News & Trends

The New OpenAI Logo is Already Causing Controversy (and We Haven't Even Seen it Yet) (2 minute read)

OpenAI has proposed a new logo, a simple circle, which received negative feedback at a company meeting. It has been described as "uninspiring" and "ominous." Employees seem attached to the current design, which symbolizes precision, potential, and optimism. Whether OpenAI will revise the logo before a public debut remains uncertain.

Pinterest's New Remix Feature Can Jump-start Your Mood Board (2 minute read)

Pinterest has introduced a new remix feature that allows users to build upon existing collages and mood boards, making it easier to start a creation when ideas are scarce. Users can add images, text, and drawings, with the option to turn on or off remixing on their mood boards. Users can now also turn their collages into videos to share on social platforms.

Google Photos is launching a new AI-powered video editor (1 minute read)

Google Photos is introducing an AI-powered video editor for Android and iOS that features new tools like a "Speed" tool for slow-motion or fast-forward effects and an "Auto Enhance" button for color and stability improvements. AI presets enable automatic cropping, speed control, lighting adjustments, and effects such as zooming and dynamic motion tracking.

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Opinions & Tutorials

Any experience is good experience at the beginning of your journey (2 minute read)

Alex Bec, CEO of It's Nice That, advises graduates entering the creative industry to identify skill gaps, use free online resources, and not take rejection personally. Designers should write strong cover letters, avoid perfectionism, broaden their job search, and stay informed through resources like newsletters for inspiration and support.

The already-here future of prototyping (7 minute read)

Designing software, rather than static images, is key to effective collaboration between designers and developers, with tools like ChatGPT and Claude making design in code more accessible and creative. Rapid prototyping in code, integrated with a solid design system, saves time and money while enabling adaptive, user-specific experiences.

Surprising Lessons from 20,000 Experiments (5 minute read)

Growth Unhinged's 12th edition explores which website growth experiments to avoid. Social proof in B2B pricing, homepage videos, and strikethrough pricing often fail to improve conversions. Simplifying design and messaging, focusing prospects on key actions without distractions, can yield better results.

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Create Limitless Palettes with AI (Website)

Khroma uses AI to learn which colors you like and creates palettes for you to discover, search, and save.

Stippling Generator (Figma plugin)

Select any image or frame in Figma and play with the setting to generate stippling-like effects.

AI-powered 3D Models (Website)

Meshy empowers artists, game developers, and creators to bring their vision to life with a toolkit for creating 3D models in minutes.

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Miscellaneous

Mozilla's new brand plans to ‘reclaim the internet' (4 minute read)

Mozilla's new brand, designed by JKR, aims to showcase that it's more than just the Firefox browser. Featuring a Mozilla Semi Slab typeface logo with an ASCII dinosaur nodding to its history, the brand's gradient color system and inclusive design reflect Mozilla's mission to 'reclaim the internet' and create a safer, more respectful online space.

The Power of Good Design (4 minute read)

Vitsœ is collaborating with Dieter Rams to create timeless, functional furniture based on his ten principles of good design. For over 60 years, its handcrafted pieces, such as the 620 Chair and modular shelving, have reflected Rams' commitment to innovation, aesthetics, and environmental responsibility, influencing modern designers globally.

Mastering High-Fidelity Wireframes: A Guide To Creating Professional Prototypes (13 minute read)

Wireframing has been used for centuries to gather feedback before production. In modern software development, high-fidelity wireframes allow for detailed, interactive prototypes. These wireframes enhance communication, usability testing, and collaboration, offering a near-final product experience.

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Design Systems That Spark Joy: Rethinking Layout For Scalability (6 minute read)

Uber's Base design system streamlines development, enhances accessibility, and improves platform consistency by simplifying components and implementing a reusable layout model, addressing growth challenges and inefficiencies.

Monotype's New AI-powered Feature Takes the Stress Out of Font Pairing (2 minute read)

Monotype's AI-powered Font Pairing feature simplifies finding complementary fonts by learning your preferences.

The Periodic Table in CSS (4 minute read)

This tutorial demonstrates a simple method for creating a responsive Periodic Table using CSS Grid.

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