Olive Young N Seongsu: Possibilities Expanding into Squares

To celebrate its 25th anniversary, CJ Olive Young opened a new store, "Olive Young N Seongsu," in Seongsu-dong, Seoul. Spanning five floors and approximately 4,500 square feet (1,400 pyeong), this five-story store is Olive Young's largest and aims to curate the latest K-beauty trends while maximizing the unique offline experience. The Olive Young Brand Creative Center, BI design studio CFC, and motion graphics studio cobb.tv collaborated to develop a variety of graphics. The "N" symbolizes New, Next, Nest, and Network, signifying infinite possibilities for expansion.
MotoGP Rebranding, the Aesthetics of Curves

MotoGP has unveiled a new logo and brand identity for the 2025 season, in collaboration with design studio Pentagram. The checkered flag logo, introduced in 2002, has been replaced by a minimalist design that reflects the speed, passion, and dynamic nature of MotoGP. According to MotoGP, the new logo features an "M" depicting two motorcycles turning a corner, an "O" representing the wheels, a "T" representing the riders, and the final "GP" symbolizing the flow of the track. This is a unique […]
Chaos Figma Billing System

Figma is renowned for its rapid, user-centric approach to improvement. If something feels a bit inconvenient, it's quickly fixed in the next patch. Rapidly incorporating user feedback has contributed significantly to Figma's growth. However, Figma has recently become increasingly complex. It's evolving beyond a design tool into a collaboration tool for software developers. With managers and developers now able to participate, it's becoming easier to use Pigjam for meetings and share information needed for development.
Google may have to sell Chrome.

The U.S. Department of Justice has proposed antitrust action requiring Google to divest its Chrome web browser, arguing that it has abused its monopoly in the search market. The Justice Department argued that splitting Chrome would facilitate the entry of competing search engines and weaken Google's monopoly. The Justice Department also requested additional measures, including prohibiting Google from entering search deals with Apple and Samsung and licensing data to competitors. Google criticized these measures as excessive, arguing that consumers and technology […]
MSN Resurrection: Microsoft Time Travels Back to Y2K

Microsoft has revived the MSN brand and unveiled a new logo. MSN, an internet portal that first launched with Windows 95 in 1995, once established itself as an iconic name for the internet generation. Microsoft recently announced that it would consolidate its news and content services under the MSN brand, replacing the existing "Microsoft Start" brand. The MSN brand revival is largely due to the recent rise of Y2K sentiment. The newly unveiled MSN logo […]
Partyful Partiful: Google's 2024 App of the Year

Google's 2024 App of the Year goes to New York-based event app Partyful. Founded in 2020 by Palantir alumni Joey Tao and Shreya Murthy, Partyful is a platform that lets you create an event page and send invitations to your friends via a simple link. You can customize your invitations to your liking. You can also use various party management features, such as RSVP responses, sending updates, uploading photos, and creating surveys. […]
UX Research Korea Meetup 2024: People who are serious about customers in one place

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 MX Creative Console: Keypad for Creators

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 Recap 2024: A look back at my music life this year

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 […]
Windows 365 Link: Microsoft's Mini PC to Take on the Mac Mini

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 Rebrand: Inspired by Gaming Skills

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. […]
Peplexity AI Shopping Launches: From Payments to Free Shipping

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 […]