DUp 184 🪷 Breathing with the Forest, Gen AI in Enterprise, Skeuomorphic Design, Space Exploration Logos & more

Though we never advocate for 70 hour weeks, some rare days you wish would last 70 hours each! And behind those special days, are days that need long shifts, and a lot of hard work round-the-clock! Here's the rare sneak-peek, behind-the-scenes from hashtag#DesignUp24.

This is the year Gen AI became mission-critical for enterprises with spending skyrocketing from $2.3 billion to $13.8 billion in just one year! Menlo Ventures surveyed 600 U.S. enterprise IT decision-makers to see how businesses are shifting from experimentation to real-world applications.

Magnus Eriksen explores the revival of skeuomorphic design, which mimics real-world objects to create more intuitive digital experiences. Could this familiar and nostalgic style enhance our interactions in XR and IoT?

Experience a stunning project that blends art and ecology in the Amazon rainforest. Using advanced technology like 360° LiDAR scans and ambisonic recordings, this immersive experience invites us to connect deeply with nature.

Check out Davide Mascioli's side project that documents modern space exploration logos as cultural heritage. The website not only serves as a companion to a Kickstarter project on the same theme but also tells stories about the visual culture around our global space exploration.