Icon sketches for "dreaded report"
I’m really struggling with this icon for “Dreaded Report”. Maybe some of the boring, corporate cubicle office culture that I’m trying to infuse this icon with, is rubbing off on me?
So I made some variations, one with a ballpoint pen, one with a graph and one with a skull. And then I can’t make up my mind… Should I put them all in the collection, or leave some out? What do you think? [To be continued... ]
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Tags: creative process, design, ink, Process Icons, sketch
Icon design process. From sketch to basic shapes
When I’m happy with the sketches for the icons, I launch Adobe Illustrator and start blocking out the icons, drawing simple, clean vector shapes using my pen tablet. I’m designing the Collection of Process Icons in the same style that was established for the first three collections of desktop icons. In this unique design project, everything from the icon concept to the simple and elegant style is based on feedback from you. The look and feel for Process Icons uses the same set of perspectives with simple, uncluttered shapes that are easy to distinguish and find on your desktop. The style is based around a rich colour palette and elegant, natural textures.
Icon design process. Adding details, colour, shading and light
Once I’ve blocked in the basic shapes, I start adding details and colours, next shading and last highlights. In this example with the alarm clock you’ll notice the same palette of reds as in the icon with the Cookery Book, the same greys as in the Gear icon and the same soft cream as in the Shoebox icon. Using the same style consistently, ensures that all the icons fit together and that you can mix and match the different collections to suit your needs.
And in case you were wondering about the dotted lines across these images, yes they are the watermarks I designed for these icon previews to at least make it more difficult for people who want to steal images. [To be continued... ]
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Tags: colour, creative process, design, focus, getting organized, ink, organized, Process Icons, productivity, sketch, vectors
Here’s the third part of the story about a new design project I’m working on. It’s about the creative process of a new collection of icons called “Process”.
Today and tomorrow. Icon sketches
These are my sketches for icons that represent things that need to be taken care of “Today” and “Tomorrow”, or “Later”. Many of you have asked for “Today” and “Tomorrow” icons, some of you cooperate on projects where time needs to be specified, others need to schedule work to be published or for deadlines.
While I was working on these icons, I thought “what about adding the dates of a month, wouldn’t that be handy if you really need to indicate time with icons?”
So I made a few sketches to see what it would look like, and I’m thinking of adding a full month of days to the set. What do you think? [To be continued... ]
Calendar with dates. icon sketch
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Tags: creative process, design, focus, getting organized, ink, organized, Process Icons, productivity, sketch
I’m preparing the summer edition with limited edition desktop art for Club Marmalade Moon.
This time I’ve made experimental desktop art, abstract geometric compositions inspired by leaves. The club special of the season comes with 2 wallpapers and a set of 4 experimental desktop icons.
The wallpaper includes versions for fullscreen and widescreen computers as well as the iPhone and iPad. I’m excited to also include for the first time, a version for the new iPhone 4.
iPad users can use one wallpaper for the home screen and the other for the lock screen to create an elegant effect for the iPad desktop.
Join the club (it’s free!) to make sure you get these summer desktop treats for your desktop, and club members, keep an eye on your inbox!
Tags: abstract, Club Marmalade Moon, geometric, leaves
Kate England. mosaic of icons
I love Brandi’s feature Ten Things, her series of mini-interviews that give a quick snapshot of the artists behind the art.
Today she’s published an interview with me, 10 Things About Kate England at brandi girl :: a life inspired by color. Brandi did such a great job with this display of icons, didn’t she?!
Tags: interviews, press
