.

whydesignishard.substack.com6 min read

COGNITIVE BIASES IN UX DESIGN

Cognitive biases are mental shortcuts we use to simplify decision-making. Using these shortcuts can lead to errors. Understanding bias helps UX designers predict behaviors and improve user experiences. Examples of biases include negativity bias, peak-end rule, and anchoring bias. Biases influence memory, perceptions, and decisions. By recognizing these patterns, designers can create more intuitive, engaging, and effective interfaces.

fundament.design15 min read

03LAUNCHES & TOOLS

BOLT

Bolt enables one-click app creation with code generation and live previews. It supports frameworks like Next.js and Vue.js.

bolt.newTool

IMPACTFUL B2B ADS, EXPLAINED

Get the inspiration and knowledge to create impactful ads with tips and practical examples for creating your perfect B2B ads and campaigns.

adfolio.designTool

BUILD POWERFUL APIS IN MINUTES

Buildship lets you visually create backend APIs, automate complex workflows, and quickly integrate with any tool or AI.

buildship.comTool

04MISCELLANEOUS

OVERFLOW CLIP

The overflow: clip property offers a precise way to hide the limitations of overflow by restricting clipping to a single axis without creating scrollable containers. This method is useful for layouts that require single-direction clipping, scroll-driven animations, or decorative effects. It is supported by major browsers, with some variations in handling overflow-clip margin.

ishadeed.com8 min read

DESIGN SYSTEM: FROM SCRATCH OR FROM THE SHELF?

Whether you choose between custom-built or off-the-shelf UI component libraries for design systems should depend on project needs, frameworks, and resources. Off-the-shelf options save time and resources but may lack flexibility. Styled components enable quick prototyping, while unstyled components offer customization. A blend of libraries or custom solutions is often used to balance efficiency and design flexibility.

voorhoede.nl9 min read

APPLE'S NEW DESIGN LANGUAGE

Apple's evolving design language reflects a shift towards immersive, spatially aware experiences that emphasize physicality and fluid motion. Inspired by Vision Pro, Apple's new design principles integrate depth, physics, and 3D interactions across the company's ecosystem. This approach signals a transformative era for UI that blends problem-solving with aesthetics to enhance user engagement and functionality.

adplist.substack.com6 min read