Another day, another design trend! Bento grid layouts are the subject this time around. They’re bold and beautiful. Plus, they satisfy those with a need for symmetry. So, what exactly is a Bento layout? Think of it as a puzzle. Different-sized containers fit together to create a seamless look. Inspired by Japanese culture, it’s popping […]
March 27, 2024
Image via Nvidia The world of The Jetsons is finally becoming a reality, with a colony of helpful Rosie the Robots upon us. Nvidia is developing a new artificial intelligence model called Project GR00T to make humanoid robots smarter and more efficient. GR00T—short for Generalist Robot 00 Technology—acts as a foundation model, essentially the AI […]
March 26, 2024
Photo 308054459 © Filipbu | Dreamstime.com Stability AI, the company behind the popular artificial intelligence image generator Stable Diffusion, is encountering some instability. On Friday, March 22, CEO Emad Mostaque stepped down and said he was striking out on his own. This unexpected leadership change comes during a challenging time for the company, marked by […]
March 26, 2024
Web designers love to client-proof their creations. It’s all about preventing a rogue client from mucking up a layout or feature. After all, everyone’s happy when things look good. The practice keeps those technical support requests to a minimum. Or at least it did. These days, it seems like clients are eager to experiment with […]
March 26, 2024
Photo 20236593 © Stanislav Butygin | Dreamstime.com Legendary photographer Annie Leibovitz isn’t sweating the rise of artificial intelligence and its role in photography. In fact, during her recent induction into the French Academy of Fine Arts, she hinted that the technology might be the next big thing in a professional’s toolbox. Read full article
March 23, 2024
Image generated on AI Star Wars fans with a hankering for something a little out of this world can now have a sip. Casting the spotlight on the Dark Side for a full month, which it calls Imperial March, Lucasfilm is bringing its lore from the original 1977 Star Wars film to the table with […]
March 23, 2024
Image via Shein X Shein first began its search for emerging designers in Europe with the debut of the Shein X Challenge, part of its incubator program. This year, it expanded its scope to the rest of the world, a decision that turned out to be highly rewarding for the online fast-fashion giant. With nearly […]
March 23, 2024
Video screenshot via Wing When pigtails fly: Wendy’s is experimenting with taking to the skies with drone delivery. Partnering with DoorDash and Wing, a subsidiary of Alphabet specializing in autonomous drones, the fast-food chain is testing out this futuristic delivery method in Christiansburg, Virginia. Read full article
March 23, 2024
Video screenshot via Nvidia Nvidia is waking up the 3D graphics world with the aptly named LATTE3D, an innovative artificial intelligence model that transforms text descriptions into 3D models in a split second. The tool gives digital creation an almost caffeinated jolt—with the AI giant affectionately calling it “instant latte”—and provides an accelerated way for […]
March 22, 2024
Image via Leonardo AI Leonardo AI, a platform for churning out images with artificial intelligence, has introduced a feature with a usefulness that’s truly as clear as day. Its latest update introduces a ‘Transparency’ option, designed to cut the hassle of manually removing backgrounds from AI-generated images to create clean, composition-ready assets. Read full article
March 22, 2024