Opera One with AI and Enhanced Design Launches on iOS (1 minute read)
Opera One has launched on iOS with a minimalist design that features a full-screen browsing experience and an integrated Aria AI assistant for quick search suggestions and voice input. The browser also includes a built-in ad blocker, free VPN, customizable themes, and a new homepage carousel for news and tips.
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Microsoft's Paint 3D was Once the Future of MS Paint, but Now it's Going Away (2 minute read)
Microsoft introduced Paint 3D in the Fall Creators Update of Windows 10, aiming to replace the classic MS Paint with advanced 3D editing features. Due to user backlash, the older Paint app was retained and enhanced with new features, while Paint 3D fell into obscurity. By November 4, Paint 3D will be deprecated, with users directed to alternative apps for 2D and 3D editing needs. This deprecation aligns with Microsoft's recent trend of streamlining and refocusing its built-in Windows apps.
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Growth as a junior UX designer (6 minute read)
As a junior UX designer, consistently showing up, taking notes, and following through builds trust while gaining exposure to multiple projects and teams aids learning and networking. Expanding your role by contributing to strategy, leading projects, and mentoring others can help you develop managerial skills and progress in your career.
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We Don't Need a Boss, We Need a Process (3 minute read)
Effective design does not require a single leader and a skilled, collaborative team with a shared vision and process. While design by committee often fails, it's due to the need for trained collaborators, not the collaboration itself. With the right skills and practice, teams can collectively create solid, cohesive designs.
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Figma Link Shortener (Website)
Dub.co offers a free Figma link shortener with advanced analytics and customization options, empowering marketing teams to create branded, trackable links for their portfolios.
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Craving convenience: the psychology behind fast food kiosks (10 minute read)
Fast food kiosks enhance the user experience by offering customization, quick service, and autonomy in ordering. Poorly designed kiosks can lead to frustration and long wait times. To ensure a positive experience, menus should be simplified, UX writing should be clear, and payment processes should be streamlined, with inclusive design for accessibility and multilingual support.
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Oat Studio crafts fresh and cliche-free branding for major comedy festival (7 minute read)
Oat Studio rebranded 57 Festivals' comedy events with a cohesive aesthetic, avoiding clichés. It collaborated with illustrator Hedof to create whimsical, garden-themed designs featuring surreal elements like dancing legs and friendly ghosts. The branding includes a curvy logotype, a vibrant limited color palette, and a secondary typeface to emphasize the comedic and unique nature.
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Neurodesign: the science behind unforgettable experiences (7 minute read)
To create memorable product experiences, designers should focus on emotional engagement, personalization, and surprising users with delightful elements. Strategies like ending on a high note, mimicking physical interactions, tapping into the endowment effect, building anticipation, and incorporating rituals can significantly enhance user satisfaction, retention, and word-of-mouth sharing.
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