News & Trends

Instagram Unveils Edits, a Video Editing App to Rival CapCut (3 minute read)

Instagram recently announced Edits, a free video editing app similar to CapCut. The app offers features like advanced editing tools, AI animations, and insights for Instagram reels. It will allow 10-minute videos with customizable settings. Launching in February, Edits aims to rival CapCut, which was recently banned from U.S. app stores due to security concerns.

Canon's new app turns your iPhone and iPad into a live streaming studio (5 minute read)

Canon has introduced the “Canon Live Switcher” app, enabling iPhone and iPad users to create multi-camera live streams easily. The app supports up to four Canon cameras connected via Wi-Fi and allows users to switch between camera feeds, add graphics, and manage live video directly from their devices. This innovation targets content creators seeking an affordable, portable alternative to traditional live production setups.

MatterGen: A New Paradigm of Materials Design with Generative AI (8 minute read)

Using advanced diffusion architecture, MatterGen, a generative AI tool, revolutionizes materials discovery by generating novel materials from design prompts. It accelerates innovation in batteries and fuel cells, surpassing traditional methods.

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Opinions & Tutorials

What comes after Design thinking (7 minute read)

Design thinking falls short in addressing today's complexities, requiring a shift toward Community-Powered Transformation, which fosters trust, collaboration, and shared purpose. This approach builds resilient networks, unites diverse communities, and drives change through innovation, marketing, governance, and social impact.

The Web is a Creative Industry and is Facing the Same Decline and Shattered Economics as Film, TV, or Publishing (7 minute read)

The creative and web developer job markets are struggling, with many working for free on passion projects or facing job losses due to generative models. Both industries suffer from poor management, leading to unsustainable practices. There's a need to focus on serving end-users directly and creating sustainable, independent projects rather than relying on unstable industry trends.

How to bring up inconvenient feedback, or when user insights aren't about design (5 minute read)

Designers often uncover valuable insights outside of UX during user research. Addressing these insights, even if unrelated to the current design project, is crucial. By connecting design feedback to business metrics, designers can ensure stakeholders understand its importance, potentially impacting the company's bottom line.

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A Recording Studio for Product Presentations (Website)

Create and share videos for product demos, feature launches, and presentations.

Framer Experts (Website)

Hire Framer professionals who can help you at any stage of your project.

Free Screen Recorder with Automatic Zoom (Website)

Record beautiful screen recordings with follow-cursor zooms or load your video in the editor and add zooms manually.

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Miscellaneous

Rebuilding L.A. is Going to be a Massive Undertaking. These Designers are Ready to Help (2 minute read)

Wildfires have devastated Los Angeles, destroying homes and displacing residents. In response, over 400 architects, engineers, and contractors have joined a crowdsourced list to assist with rebuilding efforts. Joanna Grant, an architect who narrowly saved her home, initiated the list to help those unfamiliar with rebuilding processes to provide essential support and expertise.

This fun new visual identity has a fantastic strapline (5 minute read)

Texas Tack's new visual identity by Dan Bailey features Clint, a giant hat character, and a bold design that embraces the brand's Texan roots. The strapline "Stick 'em up!" stands out from typically sterile tape brands.

Human-centered AI: Five Key Frameworks for UX Designers (8 minute read)

AI's integration into daily life grew in 2024. Key UX frameworks from major tech leaders focused on transparency, user intent, and continuous improvement to create human-centered AI experiences.

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Resonay Text: Elevating Typography with Elegance (2 minute read)

Resonay Text by TypeMates, designed by Andrej Dieneš, combines classic elegance with modern functionality.

Bored of Pinterest? Eight Alternatives to Try for Design Inspiration (3 minute read)

Although many designers use Pinterest for inspiration, alternatives like mymind, Same Energy, and Cosmos offer unique features for creativity.

AI-Designed Footwear is Here (3 minute read)

Syntilay, founded by Ben Weiss and supported by Reebok's Joe Foster, uses AI to design footwear, enhancing efficiency and reducing waste.

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