Improving HTML5 Canvas Performance
Introduction HTML5 canvas, which started as an experiment from Apple, is the most widely supported standard for 2D immediate mode graphics on the web. Many developers now rely on it for a wide variety of multimedia projects, visualizations, and games. However, as the applications we build increase in complexity, developers inadvertently hit the performance wall. There’s a lot of disconnected wisdom about optimizing canvas performance. Note that this article does not go into usage of HTML5 canvas. Performance testing To address the quickly changing world of HTML5 canvas, JSPerf (jsperf.com) tests verify that every proposed optimization still works. Visitors to a JSPerf performance test page can run the test on their browser, and let JSPerf store the normalized test results on Browserscope (browserscope.org). All of the performance results in this article are keyed on the browser version. Pre-render to an off-screen canvas no pre-rendering: pre-rendering: can2.width = 100; can2.height = 40;
10 Free Printable Web Design Wireframing Templates
758 shares Drafting Tips for Creative Wireframe Sketches Much like other professional designers I’m a big fan of the wireframing process. Read More 1024 shares 11 UI Kits for iPhone and iPad Development Last week we posted a collection of printable wireframing templates which included some for iPhone and iPad app design.
HTML5 Boilerplate - A rock-solid default for HTML5 awesome.
Glyphish: Great icons for great iPhone + iPad apps
C HTML5 Logo FAQ
What does the logo represent? This logo represents HTML5, the cornerstone for modern Web applications. What do the smaller icons represent? The smaller technology class icons represent aspects of modern Web applications and Web sites — style, semantics, graphics, and so forth. Are all those technology features defined in the HTML5 specification? No, not all of them. Is W3C saying that CSS3 is part of the HTML5 specification? No. Can I use this logo on Web applications built on HTML5? Yes. Can I use this logo on Web sites that aren't built with HTML5? Yes, if you are talking about or showing your support for HTML5. Does this logo imply validity? No, this logo does not imply validity or conformance. How is this work licensed? The logo, icons, and website are licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported The license says I need to attribute my usage or derivative work. This work is attributed to the W3C. Can I put this logo on stickers, t-shirts, etc? What are the original colors? Yes. Yes.
UI Patterns iPhone/iPad
Web usage via mobile devices is increasing dramatically. Companies are now including mobile devices into the scope of their online presence. For UX designers this brings a shift in skills needed to serve clients as mobile relevant to every conversation. by Nikki Tiedtke and Jim Kalbach As the web becomes more and more mobile, web designers have to broaden their skill sets. We find patterns and pattern libraries particularly helpful for understanding design challenges, in general. While it may be too early to talk about true “standards” in mobile design, there are similarities across the UIs in these examples. We’re sure there are many more conventions emerging–this is just the beginning. Which patterns have you noticed in mobile UX design that are different from classic web design? Like this: Like Loading...
Touch Gesture Reference Guide
The Touch Gesture Reference Guide is a unique set of resources for software designers and developers working on touch-based user interfaces. The guide contains: 1) an overview of the core gestures used for most touch commands 2) how to utilize these gestures to support major user actions 3) visual representations of each gesture to use in design documentation and deliverables 4) an outline of how popular software platforms support core touch gestures (below). Download Touch Gesture Reference GuideTouch Gesture Cards For wireframes and mock-ups:Visuals only (PDF)Visuals only (EPS)Visuals only (OmniGraffle Stencil)Visuals only (Visio Stencils)How to Guide (Visio) Touch Resources Touch Target Sizes: outlines recommended touch target sizes from Apple, Microsoft, Nokia, and academic research. Touch Gesture Diagrams: listing of touch gesture diagrams that illustrate how users can interact with multitouch interfaces. Platform Support How popular software platforms support core touch gestures.
Design for iPad
Emulator iPad Peek Test your web pages in the iPad browser emulator. Click on the top iPad border to rotate. LiveView for iPhone & iPad LiveView is a specialized remote screen viewing application intended as a tool to help designers create graphics for mobile applications Getting Started Web Development For The iPhone And iPad The iPhone operating system makes up 50% of the worldwide smartphone market, with the next-highest OS being Android at 24%. The iPad Web Design & Development Toolbox The main focus of this article relates to designing websites for the iPad. Useful Design Tips For Your iPad App Think about the device in terms of lifestyle rather than features and technology. GUI & Templates iPad GUI PSD The PSD was constructed using vectors, so it’s fully editable and scalable. iPad Stencil for Omnigraffle OmniGraffle template for folks designing iPad apps Collection Vol. 1 Here's a list of free iPhone & iPad templates and stencils. Collection Vol. 2 Library of UI elements at your disposal. Icons
Introducing iOS 7 GUI PSD
Eager to start prototyping your next iOS 7 app? Wait no more! Today we would like to share a first version of our iOS 7 GUI PSD with all the designers and developers who are already working on iOS 7 like we are. You can download it right here: For this first version, you will find the following elements: Status Bar Navigation Bar Search Bar Tool Bar Tab Bar Scope Bar Segmented Control Progress Bar Slider Switch Stepper Alert Popup Keyboard Control Center List view
8 Solid Free Stock Photos Websites
If you’re a frequent reader of our website, you’ve probably noticed that we use stock photos on a regular basis. I try my best to find relevant images which will benefit your reading experience. I’ve recently received emails from people asking me where they could find 100% free stock photos for their projects. Today we gathered a solid collection of royalty free image websites. Before jumping into the list, I must say that search.creativecommons.org is very helpful for beginners. To help you find royalty free images, we’ve collected a few prominent resources you should consider visiting. Public Domain Images All public domain images can be used for commercial purposes. Here are some great public domain photo websites. Note: During my research for the best sources, I came across many ‘free-stock-photo’ sites. I created this list for my personal use. 1. Everystockphoto.com is a search engine dedicated to finding free photos. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Compfight is a bit different. 7. 8.
Free Tiiu Pix - High resolution photo images in many categories for FREE download.
