Exploring Graphic User Interface Styles – from Minimal to Futuristic A user interface (UI) can come in many styles ranging graphically from very simple, all the way to extremely complex. In this article we are going to explore a range of styles demonstrating that there isn't just one recipe for creating a good looking, and ultimately successful user interface. Of course, not every style is represented in this article; we will be exploring several high-quality examples, representing a wide range of graphical styles from simple to complex. Enjoy! Section 1: Minimal A minimal style UI relies heavily on type, symbols, and white space to create a clear and simple user experience. HelvetiNote™ HelvetiNote™ by cypher13 uses a great mix of font weights and sizes, as well as thoughtfully placed icons and interface elements to form a fantastically minimal UI. HTC 1 Concept When designer Andrew Kim decided to concept a new piece of hardware, he envisioned a complete solution marrying the hardware and user interface. Things Section 2: Detailed Graphical Bills Beats Quarian
20 Stunning Examples of Web Designs build around a Photo The right image in the right spot can say more than thousands words, don’t you agree? Using a photo as a key element of web design can give your website an added visual element, as well as depth and space. It is certainly not every photo that will work, but generally if you find one that support the message you are trying to communicate the result can be really great. Using photos as a dominating part of the web design itself is typically seen in photography website templates and many are build on WordPress these days. While large photos can be great for setting the scene and generating the right atmosphere it can be a problem to load times. Advertisement 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. elettro.luce 11. 12. fix outlook 13. bressane 15. 16. 17. chopin2010 18. 19. 1md 20. hdqt Please leave a comment if you know some great web sites where photos are dominating the design. Author : Dustin Betonio Dustin Betonio is a Translation Management graduate at University of Mindanao.
Effective Design for Multiple Screen Sizes So you’re a designer and have been tasked with the design of a mobile web site. Chances are, unless you’re designing for only one device you’re quickly going to be faced with a common problem experienced by designers who work with mobile devices; figuring out what screen size to actually design for. For instance: The iPhone is 320 pixels wide by 480 pixels high.Many Nokia N-Series devices are 240 pixels wide by 320 pixels high.Newer devices often support a landscape mode where the width and height are spontaneously reversed.Older (yet still popular) Nokia devices have displays ranging from 176 by 208 pixels up to 352 by 416 pixels.Blackberry screen resolutions range anywhere from 160 x 160 pixels all the way up to 324 x 352 pixels. This article is intended to help you develop effective design strategies to target a diverse range of mobile devices and screen sizes. Expect and manage diversity But wait, things may not be as bad as they first appear. The ‘Problem With Pixels’
NewsWare Apps | Spectra | msnbc.com Spectra Spectra merges the news spectrum and the color spectrum into an expansive news viewing experience. With comprehensive live news coverage, striking design, complete customization, dynamic browsing, human body interaction and many other unique features, Spectra brings A Fuller Spectrum of News to life in our most immersive extension yet. Select msnbc.com topics fromthe news channel palette. Use your webcamfor human interaction. Apps & Games Podcasts Podcast Gallery Dispatch Feeds RSS Channel Directory Radder Latest headlines Tenn. plane crash devastates Kansas ranching family The hero pilot of the light plane that crashed in Nashville, Tenn., was a prominent Kansas rancher on his way to the nation's largest cattle industry trade show, authorities said Tuesday. 4 killed in Tenn. crash; pilot avoided building Olympic construction leaves Sochi residents in the cold 2013 a record year for exonerations of prisoners Avalanche-choked road into Alaska town to reopen Multimedia Nightly News Video Topics Autos
Seven Great Tools to Create Mobile Version of a Website | TechWench.com 1. Mobify Mobify is a web-based service that you can use to convert your blog to a mobile site. With Mobify free version, you have the ability to optimize and design your site for thousands of mobile phones. You can also choose a custom domain for your mobile site and install a plugin in your blog that automatically redirects visitors to the mobile version when they’re using their phones to reach your site. By switching to paid subscription (from $ 249/month) you get an advanced analytics for the mobile site, a custom branding feature and no 3rd party advertising. 2. MoFuse is an online service that lets you convert your site to a mobile site. 3. MobiSiteGalore is a web-based service that lets you create a mobile version based on your blog. 4. DotMobi Instant Mobilizer is a mobile site builder that allows you to optimize your blog content to be viewed on a mobile phone. 5. WireNode is a free converter to create mobile sites from your blog. 6. 7.
Adding Animations Animations can add subtle visual cues that notify users about what's going on in your app and improve their mental model of your app's interface. Animations are especially useful when the screen changes state, such as when content loads or new actions become available. Animations can also add a polished look to your app, which gives your app a higher quality feel. Keep in mind though, that overusing animations or using them at the wrong time can be detrimental, such as when they cause delays. This training class shows you how to implement some common types of animations that can increase usability and add flair without annoying your users. Lessons Crossfading Two Views Learn how to crossfade between two overlapping views. Using ViewPager for Screen Slides Learn how to animate between horizontally adjacent screens with a sliding transition. Displaying Card Flip Animations Learn how to animate between two views with a flipping motion. Zooming a View Animating Layout Changes
Web Designs that Use Textures Beautifully Using textures in a web design gives it a unique look that roughens the sharpness and crispness that you can find in most other site designs. When used properly, the results of utilizing textures in a web layout can be stunning. This collection follows up on a collection posted last year called "30 Beautifully Textured Web Designs" (which you should check out if you haven’t already) with even more web designs that use textures masterfully. Dan Conaway Vegas Uncork’d Aussie BBQ Legends Team Fannypack Ministério de Artes Freedom Mother Earth Brewing Steve Mullen Creative Tyler Gaw Campus Vida Mom & Popcorn Occasions By Elizabeth Coopers Kids nykevanwyk Kiwi Sibling Rivalry Revive Africa The Crazy Love Campaign Matt Salik Paloma Films Zach Hendricks Merge icebolt.info Tori’s Eye The Blizzards Design Embraced Skiptracers Movie Story Pixel Last Letter Mutt Ink Related Content About the Author Jacob Gube is the Founder and Chief Editor of Six Revisions.
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