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VIEW, EDIT, AND OPTIMIZE SVGS

This tool lets you view, edit, and optimize SVG files. It offers features like rotating, flipping, resizing, and compressing SVGs.

A/B TESTING IS NOT FOR STARTUPS

Startups thrive on discovering truths through rapid iteration rather than relying on the precision of A/B testing. While data can guide decisions, A/B testing often misleads with false precision and slows decision-making. Instead, startups should trust their instincts and qualitative insights, allowing for faster and more effective responses to the challenges of the startup journey.

THE POWER OF WHITE SPACE IN UX DESIGN

Much like silence, white space in UX design offers a sense of calm and clarity amid distractions. It is a powerful tool, enhancing aesthetics and functionality by allowing elements to stand out, reducing cognitive load, and improving usability. A design with ample white space creates a balanced, organized layout that fosters user satisfaction and trust.

HOW A STUDIO BLACKBURN REBRAND HELPED THE OLYMPIC MUSEUM EVOLVE WITHOUT DISCARDING ITS LEGACY

Studio Blackburn rebranded the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, focusing on creating a lasting identity that aligns with Olympic brand guidelines and resonates emotionally with a broad audience. The rebrand features a refreshed use of the Olympic Headline typeface, a modified museum symbol, and a new color palette, all designed to capture the rich history of the Olympics.

EVA SÁNCHEZ PORTFOLIO - “THE RESULT OF A COLLABORATION” CASE STUDY

The "Eva Sánchez Portfolio" project is a case study that highlights the collaboration between a designer and developer, focusing on typography with an editorial style and unique fractal and liquid reflection elements.

RESEARCH SHOWS AI IMAGE GENERATORS COULD BE THEIR OWN DEMISE

AI image generators risk decline if trained on AI-generated images, which leads to degraded output quality.

ARTIST REIMAGINED POPULAR LOGOS AS IF THEY EXISTED IN THE MIDDLE AGES, AGAIN

Ilya Denisov creatively transforms modern logos into medieval versions in his “Medieval Branding” series, blending historical aesthetics with ironic twists and offering a unique take on contemporary branding.

INI ARCHIBONG DESIGNS PACKAGING FOR SNOOP DOGG AND DR DRE'S GIN & JUICE

The packaging for Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre's premixed drink brand, designed by designer Ini Archibong, embodies the spirit of 1990s West Coast hip hop. The design includes a hand-drawn lowrider by Los Angeles illustrator Wayne Johnson, who rendered the low-slung car in different colors to represent various drink flavors. Central to the can is a parental advisory logo, which captures the era's cultural impact. The minimal white can juxtapose the vibrant lowrider, reflecting the influence and aesthetic of Dr. Dre's music and album art.

X IS TESTING THE REMOVAL OF LIKE, COMMENT, AND REPOST BUTTONS FROM REPLIES

X is considering a controversial design change that would remove the like, comment, and repost buttons, as well as their counts, from replies to posts. This potential update, discovered in the X for iOS app code, would alter how replies appear without affecting engagement metrics when viewing the original post. The change could significantly impact the "ratio" culture, where replies to unpopular posts often outperform the original in terms of likes and reposts.

APPLE FINALLY PAYS OUT OVER ITS INFAMOUS MACBOOK DESIGN FAIL

MacBook users who suffered from Apple's problematic Butterfly Keyboard are finally receiving compensation after a $50 million settlement, marking the end of a frustrating chapter for many. Eligible users are getting payments of up to $400, depending on the number of keyboard replacements. The lawsuit covers laptops bought between 2015 and 2019 in specific U.S. states.

HOW HP POWERS UP DESIGN HANDOFF WITH DEV MODE

HP's design system team used Figma's Dev Mode to streamline collaboration and enhance consistency across its diverse product lines. HP reduced development time by 50% and minimized redundancy by implementing the Veneer design system. Dev Mode's features, like real-time design changes and code integration, have significantly improved efficiency, saving time and fostering better communication between designers and developers.

