Netflix is removing nearly all of its interactive titles (1 minute read)
Netflix will remove nearly all of its interactive shows and films on December 1, retaining only four titles. This marks the end of Netflix's initial venture into interactive content, which began in 2017 but failed to gain significant traction. Netflix now aims to focus on other technological advancements. It recently pivoted its gaming strategy and is attempting to combine gaming with generative AI.
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Stunning Unreal Engine 5 tech demo generates intense debate (1 minute read)
Unreal Engine 5 continues to showcase its impressive game design and film capabilities. This demo leverages the engine's Lumen and Nanite features and photogrammetry technology to create nearly photorealistic graphics with various lighting scenarios and over 1,000 assets. The demo highlights the potential of using Unreal Engine 5 for creating immersive and realistic environments.
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Aesthetic Launches the ‘Shazam for Fashion' (3 minute read)
A new AI-powered fashion app called Aesthetic allows users to identify and shop clothing seen on social media. Through its fashion concierge, Alma, users send links to outfits made shoppable on Aesthetic's site. Backed by Google Cloud AI and investors, Aesthetic aims to revolutionize fashion shopping and style monetization.
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Why over 100 million athletes are hooked on Strava (12 minute read)
Strava, with over 100 million users, leverages community features and psychological principles like belongingness to keep users engaged. Its activity feed, kudos system, and group features create a sense of community and positive reinforcement, encouraging users to share, connect, and stay motivated.
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Head of Design is Dead, Long Live the Head of Design! (9 minute read)
Design leadership is shifting from tactical execution to a strategic role focused on amplifying team impact, fostering innovation, and aligning with business goals. Modern design leaders act as "multipliers," enhancing team performance and supporting customer-centered strategies to drive sustainable growth.
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AI Image Editor for Figma (Figma plugin)
Unblocked is a Figma AI plugin for editing images without leaving Figma. Generate images, erase objects, paint any part of a photo, remove backgrounds, and more.
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Free Pixel Fonts (Website)
This collection of over 20 free pixel fonts with various styles. It includes serif and sans-serif options.
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Project Manager for Product Designers (Website)
The easy-to-use, minimalistic Project Manager Notion tool was created for product designers. It provides a clear overview of projects, helps users stay on top of deadlines, and supports users in fostering strong client relationships at every stage.
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Managing Design Systems with Many Core Libraries (9 minute read)
Design systems often include multiple core libraries for various platforms and frameworks with corresponding design assets like Figma files. These libraries implement reusable components and can be managed centrally or in a federated model. Each has distinct challenges in synchronization and alignment across platforms.
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