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Design/UX· · 2 min

Design Leadership in Smaller Teams.

Today’s design and UX news highlights a shift toward hands-on leadership and the challenges of AI integration. With brands like Coca-Cola embracing tactile artistry, the conversation around digital versus traditional mediums deepens. Plus, the pressure mounts on platforms like Etsy to maintain authenticity amidst an AI surge.

In brief
  1. Design Leadership in Smaller Teams
  2. AI and User Experience
  3. Coca-Cola's Touch of Tradition
01 · Design/UX

Design Leadership in Smaller Teams

Smaller teams are craving design leaders who can also create. It's not just about managing; it’s about hands-on involvement. This trend signals a return to grassroots creativity in leadership roles.

02 · Design/UX

AI and User Experience

AI is reshaping UX design, but it's not all smooth sailing. Designers are grappling with how to maintain creativity while integrating AI into workflows. There’s a real concern about losing the human touch in user-centric design.

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Coca-Cola's Touch of Tradition

Coca-Cola's 'Local Royalty' campaign features hand-painted portraits.
Coca-Cola's 'Local Royalty' campaign features hand-painted portraits.

Coca-Cola's latest ad campaign, 'Local Royalty', honors everyday heroes with beautiful hand-painted portraits. This nostalgic nod to analogue art stands out in a digital world. It's a refreshing reminder that sometimes, less is more.

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The Battle for Your Attention

Instagram’s new long-form video feature could change user engagement.
Instagram’s new long-form video feature could change user engagement.

Instagram is testing 90-minute videos. This move might overwhelm users already fatigued by social media noise. Are we ready for another platform to demand more of our time?

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Etsy's AI Crackdown

Etsy tightens rules on product listings to combat AI-generated content.
Etsy tightens rules on product listings to combat AI-generated content.

Etsy is stepping up against AI-generated listings, requiring real photos for product listings. It's a necessary move to ensure authenticity in the marketplace. But why did it take so long for these common-sense rules?

Key numbers
20%

Estimated annual savings by switching from SaaS to custom software, as reported by a design agency.

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90 minutes

Instagram is testing video lengths that could redefine user engagement on the platform.

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35%

Discount on bulk filament purchases during Bambu Lab's Black Friday sale.

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Etsy's Crackdown on AI Slop

Etsy has enforced new rules requiring sellers to use unedited photos of actual products. This move aims to combat the influx of AI-generated listings and ensure authenticity.

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Coca-Cola's Artistic Campaign

Coca-Cola’s 'Local Royalty' campaign celebrates local heroes with hand-painted portraits, showcasing the beauty of analogue art in a digital age.

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Instagram's Long-Form Video Experiment

Instagram is testing 90-minute videos, raising concerns about user fatigue in an already crowded social media landscape.

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