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2024.09.20
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11,719 matchesCREATIVE PROJECTS ORGANIZATION TOOL
Milanote is an easy-to-use tool for organizing ideas and projects into visual boards. You can add notes, images, links, and files, organize them visually, and share them with your team.
2024.09.20
DANCING TO THE MUSIC: POLAR'S WORK FOR SÃO PAULO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA IS A MUST-SEE PIECE OF BRANDING
The São Paulo Symphony Orchestra rebranded with a dynamic identity by Polar, Ltda. that blends the discipline of musical notation with the emotional experience of listening to music. The design includes a flexible logo, an expressive color palette, and a generative system for creating abstract compositions based on musical pieces.
2024.09.20
MVP FEATURE PRIORITIZATION: A STRATEGIC APPROACH
Effective feature prioritization is crucial for startups to ensure their MVP meets user needs and stands out in a competitive market. This guide defines essential features, categorizes functionalities, and uses proven prioritization models to avoid unnecessary development and resource waste. Strategic feature selection maximizes efficiency and enhances chances of success.
2024.09.20
THE NEXT WAVE OF WEB DESIGN
Web design trends are shifting as generative AI gains prominence. Outerbase's site exemplifies this by using AI images creatively for distinct hover states and partner branding. Designers must now move beyond aesthetics, focusing on unique conceptual motifs, subtle image use, and incorporating motion to differentiate in an era of easily generated visuals.
2024.09.20
DISNEY ARTIST SAYS ZBRUSH FOR IPAD OPENS UP "A NEW WORLD" FOR ALL ARTISTS
ZBrush for iPad allows 3D artists like Leticia Gillett to work more flexibly, designing on the go and finishing details on a computer.
2024.09.20
DIETER RAMS-INSPIRED IPHONE STANDBY MODE DOCK COMES FROM AN ALTERNATE TIMELINE
Scott Yu-Jan and OVERWERK created an iPhone dock inspired by Dieter Rams' DN 40 alarm clock, combining minimalist design with modern functionality.
2024.09.20
PAYPAL HAS A NEW LOGO THAT MAKES IT LOOK JUST LIKE EVERYTHING ELSE
PayPal's revamped logo, designed by Pentagram, replaces its previous dynamic, blue-toned logo with a plainer, black standalone wordmark. The company is aiming to differentiate itself from other fintech firms that predominantly use blue. The logo has been critiqued for following the trend of flattening logos, which often results in a less recognizable brand identity.
2024.09.19
CREATORS CAN START UPLOADING TO FAB – THE NEW MARKETPLACE FOR UNREAL ENGINE AND UNITY
Epic Games is launching Fab.com, a unified marketplace combining Unreal Engine Marketplace, Sketchfab Store, Quixel, and ArtStation Marketplace, in mid-October. Fab will support multiple game engines, including Unreal Engine and Unity, offering creators a platform to buy, sell, and share various assets with an 88/12 revenue split.
2024.09.19
LIONSGATE SIGNS DEAL TO TRAIN AI MODEL ON ITS MOVIES AND SHOWS
Runway, an AI startup, has entered a partnership with Lionsgate to develop a customized video generation model, enabling filmmakers to enhance their creative processes. This collaboration aims to create more cost-effective content creation opportunities for Lionsgate, a studio noted for its budget-conscious operations. Despite the potential benefits, concerns remain about how AI may affect employment in the film industry.
2024.09.19
KARATE'S GOT NOTHING ON DANCING THE TWO-STEP
The challenges of collaboration are similar to martial arts and dance, both highlighting the importance of adapting to others rather than trying to control them. Drawing on the expertise of a former FBI hostage negotiator, this article introduces four key tools: calibrated questions, mirroring, summarizing, and creating a shared goal map. It emphasizes the significance of alignment and consensus, particularly for designers working in team settings.
2024.09.19
HELVETICIZATION, COMIC CERNS, & CHANGE: A DESIGN ANTHROPOLOGIST ON “FONTROVERSY”
A presentation in 2012 at CERN on an incredible discovery in particle physicsa sparked a discussion due to its use of Comic Sans, reflecting growing interest in font-related controversies, or "fontroversies." Microsoft's 2024 switch from Calibri to Aptos received mixed reactions - it was seen by some as an unnecessary brand exercise with minimal differences between the fonts.
