Wood

10 Responses

1. Tom Graham

   Critique encouraged, as is telling me which you prefer. :D

   This is the wood version, consistent with the previous iterations.
   But I've also done a white version and plan to mirror any changes to both versions.

   I tried changing the layout quite a bit today, for example:
   • having the language indicator right at the bottom — this was nice in theory but has practical implications: when the keyboard is brought up, the language is hidden, making it not immediately obvious which language the user is searching in.
   • having the language indicator right at the top, with the search bar moved closer to the book — this looked strange, but also weakens the metaphorical connection between the book and the indicator.

   The button in the search field is a single button (as in Articles.app) which will bring up the bookmarks (star) and history (clock) view.

   Most of the work now is just pixel-by-pixel stuff, tweaking the tiniest details, which is tiring but rewarding work. Then I want to do some more work on the positioning, sizing and formatting of the content of the pages, after which this concept should be largely complete. :)
   Finally will be the app's icon, which will be interesting — another first for me.

   Also I just realised the language indicator isn't showing the correct language. Ignore that. :x

   about 1 year ago

2. Pro Manu Gamero ☁

   I prefer this much more. I think the white stands out too much. Even so, both have an exquisite design!

   about 1 year ago

3. Tom Graham

   I am very conscious of the white being too over-bearing, but I also have my problems with the wood version: e.g. I'm not sure if the button really looks like a button or something you're supposed to tap; I'm not sure how difficult it will be from a technical point of view when developing the app.

   Thank you, Manu. :)

   about 1 year ago

4. Pro Manu Gamero ☁

   I thought so, but I can not think of any idea other than to obscure the search box, or perhaps making it white on hover. it is also possible that I like the wood too :P

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   about 1 year ago

5. Pro Bady

   I think it is nice man :) good work!

   about 1 year ago

6. Pro Bianca

   I like this. Though I share the worry about the buttons not being recognized. Perhaps a mix of both versions could help; the search-field with the buttons of the first shot.

   about 1 year ago

7. Tom Graham

   Thanks, Bady and Bianca. :)

   Initially the wood version did have the buttons of the white version, and it looked terrible due to the huge colour contrast… but I think if I adjust the colours to fit the wood better, it could work and still look like a button. I'll do some experimenting along those lines… Thanks again for that, Bianca.

   about 1 year ago

8. Pro Cameron Dearsley

   The wood looks awesome! The arrows appear to have one pixel out of place (on the upper portion), though.

   about 1 year ago

9. Tom Graham

   Can't believe I hadn't seen that! My excuse is that I've not yet focused properly on the content yet - that's next up, I think.
   Thank you, Cameron. :)

   about 1 year ago

10. StockLove.net

    Love this.

    3 months ago