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Ask HN: iPad developers, are you lacking a designer?

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Post by VomisaCaasi »

Hello guys, I've been doing web-design for about 3 years and I'm now looking for a way in to the iPad scene, as this seems more exciting and challenging. I would be able to give out first design for a project as pro-bono, so feel free to try me out.

Some previous examples:

Project 1 - A side-project I am currently developing in django and JS/jQuery for artists and alike. URL: http://orbita.li/disain/mindcast_001_01_1440x900.png

Project 2 - This probably gives better idea on my design/interactive skills. Sorry about the sound though, it's an artist site. URL: http://djcardinal.com/

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#3

Post by jere_jones »

Are you interested in doing Android work? I'm not sure what files you would provide to an iPad developer, but for Android just providing mock ups and graphical assets would be hugely valuable.

It would certainly be more challenging to come up with good designs that work well and look great when the variety of screen sizes and resolutions has to be taken into account.

Re: Ask HN: iPad developers, are you lacking a designer?

#4

Post by VomisaCaasi »

loewenskind wrote: post #2

What kind of rate do you expect to work at? What would the work flow be for this? Are you going to make the xib files and leave it to the programmer to wire it up, or do you have something else in mind?

I'm not familiar with the pricing trends in the iPad scene, however, when I am dealing with my clients in web/graphics design, I've been billing for 15-30USD per hour.

I would be producing the design files that a developer could use and put together when producing an app. I am able to code as-well (not for the iPad, though), but in this case I would like to strictly stick to the design process.

Re: Ask HN: iPad developers, are you lacking a designer?

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Post by VomisaCaasi »

jere_jones wrote: post #3

Are you interested in doing Android work? I'm not sure what files you would provide to an iPad developer, but for Android just providing mock ups and graphical assets would be hugely valuable. It would certainly be more challenging to come up with good designs that work well and look great when the variety of screen sizes and resolutions has to be taken into account.

Yes, as long as it features a GUI. I don't own an Android device myself, but this seems like a neat opportunity nevertheless.

Re: Ask HN: iPad developers, are you lacking a designer?

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Post by loewenskind »

VomisaCaasi wrote: post #4
loewenskind wrote: post #2

What kind of rate do you expect to work at? What would the work flow be for this? Are you going to make the xib files and leave it to the programmer to wire it up, or do you have something else in mind?

I'm not familiar with the pricing trends in the iPad scene, however, when I am dealing with my clients in web/graphics design, I've been billing for 15-30USD per hour. I would be producing the design files that a developer could use and put together when producing an app. I am able to code as-well (not for the iPad, though), but in this case I would like to strictly stick to the design process.

I'm getting the impression you haven't spent any time doing prototypes on this yet. Are you familiar with Xcode/Interface Builder/etc.?

I've been procrastinating for a couple of weeks now because I'm not happy with the visual design of the iPad app I'm working on. I'm no designer and would love to just pay someone to do this part, but if you're going to be learning this for the first time it will probably take you longer than it will me (even though your final product should look much better than mine).

EDIT: Wait, what do you mean by "I would be producing the design files"? Do you mean producing e.g. pictures of what the GUI should look like that I then have to go build myself?

Re: Ask HN: iPad developers, are you lacking a designer?

#7

Post by ghotli »

VomisaCaasi wrote: post #4
loewenskind wrote: post #2

What kind of rate do you expect to work at? What would the work flow be for this? Are you going to make the xib files and leave it to the programmer to wire it up, or do you have something else in mind?

I'm not familiar with the pricing trends in the iPad scene, however, when I am dealing with my clients in web/graphics design, I've been billing for 15-30USD per hour. I would be producing the design files that a developer could use and put together when producing an app. I am able to code as-well (not for the iPad, though), but in this case I would like to strictly stick to the design process.

Am I the only one who thought he is really underpricing himself? Depends on the quality of his work I guess.

Re: Ask HN: iPad developers, are you lacking a designer?

#8

Post by findm »

ghotli wrote: post #7
VomisaCaasi wrote: post #4

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I'm not familiar with the pricing trends in the iPad scene, however, when I am dealing with my clients in web/graphics design, I've been billing for 15-30USD per hour. I would be producing the design files that a developer could use and put together when producing an app. I am able to code as-well (not for the iPad, though), but in this case I would like to strictly stick to the design process.

Am I the only one who thought he is really underpricing himself? Depends on the quality of his work I guess.

i thought so too but I guess it depends on location too.

Re: Ask HN: iPad developers, are you lacking a designer?

#9

Post by VomisaCaasi »

loewenskind wrote: post #6
VomisaCaasi wrote: post #4

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I'm not familiar with the pricing trends in the iPad scene, however, when I am dealing with my clients in web/graphics design, I've been billing for 15-30USD per hour. I would be producing the design files that a developer could use and put together when producing an app. I am able to code as-well (not for the iPad, though), but in this case I would like to strictly stick to the design process.

I'm getting the impression you haven't spent any time doing prototypes on this yet. Are you familiar with Xcode/Interface Builder/etc.? I've been procrastinating for a couple of weeks now because I'm not happy with the visual design of the iPad app I'm working on. I'm no designer and would love to just pay someone to do this part, but if you're going to be learning this for the first time it will probably take you lo…

As a matter of fact, I am at this point unfamiliar with any of these tools you mentioned above so your impression was correct. I'm pretty green in this field (other than the fact I've been bashing at design of various iPad's apps for quite some time now).

If you are in a great hurry, then I don't think it's worth wasting your time. We could always arrange it so that you keep working your designs, but give me concrete goals and a deadline. Should I succeed, great, if not, you have still your own work to rely on.

Re: Ask HN: iPad developers, are you lacking a designer?

#10

Post by VomisaCaasi »

ghotli wrote: post #7
VomisaCaasi wrote: post #4

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I'm not familiar with the pricing trends in the iPad scene, however, when I am dealing with my clients in web/graphics design, I've been billing for 15-30USD per hour. I would be producing the design files that a developer could use and put together when producing an app. I am able to code as-well (not for the iPad, though), but in this case I would like to strictly stick to the design process.

Am I the only one who thought he is really underpricing himself? Depends on the quality of his work I guess.

As findm hinted, I am not from the U.S and have mostly dealt with the clients locally.
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