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What Design Prototyping Tool Is For You?
It’s still not too late to get into the world of prototyping ;) Axure, Balsamiq, InVision, Proto.io, Origami, Framerjs, which tools best work for you?
Continue readingHow to Choose A Typeface
A typeface (aka a font family) is a set of fonts that share common design features. For example, Times New Roman and Arial are different typefaces. Times New Roman is commonly used in newspapers; Arial is commonly used on digital interfaces. There are many other beautiful typefaces out there for people to use. How to choose a typeface?
Continue readingCan You Add Meanings to Socks? — A Practice on Denotative and Connotative Images
I did some interesting practice on making denotative images and connotative images. A denotative image is a direct representation of an object from real life, whether it be cartoonized or realistic, made by pen or something else. A connotative image added an extra layer of “meaning” to the denotative image.
To start, I needed to choose an object. I chose a sock. My mission was to quickly do 10 denotative images (using different ways) and 3 connotative images on paper. A lot, huh? I thought so, too. After all, how can socks be sketched differently into that many images? But I decided to give it a try.
Continue readingFundamentals of Graphic Design: Denotation Images and Connotation Images
Skeuomorphic vs. Flat Design
I came across this excellent article about Apple’s highly textured and ornamented design (so-called “Skeuomorphic”) and Windows 8’s flat design. Apple tries to simulate real world objects and textures in its apps, such as iBook, Calendar, Notes; and in contrast, Microsoft tends to make interfaces look more flat and digital by removing every bit of adornment from its latest UI.
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