Google Rolls Out Imagen 2 🖼️

Plus 600 new apps for Vision Pro; The era of spatial typography is here; Some musings on a creative career; SF Symbol rendering modes for you app designs; and more...

🟡 TODAY WAS A SLOW NEWS DAY

Here’s what’s happening today in design: Google rolls out Imagen 2; 600 new apps for Vision Pro; The era of spatial typography is here; Musings on a creative career; SF Symbol rendering modes for you app designs; 58 rules for beautiful UI design; New UI inspo site 'AppInspo' launches ; InspoVault is a better way to collect web design inspiration and trends; AI and the future of User Research; Your daily does of skeuomorphia; Calendars with weather reports and fun color schemes are it for me; RetroKeys for iOS is nostalgic genius.

TODAY IN DESIGN 1952

A New Chapter in Fashion: Givenchy's Debut Collection.

On February 2, 1952, Hubert de Givenchy marked a defining moment in the world of haute couture by presenting his first collection in Paris, with the iconic Bettina Graziani opening the show. This debut not only showcased Givenchy's exceptional talent and innovative designs but also set the stage for a new era in fashion. Givenchy's collection was characterized by elegance, simplicity, and a hint of whimsy, traits that would become hallmarks of his brand. This event heralded the arrival of a visionary designer whose influence would extend beyond the runway, shaping the future of fashion with timeless designs and redefining the essence of classic style.

NEWS

New and better ways to create images with Imagen 2

We’re rolling out Imagen 2, a major update to our image generation technology. Try it out today in Bard, Image FX, Search and Vertex AI.

Apple announces more than 600 new apps built for Apple Vision Pro

Apple today announced incredible new apps that will be available on Apple Vision Pro beginning Friday, February 2.

The era of spatial typography is here

The Apple Vision Pro opens up a whole new dimension for type design.

ARTICLES

Using SF Symbol Rendering Modes When Designing Your App

If you're designing a mobile app, we're building Play for you. Play combines a familiar design canvas with the power of Apple's native iOS elements and a new approach to interaction design that is easy, powerful, and native.

I am a creative.

A List Apart founder and web design OG Zeldman ponders the moments of inspiration, the hours of plodding, and the ultimate mystery at the heart of a creative career.

58 rules for beautiful UI design

The right UI can elevate an application from functional to unforgettable, making the difference between a user who engages once and one…

RESOURCES

AppInspo

Find visual interface inspiration for your next digital product.

InspoVault - Website Design Inspiration

A better way to collect live website design inspiration and trends.

PODCASTS

AI and the Future of User Research: A Deep Dive with Kate Moran

AI and the Future of User Research: A Deep Dive with Kate Moran

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