Andu Masebo Loves Free Entertainment, Joining Materials + More
Andu Masebo transitioned from trying to impress others with existing work to finding his design identity in making simple objects with personal meaning. [ more ]
ChatGPT and Retail: Reality, Hype, What's Next, and How to Prepare
ChatGPT, a language model developed by OpenAI, has fast become one of the biggest buzzwords in retail.The model, launched as a prototype in November 2022, is the latest iteration of the AI technology promising to revolutionize ecommerce.But retailers remain cautious over its potential pitfalls, especially concerning direct interactions with customers.
ChatGPT and Retail: Reality, Hype, What's Next, and How to Prepare
ChatGPT, a language model developed by OpenAI, has fast become one of the biggest buzzwords in retail.The model, launched as a prototype in November 2022, is the latest iteration of the AI technology promising to revolutionize ecommerce.But retailers remain cautious over its potential pitfalls, especially concerning direct interactions with customers.
The challenges in certain industries, like farming, remain consistent over the years despite advancements in technology and changes in context. [ more ]
Jar blender concept brings both aesthetic and function - Yanko Design
Blending functionality and aesthetics in product design is a key focus for aspiring product designers, drawing inspiration from famous brands.
The concept design of a jar blender combines sleek industrial and minimalist aesthetics with functional elements like liquid level window and transparent blade section. [ more ]
Did Apple just invent an iPhone that won't need a case?
Apple's iPhones are pretty resistant devices.All the same, a lot of us prefer to take no chances and keep them in a case since they can still quite easily be scratched, grazed or otherwise marred by contact with various objects and surfaces.But the Cupertino tech giant has just been granted a patent for a new kind of housing that sounds like it could change this situation.
Linda Yaccarino was named as Twitter's new CEO by Elon Musk, aiming to restore advertisers' faith in the platform.Yaccarino's ad experience may help transform Twitter into a larger media platform.Musk will transition to executive chairman and chief technology officer roles.Elon Musk has officially named Linda Yaccarino, a seasoned executive from NBCUniversal, as the new CEO of Twitter.
Two Must-Have Figma AI Plugins to Transform Your Figma Workflow
UX Pilot is an AI-powered Figma plugin for product designers with features like creating diagrams and conducting UX reviews.
The wireframe feature in UX Pilot allows users to generate wireframes by specifying the number of screens, selecting an AI model, and providing a detailed prompt. [ more ]
Design systems for products: ecosystem of design systems
A design system for products contains conventions and approaches to design and build products, as well as key building blocks.
The design system for products helps guide teams through key questions and provides a framework for creating captivating and memorable experiences. [ more ]
enkei turns construction waste into lighting sculpture for stockholm design week 2024
Enkei specializes in transforming waste materials into functional pieces to address the construction industry's waste and pollution challenges.
They have launched the Reminder (001) table lamp made from repurposed waste materials, including recycled bio-plastics and 3D-printed fossil-free steel. [ more ]
Since the turn of the millennium, when the French brothers Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec emerged as international product design prodigies while still in their 20s hailed as the most famous French design stars since Philippe Starck they have taken equal credit for almost everything they have brought into the world.
Braun: Designed to Keep is a book worth holding onto
Understanding the story behind an object's creation is essential to understanding its meaning.
The book Braun: Designed to Keep is a comprehensive history of the company, featuring never-before-published archival materials and iconic product photography.
Many of Braun's early products from 70 years ago remain desirable today, showcasing the longevity of their design principles. [ more ]
Top 10 futuristic tech designs for diehard tech lovers - Yanko Design
At Yanko Design, we believe in constantly innovating, creating, and evolving.It's a philosophy that serves as a lifeline for us, and one of the results of this lifeline is the YD x KeyShot Inspiration Hub!The Inspiration Hub is our 'ever-expanding encyclopedia' of design work for you to participate in, to inspire designers, and to get inspired by.
IDEO designs Pallana lamp with adjustable ring lights for Moooi
IDEO's Clark Scheffy and Thomas Overthun describe the "controlled chaos" of the design consultancy's Pallana suspension lamp in this exclusive Design Dreams video produced by Dezeen for Moooi.The Pallana light is a suspension lamp that supports six ring lights that can be angled according to the needs of its user.
Modular DJ deck controller lets you decide how you want to mix your music - Yanko Design
Although it might seem like it, controllers for different devices and gadgets are actually designed to help make users' lives easier.The overwhelming number of buttons on a traditional TV or set-top box remote, for example, are there to give nearly instant access to functions without having to dig your way through menus.
