Dive Club 🤿 Thiago Costa - Cultivating taste as a designer
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Feb 21, 2025 Thiago Costa, co-founder and designer at Fey, shares his extensive expertise in refined visual techniques and beautiful user interfaces. He delves into the evolution of the Fey aesthetic, from version 1.0 to 2.0, and discusses how AI enhances user experience. Thiago draws inspiration from diverse sources, including Caravaggio's mastery of light. He emphasizes the importance of continuous learning, meticulous attention to detail, and the balance between aesthetics and functionality, making for an insightful conversation on the art and science of design.
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AI's Role in Finance
- Traditional financial products often overwhelm users with data, requiring them to do the heavy lifting of interpretation.
- AI can shift this burden by interpreting data and presenting insights to users, enhancing understanding without explicit instructions.
Embracing the Clean Slate
- Use a product redesign as an opportunity to refine your visual language, incorporating new techniques and addressing past shortcomings.
- A clean slate allows you to re-evaluate your design choices and create a more cohesive and up-to-date aesthetic.
Inspiration from Art
- Seek inspiration from art, movies, and the real world to enhance your visual design. Studying art history, color palettes, lighting, and shadows can significantly elevate your UI.
- Avoid directly copying other UIs; instead, go to the original sources of inspiration to create something truly unique.