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iA Notebook wins Red Dot “Best of the Best” Award 2025, recognizing its exceptional design. It's the first paper notebook to receive this prestigious honor, joining elite products like the iPhone and Porsche Taycan. Designed for simplicity and elegance, it includes innovative features like disappearing watermarks.

https://ia.net/topics/ia-notebook-wins-the-crown-of-product-design-in-2025

Markdown is gradually replacing traditional document formats like .docx and .pdf due to its simplicity and focus on content over formatting. It enhances clarity and readability, empowering users to concentrate on communication rather than visual design. Although many still rely on Microsoft formats due to familiarity and educational norms, Markdown's adoption is rising, especially among younger users and in various digital platforms. It encourages better writing habits by minimizing distractions and promoting structured thought. Ultimately, Markdown may transform how we write and share ideas, steering away from the complexities of proprietary formats that often prioritize appearance over substance.

https://ia.net/topics/markdown-and-the-slow-fade-of-the-formatting-fetish

iA Writer for Windows 2.0 now released post-beta, featuring code overhaul, UI redesign for Windows 11, faster startup, full-width preview, smarter snippets, and improved stats/tools. Free update for current users.

https://ia.net/topics/ia-writer-for-windows-2-0-released-into-the-wild

iA sponsors NYC Midnight's 2025 Screenwriting Challenge, offering prizes like iA Writer and iA Notebook. The competition involves three rounds of screenplay writing with feedback and retains participant rights. It's designed to build a writing habit and connect writers. Registration ends February 20, 2025, with the challenge running from February 21 to August 6. Notably, AI use is banned in submissions.

https://ia.net/topics/nyc-midnight-screenwriting-challenge-2025

iA Presenter emphasizes storytelling over slide design, encouraging users to focus on their narrative rather than layout details. Its concise tutorial guide teaches letting go of design worries, enhancing presentation effectiveness. For further resources, users can explore the iA Support section and YouTube channel.

https://ia.net/topics/ia-presenter-how-to-hub

First iA Awards announced winners focused on Emotion, Logic, and Impact.

Winners:
– Writing Award: João Sevilhano for “On the Beauty of Distraction,” challenging views on distraction as a negative force, arguing selective distractions can enhance life.
– Presentation Award: Fabian Hemmert for “Artificial Intelligence: A Car for the Mind?” exploring balance between technology and humanity.

Honorable Mentions:
– Blake Watson for “HTML is for People,” a beginner's guide to HTML.
– Chenyu Huang for “Sunset,” a reflective piece about family and aging.

The awards process was enlightening, encouraging continued submissions for future awards.

https://ia.net/topics/ia-awards-the-winners