TLDR DesignJune 30, 2025

TLDR DESIGN 2025-06-30

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01NEWS & TRENDS

GOOGLE LAUNCHES DOPPL, A NEW APP THAT LETS YOU VISUALIZE HOW AN OUTFIT MIGHT LOOK ON YOU

Google's Doppl is an experimental AI app that creates digital versions of users to try on clothing from photos or screenshots virtually. Users upload full-body images and then select outfits to see how they'd look, with options to generate videos and share the results. The iOS and Android app, currently available in the U.S., builds on Google Shopping's virtual try-on technology, focusing on personalized body visualization rather than displaying clothes on diverse models.

techcrunch.com2 min read

FIGMA VARIABLE WIDTH STROKES

Figma has introduced a variable-width stroke vector editing tool that allows users to adjust stroke width at any point along a path in both Figma Draw and Design. The feature enables pressure-sensitive drawing on tablets, automatically adjusting stroke width based on stylus pressure for more realistic freehand drawing. This enhancement makes digital drawing in Figma more responsive and natural for tablet users.

figma.com1 min read

APPLE SPORTS APP REDESIGNED WITH NEW PERSONALIZED SECTIONS, ADDS TENNIS SCORES JUST IN TIME FOR WIMBLEDON

The Apple Sports app has been updated with a redesigned home screen that allows users to reorder leagues and prioritize starred teams, along with the addition of live tennis scores just in time for Wimbledon. The tennis experience includes detailed match stats, court visuals, and support for Live Activities on iPhone and Apple Watch. The app remains limited to users in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K.

9to5mac.com2 min read

02OPINIONS & TUTORIALS

AESTHETICS OVER UPGRADES

Technology has matured to the point where new devices bring only minor improvements, making it possible to prioritize timeless design and material quality over always upgrading. With older devices remaining functionally viable, it's now easier to choose products for their aesthetic and durability.

arun.is9 min read

LIQUID GLASS, FRAGILE UX, AND WHY I WANTED 2 WEEKS BEFORE WRITING ABOUT IT

Apple's new “Liquid Glass” design in iOS 26 marks its most dramatic visual shift since iOS 7, replacing static flat design with a dynamic, glass-like material that bends light, reacts to touch, and conveys depth through motion and translucency. More than just visual flair, this approach introduces a new paradigm — computational design — where UI elements behave like responsive, living materials, reshaping how designers and developers think about consistency, accessibility, and user experience.

uxdesign.cc18 min read

PRESENTING THE CHANGE YOU'VE MADE THROUGH YOUR DECISIONS AS A DESIGNER

Product designers often struggle to demonstrate impact when their work doesn't directly relate to revenue metrics, such as ROI or conversion rates. This article outlines alternative impact areas, including time savings, cost reduction, process simplification, and improved internal metrics that designers can measure and present to stakeholders. A technique from Leadership Ateliers involves mapping how design decisions create ripple effects across multiple departments, teams, and user personas simultaneously.

fundament.design6 min read

03LAUNCHES & TOOLS

SWIFTLY EDIT AND IMPROVE YOUR PHOTOS WITH AI

Edit photos, generate images, and design freely with Pixlr's powerful AI tools—right in your browser, on mobile, or on desktop.

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IMAGE COMPRESSION TOOL

Compress JPG, PNG, and WebP images locally in your browser. No uploads, privacy-safe, free image optimization with up to 90% size reduction.

slimimg.toolsTool

MOOD TO ART

MoodGallery is a mood-tracking app that uses AI technology to transform your feelings into artwork, creating a personal visual journey.

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04MISCELLANEOUS

IPHONE 17 PRO MAY REPOSITION THE APPLE LOGO ONCE AGAIN, SAYS LEAKER

A new rumor from leaker Majin Bu suggests Apple may reposition the Apple logo on the iPhone 17 Pro, moving it below the new rear camera bar instead of keeping it centered. While the claim is unconfirmed and somewhat questionable, similar leaks from case manufacturers have proven accurate in the past, lending some credibility to the speculation.

9to5mac.com2 min read

LIQUID GLASS, BUT IN CSS

A developer analyzed Apple's new Liquid Glass effect by breaking it down into layered CSS and SVG techniques, including inset shadows for edge highlights, `backdrop-filter` for blur and color adjustment, and custom SVG filters for light refraction, ripple distortion, and chromatic aberration. While the effect can be convincingly replicated with modern CSS and SVG, it's not fully supported across browsers like Safari or Firefox, and its high GPU cost limits its use to select UI elements rather than full interfaces.

atlaspuplabs.com14 min read

DEAR LOADING SPINNER, WE NEED TO TALK

Loading spinners have evolved from symbols of hope into sources of user frustration, representing broken systems rather than actual progress. While spinners endlessly rotate without providing meaningful feedback, alternatives like progress bars and skeleton screens offer users honest, structured information about what's happening. The relationship between users and loading spinners has deteriorated to the point where the spinning icon now triggers anxiety and abandonment rather than patience.

webdesignerdepot.com2 min read