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Pixles, and icons, and splash screens, Oh My! So you've purchased an app, now what? Creating art matching all the requirements can seem intimidating, not to worry -- we've got some tips and tricks to help you through the process.
First, let’s summarize the requirements.
Full app name
This will appear when the app is searched for and in the iTunes store. It should be unique to your business (i.e. your store name) to separate you from others. Many members choose to use the “Foto Source” or “Foto Depot” name, if this is the case - adding your location to the end is a good idea to make your app more searchable, and to avoid customer confusion (Ex: Foto Source – McLean)
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These screens appear while an app loads. The size is specific to each device’s full screen size, and will only be visible for a few seconds.
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Next, let’s talk design.
Whether using an existing logo or creating something completely new, utilize all branding possibilities by following these characteristics: your art should be recognizable based on certain constraints, unique to your business, and representative of app capabilities as well as your current marketing strategy.
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With design in mind, here is a quick tutorial of the technical side to creating an icon in Photo Shop.
Creating an icon using PS
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