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Re: Ask HN: where are the UI designers in HN?

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Post by bgnm2000 » Mon, Jul 12, 2010, 2:01 PM UTC

I'm a UI designer working for a VC funded startup in boston. I still love doing freelance on the side.

Checkout my latest designed (and coded) project at http://www.liftrr.com.

and I have more recent screens if you'd like to see more work.

Email & portfolio link is in profile.

Re: Ask HN: where are the UI designers in HN?

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Post by oneplusone » Mon, Jul 12, 2010, 2:02 PM UTC

There are more designers here than I thought. I do some freelance design when I find a project that is both interesting and well funded. I spend the rest of my time on my startup. (http://www.guestlistapp.com)

Edit: I should add that the reason its easier to find coders is because designers are typically underpaid and treated poorly. It is rare for a designer to stay a designer for more than 5 years. Certainly after 10 years most of them have moved on.

Re: Ask HN: where are the UI designers in HN?

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Post by oneten » Mon, Jul 12, 2010, 2:09 PM UTC

We're here, just too busy to make portfolios ;)

Re: Ask HN: where are the UI designers in HN?

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Post by taitems » Mon, Jul 12, 2010, 2:09 PM UTC

mmilo wrote: post #18

taitems wrote: post #13

I feel a bit silly posting a me too, so, umm, Melbourne, Australia!

amusingly I used to work where you're working now :)

Ahh the famous Matt. You'll see I've followed you on to Dribbble as well now. Hope your stuff with Al is going well?

Re: Ask HN: where are the UI designers in HN?

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Post by foxtrot » Mon, Jul 12, 2010, 2:10 PM UTC

I just did a quick mock up of a design idea I had on Friday (will do its on thread about it):

http://bit.ly/dujjEk

I like doing UI design, still learning however.

Re: Ask HN: where are the UI designers in HN?

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Post by matrixownsyou » Mon, Jul 12, 2010, 2:20 PM UTC

ev9 wrote: post #9

matrixownsyou - What are you looking for? A roll call of people interested in UI design? People employed (or self-employed) as UI designers? People who dabble in the visual aspects of their site/app/software? Are there specific skills, methods, or types of output you're looking for? I'm a User Experience Designer by training, so UI design is a pretty big part of my work. I'm also interested in learning about others l…

I asked because 1st of all, i believe that usually (but i may be wrong) "SuperDeveloperX"'s get the most fame and glory for a web project and, apart the technical side, designing a great and visually appealing UIX is hard, you have to try it to really understand, i think. So i wanted to send some luv and hugs, for realz :)

2nd, i have a pet project atm and was looking for an UI and logo for it. I've tried partenering up with other people (both design and developers) but i've almost given up (when someone asks you if you'd like to partner up on a project and you say "yes, i do and i love it" that person is asking for your help doing it, it's because she needs you to proactive and HELP, not waiting around to take orders. my 2c) so i was looking for a budget for a one page layout (what i can afford) and maybe a simple logo.

3rd, it's likely i'll need to do freelance work (there's a chance i'll get funded for my main project) and was looking for ppl who would like to team up. I'm a [mediocre :p] developer and atm i'm focusing on Python/Django/Google App Engine.

Re: Ask HN: where are the UI designers in HN?

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Post by flyosity » Mon, Jul 12, 2010, 2:23 PM UTC

I'm a UI guy who works on the web by day and iPhone/iPad stuff at night (I also write Obj-C.)

Usually I post my in-progress stuff at Dribbble: http://dribbble.com/players/mike

Re: Ask HN: where are the UI designers in HN?

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Post by abrudtkuhl » Mon, Jul 12, 2010, 2:27 PM UTC

UI Developer here

I do contract and client work. Prefer to work on B2B apps

Re: Ask HN: where are the UI designers in HN?

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Post by ThomPete » Mon, Jul 12, 2010, 2:41 PM UTC

I'm a ui designer.

Www.hellobrand.com

Re: Ask HN: where are the UI designers in HN?

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Post by rufugee » Mon, Jul 12, 2010, 2:47 PM UTC

bgnm2000 wrote: post #21

I'm a UI designer working for a VC funded startup in boston. I still love doing freelance on the side. Checkout my latest designed (and coded) project at http://www.liftrr.com . and I have more recent screens if you'd like to see more work. Email & portfolio link is in profile.

Silly nitpick for you. "its" should be "it's" on your frontpage.