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Posted 1 year ago
A little something I’m working on at SMILE. Zoom

A little something I’m working on at SMILE.

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Posted 2 years ago

Replacement Google Notifier Icons

For the past week I’ve been trying out a few different ways to keep on top of my work email. So far, nothing has worked out. Mail is too big. Sparrow is too buggy. 

When I found out that I could integrate Google Apps for your Domain with Zoho CRM - but only in the web version - I knew that perhaps switching to the browser may be the best option. I’ll try it for a week but I need a notifier: that’s where the official Google Mail/Calendar notifier comes in.

Now this is a great set up - I can even choose to hide the unread count*, but the default icons are incredibly ugly. I decided to redesign a set, to make them more Mac-like.

I’ve put all of my replacements into one handy .zip so that you can change the icons too. I’d love some feedback, so if you find use for them please write a comment below.

Download Nathan’s replacement Google Notifier icons

To install:

  1. Download the icons.
  2. Quit Google Notifier
  3. Locate the Google Notifier icon in your Applications/ directory.
  4. Control-click on Google Notifier and select Show Package Contents from the pop-up menu.
  5. Navigate into Contents » Resources.
  6. Place the icons of your favorite color there. You’ll be asked to overwrite the existing ones, click Yes.

*They really scare me.

P.S. I’d love to get a brief for something like this at work ;-)

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Posted 3 years ago
Review: Momento I bought Momento the other day because I’ve always loved the idea of keeping a diary. I love the thought of a semi-automated diary even more. I think d3i may be onto more than they know here. I can see huge potential. Unfortunately, most of that will be unlocked by adding as many online services to their feeds section as possible. The ones I really want to see in there are: Tumblr Google Reader LinkedIn Picasa Web Albums Twitpic Google Talk Some of these services would be great to post to, from Momento. Tumblr, Picasa, Twitpic, Twitter = Perfect. Then add in a web-app… It’d be like a one-stop diary hub for all things diary like and I would be able to make Momento moments (which are essentially like the blog posts and tweets that I want to post, but can’t because I’ll get my ass sued if I do) on a nice big keyboard with access to my photos on my hard disks. One last thing: the icon needs an overhaul. I think they should employ SMILE. Nice tie in with my app icon design post over on the SMILE Blog eh? If you’re reading this d3i, get in touch. Zoom

Review: Momento

I bought Momento the other day because I’ve always loved the idea of keeping a diary. I love the thought of a semi-automated diary even more.

I think d3i may be onto more than they know here. I can see huge potential. Unfortunately, most of that will be unlocked by adding as many online services to their feeds section as possible. The ones I really want to see in there are:

  • Tumblr
  • Google Reader
  • LinkedIn
  • Picasa Web Albums
  • Twitpic
  • Google Talk

Some of these services would be great to post to, from Momento. Tumblr, Picasa, Twitpic, Twitter = Perfect.

Then add in a web-app… It’d be like a one-stop diary hub for all things diary like and I would be able to make Momento moments (which are essentially like the blog posts and tweets that I want to post, but can’t because I’ll get my ass sued if I do) on a nice big keyboard with access to my photos on my hard disks.

One last thing: the icon needs an overhaul. I think they should employ SMILE. Nice tie in with my app icon design post over on the SMILE Blog eh? If you’re reading this d3i, get in touch.

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Posted 3 years ago
I’m going to stick my neck on the line and say that this is the most badly designed html email I will receive in 2010. For a closer look, click here. Zoom

I’m going to stick my neck on the line and say that this is the most badly designed html email I will receive in 2010.

For a closer look, click here.

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Posted 3 years ago

Lovely Package®

I’m picky about my RSS feeds, so I was pleasantly suprised when I saw this site and I knew I had to subscribe. Lovely Package® is devoted to fantastic package design.

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