Midjourney v6 arrives just in time for Christmas

Plus Google's AI video generator looks incredible; Canva's 2024 design trends; End of year bash for Design 𝕏 tomorrow at 7am PST; The psychology behind Spotify Wrapped's virality; and more

Here’s what’s happening today in design: Midjourney v6 is here; Google's AI video generator looks incredible; Canva's 2024 design trends; End of year bash for Design 𝕏 tomorrow at 7am PST; The psychology behind Spotify Wrapped's virality; Self-driving cars to have turquoise blue taillights; Framer's template marketplace revamped; Spline is 30% off today only; Proven ideas for A/B testing; Citizenship and design; This slipper concept is too good to be true; A super calming app icon for 'Turbulence forecast'; Device wallpaper's are the craze—this TP-7 doesn't disappoint.

TODAY IN DESIGN 1882

A Sparkling Innovation: Thomas Edison's Christmas Tree Lights.

In 1882, Thomas Edison, already renowned for his invention of the incandescent light bulb, added a festive touch to his list of innovations by creating the first string of Christmas tree lights. This bright idea transformed the holiday season, introducing a new, safe way to illuminate Christmas trees and festive decorations.

Before Edison's invention, Christmas trees were lit with candles, posing a significant fire hazard. Edison's string lights offered a safer alternative, bringing the warm glow of electric light to the festive season. This invention was not only a technical achievement but also a pivotal moment in holiday design and decoration, shaping how Christmas was celebrated and experienced.

NEWS

Midjourney v6 is here

The Dev Team gonna let the community test an alpha-version of Midjourney v6 model over the winter break, starting tonight.

Google’s new multimodal AI video generator VideoPoet looks incredible

VideoPoet can generate larger and more consistent motion across longer videos, based on the examples posted by the researchers online.

Canva thinks these will be the hot design trends of 2024

Expect pixelation, surrealism and bold rebrands.

EVENTS

Design 𝕏 End of Year Bash: 2023 rewind & 2024 look ahead (open mic)🎙️ • Tomorrow at 7am PST

Come join me and special guests for the design community party of the year! Let’s wrap up 2023, have some fun and share our plans for 2024.

ARTICLES

Spotify Wrapped: 6 psychology principles that make it go viral every year

Learn how Spotify uses psychology to create one of the most anticipated yearly events in the music industry.

California Regulators approve ‘Turquoise Blue’ car lights to indicate ‘Self-driving modes’

Even though it's been nearly a decade since self-driving tech made it to our cultural forefront, we're still in the process of figuring out how to make the technology safer, how to implement it in current urban setups, and more importantly, how to successfully legislate it.

RESOURCES

Framer’s new Template Marketplace

Pick from over 1,000 templates. Easily customize images, content, and style without any code. Pick a free or paid template and get started.

Today’s Design Gift: 30% Off the first year of Spline

Get 30% off on the first year on an annual Spline subscription. 3D design has never been easier. Create 3D objects, edit materials, add interactivity, and export. Control the outcome of your 3d design work.

PODCASTS

Proven Ideas for A/B Testing with Sahil Patel

Today we have another episode of Better Done Than Perfect. Listen in as we talk to Sahil Patel, CEO of Spiralyze. You'll learn why you should get inspiration from the tests run by other companies, how early you should invest in A/B testing, where to use disruptions in your website design, and more.

Design As S1E6: Citizenship Part 2

On this final episode of the season, Shari Davis, Oliver Escobar, Lily Tsai, and Lee Moreau finish their discussion on citizenship and design.

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I’m going to be taking next week off to spend some time with the family during the holidays so I’ll see you back here on January 2nd, 2024.
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