Category: Design News
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OpenAI launches GPT-5.1 With New Personalities And Two Modes
Reading Time: 4 minutesSynopsis OpenAI today rolled out GPT-5.1 — two upgraded GPT-5 variants (Instant and Thinking) that aim to be warmer, more conversational, and easier to customize. The update introduces 8 personality presets, finer style controls, and adaptive reasoning that allocates “thinking time” based on task complexity. Key takeaways What’s new in GPT-5.1? OpenAI…
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PepsiCo is Betting on Minimalist Design With Simply NKD Doritos
Reading Time: 3 minutesSynopsis PepsiCo is giving two of its most iconic snacks — Doritos and Cheetos — a minimalist makeover with the launch of the Simply NKD line. These stripped-back, dye-free versions come in plain white packaging and promise “no artificial flavours or colours.” Key takeaways PepsiCo’s Simply NKD launch: A new era of…
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This Is Insane! Canva Just Made Affinity Completely Free Forever
Reading Time: 4 minutesSynopsis Canva has relaunched Affinity — merging its Designer, Photo, and Publisher tools — into one powerful app, now 100% free forever for Windows and macOS. The company insists there’s no hidden agenda: user data isn’t sold, work isn’t used to train AI, and revenue comes from optional paid AI tools. Key…
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PepsiCo Unveils New Logo After 25 Years (Critics Divided)
Reading Time: 3 minutesSynopsis PepsiCo has introduced its first corporate rebrand in nearly 25 years, aiming to reflect its diverse food and beverage portfolio and sustainability agenda. The new lowercase ‘p’ logo, surrounded by symbolic shapes, is meant to embody the company’s future-forward strategy. However, critics argue the design feels overly complex and emotionally flat,…
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Instagram’s New Font Is So Bad, It’s Being Called the “Next Pandemic”
Reading Time: 2 minutesSynopsis Rosalía’s messy handwriting is now a font—and Instagram users are not having it. Key takeaways Introducing Rosalía: Instagram’s newest font Meta recently unveiled a new handwritten font named Rosalía, inspired by the handwriting of the Spanish pop star of the same name. It has taken over Instagram Stories and Reels, much…
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OpenAI ChatGPT Agent Is Here And Already Threatens Creator Jobs
Reading Time: 3 minutesSynopsis OpenAI has launched its ChatGPT Agent, a tool “capable of automating complex tasks,” intensifying debates around AI automation and its threat to creative industries. Key takeaways OpenAI launches ChatGPT agent OpenAI has begun rolling out its ChatGPT Agent, a new feature capable of automating entire workflows and tasks on a user’s…
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Elon Musk Launches ‘Baby Grok’ After NSFW AI Avatar Blunder
Reading Time: 2 minutesSynopsis After Grok’s explicit anime avatar showed up in “kids mode,” Elon Musk has launched Baby Grok, a “kid-friendly AI,” raising real questions about how we design safe, ethical AI products. Key takeaways What actually happened? Elon Musk’s chatbot Grok made headlines for all the wrong reasons. Its anime-style avatar, “Ani,” which…
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Penguin’s Bold New Font Sparks Debate on Accessibility
Reading Time: 3 minutesSynopsis Penguin Inclusive Sans launches with accessibility as its core focus, sparking industry buzz about whether inclusive typography can preserve a brand’s legacy. Key takeaways Accessibility-first design Olivia King didn’t settle for a surface-level redesign. She went deep into Penguin’s Bristol archives, sifting through original covers, advertisements, and handwritten notes spanning 90…
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Range Rover’s New Logo Slammed As 2025’s Biggest Branding Blunder
Reading Time: 2 minutesSynopsis Jaguar Land Rover unveils its first bespoke Range Rover logo in 55 years—sparking fierce backlash online over its suitability. Critics argue that the Range Rover logo resembles flashy jewelry or belt hardware more than a luxury SUV icon. Key takeaways JLR ignores cautionary tales Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), fresh off last…
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Pinterest Finally Sells You Coffee: Is the Platform Selling Out or Brewing Culture?
Reading Time: 2 minutesSynopsis Pinterest partners with Chamberlain Coffee on a trend-inspired Sea Salt Toffee blend, testing how trends can drive real product sales. Key takeaways Pinterest first product launch After 15 years of shaping mood boards, Pinterest has decided to shape your morning routine. Partnering with Gen Z icon Emma Chamberlain’s Chamberlain Coffee, Pinterest…