Visualising Data   Looking at raw data and trying to pull out a sense of order within that to find cures, solutions etc. In the UX seeing how data can work in new and different ways. Diagrams: The trick is finding the right type of data and presenting it in the right type of way. […]

Tying it all Together By now you should have: Icon set(s) – master apprentice and own Cityscape(s) – master apprentice and own A UI Design idea on paper/digital   Principles of User Interfaces Format Content Think about layout on the screen. Is it a mobile or tablet, and does it fit comfortably? Touch controls: consider […]

Illustrating Interfaces By now you should have done: Master apprentice exercises Mind-mapping ideas Sketches and wireframe The Interface Why illustration in UI? Types on illustrating UI Styles of illustrating UI Workflow… illustrating UI. The essence of illustration To clarify To make clear by giving or by serving as an example or instance To provide with […]

Hand to Mouse Looking at different approaches to illustration through different illustrators. Illustrations can be- Tablet drawn (pro create) Vectors Illustrator / Photoshop / Figma / Sketch Hand drawn on paper.   Jorge Colombo I really like Colombo’s style, simple but his use of colour is effective to his work. I particularly like his illustrations […]

Getting Iconic Icon Design You need to understand how these work, where they should appear, and how to create these. “capturing the essence of the object in as few lines as possible, while retaining its essence. Icons are tiny poems.” – Kyle Tezak Push those basic elements as much as possible.   Icons have history. […]

Your blog should be a source of easy marks and should include: Reflection on what we have covered Research relevant designers/illustrators Mindmaps, sketches, wireframes and prototypes   Introduction to module and projects. Travel App in a nutshell. Icon set (5 icons) Icons of cities Simple interface Your own travel app Three screens Home (launch screen) […]