The icon for that Hype Machine app I'm working on. At the moment the project is called Plug, for a few reasons:
a) "Hype" / "Plug", works in that promotional/linking sense.
b) The app is essentially plugging into The Hype Machine.
c) Four letter words are cool.
d) As are lightning bolts.
e) If you look really hard or take off your glasses, the chat bubble almost looks like a P.
I've attached some other icon sizes as well, to show how it scales.
@Luboš Volkov + @Dennis Andersson I'll add an dark inner glow - I previously removed the outer stroke so I could fit the shape in 16x16. Good spot though, need it to be identifiable in a Finder List view.
I LOVE hype machine. It's about time I see someone else showing it some design love haha. When will you be releasing this app? I'm very excited to see the finished product.
@Eddy Gann: Hopefully in the next couple of months, work life permitting. We've got a robust alpha going at the moment with the basic features (Popular, Latest, Loved and Search). Will give you a ping when there's significant news.
@Glenn Hitchcock Awesome man. I designed a concept for an iPhone app way before they released one, so I am very excited to see what you have in store. If you need anyone to test the app, look no further haha.
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Glenn Hitchcock
The icon for that Hype Machine app I'm working on. At the moment the project is called Plug, for a few reasons:
a) "Hype" / "Plug", works in that promotional/linking sense.
b) The app is essentially plugging into The Hype Machine.
c) Four letter words are cool.
d) As are lightning bolts.
e) If you look really hard or take off your glasses, the chat bubble almost looks like a P.
I've attached some other icon sizes as well, to show how it scales.
+ Graham Smith's article on depth of field, if you want to know how to gradually blur objects (e.g. the tail shadow here).
5 months ago
Lovely icon.
5 months ago
Crisp. It doesn't look all that great on the green background, though.
5 months ago
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Glenn Hitchcock
@Ari That's mainly to show it playing alongside Hypem's colors. Here's one floating through space for you though.
5 months ago
Excellent job! Really keeps its form and sharpness across the multiple sizes!
5 months ago
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Nathan Walker
It's a little different, I like it.
5 months ago
@Glenn Hitchcock Looks great. :)
5 months ago
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Eli Schiff
Can't wait to use it. (And keep it in my dock.)
5 months ago
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Marc Thomas
Trés bon!
5 months ago
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Luboš Volkov
Excelent job - each size looks great - only maybe add outerstroke to the smallest version to make it more crispy? :)
5 months ago
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Tobia Crivellari
Well done! @Glenn Hitchcock
5 months ago
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Samuel Kraft
This looks really nice. Good work!
5 months ago
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Shota Mickaia
Love it!
5 months ago
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Dennis Andersson
Dig it! I'm on the same line as @Luboš Volkov on this one, the smallest version needs to pop a bit more. At least against that green background.
5 months ago
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Muhammad El Melegy
Nice one dude!
5 months ago
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Glenn Hitchcock
@Luboš Volkov + @Dennis Andersson I'll add an dark inner glow - I previously removed the outer stroke so I could fit the shape in 16x16. Good spot though, need it to be identifiable in a Finder List view.
5 months ago
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Eddy Gann
I LOVE hype machine. It's about time I see someone else showing it some design love haha. When will you be releasing this app? I'm very excited to see the finished product.
5 months ago
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Mike Stezycki
This looks great! I love the thick inset shadows, gives it nice definition.
5 months ago
Fat. I like it.
5 months ago
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Glenn Hitchcock
@Eddy Gann: Hopefully in the next couple of months, work life permitting. We've got a robust alpha going at the moment with the basic features (Popular, Latest, Loved and Search). Will give you a ping when there's significant news.
5 months ago
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Eddy Gann
@Glenn Hitchcock Awesome man. I designed a concept for an iPhone app way before they released one, so I am very excited to see what you have in store. If you need anyone to test the app, look no further haha.
5 months ago
@Glenn Hitchcock Would love to try this out! Any idea when it'll come out?
2 months ago