2024.09.19
WHAT IT TAKES TO MAKE FAB COMPONENTS
This "Design Notes" podcast features an interview with Bethany Fong, a design director at Meta and a pivotal figure in creating Material Design at Google. Fong discusses how the original Material components were designed, the ten-year impact of Material Design, and the role of intersectionality in design. A full transcript is available.
2024.09.19
DESIGN LINT (FIGMA PLUGIN)
A tool that scans the layout automatically and flags errors, such as incorrect margins, style, or grid mismatches. This is an excellent tool for final review before submitting a project to developers.
2024.09.19
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A/B TEST RESULTS
A curated collection of A/B test results from best-in-class apps.
2024.09.19
CONVERT BLOG POSTS INTO INFOGRAPHICS
Convert your complex blog posts into visually engaging infographics that simplify information, boost engagement, and skyrocket shares.
2024.09.19
SMOOTH SAILING: STUDIO OKER'S WATERY, WAVY LOOK FOR CANOE REFLECTS THE JOY OF CREATIVE EXPLORATION
Studio Oker designed Canoe's identity, drawing inspiration from Norway's landscapes and the metaphor of exploration. It used deep blue and white colors with a custom wordmark to reflect water's fluidity. The minimalist brand assets, logo symbol, and Caslon Doric typeface emphasize joint exploration, warmth, and playful movement. The website design focuses on reducing CO2 emissions.
2024.09.19
HOW DO GENERATIVE AI SYSTEMS WORK?
Generative AI systems like large language models (LLMs) predict word sequences based on statistical patterns in training data, rather than serving as fact databases. Built on neural networks, LLMs are trained on large datasets to learn word embeddings and refined using human feedback to align their outputs with expectations.
2024.09.19
I TRIED ADOBE'S AI TEXT GENERATOR: THIS IS WHAT I THOUGHT
Generative AI is revolutionizing creative work by introducing new tools for image manipulation, 3D modeling, and video generation. However, the generation of coherent text within images remains challenging. Adobe's Firefly AI text generator, Text Effects for Adobe Express, addresses this by producing desired words in specific graphical styles for design projects. Testing during Typography Week revealed its capabilities and limitations.
2024.09.19
INTER FONT UPDATE: DON'T RELY ON GOOGLE FONTS FOR HOSTING
Google Fonts updated Inter to version 4.0, causing text shifts due to new italics and spacing changes.
2024.09.19
EXTRA UI FOR YOUR COMPUTER: THE CREATOR MICRO
Work Louder's Creator Micro is a $130 keypad with 12 customizable keys and two dials.
2024.09.19
HOW AI IS CHANGING TYPOGRAPHY, ACCORDING TO INDUSTRY PROS
AI has impacted copywriting, illustration, and photography, and is now entering typography.
2024.09.19
GOOGLE WILL BEGIN FLAGGING AI-GENERATED IMAGES IN SEARCH LATER THIS YEAR
Google plans to enhance Google Search by flagging AI-generated images in the "About this image" window. This feature relies on C2PA metadata to identify AI-manipulated photos, but its adoption faces challenges since only a few tools and cameras support these standards. While companies like Google, Amazon, and Adobe back C2PA, metadata can still be removed or corrupted. Despite these limitations, such measures aim to combat the rapid spread of deepfakes.
2024.09.18
APPLE'S FERRET-UI IS AN AI THAT CAN UNDERSTAND AND NAVIGATE MOBILE INTERFACES
Researchers at Apple have developed Ferret-UI, a new multimodal large language model that excels in understanding UI elements, their functions, and potential user interactions. It performs three core tasks: referring, grounding, and reasoning, enabling it to understand and manipulate what's on a mobile screen precisely. A key innovation is its any-resolution capability, which allows it to adapt to different screen sizes while maintaining high precision. Ferret-UI holds promise for enhancing mobile experiences and accessibility despite some limitations in complex reasoning and design aesthetics.
2024.09.18
SNAP'S NEW AI FEATURE LETS YOU CREATE SNAPCHAT LENSES BY SIMPLY DESCRIBING THEM
Snapchat is enhancing its AI tools for creators. It introduced Easy Lens at the Snap Partner Summit, a feature that converts plain-English descriptions into augmented reality (AR) Lenses using generative AI through Lens Studio. It also announced Body Morph for generating 3D characters and outfits and new functionalities like icon creation and Bitmoji animations.
