Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Adobe AI Video Generator: New Major Adobe Firefly Update
Reading Time: 2 minutesAdobe AI Video Generator is now available for public use, making Adobe the second big tech company to release an AI video model after OpenAI’s Sora. Key takeaways Adobe AI video generator goes live Adobe Firefly has officially launched its AI video generation model, now available to paying users via the newly…
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Closure: Learn the Gestalt Principle
Reading Time: 12 minutesDesign is as much about what is left out as what is included. Our brains are wired to find patterns, complete incomplete shapes, and make sense of visual cues. This cognitive ability is at the heart of the Gestalt Principle of Closure—a fundamental design principle that leverages the human tendency to fill…
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Pentagram Brings “Fantastic Mr Font” To The RDSC
Reading Time: 2 minutesWith Fantastic Mr Font, Pentagram has designed a flexible, mischievous typeface that embodies Roald Dahl’s whimsical storytelling and seamlessly adapts to different audiences and formats. Key takeaways Pentagram’s vision: Keeping the Dahl magic alive Entrusted with crafting a brand identity for one of the most beloved literary legacies, Pentagram’s Emily Oberman and…
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What Is Availability Heuristic? Definition And Examples
Reading Time: 8 minutesDecision-making is crucial in shaping user experiences in UX design and research. However, humans often rely on cognitive shortcuts to make quick judgments. One such shortcut is the availability heuristic, a bias where people estimate the likelihood of events based on how easily they recall similar instances. While this can speed up…
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Tezza’s Brand Refresh Encourages Expression Without Limits
Reading Time: 3 minutesBrooklyn-based creative agency Saint-Urbain has launched a game-changing rebrand for Tezza, the photo and video editing app loved by content creators, influencers, and celebrities. Key takeaways: A rebrand built for the future Since its launch in 2018, Tezza has amassed over 2.5 million active monthly users and 25 million downloads, making it…
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The Feedback Loop: Meaning and Psychology
Reading Time: 8 minutesThe concept of a feedback loop is fundamental in various fields, including design, business, psychology, and technology. A feedback loop is a system where outputs are fed back into the system as inputs, influencing future actions or behaviors. It plays a critical role in learning, decision-making, and continuous improvement. Feedback loops shape…
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Top 10 Product Design Trends Every Designer Should Watch
Reading Time: 7 minutesProduct design is constantly evolving. What feels modern today may look outdated tomorrow. Designers must stay aware of changing expectations, tools, and user behavior. Today, product design goes far beyond aesthetics. It is about creating meaningful experiences that solve real problems and deliver long-term value. As technology advances, users expect products to…
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NFL Releases Super Bowl Lx Logo, Which Sparks Fan Theories
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe newly unveiled Super Bowl LX logo has reignited debates over whether its colors secretly hint at the teams that will play in the championship game. Key takeaways NFL Super Bowl logo conspiracy The NFL releases the Super Bowl logo well in advance every year, but fans have noticed an unusual pattern—the…
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Scarcity: Understand The Principle Of Persuasion
Reading Time: 10 minutesScarcity is one of the most potent psychological principles that influence human behavior. It is crucial in decision-making, marketing strategies, and consumer psychology. The scarcity principle suggests that people tend to place a higher value on things that are limited in supply or difficult to obtain. Whether it’s an exclusive product, a…
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Meet Opera Air, A Web Browser That Can Help You To Focus
Reading Time: 2 minutesOpera Air is a newly launched web browser designed with mindfulness and mental well-being at its core, offering a minimalist UI and unique relaxation tools. Key takeaways Opera Air: Minimalist browser for mindful browsing Opera, the Norwegian tech company known for its web browsers, has introduced Opera Air, a browser that takes…
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