TLDR DesignDecember 4, 2024

TLDR DESIGN 2024-12-04

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01NEWS & TRENDS

OH MY DAYS! THE SONY PS1 BOOT SCREEN IS BACK FOR PLAYSTATION'S 30TH ANNIVERSARY

To commemorate PlayStation's 30th anniversary, Sony has updated the PS5 to feature the original PS1 boot screen and introduced themes representing each console generation, complete with their distinctive sounds. These nostalgic themes are available for a limited time, though there's hope they might become permanent if well-received. Sony has also launched a 30th Anniversary Sale, offering discounts on games and hardware until December 20.

creativebloq.com2 min read

SPOTIFY'S CRYPTIC TEASE FOR 2024 WRAPPED HAS EVERYONE TALKING

The arrival of Spotify Wrapped 2024 has generated buzz fueled by mysterious, cryptic logos sparking online theories. Unlike previous years' straightforward teasers, the new designs hint at possible features like community stats, AI insights, or AR experiences. This creative marketing engages fans, building excitement and anticipation for the upcoming personalized music year-end recap.

webdesignerdepot.com3 min read

IT LOOKS LIKE THE IPHONE 17 PRO MAY HAVE A TITANIUM DESIGN AFTER ALL

Conflicting leaks suggest the iPhone 17 Pro may retain titanium frames instead of switching to aluminum, despite earlier claims. A Weibo leaker, Setsuna Digital, speculates that Apple will prioritize premium materials for Pro models. While the return of aluminum remains uncertain, Apple's history of changing materials fuels speculation ahead of the anticipated 2025 launch.

digitaltrends.com2 min read

02OPINIONS & TUTORIALS

CANVA THINKS THESE WILL BE THE HOTTEST DESIGN TRENDS OF 2025

Canva's 2025 design trends highlight a blend of innovation and nostalgia, emphasizing themes like AI-enhanced creativity, modular shapes, luxurious opulence, playful professionalism, dynamic motion, edgy refinement, and the harmony of nature with technology. These trends reflect the growing synergy between tradition and modernity, aiming to elevate creativity through fresh and bold aesthetics.

creativebloq.com6 min read

“IGNORE THE HYPE – THE BEST BRANDS DO”

Hype-driven marketing shapes modern branding but often needs more longevity. Tenzing's success contrasts this by prioritizing quality, authenticity, and purpose and avoiding flashy tactics. Founder Huib van Bockel emphasizes meaningful relationships and timeless design over-engineered virality. As hype fades, sustainable growth favors brands rooted in trust, values, and a commitment to meaningful connections with their audience.

designweek.co.uk5 min read

HOW TO USE GRAYSCALE: A QUICK WAY TO CHECK ACCESSIBILITY AND VISUAL DESIGN

Grayscale design simplifies accessibility checks, ensuring better contrast, readability, and emphasis. It prevents color-related errors and aids data visualization. This small effort enhances design quality, accessibility, and focus. In this post, Kai Wong highlights how grayscale emphasizes key elements while effectively managing stakeholder feedback and advocates for its integration into modern design processes.

dataanddesign.substack.com6 min read

03LAUNCHES & TOOLS

FEATHER ICONS

Set of open-source, clean, and minimalistic icons, perfect for websites or mobile apps that prioritize simplicity and clarity.

feathericons.comTool

FIND AND FIX ERRORS IN YOUR DESIGNS

Design Lint checks for missing text, fill, stroke, and effects styles and detects incorrect border-radius values.

lintyour.designTool

REACT COMPONENTS TO BUILD CHARTS AND DASHBOARDS

Open-source, accessible React UI components styled with Tailwind CSS to build charts and dashboards.

tremor.soTool

04MISCELLANEOUS

JOHN JERVIS SHARES FIVE DESIGN IDEAS YOU REALLY NEED TO KNOW

John Jervis's '50 Design Ideas You Really Need to Know' explores themes like the contrast in toy design, craftivism's blend of crafts and activism, art deco's elegance, and the Bauhaus's influence, highlighting how design shapes and reflects culture.

dezeen.com7 min read

UX AND CX MERGE: THE SHIFT FROM PRODUCTS TO JOURNEYS

Fragmented customer journeys often arise from siloed structures and product-focused design, leading to inconsistent touchpoints. To address this, organizations are adopting journey-centric design, merging CX and UX functions to foster cross-functional collaboration and enhance the overall experience.

nngroup.com12 min read

THE BEST SUBTITLE FONTS FOR ACCESSIBILITY

Subtitles enhance video accessibility for social media, TV, films, and gaming. For clarity, fonts like Tiresias, Arial, and Roboto are recommended. Accessible formatting, such as clear colors, readable font sizes, and minimal text lines, ensures inclusivity. Experts emphasize subtitling's role for viewers with disabilities, language learners, and those in noise-sensitive environments.

creativebloq.com11 min read