Ariel Leroux's Design Blog
Creating a XAML-based Twitter Bird icon entirely done using basic shapes and gradients. This tutorial features the use of MS Expression Blend and is a great way to get started with becoming familiar in this new designer tool.
A Graphic Designer for nearly 10 years working with Photoshop, Illustrator, MS Design and MS Blend with a drive towards learning new methods of bringing UI to life.
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July 22, 2009 | 1 Comment | Tutorials
Lately, I’ve been somewhat caught by the fun of creating a unique twitter bird for every project that I do which has twitter feeds. Twitter birds, can anyone think of anything more fun? Ok, I’m sure you can, but I decided to kick off my tutorial section of FacingBlend with a fun and easy to create twitter bird done within Expression Blend 3. Please click on the “More” below...
December 15, 2009 | 1 Comment | Facing Blend
My buddy just opened his blog up and its just way too fun to not link to. 88mile. Where insanity rules. btw – I so very much am jealous of his waacom super powers. I’m make it shiny and look real girl. He’s Mr. Artisté ( not that you can see that on his blog, but I’m sure it’ll come out eventually). Always have someone who’s better than you in your life. I swear....
October 8, 2009 | Comments Off | Blogging
Warning: This blog post is more a rant than useful design/blend related I was reading a site that I’d stumbled upon (ok, not quite stumbled, I was directed there by someone on the IxDA discussion boards) and decided to read more than the person had posted their discussion thread about. A few blog posts down, I find something that hits home for me pretty hard. Updates on software. In my every...
