Adobe Express gets new features and enhances integration with Creative Cloud (2 minute read)
Adobe has introduced new features for Adobe Express, enhancing integration with Creative Cloud and adding tools like scene animation, text recomposition, infographic support, and shape drawing. It has added AI-driven capabilities that allow users to modify text easily, translate text into 46 languages, and resize content for various platforms. These updates are available starting October 14 on web and iOS.
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Figma has updated to UI3 for all users (2 minute read)
Figma introduced UI3 on October 10, offering users a redesigned interface with improvements that include fixed panels, enhanced properties navigation, and streamlined blend modes. Key updates include the addition of component library information, more accessible constraint controls, a clearer properties panel, improved labels for better accessibility, and 450 new Google Fonts.
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The search for speed in Figma (7 minute read)
Figma faced challenges migrating from ElasticSearch to OpenSearch on AWS, including discrepancies in reported search times and post-processing delays. After optimizing post-processing and addressing runtime issues, it confirmed its queries were efficient, and the problem wasn't with the data itself.
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Figma's Battle Against Figma Clones (4 minute read)
Figma has filed a lawsuit against Motiff, claiming the competitor copied its source code and infringed on its subscription agreement by reverse-engineering its platform. It is demanding at least $75,000. In addition to legal action, Figma has been acquiring companies like Diagram and Visly to bolster its AI and development tools, reflecting a strategy of purchasing innovative tech rather than building it from the ground up.
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It's Time to Redesign Hurricane Season's Most Recognizable Graphic (4 minute read)
Meteorologists are urging a shift from the traditional hurricane cone graphic, which misleads people about storm impacts. Experts emphasize the importance of focusing on the storm's effects, such as wind speed and storm surges. Despite improvements, the National Hurricane Center's updated graphics still present challenges in communicating risks effectively.
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AI Comic Factory (Website)
Turn ideas into vibrant comic stories with just a few clicks. Customize characters and scenes to make your vision come alive.
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On Taking Inspiration from Family History (15 minute read)
Jordan Mechner is a video game designer, author, and graphic novelist known for creating Prince of Persia. His career spans diverse creative projects, including Karateka, The Last Express, and graphic memoirs like Replay. In this article, Mechner discusses drawing inspiration from his family's history, blending personal and historical narratives in his work, and how each medium shapes his storytelling.
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Inside How Stripe Crafts Quality Products (12 minute read)
Katie Dill, Stripe's Head of Design, values balancing craft, utility, and beauty in product development. In this post, she explains how Stripe integrates these elements to elevate user experiences and business outcomes. Stripe's commitment to quality is evident through friction logs, essential journeys, and its focus on user-centered design, ensuring even small details drive meaningful results.
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Sneaking: The Deceptive UX Pattern You Never Saw Coming (5 minute read)
Deceptive patterns undermine transparency and trust in business practices. Sneaking, which includes forced continuity, hidden costs, and sneak-into-basket techniques, is a common tactic for tricking users into unwanted actions. Although these methods may boost short-term growth, they ultimately harm customer loyalty.
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