04.12.2010
It’s true, Adobe Ideas 1.0 is much more than a sketch pad for the iPad. This little jewel of an app is free and it makes a big splash!
Think of this – you’re at a client meeting outside your office. Your client expresses some ideas about their new branding. You whip out your iPad, open up Adobe Ideas 1.0, and start sketching out your client’s ideas. In vector format. With your finger. That’s right. Every motion you make with your finger renders into a smooth line with editable vector points. Drawing and photo layers are separate, like in Photoshop, and you can even sketch on top of photos from your photo library! Sketches can be duplicated easily so you can create multiple versions of the same idea.
But, you may ask, what shall I do with a vector graphic file on my iPad? Well, email it to yourself in PDF format, of course, so you can edit the file on your iMac in Illustrator or Photoshop when you get back to the office.
“Holy moly, are you serious?” you may ask. Yes. Yes I am. When I opened Adobe Ideas 1.0 on my iPad, I almost had a heart attack. I couldn’t believe how incredibly feature packed this little app is. This is what designers have been waiting for.
I couldn’t manage to get the color schemes working properly, but I have to say – for free, Adobe Ideas 1.0 is worth it. With a few more features, like a properly working color scheme generator, and the ability to import the swatches into CS4 on my iMac, I would pay good money for an app like this.
Good work, Adobe! You have a winning idea here!
Tags: Adobe, Adobe Ideas 1.0, iPad
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09.29.2009
Instant gratification for less than the typcial in-store Venti beverage.
People are calling Starbucks new Via Instant Coffee a “down-market” drink. I think the drink and its rollout embody all that a company should in a time of recession – change and development. It may not be the same as a freshly brewed cup of Breakfast Blend, but it’s most certainly a step up from home- (or office-)brewed Folgers!
Those of you who know me, know that I preach renewal, change, adaptation, and perseverance during these hard times. Starbucks closed around 600 stores in 2008. They had to make changes to stay afloat. Tapping into a market that desires fast services for a smaller fee may help pull them through the recession.
The company hopes to tap into the huge market of instant coffee, while simultaneously boosting the not-so-popular beverage’s image. Their new product boasts a delicious cup of Joe for less than the cost of buying a brewed cup in-store. Buyers have been reportedly using the powder to bake with (I’d like to try this, as coffee greatly enhances the flavor of chocolate), as well as using it for its intended purpose – a fast cup of coffee during a busy work day.
I think they have a real shot at boosting sales and grabbing their share of the market. They’re providing a quality product that people can afford. I can’t wait to taste it!
Think they can pull this one off? I do. After all, they are the ‘Bucks!
Please share your thoughts on this!
Tags: Branding, Business, Economy, Funny Products, Starbucks
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03.24.2009
I just love this Mad Tea Party glass! And for only 5 bucks, it would make a nice vessel for my morning iced tea! Delightful!
Check it out here!
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01.15.2009
I purchased the Rockable Press How to be a Rockstar WordPress Designer this morning and let me tell you, it is awesome!! You need to have a good grasp of HTML and CSS before taking this course, but other than that, it’s a great way to get started designing your own themes! You get demo files and themes to work with when you purchase the book! It doesn’t get much better than that!
Too cool!
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It’s true, Adobe Ideas 1.0 is much more than a sketch pad for the iPad. This little jewel of an app is free and it makes a big splash!
