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Updated Jan 07, 2009 by toopriddy
GraphicsArtistRequests  

#requests for help from a Graphics Artist, because I am not one.

I am a programmer, and have limited knowledge about graphic art programs. I have done a "beta" job of producing images for the MyTime Program. I received many pictures for the icon for MyTime and am very appreciative of the person that created it.

My concern is more along the lines about the buttons at the bottom of the MyTime view. (if you go to More->Edit you can see all of them, or just look at the picture below). I do not want to add any snazzy/useless images or transitions, I want to make this program useful and minimize things that "just get in the way".

I am trying to stay with the "apple theme" of blue/gray buttons like what is used in the phone application on the iphone and the ipod application on the iphone. I want something that makes it obvious what the tab is that you are looking at.

The button bar pictures that are due for changing are:

  • Mapped calls: this looks like spaghetti but it is supposed to be the highways around Huntsville, AL

I have other tabs that I want to come up with and it is always a choir to create the little icon for that tab.

What I might want to do is come up with an email list of people who could do some pictures for me and just email out for someone to offer help when available.

you can get at all of the pictures (and the code for that matter) at http://code.google.com/p/mytime/source/browse/#svn/trunk they are all .png files. Here is a quote straight from apple's documentation:

Before you create the art for your icon, you need to spend some time thinking about what it should convey. As you consider designs, aim for an icon that is:

  • Simple and streamlined. Too many details can make an icon appear sloppy or indecipherable.
  • Not easily mistaken for one of the system-provided icons. Users should be able to distinguish your custom icon from the standard icons at a glance.
  • Readily understood and widely acceptable. Strive to create a symbol that most users will interpret correctly and that no users will find offensive.

After you've decided on the appearance of your icon, follow these guidelines as you create it:

  • Use the PNG format.
  • Use white with appropriate alpha and no shadow.
  • Use anti-aliasing.
  • For tab bar icons, create an icon that measures about 30 x 30 pixels.

The images displayed on the tab bar are derived from this image. If this image is too large to fit on the tab bar, it is scaled to fit. The size of an tab bar image is typically 30 x 30 points. The alpha values in the source image are used to create the unselected and selected images—opaque values are ignored.


Comment by chralves, Dec 11, 2008

I can help you with the graphics and tranlations to Portuguese, Spanish, French, Galizian, Catalan, etc...

Please, mail me. chralves@gmail.com

Comment by joseph.tosi, Dec 15, 2008

I'm also available to assist. My website can be found at www.tosidesign.com.

Comment by jonathan.stanford, Dec 30, 2008

I too can offer my assistance with the graphics. (also with testing in general). jomast@stanfordscomputer.com

Comment by RealMuzic, Jan 07, 2009

I'd be honored to help assit with any graphic needs for this app. www.rldesignstudios.com

Comment by toopriddy, Jan 07, 2009

thanks guys, if you are interested, follow the instructions for testing in the FAQ on the main page http://mytime.googlecode.com and send me an email so that I can add you guys to a email list (I will BCC everyone to make sure that you guys are not spammed)

Comment by brucebrendon, Jan 11, 2009

for the mapped calls what about a simple pin icon like in maps? just a thought. thank you for all your hard work. uk bro.

Comment by toopriddy, Jan 11, 2009

My thought was something like the icon for the google maps program, but you know what my attempt at this looked like :(

Comment by e...@modisoperandi.com, Jan 14, 2009

I maybe of some assistance for graphics. I am a brother from a congregation in Tx. Also e-mail me I have a question about creating a web app and it has nothing to do with WT Library, lol

Looking forward to hearing from you: info@modisoperandi.com

Comment by armmim, Jan 19, 2009

I would love to help, but my time is limited to a suggestion right now, Sorry. Mapped Calls icon could be similar to the interstate crest.

Comment by jschaible05, Mar 15, 2009

Hi, I'm a brother in Detroit Mi. I have done design work on two iPhone apps. I would love to contribute what I can to this app, design wise and maybe even get a mytime website up and running. Feel free to email me at jschaible05@Gmail.com

Look forward to hearing from you!

Comment by timelord2, Jun 06, 2009

Hows about adding GPS location? There is a program called GPS Notes that does this, is there a way you could do this in your program? Its like your Google Map link but it will put the GPS location in for you. Thanks will try out your program..

Comment by toopriddy, Jun 07, 2009

Thanks for the input This page is for graphics artist info, the page http://code.google.com/p/mytime/wiki/Wishlist is for feature requests and GPS locations are on the large feature request list on the main mytime page http://mytime.googlecode.com

Comment by creativodev, Aug 22, 2009

Brother, I can offer assistance with graphics and Spanish translation. creativodev@gmail.com

Comment by oldsystem, Aug 30, 2009

I agree with brucebrendon on the map icon.

Comment by oldsystem, Aug 30, 2009

And nothing says RBC more than a hard hat. ;]

Comment by findjerry, Sep 16, 2009

It looks like you have plenty of graphics help, but if not, I'm a graphic designer a Cong in Spanish Silverthorne, CO. I can be reached at findjerry at gmail dot com.

Thanks,

Jerry

Comment by jermaine.harpp, Sep 17, 2009

I would love to help out and assist with anything I can. I am graphic artist and UI designer. I attend the Highland congregation of Atlanta, GA. Love the iPhone app btw. You can see my work here www.jermaineharpp.com

Thanks!

Jermaine

Comment by jermaine.harpp, Sep 17, 2009

whoops forgot to mention my email address: jermaine.harpp@gmail.com

Comment by cbrancke, Oct 16, 2009

Hello brother, My husband and I we're writing an iPhone app for realtors that require mapping, would love to share any info that you or we could use, also I'm pionnering and i really appreciate your app, big help for me and my family. Thank you for your effort and dedication on writing this App. kb- Boca raton central congragation. :)

Comment by toopriddy, Oct 18, 2009

I know a couple of people in the Boynton beach/Boca raton area, please email me toopriddy@gmail.com and we can discuss maps info off of the website.


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