TLDR DESIGN 2024-12-12

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FIGMA UPDATES PRICING AND BILLING SYSTEM ON THE PLATFORM

Figma is updating its billing and pricing system starting March 11, 2025, including a price increase for the Design plan, integration of FigJam and Figma Slides into all paid accounts, and a return to administrative seat approvals to better manage costs. Additionally, the upcoming "Connected Projects" feature will simplify collaboration for agencies and freelancers by enabling client work within existing Figma workspaces without requiring extra licenses.

GENMOJI ARE HERE IN IOS 18.2, YOUR IPHONE'S NEW EMOJI SUPERPOWER

Genmoji, a feature in iOS 18.2, lets users create custom emojis using Apple Intelligence by describing their desired emoji through the emoji keyboard. Compatible with AI-enabled iPhones, Genmoji can include personalized elements but excludes copyrighted characters. Older iPhones can only view and save them.

GROK'S NEW ‘AURORA' IMAGE GENERATOR IS BACK, AND ROLLING OUT TO EVERYONE ON X

X's Aurora image generator is now rolling out to all users. Initially launched for Grok, Aurora briefly went offline after generating controversial and copyrighted content. Aurora enhances photorealistic capabilities while maintaining some restrictions, like rejecting explicit prompts. Users have shared diverse creations, including images of the Cybertruck and cartoon characters, sparking discussions on content moderation.

TO DESIGN GREAT PRODUCTS, YOU NEED TO EXPERIENCE THEM FIRSTHAND EARLY ON

Designing user-friendly experiences requires firsthand knowledge to identify usability issues and novice struggles. Experts often overestimate users' understanding, leading to blind spots. Techniques like heuristic evaluation and competitive research help uncover critical design insights. Leveraging a novice's perspective early on ensures a better user experience and fosters critical questioning throughout the design process.

GETTING BUY-IN FOR DESIGN-LED PROJECTS

Design ideas often stall without traction, but strategic advocacy can change that. Starting small, gathering input, and securing buy-in progressively can be effective approaches. Pitches should be tailored to audience priorities, balancing emotional storytelling with data-driven arguments. If timing or priorities misalign, adapting and persisting is crucial. Success hinges on framing designs effectively to align with organizational goals.

MASTERING THE ART OF PROJECT PRESENTATIONS

Mastering project presentations involves clear communication, structured content, and engaging visuals. The presentation's structure should be defined, including relevant data points, and it is essential to deliver it confidently. Visuals like mind maps and flowcharts can be used to captivate the audience. Tools like Mural offer templates for kickoffs, workflows, and more, streamlining presentation creation and improving stakeholder alignment and engagement.

RAPID A/B TEST (FIGMA PLUGIN)

Streamline your design decision-making process with this lightning-fast voting plugin. In just a few minutes, collect more than 100 votes to compare two designs and make data-driven choices.

YOUR AI SIDEKICK

TwinMind is a personal AI sidebar that understands meetings and websites to give you real-time answers and write anything for you based on context.

THE RELATIONSHIP GRAPH

Career paths often resemble complex relationship graphs rather than linear journeys. Carly Ayres reflects on the connections, cold emails, and collaborative spaces that shaped her design career, emphasizing the lasting importance of authentic relationships. From initiating projects to fostering community, these moments collectively build the foundation for meaningful opportunities and growth.

A STAR, REBORN: DENNIS JUGGLES A HISTORIC SOUL AND A MODERN LOOK IN ITS MAKEOVER FOR HOTEL REGINA

Dennis, a hospitality branding studio, rebranded Hotel Regina in Barcelona, blending its historic charm with modern appeal through the phrase "Reinvent yourself, Stay timeless." Highlights include custom room numbers inspired by the 1917 façade, timeless typography, and a youthful sub-brand for the lobby bar, Gina's, influenced by vintage designs.

JOURNEY THROUGH NOKIA'S DESIGN EVOLUTION: FINLAND'S AALTO UNIVERSITY TO LAUNCH HISTORIC ARCHIVE

Aalto University's Nokia Design Archive explores Nokia's design legacy from the 1990s to 2017. Featuring 20,000 items, it showcases iconic products, prototypes, and creative processes. This archive highlights Nokia's role in shaping modern technology and cultural design, offering insights into innovation, human-centric design, and the impact of organizational creativity in transforming connectivity.

2025 WILL BE A BAD YEAR FOR REMOTE WORK

Elon Musk is likely to spearhead a federal initiative to reduce remote work.

GETTY IMAGES CEO SAYS CONTENT-SCRAPING AI GROUPS USE 'PURE THEFT' FOR PROFIT

AI companies have faced criticism for their broad use of copyrighted content in training.

ELON MUSK DEFENDS MISSING TESLA LOGO ON NEW CYBERCAB AND CYBERTRUCK

Tesla's distinctive car design may not need a logo, but iconic logos like Apple's are often as integral to a brand's identity as the product itself.