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TLDR DESIGN 2025-02-03

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02OPINIONS & TUTORIALS

DEATH OF A DESIGN ENGINEER

AI is reshaping design engineering by enabling designers to generate code and engineers to create UI, reducing the need for generalists. Specialization will become crucial as AI bridges skill gaps and raises competency levels. Experts will focus on mastery while AI enhances efficiency, rather than create hybrid roles.

dive.club1 min read

BITE-SIZED BENTO GRID UX DESIGNS: THINK OUTSIDE THE LUNCHBOX

Inspired by Japanese bento boxes, Bento grids offer dynamic, flexible layouts in UX design. Unlike rigid grids, they balance creativity and structure, visually engaging interfaces. Designers use them in portfolios, dashboards, and beyond. This guide details how to create bento grids in Figma and ensure responsiveness, blend grid types, and enhance aesthetics with micro-interactions.

blog.logrocket.com3 min read

WHAT WILL THE NEXT 12 MONTHS BRING FOR UX/UI DESIGN?

Andrew Burton of Shoreditch Design predicts that 2025 UX/UI trends will include brutalist aesthetics, AI-driven adaptability, and designs for foldable screens. Other shifts include increased 3D integration and a return to tab-based navigation for simplicity.

designweek.co.uk4 min read

03LAUNCHES & TOOLS

COLLECTION OF DATA VISUALIZATIONS

This collection of data visualizations will help you get inspired and find the perfect format for your project.

datavizproject.comTool

UX TEAM CHARTER (FIGMA FILE)

NNG's UX team charter template helps create a team's purpose, roles, and goals to improve efficiency and collaboration.

links.tldrnewsletter.com

04MISCELLANEOUS

WHY BIG THINGS DON'T GET DONE

Productivity works like a glass jar - first, fill it with strategic “rocks,” then pebbles, which represent incremental improvements, and sand, equivalent to routine tasks. Many organizations prioritize small tasks, leaving no room for impactful initiatives. Leaders must define key priorities, communicate them clearly, and trust their teams to handle minor tasks.

mrjoe.uk2 min read

THE HUMAN-CENTERED AI MANIFESTO

AI's future depends on ethical design that prioritizes human flourishing, transparency, and inclusivity. Practitioners must ensure AI enhances creativity, respects diversity, and safeguards privacy. AI can uplift humanity, bridge divides, and create equitable opportunities by fostering collaboration, accountability, and adaptability.

uxdesign.cc4 min read