TLDR Design 2024-07-25

Microsoft's new Bing search experience integrates AI-generated answers prominently, relegating traditional results to the side. The redesigned interface for select queries includes AI-generated summaries, additional details like genre history, and links to videos and influential movies, all sourced beneath each section. Google's similar feature, AI Overviews, faced issues with inaccuracy, while Bing's layout aims to provide dynamic, concise search results.

Apple Maps is now accessible on the web, allowing users to get driving and walking directions, view ratings and reviews, and explore cities in browsers. It currently only supports English and is compatible with Safari and Chrome. Future expansions are planned for other languages and platforms. The web version aims to compete with Google Maps, which has long been browser-accessible. It faces competition from open-source alternatives like those supported by the Overture Maps Foundation.

Amazon is rolling out a global update to Prime Video to reduce search time and make content discovery easier. The update features a new "Prime" tab that curates all Prime subscription content and a "Subscriptions" tab that offers add-on services like Max and Paramount Plus. Generative AI, powered by Amazon Bedrock, will provide personalized recommendations and quick synopses to streamline decision-making. Visual updates such as smoother animations and automatic playback in the "Live TV" section are also included.

AI's impact on design and engineering was a hot topic at Figma's annual conference. Henry Modisett of Perplexity highlighted AI's role in blurring design and engineering lines, enhancing collaboration. Google's Christian Robertson emphasized creating experiences that spark joy. Jenny Arden from Zillow stressed cross-team alignment for quality. Jessica Hische, a lettering artist and author, celebrated manual creation amidst AI's rise.

Experiments by Apple and Amazon in moving their search bars to the bottom of the screen were met with resistance, highlighting the UX Reflex Theory. Users' conditioned muscle memory, shaped by the consistent use of traditional designs, makes them averse to abrupt changes. While new patterns can be learned, initial reluctance is expected until these new behaviors become ingrained reflexes.

Working on their product taught this designer that they were their own toughest client, demonstrating the need to focus on what truly matters rather than overloading proposals with complexity. User research should be ongoing. Marketing is vital, and maintaining a positive attitude while building relationships is essential for success.

This AI color combination generator uses AI color harmonies on the color wheel to generate beautiful color palettes.

This collection of Figma tutorials and experiments includes animations, modular illustrations, loaders, and special effects.

Mate is an AI assistant that automates tedious tasks like rearranging elements, creating color palettes, and renaming variables in Figma.

Nike's summer campaign, 'Winning Isn't for Everyone,' features insights from leading athletes like LeBron James and Serena Williams, highlighting the importance of determination and excellence. Narrated by Willem Dafoe, the campaign includes films, photography, and global advertising, encouraging aspiring athletes to embrace their competitive spirit and pursue their dreams.

Polaroid and Eames Office have collaborated to release the special edition Polaroid Now Generation 2 – Eames Edition camera, celebrating the innovative spirit of Charles and Ray Eames. The camera, which features a design made from 40% recycled materials inspired by the Eames' geometric patterns, includes advanced features like a self-timer, double exposure modes, and USB-C compatibility.

Co-op's new campaign, "Owned by You. Right by You.," uses a stop-motion animated ad created with receipt paper to represent the cooperative model's lasting values. Developed by VCCP London, Blinkink, and director Sam Gainsborough, the ad highlights Co-op's ethical trading history and encourages greater consumer awareness of cooperative businesses.

Asher Zhu left Epic Games to focus on creating realistic slime physics in Unreal Engine, founding Duck Shake Games to realize his unique game design vision.

Joachim Roncin, Paris 2024 Olympics design director, discusses creating gender-free mascots, Eiffel Tower medals, and inclusive designs.

Figma AI offers advanced design features but raises privacy concerns.