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Pinterest has introduced a new remix feature that allows users to build upon existing collages and mood boards, making it easier to start a creation when ideas are scarce. Users can add images, text, and drawings, with the option to turn on or off remixing on their mood boards. Users can now also turn their collages into videos to share on social platforms.
Google Photos is introducing an AI-powered video editor for Android and iOS that features new tools like a "Speed" tool for slow-motion or fast-forward effects and an "Auto Enhance" button for color and stability improvements. AI presets enable automatic cropping, speed control, lighting adjustments, and effects such as zooming and dynamic motion tracking.
Alex Bec, CEO of It's Nice That, advises graduates entering the creative industry to identify skill gaps, use free online resources, and not take rejection personally. Designers should write strong cover letters, avoid perfectionism, broaden their job search, and stay informed through resources like newsletters for inspiration and support.
Designing software, rather than static images, is key to effective collaboration between designers and developers, with tools like ChatGPT and Claude making design in code more accessible and creative. Rapid prototyping in code, integrated with a solid design system, saves time and money while enabling adaptive, user-specific experiences.
Growth Unhinged's 12th edition explores which website growth experiments to avoid. Social proof in B2B pricing, homepage videos, and strikethrough pricing often fail to improve conversions. Simplifying design and messaging, focusing prospects on key actions without distractions, can yield better results.
Khroma uses AI to learn which colors you like and creates palettes for you to discover, search, and save.
Select any image or frame in Figma and play with the setting to generate stippling-like effects.
Meshy empowers artists, game developers, and creators to bring their vision to life with a toolkit for creating 3D models in minutes.
Mozilla's new brand, designed by JKR, aims to showcase that it's more than just the Firefox browser. Featuring a Mozilla Semi Slab typeface logo with an ASCII dinosaur nodding to its history, the brand's gradient color system and inclusive design reflect Mozilla's mission to 'reclaim the internet' and create a safer, more respectful online space.
Vitsœ is collaborating with Dieter Rams to create timeless, functional furniture based on his ten principles of good design. For over 60 years, its handcrafted pieces, such as the 620 Chair and modular shelving, have reflected Rams' commitment to innovation, aesthetics, and environmental responsibility, influencing modern designers globally.
Wireframing has been used for centuries to gather feedback before production. In modern software development, high-fidelity wireframes allow for detailed, interactive prototypes. These wireframes enhance communication, usability testing, and collaboration, offering a near-final product experience.
Uber's Base design system streamlines development, enhances accessibility, and improves platform consistency by simplifying components and implementing a reusable layout model, addressing growth challenges and inefficiencies.
Monotype's AI-powered Font Pairing feature simplifies finding complementary fonts by learning your preferences.
This tutorial demonstrates a simple method for creating a responsive Periodic Table using CSS Grid.
Amazon has introduced two new generative AI tools for advertisers: Video Generator and 'live images'. These tools aim to produce visuals quickly and affordably. Video Generator transforms a single product image into 6- to 9-second videos with customizable elements and creates four variations. In contrast, the 'live image' feature generates animated GIFs from still images. These tools are designed to meet advertiser demands for cost-effective video marketing and are currently in beta for select U.S. advertisers.
The upcoming iPhone SE 4 is set to launch next spring, marking the first update in three years with a significant redesign. This model will adopt a more modern look akin to the iPhone 14, featuring a 6.1” OLED display, flat edges, and Face ID. New additions may include the customizable Action Button and a transition to USB-C, complying with EU regulations. Enhanced performance is anticipated, with rumors suggesting an A18 chip and Apple Intelligence features.
Fal.ai, an AI-driven media platform co-launched by Burkay Gur and Gorkem Yurtseven in 2021, has secured $23 million in funding across two rounds. The platform specializes in AI-generated audio, video, and images, offering scalable solutions for enterprise applications. Fal has gained significant traction, reaching 500,000 developers and hosting 50 million media creations daily, while its annual run rate approaches $10 million. The company adopts a hands-off approach to content moderation, placing responsibility on the developers using their platform.
PayPal has unveiled a brand refresh featuring a redrawn logo, a custom typeface called PayPal Pro, and a bold blue-focused color palette. The update, led by Pentagram partner Andrea Trabucco-Campos, includes a new motion language inspired by payment gestures and introduces products like a new debit card and flexible brand partnerships.
Beauty plays a crucial role in product design, influencing preferences and serving as a key differentiator, especially in a market where 95% of products fail. While companies like Graza thrive with attractive branding, platforms like Amazon may see less engagement due to their less visually appealing design.
Design engineering is becoming more popular in the technology industry as software development and visual design merge. Recent tools and hardware advancements make it essential, with experts contributing essays and resources. Jobs include marketing, product development, R&D, and founding roles.
A free, open-source color system for creating accessible, high-contrast palettes. It supports multiple formats and simplifies compliance with WCAG contrast guidelines.
This free cookie checker tool provides instant reports on website cookie use and GDPR compliance.
This collection features 73 license-free pixel emojis, fully vectorized and versatile for web, mobile, and social media designs. Ideal for vintage or retro projects.
Studio Chong created Smackk!, a conceptual cat food brand inspired by the founder's cat, Kimchi, combining planet-friendly ingredients with a vibrant design. The brand's unique visual style and use of negative space have garnered positive feedback and interest.
