Its been quite some time that I have been into Windows Phone Development. 10 of my apps are in Windows Store. Most of them are being downloaded consistently, but not in the frequency I would like to see. Sorry, I am too shameful to let out the number - one thing I can say - they are not in the billions :)
After this lazy tenure, I decided on taking up re-painting certain apps that users are using now... one of my favs is HowManyThings - an inventory taking app for family and small shops... just taking stock of things lying around your house... You never know when this app will come handy...
I had some bugs in the app, that I fixed recently.
But, I had to get this guy a face-lift. I am not a designer, but I do know when I see a bad UI design :) HowManyThings had a bad UI. It was not inviting enough. It lacked that simplicity factor.
So, I delved into redesigning the same.
First, Icons. I made some on my own, which I trashed immediately. I approached my friend Priya Iyer, who did an amazing job in getting a wonderful icon to me. Hope you all like it. Thanks Priya. More requests on the way :)
With the UI, I took a step back and decided to go in a minimal approach. I was always a fan of "chrome takes the back set, while content comes in front." approach. But sometime, the un-imaginative designer takes over. LOL!
Here is the new look of HowManyThings. The update has been submitted to the store, which is being certified.
After this lazy tenure, I decided on taking up re-painting certain apps that users are using now... one of my favs is HowManyThings - an inventory taking app for family and small shops... just taking stock of things lying around your house... You never know when this app will come handy...
I had some bugs in the app, that I fixed recently.
But, I had to get this guy a face-lift. I am not a designer, but I do know when I see a bad UI design :) HowManyThings had a bad UI. It was not inviting enough. It lacked that simplicity factor.
So, I delved into redesigning the same.
First, Icons. I made some on my own, which I trashed immediately. I approached my friend Priya Iyer, who did an amazing job in getting a wonderful icon to me. Hope you all like it. Thanks Priya. More requests on the way :)
With the UI, I took a step back and decided to go in a minimal approach. I was always a fan of "chrome takes the back set, while content comes in front." approach. But sometime, the un-imaginative designer takes over. LOL!
Here is the new look of HowManyThings. The update has been submitted to the store, which is being certified.
Well, this is not the end. More things to follow. More features to be added. More design changes to be done, based on the feedback.
Thank You for the opportunity Rajeev :) Hope it is well received!
ReplyDelete~ Priya