Dave Watts wrote:
>
> > I'm a programmer, not an artist. So it takes me a zillion
> > times longer to create a site than it should (when in lone
> > wolf mode). Is there somewhere/someone that sells interface
> > elements? I don't mean just clip-art pieces, but an entire
> > integrated interface. Other than getting an art department
> > (which isn't an option in this one-man shop), does anyone
> > have any ideas? Thanks.
>
> You're not going to like what I have to say, but I feel that I should say it
> anyway.
>
> Interface design isn't something you can buy as a package, then plug into
> your application. Interface design is integral to how your application
> works. You can't separate interface from programmatic implementation very
> easy; interface design has to be tightly integrated into the functional
> design of the application. Typically, programmers are lousy interface
> designers, as well.
What I had said to original poster, I'll say out-loud now.
Build the application in all text, and farm out some graphic design
to a graphic designer. For the cheap route, look for a college
student majoring in graphic design.
I have done my best work where I'm part of a team (Hey, who hasn't?).
The team has typically consisted of a graphic artist, a programmer (me),
and an HTML expert.
Most of the problems I've had were with the 'account reps' who had
a graphic design developed (and approved by client) before discussing
the functionality of the app with the coders.
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