BBC Design Archive 🗂️, Adobe Stock Falls 📉, Zibra AI's New Plug-In 🤖

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September 16, 12:06 pm

BBC Studios has launched BBC Playback. Officially launching on September 24, the platform celebrates BBC's design heritage 

Sign Up |Advertise|View Online TLDR TLDR Design 2024-09-16 📱 News & Trends BBC Studios unlocks iconic design archive with new platform, BBC Playback (2 minute read) BBC Studios has launched BBC Playback, a platform showcasing its iconic graphic design archive, including logos from shows like Tomorrow's World and the analogue test card. Officially launching on September 24, the platform celebrates BBC's design heritage and offers apparel, licensing opportunities, and creative content like articles and podcasts. Adobe's Stock Falls on Downbeat Forecast and Softer Demand for AI Tools (4 minute read) Adobe's shares dropped after it issued weaker-than-expected guidance due to rising competition and reduced demand for AI tools. While the company reported strong third-quarter earnings of $4.65 per share on $5.41 billion revenue, it struggles against economic pressures and new AI startups. Still, increased AI adoption and solid segment growth suggest future potential. Zibra AI's New Unreal Engine Plug In Brings Real-time Volumetric VFX for Games and Virtual Studios (2 minute read) Offering real-time, GPU-powered volumetric VFX with up to 100x compression and twice the rendering speed of Unreal's SVT, Zibra AI's ZibraVDB plugin enhances visual effects for games and virtual production studios. The tool, compatible with Unreal Engine 5 and Houdini, enables film-quality effects, optimizing memory use and lowering costs. 🚀 Opinions & Tutorials How Data-Informed Design Can Help You Navigate these Turbulent Times (8 minute read) Data-informed design blends intuition with data, helping designers evaluate decisions without relying solely on AI or metrics. It enhances UX by linking design to measurable outcomes, building business value, and persuading stakeholders. This approach ensures designers remain relevant amid uncertainties and shifts in the industry. The iPhone 16 Adds Yet Another Button and We Can't Wait To Try It (4 minute read) Apple's iPhone 16 series features a new side button called Camera Control for easy camera access and operation. The cameras have been upgraded for enhanced detail and customizability, with new styles controlled by the Camera Control. Elizabeth Goodspeed on the power and perils of the mockup (2 minute read) Mockups have evolved significantly, with an expanding industry of bespoke producers offering diverse styles to showcase design work and signal insider knowledge. Particularly beneficial for early-career designers, mockups help present polished work, teach concepts like scale, and reflect the growing importance of virtual representations in the digital age. 💻 Launches & Tools Create Organic Blob Shapes (Figma plugin) This plugin for Figma generates unique, organic shapes with customizable points and SVG-based bézier curves, providing endless creative possibilities with a simple click. AI Design Systems (Website) Motiff's AI design system streamlines creation and maintenance and checks for consistency, enhancing efficiency by automating inventory, updates, and guideline adherence. JitBlox (Website) Use industry-leading UI libraries to build interactive, component-based web apps online and without coding. 🎁 Miscellaneous Seven Product Design Pitfalls that Doom Startups—and How to Avoid Them (10 minute read) Many startups fail not due to bad ideas but because of poor execution and lack of a clear product design vision. Common pitfalls include overreaching MVPs, ignoring user feedback, failing to understand market needs, and excluding experts from strategic decisions. Experienced designers help startups avoid these mistakes and guide them toward success. Inside Design Daylight Computer (5 minute read) Daylight Computer's DC-1 aims to revolutionize human computing by integrating technology with natural environments, promoting health and creativity. Founder Anjan Katta envisions devices that respect human physiology, prioritize wellness, and create a more humane computing experience. His plans include reimagining personal devices, enhancing real-world interactions, and fostering a balanced relationship with technology. Mastering the Art of Visionary Design: Skills You Need to Succeed (17 minute read) Visionary design involves creating innovative product solutions that address users' biggest challenges. It requires designers to embrace uncertainty, leverage user research, and apply systems thinking. Emotional intelligence, including self-awareness and empathy, is essential for fostering positive interactions and enhancing the ability to build visionary products. ⚡ Quick Links The Best Design from the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games (6 minute read) The 2024 Paralympic Games showcased over 4,400 athletes, innovative adaptive designs, and inclusive fashion, elevating global visibility for disability sports through widespread broadcasts and creative design elements like unique blindfolds and medals. If Famous Artists Were Graphic Designers Today: A Satirical Look at Branding Masterpieces (4 minute read) This playful exploration imagines how iconic artists like Van Gogh, Picasso, and Dalí would tackle modern design challenges, blending their unique styles with contemporary branding, UX/UI, and social media campaigns. Creative Exploration (2 minute read) Creative expression shouldn't be restricted to specific formats early in the design process - it is important to explore and play. 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