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Interface Art goes Lifestyle

By johannes | Published: April 10, 2011

Recently I discovered an article about Interface Art in “m — Das Magazin”. It is a young german magazine on the lifestyle aspects that come with the many new Apple gadgets. This time, the nicely done glossy also features “iPhone Killer” Michael Tampert and web design guru Jacob Nielsen. The author points out that I [...]

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Energy-Saving Lamps Do Not Weaken Drop Shadows

By johannes | Published: November 14, 2009

With Apple being an intertwined hard- and software maker, its self-reference in icon design is only understandable. For example, Cinema Displays, Mighty Mice and the latest track pads (recognizable by the new aspect ratio and the missing button) made their way into the graphical user interface. Being usually present in the interface before the majority [...]

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Cover Flow Ad

By johannes | Published: July 31, 2009

Gradually the graphical user interface makes its way to pop culture. The aesthetic of “Bliss” for example again and again finds its way to advertising campaigns—maybe because its originality is so universal? Apparently you live in close touch with nature when you eat Ben & Jerry ice cream. At least they placed a Windows-like scenery [...]

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