This new FaceID per app feature in iOS should really be enabled by default for any of the communication apps (Messages, Phone, Email), since they not only provide an opportunity to onboard the user to the feature, those apps are the most damaging if a bad actor got your hands on your device*.

*Obviously this could be different person-to-person, but those three I would estimate everyone wants some control over the means by which we communicate to other people.

Whoever is doing AppleTV+’s show marketing should be replaced. There have now been multiple occasions where the promotion/information about a show in the guide has actively discouraged me from watching it, only for me to find, when giving it a shot randomly, that it’s actually a high-quality show.

They’re doing a disservice to the show’s creators.

One problem,
one designer.

FAQ

• What if they need help?
  If a designer needs help, it’s important to assess whether the project’s scope matches their experience level. Assigning a more senior designer can provide the expertise required. A skilled designer effectively manages large projects by prioritizing tasks and leveraging efficient workflows. They collaborate with team members for support in non-design areas, ensuring the project stays on track.

• What about the benefits of peer review and critique among designers?
  While peer review can enhance a project’s quality, it doesn’t necessarily require multiple designers working on the same project simultaneously. A single designer can still engage in peer reviews by presenting their work to other designers not directly involved in the project. This approach maintains the integrity of the singular vision while benefiting from constructive feedback. Additionally, design critiques can be scheduled at key milestones, allowing the designer to refine their work based on expert insights without fragmenting the design process.

• What about bias? Oversight?
  To address potential bias and oversight, a competent designer engages in continuous feedback loops with users, clients, and team members. They conduct user research and usability testing to uncover blind spots and ensure the design is inclusive and effective. This proactive approach leads to a well-rounded product that meets the needs of all stakeholders.

• Isn’t specialization important in complex projects requiring diverse design skills?
  Complex projects often require a range of design skills, such as user experience (UX), user interface (UI), graphic design, and interaction design. A competent designer usually has a broad skill set and can handle multiple aspects of design. However, when specialized expertise is necessary, the lead designer can collaborate with specialists in those areas. This collaboration doesn’t dilute the singular design vision but rather enriches it by incorporating specialized knowledge into a cohesive whole.

Thanks ChatGPT

Let’s hope their quality control isn’t taking notes from another high-profile operation under the same management. 👀

Okay there are clearly some peaks and valleys in the OpenAI design, because this voice chat experience is pretty nice.

For as amazing as the technology of ChatGPT is, the UX of the actual app is utter dogshit.

Apple’s new Intelligence features claim to need advanced hardware, but do they really? Feels like we’re being nudged into upgrades when our older iPhones might be perfectly capable.

Design is entering a new era—customized, but not bespoke. The one-size-fits-all model of persona and pain point is more antiquated than I think most have realized.