"Facebook launches Stories in the main Facebook app" (+more)

By Chloe Mark | April 2017

Q1 is done and we are onto the next! Here's the latest from the social media sphere, some inspiration for you designers and the truth behind what consumers are thinking of all the 2017 digital trends. 

Facebook launches Stories in the main Facebook app

 
Image source: TechCrunch

 

Facebook has finally launched what many deem a copy-cat of Snapchat feature, stories.

  • "You can now share stories with your Facebook friends and see what your friends have been up to for the past 24 hours." 
  • At the top of your app, you'll now see photos of your friends. By clicking them, their stories is launched which can include not only photos and videos, but also drawings and fun Facebook-developed camera effects.
  • This will also go across Facebook's other apps – i.e. Instagram, Messenger, Whatsapp.

 

Landing Page Inspiration — March 2017

 
Image source: Curated by Collect UI, Brief #2 — Kankuro.cool by Kristyn Braden

 

Time for a little spring inspiration! Collect UI gathered 10 stunning landing page designs from the month. You'll see pops of color, interesting layering effects and some material design reminiscent of Google. 

 

How Do Consumers Really Feel About 2017's Digital Trends? [Infographic]

Hubspot shared this Code Computerlove infographic, highlighting the truth behind trends. Some standouts? So far this year, people are spending less time in front of screens, are heavily relying on voice searches and are expecting mobile payments to go smoothly. 

Topics: Digital Marketing

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