Our lives as UI designers have never been easier with a host of amazing tools at our disposal. In this article, Paul Boag explores some of the useful tools that he keeps close at his work.
RAWGraphs, a tool conceived by DensityDesign in 2013, got a 2.0 update in a collaborative effort between DensityDesign, Calibro and Inmagik:
RAW Graphs is an open source data visualization framework built with the goal of making the visual representation of complex data easy for everyone.
Primarily conceived as a tool for designers and vis geeks, RAW Graphs aims at providing a missing link between spreadsheet applications (e.g. Microsoft Excel, Apple Numbers, OpenRefine) and vector graphics editors (e.g. Adobe Illustrator, Inkscape, Sketch).
Load your dataset, and make a wide range of charts with the point-and-click interface. The options try to update smartly depending on your data and visualization choices.
Stereoscopic photography is a wonderful thing. Whether you’re able to use it in serious client work or not, it’s incredibly fun. It’s something I’ve been doing occasionally for years, and even recently with digital – thanks to the Weeview SID. But there’s no experience like shooting it on film. Until you’ve developed it, there’s no real way to know if you’ve got the shot or how it’s going to look. It’s an almost magical experience.
We’re all re-thinking the way we work, where we work and how we work. Microsoft’s new Surface Duo is a premium mobile product with a very specific pitch; people who want to get things done. To that end, the Duo sports twin 5.6” screens and is designed to be used in a myriad number of ways. ‘Things are getting faster and better – that’s the nature of technology,’ says Tim Escolin, Microsoft’s director of industrial design. ‘With the Duo, we wanted to get more productivity from a two-screen device. However, we didn’t want it to feel like two phones combined. Instead, we took inspiration from a physical notebook – like a Moleskine – something you carry around and dip into.’
Technique allows for real-time listening in on a room hundreds of feet away.
Ray tracing produces stunning lighting effects but has been too complex for computers, until now.
The conceptual artist has installed banners, billboards and stickers across Los Angeles for the city’s Frieze art fair
Microsoft beat out Amazon for a massive military contract, which is sure to go over well with everyone involved.
Anthony wants to replace his mother’s old Windows 7 laptop. Would a mini-PC hooked up to her 32in TV work well enough?
'Minecraft Earth' early access details were announced at Minecon 2019. You can sign up to join the 'Minecraft Earth' early access on the game's website.
Adobe is making a play for normies.
According to a report by the New York Post, Amazon is said to be quietly testing new scanners that can identify human hands to make a store purchase.
There’s a whole science in the meanings of different colors. As an entrepreneur or designer, it’s essential to be aware of these color meanings and choose your colors wisely to help you achieve the results you are looking for.
OpenAI, a nonprofit focused on creating human-level artificial intelligence, just released an update to its GPT-2 text generator. I’m not being hyperbolic when I say that, after trying it, I’m legitimately terrified for the future of humanity if we don’t figure out a way to detect AI-generated content – and soon.
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petersen automotive museum will exhibit 40 different vehicles from more than 20 different movies, including back to the future's delorean, the iconic batmobile, and the classic jurassic park ranger.
As we read, our eyes reveal what words go together, and which are the most important. Researchers are applying that data to help neural networks understand language.
We love the convenience and feature-rich nature of the apps and products big corporations can offer you, but we’re also proponents of personal autonomy and control over your online experience. However, it’s one thing to just turn your back on the big corporations; it’s another to do so mindfully and ethically.
Netflix-style subscriptions by two tech behemoths could open up gaming to millions who can’t afford pricey equipment. Watch out Microsoft and Sony
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