IOS 18 HAS FULFILLED MY DREAM OF DESTROYING ADS WITH A THANOS SNAP

Frustrated with the cluttered state of the mobile web, Apple has introduced a "Distraction Control" feature in iOS 18 that temporarily removes intrusive elements like ads and cookie prompts from Safari. Available in the latest beta and set for release next month, this feature mimics a "Thanos snap" and enhances readability without permanently blocking ads, ensuring website owners still receive ad views.

FLUX: THIS NEW AI IMAGE GENERATOR IS EERILY GOOD AT CREATING HUMAN HANDS

Black Forest Labs has launched FLUX.1, a suite of AI text-to-image models, aiming to outperform industry standards like Midjourney and DALL-E. Developed by ex-Stable Diffusion engineers, FLUX.1 uses a hybrid architecture combining transformer and diffusion techniques that excels in generating photorealistic images, including human hands. The startup has secured $31 million in funding and plans to expand into video generation.

SPECTRUM

Spectrum is a free library of 100 vector shapes that can be downloaded and edited as needed. The shapes range from simple to complex. More will be added regularly.

THE ESSENTIAL DESIGN

Digital archive of inspiring design from the world's best design agencies & creatives. Primarily focused on brand identity, graphic design, digital design, and editorial design.

WASITAI

Upload an image to Wasitiai and find out if it was created by a human or an AI.

TRANSFORM YOUR ARCHITECTURAL DIAGRAMS INTO INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCES

Dezyn is a versatile tool for creating interactive and informative cloud architecture diagrams and flowcharts.

OPEN-SOURCE COLOR SYSTEM

Radix Colors offers an open-source color system for creating accessible and visually appealing websites and apps. The system allows users to generate custom palettes effortlessly.

PRECISE, TECHNICAL, BUT ALSO DARN WITTY: NEWKID CREATES A BRAND OF CONTRASTS FOR STANDARD EQUIPMENT

Standard Equipment's brand, created by newkid, combines utilitarian beauty with industrial precision, emphasizing "Tools for Non-Standard Living" through witty details and a mechanical logo design. The austere brand voice contrasts with humorous product descriptions.

STUDIO SHIZARU'S LOGO FOR IRANIAN ART AND HERITAGE PLATFORM SIMURGHNAMEH MIMICS BIRDS FLOCKING IN FLIGHT

Studio Shizaru designed the logo for Simurghnameh, an Iranian art and heritage platform, drawing inspiration from the mythical bird Simurgh, which symbolizes wisdom and transformation. The logo, which represents 30 birds in flight, aims to engage younger generations while blending centuries of Iranian tradition with contemporary aesthetics across various media.

AMAZON RELEASES TITAN IMAGE GENERATOR V2 WITH ENHANCED CREATIVE CONTROLS

Available now through Amazon Bedrock, Titan Image Generator v2 introduces advanced features such as image conditioning with ControlNet, subject consistency, and sophisticated background removal. The newly released model offers enhanced creative controls, allowing users to generate and edit images with precision.

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS TAUGHT ME HOW TO WRITE ALT TEXT

Learning to write alt text has a lot of similarities to narrating a scene in a roleplaying game as it harnesses one's ability to prioritize important information and ensures that relevant details come first while considering the context.

PROMPT ENGINEERING GUIDE FOR UX/UI DESIGNERS

Designing effective prompts for AI models involves crafting clear, specific inputs that guide the AI toward producing useful and accurate outputs, fostering creativity and workflow efficiency.

ARTIST SPENDS TEN YEARS DRAWING HIS INCREDIBLE ADVENTURES ONBOARD A CRUISE SHIP

Benjamin Sack has spent a decade as an artist-in-residence on a cruise ship, creating intricate pen drawings inspired by his global travels and ever-changing surroundings.

