TLDR Design 2024-03-25

An antitrust lawsuit filed by the Department of Justice against Apple may result in significant changes to the iOS experience. There might be some similarities with what happened after the company had to conform to the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA) in promoting its services, running its App Store, and handling contactless payments. The main changes in the EU include adding options for downloading apps from other app stores inside iOS and more web browsing options besides Safari.

Tennessee is the first state to enact legislation to protect songwriters, performers, and others in the music industry against the potential dangers of artificial intelligence. AI tools won't be allowed to replicate artists' voices without their consent beginning July 1. People can potentially face civil action if they use AI techniques to reproduce an artist's name, likeness, or voice without permission.

Figma has announced its Config 2024 lineup held in San Francisco on June 26-27. Over 75 speakers from Google, Disney, PayPal, Slack, Uber, Epic Games, and more will discuss their thoughts, work, and what's next. Early bird tickets are currently available at a discounted rate for a chance to connect with a community of builders and the future of product development.

By nature, word-of-mouth contains a high degree of authenticity and credibility. Consumers are 77% more likely to buy a product if their friends recommend it. This case study looks into how designers can use social proof to increase product usage.

Generative User Interfaces (genUI) will create customized user interfaces in real time, shifting the design approach towards outcome-oriented design where user goals are prioritized. This future technology will provide highly personalized tailor-made interfaces. While current AI-assisted design tools speed up the design process, they have limitations compared to genUI's potential impact.

An assumption is a guess or thing you work on with the belief that it’s true. A (good) hypothesis doesn’t come with any belief. It’s an idea or statement you use as a starting point to prove or disprove a position. Translating assumptions into hypotheses reduces risk and builds a learning pattern.

Ando AI can generate endless design ideas from prompts, shapes, and images.

Create and customize illustrations and storyboards effortlessly in minutes.

Giscarta is a no-code map builder that allows you to add colors and brands to maps powered by over 20 interactive widgets.

With real-time drawing, this project is about drawing the most extended collaborative flipbook animation ever created. It's like the telephone game but with visuals.

The history of computing has seen an increase in the number of decisions users must make when designing their computing experience, leading to a more significant burden on the user. Users now question modern computer benefits due to distractions, addiction, and lack of constraints, seeking technology that limits and guides behavior. Remarkable and the Daylight tablet balances a perfect combination of versatility and constraint.

Laura Dillema's project, Thrive Amidst Chaos, is a prime example of how designers can communicate complex themes through the meticulous craft of typography. Handcrafted with acrylic paint and precise lighting, the black acrylic paint flows, drips, and splashes across the canvas, forming the words "Thrive Amidst Chaos" in a chaotic and controlled manner. The design process shows the artists' impressive understanding of how materials interact, how light plays with texture, and how audiences will emotionally connect with the result.

Dune Part 2's distinctive and impressive look is thanks to Arrakis' architecture and design, its character costumes, and some quirky shooting decisions.

Good typography can make your documents more influential and accessible to consume.

Human-centered designers will drive the future of products and experiences in 2024.