‘Port’ Isn’t a Dirty Word: Moving your iOS Apps to Android
Android Design iOSFor a designer, the word “port” can be cringe-inducing. By definition, a port is an application adapted from one environment to another. However, what...
What’s our Vector, Victor?
Design iOSiOS 8 and Xcode 6 have brought about the ability to use vector assets in your applications. Unfortunately, Xcode 6 doesn’t fully support vector...
All You Need to Know About Android Material
Android DesignLollipop, as we’ve mentioned before, is the largest update to Android in years. Material, Google’s new design language, is at the forefront of those...
iOS 8 Demo: Universal Storyboards and Adaptive UI
Design iOSWith the addition of two new iPhone sizes, designers and developers will have to be more flexible in their layouts. In this demo, I...
How iOS 8 Will Change App Design
Design iOSDesigners need to be aware of many new features when it comes to designing for iOS 8 apps. Extensions, device sizes and frameworks like...
What iOS 8 Means for App Design
Design iOSWhile the visual design of iOS 8 remains similar to its predecessor, it is packed with features that require special design attention.
My App Design Setup
DesignThe right setup for an interface designer can be the difference between hours of creative flow and hours of fruitless frustration.
A Ten-Gallon Makeover: Big Nerd Ranch’s New Logo
DesignSince 2001, the Big Nerd Ranch logo has featured a nerdy propeller affixed to a 10-gallon hat. This friendly little chap perfectly embodies our...
When a Sprint Isn’t a Sprint: Running and Design
DesignOn your mark. Get set. Whoa! The act of running and completing a marathon is no small feat. Neither is the process of designing...
Blurred Lines: Design and Development
DesignHow can designers and developers get better at what they do? They should each learn what the other does. Our iOS and Android Design...
The Case for Helvetica Neue in Mac OS X Yosemite
DesignWith Apple's adoption of Helvetica Neue for OSX Yosemite, we break down why it's tough to argue against it being a robust, versatile typeface...
Image Optimization with Adobe Fireworks
Design Front-End Full-Stack WebLarge, full-screen photos seem to be everywhere on the web. But while photos are getting bigger, so are file sizes. Image optimization with Adobe...
