Design lessons from Gmail web app
The simple of act of checking emails became a slog a couple of weeks back when Google implemented the latest design of Gmail iOS app into Gmail web app. It…
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In search of the perfect radius
Few weeks back, I happened to read Chris Coyer’s article on nested border radii, which spurred me to do a study that I long wanted to do. In the figure…
30+ tips to improve your iOS design workflow (in Photoshop)
I’ve compiled below some of the methods I follow when designing iOS apps in Photoshop. Many of the tips are applicable to UI design in general. Note: The shortcut keys…
Why consistency in icons is important and how to achieve it
This is my guest post published on Scoutzie Consistency is one of the design principles that users naturally expect to be followed in a design. By making your design look…
How I designed Zsnuz for iPhone
On reading the answers to my question on Quora, What do you want to read in an eBook on UI design, I understood there is a widespread interest in real-world…
ikonic: 150 real iOS icons
ikonic is a set of 150 beautiful icons designed specifically for (but not limited to) iOS displays. Why I designed ikonic Many good icon sets are available on the web,…
Principles of iOS app design
On seeing the title if you expected to read a big essay, sorry. Here they are: A well designed iOS app, is consistent in working and looks indicates in each…
Tutorial: Realistic stainless steel ring in Photoshop
I’ll show you how I created the steel binding ring for an iPad app. The effect may look complicated but it’s very easy to create. 1. Create the base of…