1. Identifying and addressing the root cause of customer pain points is essential for improving customer experience and satisfaction. 2. Utilizing customer feedback to inform customer experience strategies and initiatives can help create a more personalized and tailored experience. 3. Building trust is essential for developing long-term customer
Five undergraduate design degrees on Dezeen Courses
Dezeen Courses: interested in studying design?We've rounded up five undergraduate design programmes at institutions based in the UK, Italy, Spain and Australia.The courses offer students theoretical and practical skills in multidisciplinary design, covering product design, furniture design, industrial design and multimedia, which equip them for careers in various fields of design.
Samuel Ross references modernist playgrounds and housing blocks in Corse furniture
British designer Samuel Ross is exhibiting a series of massive furniture pieces made from stone, metal and wood at Friedman Benda gallery for NYCxDesign, representing his lived experience of the African diaspora in the UK.The collection, called Coarse, consists of six tables and seats that nod to the visual language of public architecture and play spaces.
AI is suddenly everywhere!Apps, sites, plugins, conversations, memes, companies throwing themselves head first into making or making better AI type things.There's a whole lot of investment - of hearts, minds, ideas and money - into AI.But do we trust it?And if we do, or don't, should we?I had an email pop into my inbox.
What to know about Twitter's new CEO Linda Yaccarino | amNewYork
By Mae Anderson, AP Posted on May 12, 2023 FILE Twitter CEO Elon Musk, center, speaks with Linda Yaccarino, chairman of global advertising and partnerships for NBC, at the POSSIBLE marketing conference, Tuesday, April 18, 2023, in Miami Beach, Fla. Musk announced Friday, May 12, 2023, that he's hiring Yaccarino to be the new CEO of San Francisco-based Twitter, which is now called X Corp. Sign up for our amNY Sports email newsletter to get insights and game coverage for your favorite teams Elon Musk is welcoming a veteran ad executive to the helm of Twitter, the social media site the billionaire Tesla CEO had been running since he bought it last fall.
Using Adobe Firefly to make in-house product design unboring
I'll be honest from the start - there are no direct use cases for in-house product designers to use Adobe Firefly (currently in Beta).We simply don't use images in our work that often.Our primary tools are typography, components, patterns, icons, flowcharts.Still, it doesn't mean that we shouldn't benefit from an image generating AI.
Top 10 sleek must-have audio designs every audiophile needs to get their hands on - Yanko Design
At Yanko Design, we believe in constantly innovating, creating, and evolving.It's a philosophy that serves as a lifeline for us, and one of the results of this lifeline is the YD x KeyShot Inspiration Hub!The Inspiration Hub is our 'ever-expanding encyclopedia' of design work for you to participate in, to inspire designers, and to get inspired by.
Acoustics, aesthetics and technology are the proven mantra for Danish home electronics company Bang & Olufsen, whose latest Beosound A5 portable speaker has left audiophiles hankering.What looks like an upscale picnic basket from the outside, packs a punch when it comes to features on the inside.
Master the Design Sprint: A Fun and Efficient Way to Build Winning Products!
Have you heard of the Design Sprint methodology in Product design?It's an awesome approach to problem-solving that's become super popular.Essentially, it involves designing, prototyping, and testing ideas with users.And the best part?You can reach a common understanding and set clear objectives for your project in no time!
Winning a Dezeen Award "made me feel like anything is possible" say past winners
With just three weeks until Dezeen Awards entries close, last year's winners detail the positive outcomes of winning and encourage other studios to enter.One studio said that winning a Dezeen Award was "a thrilling, rewarding and inspiring experience" while another said it created "new relationships with retailers, media and customers".
Winning User Loyalty with Effective Onboarding & Gamification Techniques
Before you dive in, let's take a moment to breathe in... and breathe out.Inhale the fresh air of knowledge, and exhale the stress of bad product design.Ah, that feels better already.let's explore... :) Onboarding is a critical stage in UX/product design as it helps users understand how to use the product or app effectively.
Top 10 3D printed products designed to make sustainability a part of your everyday life - Yanko Design
3D Printing is gaining more momentum and popularity than ever!Designers and architects all over the world are now adopting 3D Printing for the creation of almost all types of products and structures.It's a technique that is being widely utilized in product design, owing to its simple and innovative nature.