SAFARI HAS NEW FEATURE THAT HIDES DISTRACTING ELEMENTS FROM WEBSITES

Apple has introduced a new feature in Safari called "Distraction Control" to improve user experience by hiding unnecessary elements like pop-up cookie settings during browsing. Users can activate this feature by selecting the "Hide Distracting Elements" option and choosing specific items to remove, which disappear with a smooth animation. Safari also remembers user preferences for future visits.

THE APPLE WATCH FOR KIDS REDESIGN IS LONG OVERDUE

THE NEST LEARNING THERMOSTAT GETS ITS BIGGEST UPGRADE IN OVER A DECADE

Google has unveiled the Nest Learning Thermostat, marking the first significant redesign in nearly a decade. It has a bigger screen, a slimmer profile, and curved glass similar to the Pixel Watch. It introduces features like improved AI for learning heating and cooling schedules, Soli radar sensors for precise presence detection, and smart home standard Matter support.

WHAT HARRIS AND TRUMP'S BRANDING CHOICES REVEAL ABOUT THE 2024 ELECTION

The 2024 presidential race features distinct branding from the Harris and Trump campaigns, with Harris emphasizing biographical themes and Trump focusing on slogans like "Back the Blue." While Trump's ads criticize Harris' handling of the border, Harris' ads target Trump. Both campaigns are adapting their online shops and fundraising strategies to fit their evolving brands.

THE END OF DESIGN?

AI is reshaping UX design by emphasizing efficiency over creativity, leading to concerns about the commodification of design roles. Future designers must be adaptable and confident in their decision-making to thrive in an increasingly AI-driven field.

THE FUTURE IS UP FOR GRABS WHEN ANYONE CAN MAKE DESIGNS

The rise of accessible design tools is transforming the creative landscape, enabling more people to produce and share their designs. This shift highlights the need to balance openness with preserving design quality and originality in an evolving environment.

BLACK FOREST LABS' FLUX.1

FLUX.1 is an image generation model with cutting-edge prompt following, visual quality, image detail, and output diversity. It's available in three variants: pro for top-tier performance, dev for non-commercial use, and schnell for local development.

AI-POWERED PHOTO LOCATION PREDICTION

Geospy is an AI-powered geo-location public demo that uncovers the origin of photos, revealing their exact capture locations.

CREATE HOW-TO VIDEOS AND GUIDES IN MINUTES (CHROME EXTENSION)

Kroto is a Chrome extension that simplifies the creation of professional how-to videos and guides with AI voiceover, easy editing, and instant sharing.

IMMERSY: CRAFTING A BRAND IDENTITY FOR AN ENGLISH SCHOOL

Immersy, an English school in Brazil founded by teacher Giovanna, hired Revelatio Studio to create its branding and visual identity. The resulting design features a playful typogram logo with a vibrant, youthful color palette and dynamic typography that reflects the school's immersive learning approach.

THE DAILY HELLER: TINA TOULI'S EXPLOSIVELY TWIRLING TYPOGRAPHY

Tina Tulis is known for her creative approach to typography, which seamlessly merges traditional type design with contemporary styles to produce distinctive and visually compelling fonts. Her work illustrates how modern typefaces can be both practical and artistically innovative, expanding the possibilities of conventional design.

NEW REPORTING AND GENAI TOOLS TO BOOST CREATIVE RESULTS

Google Ads has enhanced its creative tools with new features, including asset-level conversion reporting and AI-powered image editing. These updates will help advertisers maximize creative variety, optimize asset performance, and ensure brand suitability. Expanded capabilities like generative AI for image editing and partnerships with innovative platforms such as Typeface aim to streamline workflows and drive better campaign results across various campaign types.

WARM UP LIKE AN OLYMPIAN WITH THESE ART PROMPTS BEFORE YOU DIVE INTO A BIGGER PROJECT

Before starting a big art project, warm up with exercises to loosen up your gestures, spark creativity, and prepare your mind and hands for more complex work.

