If you love science fiction, there's a good chance you've seen Territory's work before. The company, based in London, New York and San Francisco, has contributed to a number of blockbuster movies including Blade Runner 2049, Avengers: Infinity War, Ex Machina and Ghost in the Shell. Territory's designs are both wondrous and believable, balancing abstract elements with a clear sense of purpose and utility. Some 'screens' also have multiple states that loop or can be triggered off-set to deliver story-critical information. They provide natural light to a scene, which cinematographers love, and something real for actors to perform against.Territory worked on set in Limerick, Ireland, with episode directors, set decorator and members of the art department. The team had to adapt and, sometimes, create entirely new screens to reflect the changing vision for the show. Territory also shared its assets with a visual effects company in Spain for any last-minute alterations. Generally, though, … [Read more...] about The ‘Nightflyers’ TV show has some killer user interfaces
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Samsung redesigns its smartphone user interface with One UI
Samsung's trying to make it easier to use its smartphones. The company on Wednesday unveiled its new One UI user interface. It will roll the software out to the Galaxy S9, S9 Plus and Note 9 in January. It's first making the interface available to people in the US, Germany and South Korea for beta testing this month. "With one UI, users only see what they need when they need it so they can stay focused on what matters," Jee Won Lee, Samsung senior designer of UX design, said Wednesday.The goal is to make interactions more natural, like for one-handed user operation. If you move your thumb from the home key at the bottom to pop ups at the top. Now, the interface on the upper part of the phone is for viewing, while the lower part for is for interaction, within the range of a thumb.Samsung also sought to increase visual comfort, making it easier to stare at the screen for longer. Samsung made the announcements at its fifth annual developers conference, taking place … [Read more...] about Samsung redesigns its smartphone user interface with One UI
4 aging Windows 10 user interfaces that need to be updated (now)
Most of us are probably aware of Windows' big problem when it comes to design consistency ... it doesn't have any. That's mostly due to the fact that Windows 10 is built on decades of old code. While Microsoft is trying its best, there are still plenty of areas in Windows 10 that throw you back to UIs that were first introduced years ago. Here I'm pointing out four obvious old UIs that are still present in Windows 10 today. This list isn't limited to "legacy" UIs, like those first introduced in Windows 95. Everything up to Windows 8 is considered old UI in Windows 10, now that Fluent Design is a reality. Music control The current music control UI found in Windows 10 was first introduced with Windows 8 in 2012 and is using Microsoft's Metro design language. While Microsoft's current design language is a spiritual successor to Metro, a lot has changed since the Windows 8 days, making the current music control element seem somewhat out of place. It's not using any Fluent Design effects, … [Read more...] about 4 aging Windows 10 user interfaces that need to be updated (now)
Samsung to show foldable phone design and interface tomorrow, says report
A Samsung official has reiterated that the company intends to unveil its long-awaited foldable phone this week at its developer conference, reports Reuters, with the intention of showing the phone to developers and the public to gather early feedback. Although the unnamed official admitted that this was a “different approach” to the consumer-facing launches the company has favored for its flagship handsets, they said it was necessary since “the foldable phone is a completely new concept in terms of design and user experience.” Since the announcement is aimed at developers who’ll have to redesign their apps if they want them to make the most out of a folding display, it’s unlikely that we’ll see a consumer-ready device at the developer keynote. Instead we’re expecting to see its user interface alongside the first detailed images of the phone. It should be enough information to start developing apps, even if it’s not enough to … [Read more...] about Samsung to show foldable phone design and interface tomorrow, says report
The Amazon Alexa app is getting a complete design overhaul
The Alexa companion app is getting a complete (and much-needed) design overhaul today. The redesigned user interface not only looks much sleeker in comparison to the old one, but also makes it easier to control all your Alexa-enabled devices. The update introduces a new "Devices" tab where users can find a list of all their connected Alexa-enabled devices and groups on one screen, which is a big improvement over the previous method that required you to change between different tabs for every device. This is perhaps the biggest — and most-welcomed — addition to the update, considering the number of people who own more than one Alexa-enabled device in their home. Other than that, the latest Alexa app update is primarily focused on improving the visuals and user interface, with more colorful backgrounds and icons that also let you differentiate between Alexa device groups with a single glance. The update for the Alexa companion app is now rolling out on both Android and iOS. … [Read more...] about The Amazon Alexa app is getting a complete design overhaul