The purpose of this page is to present some image
treatments and type style ideas for consideration. The
client's concept is to use images of New York thematically
for the design of the interface. Using a bridge as a
metaphor for communications software was also discussed.
The Brooklyn Bridge. These renderings could work as splash screen
backgrounds, or as art for the packaging, user manual, or install
wizard.
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I thought I'd try a couple of views at the 32 X 32 program icon
size. I think both designs held up pretty well so far.
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I think this design is elegant, and I like the way the bridge's
cables suggest a network or the Web.
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Serif Gothic Black. It feels stylish but the lower case makes the
logo more user-friendly.
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Bookman Bold Italic. This is a very "New York" typeface (New
York magazine). I got a little playful with it but I like its
energy.
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Something I thought looked like high-tech communications software.
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Futura Black. This typeface has a 50's feel to it. It also has
an "industrial strength" look.
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A "circuit city" type of look.The typeface is called "Dynamo".
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