The UX Research Korea Meetup 2024 took place at Wanted on November 13th and 14th. Several speakers presented on their efforts to understand customers at startups. Because customer research isn't the sole responsibility of a specific role, the event brought together a diverse range of professionals, including UX researchers, project managers, developers, business developers, and executives. On the first day, a C-level speaker shared his experiences and efforts to understand customers from a business perspective. […]
Logitech has released the MX Creative Console for creators. This creative tool, consisting of a physical dial and keypad, provides an optimized workflow for users of professional software like Adobe Photoshop and Premiere. The MX Creative Console's dial supports precise tasks like timeline scrubbing, brush size adjustments, and detailed settings changes. It also includes a roller and buttons for quick navigation and task switching. The keypad consists of nine display keys, […]
YouTube Music is gearing up for the holidays by rolling out its 2024 Recap feature to select users early. This feature summarizes your music listening history throughout the year, offering personalized content similar to Spotify's year-end summary service. 2024 Recap is available on the YouTube Music app for Android and iOS, and will appear as a banner for some users. If you don't see the banner, tap the app's profile icon […]
Microsoft has unveiled Windows 365 Link, a cloud device exclusively for Windows 365. Designed for fast and secure access to cloud PCs, this ultra-compact mini PC will be available in the US, Canada, the UK, Australia, New Zealand, and Japan in April next year for $349. Windows 365 Link boasts a compact size of 120 x 120 x 30mm, with a fanless design for quiet operation. The device's exterior is constructed from 90% recycled aluminum and 100% recycled […]
Riot Games, in collaboration with global creative agency Stink Studios, has unveiled a new design system that prioritizes the player experience. The rebrand centers around Riot's signature "fist bump" logo and establishes a visual identity that unifies its diverse games and media. Since its founding in 2006, Riot Games has been a global leader in the gaming industry with titles like League of Legends and Valorant, and has recently expanded into music, comics, and animation. […]
AI search engine Perplexity has launched a shopping feature for paid subscribers in the US. The newly added "Buy with Pro" button allows you to purchase products using your saved shipping and payment information and receive free shipping. Powered by data from partners like Shopify, it provides detailed product information and AI-recommended reviews on product cards. A Pro subscription costs $20 per month and includes free shipping and 300 advanced […]
CASETiFY, the maker of smartphone cases, has released its new 3.7kg hardshell suitcase, crafted from German polycarbonate, featuring CASETiFY's signature Bounce bumper and a range of customization options. Choose from up to 11 colors and two fonts to express your style. Features include Hinomoto Miraclent ball-bearing wheels, a TSA-approved lock, and a smart tracker pocket. The collection includes a suitcase and […]
Jaguar has rebranded to celebrate its 90th anniversary. The drastic change is shocking. Jaguar unveiled a new logo and brand identity ahead of its transition to a fully electric vehicle brand. Jaguar stopped selling new cars a year ago to prepare for this brand overhaul and plans to launch three new electric vehicles by 2026. The company aims to position itself as a high-end electric vehicle brand, priced more than twice as much as its current models. Gerry McGovern, Chief Creative Officer at Jaguar Land Rover, said, "We're reimagining the essence of Jaguar […]
YouTube's bottom navigation bar design has been updated. The five icons remain in the same order, but the overall line thickness has been increased. The Home icon now has a more detailed roof. Shorts has a thicker outline, and the internal play button has been enlarged. The upload button has been changed from a line to a surface. The cross icon has rounded ends. The subscription icon has been changed from three to two, with rounded corners. "You" remains unchanged. It's too thin in light mode, so it blends in with the background […]
eBay has announced a new design system, eBay Evo. eBay has modernized its brand with a simple and human design to attract Gen Z and Millennials. As the name Evo suggests, which stands for Evolution, the eBay design team has been improving the core UX for about a year, and recently, it has grown into a project to completely change the brand. They have updated key pages that many users access. For example, the search results page has been redesigned to be centered around simple images, and […]
Xi has undergone a rebranding. GS E&C has rebranded its apartment brand "Xi" after 22 years, unveiling a new brand philosophy and logo. GS E&C, recognizing that the Xi brand retains its high-end image following the rebar missing incident in Incheon's Geomdan New Town, is maintaining a single brand structure. With customer satisfaction and trust as core values, the company shifted its philosophy from "eXtra Intelligent" to "eXperience Inspiration," emphasizing a shift from a supplier-centric approach to a customer-centric approach. The new […]
As Instagram tightens its policy to require users 14 years of age or older to create accounts, parental accounts representing children are being continuously removed. According to Meta, accounts representing children under 14 must clearly demonstrate that they are being managed by a parent or administrator, or they will be removed. A system has also been introduced that allows other users to report accounts impersonating children or whose account management is unclear. These […]
