Free iPhone interface elements

This is a very well produced, layered photoshop file FILLED with just about any iPhone interface element you could possibly need. I highly recommend!

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I don't have children, but this book CRACKS me up. My friend Ricky had his first child not too long ago and said it described exactly how he felt some nights. Here's a link to Samuel L. Jackson reading it for Audible. He talks for a few minutes about why he wanted to record the book... what he says is a bit strange- but if you can get through that, I'd be very surprised if you didn't chuckle throughout the recording!

User Interface Design

Here's another great article from smashing magazine. This one is filled with things to consider when designing a mobile ap! Best practices, conventions and technical limitations. All good things to know for Project 6.

Interesting article

In case you've never heard of it, smashing magazine is an excellent resource for the latest and greatest in web development. This article in particular gives a lot of helpful tips for designing and developing an iphone application. It goes much farther into depth than we need to for this class, but I thought the information on exporting graphics was pretty useful.

Good luck!

New Apple Products!

Have you guys seen the new apple products?
I can't believe how incredible the new iMacs look, but I'm most excited by the iPad mini.

I've always felt like the iPad was a bit too big and heavy. I had problems controlling the device because the hand I was using to hold it up would stray too far onto the screen causing interference while browsing. Apple actually solved that problem without even decreasing the size! The new devices can detect when a stray finger is resting on the screen– How cool is that?!

The new tablets will also have a cell phone functionality- which I find very funny. Cell phones got smaller and smaller, and now they're growing again!

Favorites: Cut the Rope and Nike+

I've always thought Cut the Rope graphics were completely charming. I love that little monster.

I also really like Nike+. Its incredibly easy to use and highly functional. Unfortunately, it doesn't make me enjoy running any more.

Balsamiq Mock-up

This is another amazing tool. Balsamiq Mock-up has a catalog of icons and interface elements ready to drop on to the device of your choice. You can export your interface designs in various formats for presentation if need be.

Definitely try this if you're new to application/web design.