Balance is crucial in interior design, promoting harmony and visual stability through symmetrical, asymmetrical, and radial arrangements. Symmetry evokes formality, asymmetry adds dynamism, and radial balance highlights central elements. Effective color, texture, and negative space enhance compositional unity while mixing shapes and styles introduce contrast and visual interest.
Compelling imagery is essential for marketing. CGI can be invaluable. It avoids the costs and logistics of photoshoots, allowing teams to create realistic visuals. Adequate lighting, especially using HDRIs, enhances realism in CGI, making it an integral part of successful marketing campaigns and production processes.
Many creative directors need help with time, brand vision, and collaboration, with 70% citing time as the main issue.
Epidemic Sound's partnership with Creative Boom explores the impact of music in visual storytelling.
The Dot Dot Dot Paper Vase by Super Nature Design features vibrant colors and patterns, transforming vases into interactive art pieces.
Figma's new AI feature enables users to convert content from FigJam boards into structured Figma Slides, making organizing brainstorming and research sessions easier. Users can select key elements from any FigJam board they have edit permission for and create a presentation based on specific parts like pages, diagrams, or sticky notes.
Microsoft is revamping its product illustrations to enhance visual engagement. It is shifting from flat, vector-based designs to more playful 3D visuals with skeuomorphic elements. The new style incorporates shapes from the Fluent design language, with a saturated color palette and expressive, natural contours. This update also aims to better align illustrations with accompanying text.
Jony Ive has confirmed he is collaborating with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on an AI hardware project funded by Ive and the Emerson Collective. The project employs ten people, including key figures from the iPhone design team. LoveFrom, Ive's company, leads the design from its new San Francisco office. The device aims to leverage generative AI for advanced user interactions. Specifics about the device and a release date have yet to be announced.
The Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen) features a larger display with an industrial design, supports more HVAC systems, and is Matter certified but doesn't work with the Nest app. It uses advanced proximity sensors, learns user preferences, and pairs with a separate Nest Temperature Sensor for room-specific comfort.
Debates about AI's artistic value often focus on generative output, but interactive systems offer more engaging possibilities. While AI-generated media can feel bland, tools like ChatGPT and DALL-E captivate users with creative exploration and interaction. This interactivity might shape a new genre of AI-based art, blending human creativity and machine assistance.
Filippo Spiezia, Founder and CEO of Digital Design Days, discusses AI's transformative impact on digital design and blending physical and digital experiences. His upcoming event in Milan will feature insights from global experts and focus on innovation through AI, AR, and sustainable design solutions.
Gather user feedback using AI voice interviewers.
This Figma plugin allows you to find Design Systems from all over the world.
The Angel Islington Business Improvement District (BID) partnered with Campbell Hay to revamp its brand, introducing a shifting rhomboid logo to reflect the area's adaptability. The new identity features dynamic visuals, Manner and Relative typefaces, and custom icons celebrating key neighborhood areas. It is planned for use across digital platforms and a future walking trail.
Prioritize essential elements and build around them. Instead of cutting down to a limit, choose a core set you can't live without and add to enhance it. This approach shifts from editing to creating, ensuring the whole is cohesive and greater than individual parts.
Lateral thinking helps UX designers tackle complex problems by encouraging creative problem-solving and avoiding rigid, linear approaches. Mind mapping, role-playing, and SCAMPER can reveal new perspectives, break down problems, and spark innovative solutions.
Honor introduced new products at IFA 2024, including a AI Deepfake Detection technology designed to combat identity theft and misinformation.
Emoji display varies across browsers and operating systems due to outdated emoji fonts.
Startups can enhance product design by regularly engaging users for insights instead of delaying UX research.
As part of the 30th anniversary celebration of the PlayStation console, a limited edition collection has been unveiled. This collection features new designs integrated into the latest PS5 hardware products that pay homage to the original PlayStation's color scheme. Available bundles include the PS5 Pro Console with 2TB SSD and the PS5 Digital Edition, packed with exclusive accessories and collector's items.
Photon Library, a new app, seeks to address dissatisfaction with the iOS 18 Photos app redesign, which users are finding less intuitive than the Photos app in iOS 17. It restores the familiar tabbed interface and features such as photo grids and album lists, providing an alternative to the one-page design of the new Photos app. Unlike iOS 18, Photon Library's layout includes tabs for recent photos, albums, calendar views, and favorites.
Generative AI tools are coming to YouTube through Veo, a video generation model from DeepMind that enables creators to generate six-second Shorts clips and backgrounds with text prompts. AI-generated content will be watermarked with SynthID. Other AI updates include tools for titles, thumbnails, and video ideas. Creators persist in their concerns about AI content's impact on originality.
Lyft has launched Pet Rides, a service that connects pet-loving travelers with drivers, showcasing the importance of inclusive design in creating a stress-free community. The Lyft team ensured the feature felt functional and joyful by simplifying user experiences and adding delightful, engaging touches like playful animations and paw print ratings.
AI complexity is outpacing human adaptation, making intuitive and transparent user experiences difficult. Newer models obscure the reasoning process, causing trust and accuracy concerns. Designers must address this by providing more context, a strategy seen in Apple's targeted AI feature integration.
iOS 18 brings major Home Screen upgrades, including flexible app and widget placement, customizable icons, and dynamic wallpapers. Users can also resize widgets, lock apps with Face ID, and personalize their Home Screen with various styles.
WireGen uses ChatGPT to generate wireframe designs quickly and easily. Just input the design description you want to create and the plugin will generate wireframes for you in minutes.