As a programmer, you mostly spend a lot of time creating
specific functions for a product. But at times, you have to create the interface
as well. Although the function and the interface seem to go hand in hand, and they usually do, a separate set of skills and mind set is needed in creating
them.
This post introduces the programmer to some graphic design
aspects of interface building and useful resources that can be found on the web.
It is very likely that you’ll need some icons and images
on your interface. You can get a designer to create specific images for you.
Or you can browse through the many different online resources to buy the ones
you need. Some of them include istockphoto, shutterstock, fotolia and
gettyimages.
If paying for a designer or buying images is not an option, you
can browse through some icons that are offered free by some websites including:
Most of these have a license agreement that usually states
that you have to mention the source in your product. Be sure to read the
license in details before using them.
And if you can’t find a unique image you’re after, and can’t
pay for the services of a graphic designer, you can create your own (or attempt
to). Photoshop is the most widely used graphic design program, but an open
source alternative is Gimp.
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