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Bad Hands
I read that hand models at Apple are pretty lionized, and paid handsomely (though their stealthy inner workings make it hard to prove that.) I’ve also recently heard they use digitally created hands now; even one rumor of robotics. I, for one, believe it.
To some, that might seem insane or unnecessary, but when the marketing of your product ultimately could rest is the hand(s) holding it, it makes sense to pay the extra to have a hand that won’t draw your attention away from the actual product.
The worst one here is debatable, but I vote for the guy with hairy arms.
Nov 25
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The last couple of months I’ve been designing my new apartment. I’ve done a lot of moving in New York City over the last 6 years, but I finally feel like I can stay put for a while. I wanted to design the place from scratch, so I moved here with only boxes of possessions. A lot of work went into this and I’m really happy with the way it feels.
It’s home.
Feel free to ask me where I got any of the furniture or decorations.
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This has also been in the works for a while now. It’s great to finally get it out there!
GroupMe 4.0 for Windows Phone
Today, we are so excited to introduce the newest version of our Windows Phone app, GroupMe 4.0. Just like its counterparts on iPhone and Android, this app is simpler, easier to use, and more beautiful than ever before.
You can get it free here.
Here’s what’s new:
- Works on Windows Phone 8!
- Brand new start screen with big, beautiful animated tiles
- Chat interface is prettier and cleaner
- Bigger photos and avatars throughout
- Faster app; better performance
- Lots of small improvements and bug fixes
So come on! Get it today for your Windows Phone!
Nov 07
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New GroupMe 4.0
I don’t know what else to say about this other than that I work with some incredibly talented people here at GroupMe. This release is obviously our best yet. But hey, go see for yourself!
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Experiences by GroupMe
The last 3 months, I’ve been working closely with Chris Connolly, and our new designer, Adam Kopec in branding and designing the UI for a new product at GroupMe.
“Experiences by GroupMe is the easiest way to do something awesome with your friends. We help you discover, plan, and pay for the amazing experiences you’ll always remember.”
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Over the holidays, I launched a website for my photos. I finally made the decision to do away with Flickr. The service has long been obsolete for me for a number of reasons, but the most important was presentation.
This new blog utilizes the Hi Res Theme created by the incredibly talented duo, Justin Ouellette and Noah Kalina. There is no question that the presentation of my photos in this theme is way better than what any photo website has ever had to offer. Combine that with Tumblr, and you have what I believe to be the best solution for sharing the photos you care about.
photo: the lovely Sarah Natochenny
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Attention Designers! GroupMe is Hiring!
We are a small, passionate team of dedicated people working on a product that we love. We spend our days in a sunlight-filled loft near Union Square in Manhattan. At night, we sing karaoke sometimes. Basically, we love our jobs, and we have a lot of fun doing them.
We are looking for someone with ambition, confidence, bold opinions, and talent, whose primary responsibilities will involve collaborating with our designers and engineers in order to flesh out product ideas from early wireframes and sketches to pixel-perfect final designs.
In addition, responsibilities will include supporting other departments in all design functions: presentations, spreadsheets, marketing materials, whatever. You should feel comfortable working on multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Applicants should have an online portfolio that includes work that is beautiful and usable, demonstrating a love for tight detailing and impeccable typography. Ideally, it should show off your work in a range of platforms (web, mobile, tablets, print) and applications (sites, apps, branding, marketing). Any coding experience would be a major plus, as well as any motion graphics, video editing, or illustration skills.
We can’t wait to see what you have to show us!
Send your work to kevin@groupme.com
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Iconography & Simple Shapes
Sometimes my job calls for creating very simple icons, like a heart. At first, you might think, ‘A heart. Simple enough.’ But it is the nature of a designer to question every line, every curve, and the breakdown of even the most simple shapes.
The above image illustrates how I arrived at what I consider to be the best solution for a graphic heart. I started by recognizing the lowest common denominator in shape; a triangle and a circle. The curves, proportions, and angles are all based on the Golden Ratio.
Even though some icons may not be as lionized as say, the logo of a brand, the care for detail must drive every decision.
