Category: small business
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Examples of SVG Shape Usage in Web Design
Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) make for versatile design elements. They can be intricate or simplistic. You can combine them with animation and special effects. And they’re inherently responsive. It’s no wonder that web designers have taken to the format. SVG adds a new level of flexibility compared to pixel-based images. They are a perfect match […]
February 20, 2024
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The Future of Content Creation: Maximizing SEO with Generative AI
A.I. and SEO/ Is S.E.O. Dead A.I. and SEO: In today’s digital age, the relationship between A.I. and SEO is more crucial than ever. While some may argue that SEO is dead, the truth is that with the advancements in artificial intelligence technology, there are endless possibilities to revolutionize content creation and optimize it for […]
February 19, 2024
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Run, Don’t Walk: This Is Your Last Chance To Enter The A’ Design Award This Year
The A’ Design Award and Competition, one of the leading competitions in the field, offers a stage for designers, brands, and other creatives to show off their best work and get recognition from influential figures and platforms for doing so. The accolade not only highlights exceptional projects but also promotes the principles of good design, pushing […]
February 19, 2024
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PANTONE Paints Its Forecast For Fall/Winter 2024 & 2025 At London Fashion Week
Image generated on AI As London Fashion Week (LFW) gears up for its next showcase, PANTONE is painting the town with its Fashion Color Trend Report for Autumn/Winter 2024/2025. This season, designers are threading the needle between retro vibes and futuristic visions, with 10 standout colors predicted to dominate while five core classics underpin their […]
February 17, 2024
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OpenAI Debuts Text-To-Video Generator, Kicking AI Creativity Into Motion
Video screenshot via OpenAI After conquering art with DALL-E and language with ChatGPT, OpenAI is taking on animation and footage with its latest artificially intelligent brainchild, Sora. Borrowing its name from the Japanese word for sky, Sora translates text prompts into videos that last up to 60 seconds. Read full article
February 17, 2024
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‘Despicable Me’ Mocks Disney’s ‘Steamboat Willie’ With Minion Takeover
Video screenshot via Minions Disney adversary Illumination is truly taking the mickey out of its classic animation, cheekily channeling Mickey Mouse’s iconic Steamboat Willie persona in the leadup to Despicable Me 4. With Mickey’s earliest iteration venturing out into public domain waters this year, the floodgates have opened for all sorts of interpretations of the […]
February 17, 2024
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Duolingo Doubles Down On The Booty With Well-Rounded Merch
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LEGO’s Enchanting New ‘Snow White’ Set Sweeps Up Some Suspicion
Image via LEGO Heigh-ho, heigh… wuh-oh? LEGO has recently unveiled what could be a dream come true for Disney diehards: a set embodying Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs’ cottage. And yes, it took a while for this fairytale to transpire, but happily ever after is still a little ways down the road. Read full article
February 17, 2024
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Ridiculous AI-Generated Pictures Get Published In Scientific Journal
Image via Guo et al / Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology (CC BY 4.0) Biologically accurate critters were nowhere to be found in (supposedly) peer-reviewed research published in the highly credible Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology journal, where AI-generated illustrations have surfaced. Read full article
February 17, 2024
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Stella Artois Creates Clothing Collection To Help Steal Its Drinking Glasses
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Weekly News for Designers № 730
Design Pattern Guidelines Here’s a comprehensive guide to design patterns, including a collection of resources for various interface elements like forms, navigation, and controls. Opportunities for AI in Accessibility Aaron Gustafson discusses how artificial intelligence could enhance accessibility and explores the potential benefits. Aesthetics vs. Functionality This article explores the balance between aesthetics and functionality […]
February 17, 2024
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10+ Excellent Web Design Tools & Resources to Use in 2024
It’s a New Year, but one thing hasn’t changed. The number of web design resources and tools just keeps on increasing. That’s a good thing. But it does make it that much more difficult to find a theme, plugin, or resource you really have a need for if you are to stay abreast of or […]
February 16, 2024
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South Korea Warns Against Deep-Fried Toothpicks, New Hard-To-Swallow Fad
Image generated on AI South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety has found itself in an unusually prickly situation and is cautioning the public against a peculiar and potentially hazardous dietary fad: the consumption of fried toothpicks. And you thought girl dinners were odd. Read full article
February 16, 2024
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Apple To Pay Some iPhone 7 Owners $349 Over Faulty Audio
Photo 79835272 © Prykhodov | Dreamstime.com Apple has recently decided to put a lingering legal challenge behind it by agreeing to a US$35 million settlement over a class-action lawsuit. This case centered around claims that the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus models were plagued by audio issues, attributed to a faulty chip within the […]
February 16, 2024
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5,000-Year-Old Human Sacrifice With Brutal End ‘Speaks’ Through His Teeth
Photo: Stephen Freiheit, via Fischer et al, 2024, PLOS ONE / EurekAlert (CC-BY 4.0) Over a century after his remains were unearthed in a Danish peat bog, the Vittrup Man is finally telling his story, thanks to impressive research published on February 14, 2024, in PLOS ONE. This Neolithic individual, whose life journey took him […]
February 16, 2024
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Casio Remakes World’s First Digital Watch With Auto Calendar To Mark 50 Years
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Gun Shooting Victims Have Their Voices Resuscitated Through AI By Their Parents
Image generated on AI Parents of young victims of gun violence have found a way to let their children speak volumes beyond the grave. The Shotline, a poignant campaign launched on the sixth anniversary of the tragic Parkland shooting, utilizes artificial intelligence to recreate the voices of those silenced by gun violence. Read full article
February 16, 2024
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Grover From ‘Sesame Street’ Takes On Job As A Journalist—What, In This Economy?
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15+ Best Free Monospace Fonts for Coding in 2024
Monospaced fonts are a type of font where each character takes up the same amount of horizontal space. This uniformity is key for coding and programming, where alignment and readability can significantly impact efficiency and error reduction. Choosing the right font for these tasks is more important than it might seem at first glance. A […]
February 16, 2024
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Carl’s Jr ‘Leaks’ Internal Videos That Depict Customers As Hungry Mindless Souls
Video screenshot via Carl’s Jr Carl’s Jr has cooked up a flipping humorous campaign to make way for Free Burger Day. Teaming up with Austin-based creative agency Callen, the fast-food chain released a series of “leaked” training videos supposedly aimed at prepping employees for the chaos expected when hungry customers swarm in for their free […]
February 15, 2024