WHAT MAKES DESIGN AT ARC SO UNIQUE

Arc's design approach emphasizes individual creativity over strict consistency, allowing each designer's unique style to shine.

KREATIVES UNITES 11 ILLUSTRATORS TO ANIMATE THE PARALYMPIC GAMES 2024

Eleven global illustrators collaborated with Kreatives to create animated explainers for the 2024 Paralympic Games, highlighting the unique aspects of each sport while celebrating diversity and creativity.

RUNWAY ANNOUNCES EVEN FASTER, CHEAPER AI VIDEO MODEL GEN-3 ALPHA TURBO

New York-based startup Runway has launched Gen-3 Alpha Turbo, a faster and more affordable version of its AI video model. This new model is reportedly seven times faster than the original Gen-3 Alpha, enabling nearly real-time video generation. Despite its speed and reduced cost, Runway faces scrutiny over its AI training practices, particularly concerning the use of copyrighted content.

WEBFLOW AWARDS 2024

The Webflow Awards celebrate the creativity, technical expertise, and impact of Webflow users and partners. Nominations are open until August 13. The awards honor organizations and individuals for their exceptional work in web design, brand transformation, technical achievement, and community contributions. Winners receive recognition at Webflow Conf and across various channels, promotional opportunities, and custom trophies.

TIKTOK LITE: EU CLOSES ADDICTIVE DESIGN CASE AFTER TIKTOK COMMITS TO NOT BRING BACK REWARDS MECHANISM

TikTok has withdrawn its “Task and reward” feature, which allowed users to earn points for in-app activities that could be exchanged for Amazon vouchers. This feature raised concerns about stimulating addictive behavior among young users. TikTok has agreed not to reintroduce the feature under a different guise and could face significant penalties if it fails to comply. The EC will monitor TikTok's adherence to these commitments. A separate investigation into TikTok's main app's algorithm and its potential harmful effects is still ongoing.

DESIGNING DEPTH

"Dirtying the frame" creates depth in visual media by using foreground elements, while in software design, depth is added through blurring, ambient objects, and choreographed motion. Techniques like staggering motion and indicating affordance through movement enhance user interaction.

TACTICS FOR RETENTION

Retention involves users repeatedly engaging with an app, driven by intrinsic motivation or external rewards like notifications. Effective strategies include well-timed push notifications, creative use of streaks and status, and increasing visibility through live activities, app-icon badges, and home screen widgets.

INSTRUMENTAL INTERFACES, ENGAGED INTERFACES

Human interfaces in software serve as intermediaries between human intentions and computer knowledge. These interfaces can be categorized as instrumental, focusing on efficiently solving specific problems, or engaged, offering value through deep interaction. Effective design requires understanding the balance between these types and exploring ways to enhance user engagement through interaction.

DESIGEIST

Daily design gems curated by Pablo Stanley.

DESIGN EVERYWHERE

Featuring curated creative works worldwide, Design Everywhere promotes inclusivity and inspiration for the next generation of designers.

MIND VISUALS

Mind Visuals streamlines video creation by offering drag-and-drop tools, helping creators edit faster and stay inspired.

DESIGN AIN'T A DEMOCRACY

Democratic decision-making often leads to slow and ineffective product development in tech companies. A clear decision-maker can help ideas to continue and progress to thrive. Great design thrives under a single visionary leader who can make decisive choices, set standards, and drive the product forward. Unlike tech companies, the video game industry succeeds by empowering directors to own and guide every aspect of the product.

HOW TO BEAT THE COMPETITION AS A CREATIVE, AND WHY IT'S OKAY TO WANT TO WIN

In the competitive creative industry, maintaining a solid reputation is crucial. Consistently delivering high-quality work, gathering positive testimonials, and effectively showcasing your strengths can help you stand out. Equally important is managing your social media presence carefully, ensuring you avoid harmful content and online conflicts.