Chrome is making it easier to keep track of browser tabs (2 minute read)
Google has enhanced Chrome with new features to help users organize tabs across desktop and mobile devices. Tab groups, already available for Android and desktop, are now rolling out on iOS, allowing custom-labeled groupings on iPhones and iPads for better organization. Synced tab groups enable users to access their grouped tabs across multiple devices, facilitating smoother transitions between phone and desktop activities. Google is also testing a feature that suggests previously opened websites across devices to reduce the need for bookmarks.
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Canva Faces Backlash Over Price Hikes (1 minute read)
Rising prices for Canva Teams accounts, from $120 to $500 annually, have sparked customer frustration. The company cites new AI features and an expanded product experience as reasons for the price increase and has offered a 40% discount for 12 months. Despite this, Canva still faces backlash, as many question its claims of affordability.
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YouTube Expands Thumbnail Editing Options for Shorts (5 minute read)
YouTube Shorts creators can now customize thumbnail frames post-upload with text, filters, and emojis. The option to upload custom thumbnails is not available yet. YouTube says that thumbnails are less critical for Shorts as they are primarily seen in the Shorts feed. However, Shorts can still be discovered through search, hashtags, and the creator's channel. YouTube is considering adding more functionality to Shorts thumbnails in the future, including the ability to upload fully custom thumbnails.
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Design System Micro-Adoption (11 minute read)
Design system micro-adoption allows teams to adopt smaller parts of a design system rather than fully developed components. This article includes polls and discussions highlighting the pros, cons, and varied perspectives on this nuanced approach.
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Seeking a “Minimum Viable Softness” (8 minute read)
Lines shape how we see the world, creating divisions and categories that feel real but aren't fixed. Challenging these boundaries opens up possibilities for new perspectives and ways of being. The search for a “minimum viable softness” calls for loosening rigid structures and embracing more fluid, interconnected approaches.
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Generate Consistent Illustrations (Website)
The Illustration Generator by Icons8 creates consistent illustrations in unique styles. It's trained on proprietary data by professional artists and is suitable for commercial use.
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The Web Builder for Advanced Sites (Website)
Webstudio is an open-source visual website builder that supports all CSS properties, connects to any headless CMS, and enables fast, scalable, and customizable web experiences.
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Forbes Business Summit Reimagined: A Masterclass in Branding (2 minute read)
True Colours redefined the Forbes Business Summit by creating a visual identity that reflected Forbes' authority and prestige, positioning the summit as the ultimate destination for success-driven individuals. Through a timeless design using Forbes' signature palette and bold messaging, it crafted a brand experience that resonated with both emerging entrepreneurs and established business leaders.
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The Brooklyn Museum gets a new, architecture-inspired logo (2 minute read)
The Brooklyn Museum's new logo, designed for its 200th anniversary, draws inspiration from its neoclassical architecture. It uses a limestone color palette and a modernist sans-serif typeface for approachability. Created in collaboration with Other Means, the design features ligatures, aiming to balance the museum's highbrow exhibitions with its community-focused programming.
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17 Pro Tips to Perfect One-on-one Interviews (8 minute read)
User research should be about understanding the product and audience, creating a conducive environment, actively listening, managing body language, and embracing silence. Regular self-evaluation, seeking feedback, and incorporating mindfulness, improv techniques, and networking can help refine skills and foster growth in user research proficiency.
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