Andrew Maier - @andrewmaier - Polishing Interfaces: Visual Design

• Application interfaces often have no overarching design
• Application interfaces leave a lasting impression
• Polished interfaces make good use of motifs
• Polished interfaces follow conventions

1. Establish a theme/style
2. Wireframe your elements
3. Begin adding layer styles
   • 1-pixel highlights
   • Gradient overlay
   • Inner shadows