Good morning. This Sunday we bring the week’s web development news via the Sidebar feed at Panda.
Midjourney, a startup focused on generative AI imagery, has introduced a new feature called “vary (region)” that allows users to modify specific areas of Midjourney-generated images. This feature, which is being compared to Adobe Photoshop’s Generative Fill, enables users to select an area of the image, type a description of the changes they want, and the AI automatically generates new objects or subjects that fit the image’s style. This process is more intuitive and efficient than traditional cut-and-paste methods. Midjourney’s feature competes with Adobe Photoshop’s Generative Fill, offering users a more affordable option for AI-powered image editing – Midjourney adds new ‘vary (region)’ feature to rival Photoshop Generative Fill (VentureBeat)
A new trend in design has emerged, marked by a shift towards black and white logos and designs across various industries, including tech. This trend is evident in app icons and logos, where major platforms like TikTok, Threads, and Twitter have adopted stark black and white aesthetics. This move toward colorless branding can be seen as a way for established companies to project sophistication and simplicity, relying on their reputation rather than vibrant colors to stand out. However, not all industries are embracing this trend; some are leaning into bright colors for a more approachable and distinct image. The shift towards black and white design also raises questions about how brands will differentiate themselves through typography, shapes, and patterns – Are We Losing Color? All Logos Are Starting To Look The Same. (Print ~ DESIGN TRENDS)
We often think of shadows in CSS as something to reach for when we want to add depth to a design. The impression of a shadow adds elevation to an element, giving the page another dimension. But shadows can be used for more than depth. Let’s experiment with different shadows — two CSS properties and a filter — to make interesting hover effects, different text styles, and even casting shadows on other shadows – A Few Interesting Ways To Use CSS Shadows For More Than Depth (Smashing Magazine)
The article discusses the strengths and weaknesses of using web components in web development. Web components are deemed suitable for client-rendered leaf components, simplifying interoperability between different frameworks, and enterprise-level design systems. They excel when used for specific leaf components like calendars and color pickers, providing an easy integration process. Web components offer stability and longevity, making them attractive to large enterprises with diverse environments. However, challenges include server-side rendering and accessibility concerns. The author emphasizes leveraging web components’ strengths while considering potential downsides – Use web components for what they’re good at (Read the Tea Leaves/WordPress)
Jambot is a FigJam widget developed by Figma that integrates ChatGPT’s generative capabilities into a collaborative canvas environment. The team at Figma wanted to explore bringing AI-driven conversations into a multiplayer setting. Jambot enables ideation, summarization, and interaction within the FigJam platform. The concept arose from the desire to move beyond the limitations of chat-based interfaces for AI interaction and to create a more visually tangible and flexible environment. The widget provides predefined functions like “Ideate,” “Summarize,” and “Play,” which guide users in their interactions. Jambot aims to enhance creative collaboration by allowing users to explore different paths and leverage AI insights in a visual and interactive manner – Give ideas more space with Jambot (Shortcut (Figma Blog)/Figma)
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