2024.09.18
THE APPLE WATCH SERIES 10 MAKES SECRETLY GLANCING AT THE TIME EASIER
Apple has announced the thinner, sleeker Apple Watch Series 10, which features a wide-angle OLED display, new health tracking features, faster charging, and built-in speakers for music and podcasts. The Series 10 comes in various finishes, including a new jet black polished aluminum. It is now available for pre-order, with sales starting on September 20.
2024.09.18
THE OVER-CONFETTI-ING OF DIGITAL EXPERIENCES
Overusing "surprise and delight" animations can reduce their impact, so they should be used sparingly at key moments. The FEAT framework helps guide the use of animations through the consideration of frequency, emotion, animation, and transition, ensuring they enhance the experience without overwhelming users.
2024.09.18
UX NEEDS MORE PUNK
Modern UX design is criticized for being overly polished and safe, losing its ability to truly resonate with users. By adopting a punk ethos and embracing rebellion, imperfection, and disruption, designers can create more authentic and engaging experiences. This approach challenges norms and empowers users, making UX a genuine connection and innovation platform.
2024.09.18
SPLIT SHAPE (FIGMA PLUGIN)
Create intricate patterns or unique compositions by evenly cutting a shape into multiple pieces or changing it.
2024.09.18
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DESIGN SYSTEM GENERATOR (FIGMA PLUGIN)
Instantly generate a color design system and button components with pre-built properties and variants into the Figma design panel.
2024.09.18
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PRIVACYAI
Generate a privacy policy, terms of service, and more in one click with AI.
2024.09.18
BUILDING MAD: BA'NDO'S DIVE INTO ECCENTRIC BRAND DESIGN
Ba'ndo designed a bold, creative brand identity for the digital news platform Mad that emphasizes curiosity, passion, and talent. The identity features a striking three-block logo, playful mascots, impactful typography, and a vibrant color palette to create a dynamic space for ideas.
2024.09.18
GESTALT PRINCIPLES FOR VISUAL UI DESIGN
Understanding the nine fundamental Gestalt principles can revolutionize UI design by revealing how users naturally group visual elements. Applying concepts like proximity, similarity, and closure helps create intuitive and cohesive interfaces, enabling designers to craft layouts that feel right and enhance user satisfaction.
2024.09.18
WHY COMPARING AI IMAGE EDITING TO PHOTOSHOP DOWNPLAYS THE RISKS
Comparing AI image editing tools to Photoshop minimizes the significant risks they pose. AI tools enable anyone to easily create realistic but harmful images, such as fake violent scenes or deep-fake nudes. The scale and accessibility of these AI tools place us in uncharted territory that demands serious attention and solutions.
2024.09.18
INGENIOUS XR COLOUR APP IS AN EXCITING GLIMPSE INTO THE FUTURE OF DIGITAL ART
Using a stylus and VR headset, developer Lucas Martinic created an XR app that lets artists extract colors from real-world objects in real time, revolutionizing XR art.
2024.09.18
AUDIO-VISUAL CONNECTIONS
London's The Vinyl Factory and 180 Studios presents "The Vinyl Factory: Reverb," featuring over 100 artists merging art and sound in immersive installations and performances celebrating sensory experiences.
2024.09.18
RUNWAY AI LAUNCHES AN API TO EXPAND ACCESS TO ITS MOST POWERFUL VIDEO GENERATION MODEL
Runway AI Inc. is offering early access to its Gen-3 Alpha Turbo API for 10-second video creation at 50 cents each.
2024.09.18
FIGMA ON FIGMA: EVOLVING OUR VISUAL LANGUAGE
Over the past decade, Figma has evolved from a design tool to an ecosystem supporting entire product teams. Its new brand refresh focuses on versatile primitives, dynamic compositions, an expanded color palette, and integrated motion principles, creating a flexible visual language. Inspired by playgrounds and collaborative activities, the refreshed identity reflects Figma's diverse user base and interactions. This reimagined design system, featuring bold shapes and vibrant colors, emphasizes adaptability and collaboration, pointing to Figma's future growth.
