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User interface design fundamentals

Blogger.Iconshock — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:33:17 +0000

Hmmm… haven’t we talked about this topic before? Well yes. User interfaces are our business remember? We have featured the thoughts of Garret Dimon, Mike Lane, Andrew Maier and others. Now check this article by Kyle Sollenberger for the Carsonified Blog where he exposes his point of view on how to approach UI design.

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Today’s featured icon set: Wacom Intuos 3 tablet

Blogger.Iconshock — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:07:41 +0000

Check out this awesome depiction of the now outdated Intuos 3 Wacom tablet. Beats the actual Wacom software icon don’t you think? Comes in ICO, PNG and ICNS. Courtesy of Andre
from Canada.

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A free icon everyday: Transmischen

Blogger.Iconshock — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:02:33 +0000

Check out this very cool transmission icon for your Need for Speed games. Or torrents maybe? Beautiful icon set made by Slartibartmads from Norway. Comes in ICNS, PNG and icontainer.

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Guide to better Wireframing

Blogger.Iconshock — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:42:41 +0000

Web wireframing is the process by which the general structure of a web site is sketched. This is undertaken before any artwork is done and is the guide from which the project will develop. Some wireframes are so complex they are taken as website prototypes used for user testing.

One of the key factors in good development is planning. And that just applies to any endeavor, be it a website, an application, a painting or a movie. Everything begins with planning.

Check this good read by Clive Howard for Carsonified Blog where he lists 20 steps for improving your wireframing.

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Quick tips to improve your workspace on OSX

Blogger.Iconshock — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:24:08 +0000

Does the OS have to adapt to you or is it the other way round? Read this thorough article from Macworld
where they give us a list of improvements to make your MAC UI fit your exact productivity needs.

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A free icon everyday: Childhood dream (beetle)

Blogger.Iconshock — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:47:40 +0000

Isn’t this the most cool car in history? Turkish designer Cem brings us this wonderfully made Volkswagen Beetle in vibrant style. This was my dream car as a child too. What do you think about the new version?

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10 Famous mystery monsters

Blogger.Iconshock — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:16:21 +0000

I think it’s incredible how some old myths manage to persist throughout the ages, still to this era where we have all kinds of technology like video cameras, GPS and satellites to prove almost anything. I guess we humans just need to believe in things. In this article by Time Magazine, you will find ten mythical monsters, from the Chupacabra to the Abominable Snowman. There’s a monster for everyone! Any of you readers have a monster story?

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Iconshock interview: Martin Leblanc, the wizard behind Iconfinder

Blogger.Iconshock — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:24:35 +0000

Millions of designers and graphic enthusiasts use his site daily. His search engine Iconfinder is the ultimate resource in the whole net for finding high quality icons and has been featured in countless reviews since it’s foundation in 2007. Many will even go further and state that Iconfinder is the ultimate resource for designers in the whole wide web. He started this idea out of frustration, since he wanted an efficient way to search through all the icons he had in his hard drive. Who would have thought?

What really impresses me is his high curatorial values. Not any icon is fit to be featured in this search engine. And that is why its simply the best. Show your love to this unique web developer by leaving your comments and go ahead and take the opportunity to congratulate him because he got married in September. Wish you the best man! So here it is; Developer, icon hero, newlywed. Martin Leblanc.

UI features of social media sites

Blogger.Iconshock — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:03:01 +0000

I just found this very informative article by Matt Cronin for Smashing Magazine, where he points out some key features of interface design exclusively for Social media and networking sites. He features Call to action buttons, search and many more. Good read.

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Free handpicked icon set of the day: Sushi Icons

Blogger.Iconshock — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:25:54 +0000

Israeli designer and illustrator Kluke made this exceptional icon set that almost makes me hungry. Same soft shapes and pleasant colour palette she uses in almost all her work. Check her site, she’s incredible. Icon set comes in ICO and PNG format.

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