2024.09.17
IOS 18 IS AVAILABLE TODAY, MAKING IPHONE MORE PERSONAL AND CAPABLE THAN EVER
iOS 18 is now available, with enhanced personalization for the Home Screen and Control Center, a major Photos redesign, and improved features in Messages and Mail. Users can customize app icons, widgets, and the Control Center layout, while Photos now offers on-device intelligence to organize content automatically. The new Apple Intelligence feature will roll out next month, providing privacy-focused AI tools integrated deeply into iOS 18. Additional updates include enhancements to Safari, a new Passwords app, improved connectivity options, and expanded functionalities for AirPods and Apple Pay.
2024.09.17
UNREADABLE TYPOGRAPHY IS THE LATEST TREND IN LOGO DESIGN
Minimalist logo design is giving way to more complex, maximalist trends in branding. Fashion designer Katarzyna Konieczka's new chaotic logo exemplifies this shift, reflecting her gothic-inspired style. Brands like Burberry, Puig, and Loewe, influenced by nostalgia and higher-resolution screens, are embracing unique, personality-driven designs, moving away from the streamlined aesthetics of recent years.
2024.09.17
THE HIDDEN POWER OF TYPOGRAPHY
Typography profoundly impacts how we perceive information, influencing belief, creativity, and critical thinking. Studies show good design increases engagement and effectiveness. Microsoft's long investment in typography, from TrueType to Aptos, highlights design's power, underscoring its crucial role in communication and persuasion.
2024.09.17
WHY YOUR SHADOWS (MIGHT) SUCK
Creating realistic shadows in digital design involves layering to replicate natural light and adjusting colors to match the background. Consistent light sources, negative spread, and suitable shadow sizes for different elements enhance the visual effect. Hightouch's revamped shadow system prioritizes simplicity and clarity, improving the overall cohesiveness and usability.
2024.09.17
SIMPLICITY — ON REMOVING COMPLEXITY TO ADD MEANING
Simplicity in design involves thoughtful reduction, prioritization, and organization to create a coherent and familiar user experience, even in feature-rich products. Beyond minimalism, simplicity should be prioritized in all aspects of work, considering technology's operational, personal, and societal impact.
2024.09.17
SIMILAYER (FIGMA PLUGIN)
Similayer allows you to work with multiple layers in your design. It enables one to find and select specific elements based on various criteria, such as their layer type, color, font, or stroke properties.
2024.09.17
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ADVANCED MIDJOURNEY LIBRARY
Midlibrary is an advanced library of genres, artistic movements, techniques, titles, and artists' styles for Midjourney.
2024.09.17
FREE AVATAR IMAGES FROM ACROSS THE WEB
Avatars is a collection of diverse free avatar images from across the web designed to add personality to your projects.
2024.09.17
DEFYING NORMS AT -21°: HOW COTTON DESIGN WEAVES TECHNOLOGY AND ART INTO BACKSLASH'S VISUAL LANGUAGE
Cotton Design created a new brand identity for Backslash, using the backslash (\) as a visual motif to symbolize escape and nonlinear thinking. The rebrand includes a custom interactive typeface, \Type, a modified version of Werk Sans, and a website with diagonal scrolling and weaving-inspired patterns, reflecting the organization's fusion of technology and art.
2024.09.17
WHY IS IT COOL TO HATE ON DESIGN SYSTEMS?
While criticism of design systems has grown, they remain essential for speed and flexibility in product development, especially for startups. Simple components like buttons, typography, and colors offer high ROI without the complexity of enterprise systems. Reframing them as "design toolkits" emphasizes their practical value for all products.
2024.09.17
ROI OF UX: HOW TO PROVE THE VALUE OF GOOD USER EXPERIENCE
Good UX enhances customer satisfaction, retention, and conversions, potentially boosting conversions by up to 400% and reducing support costs. Measuring UX ROI with metrics like conversion rates and revenue per user helps secure stakeholder buy-in and ensures alignment with business goals for continuous optimization.
2024.09.17
DESIGNING TOMORROW: ESSENTIAL FUTURING TACTICS FOR INNOVATORS
Combine design thinking with the foresight to innovate and anticipate emerging trends.
2024.09.17