Return of the Meme!
So I was sitting at my desk, fiddling around in Paint Shop Pro, when I realized that I didn't have any icon projects. Bases, sure, but not icons - the two I've been working on most lately (Regina Spektor lyric icons & Splash of Colour icons) have been completed and posted, and I'm at a loss for ideas.
Which brings me to the interest meme. Some of you might remember how this goes - we've had a few before. For those that are new to this, here's how it goes:
1. Go to your profile and make sure you have 25 or more interests.
2. Comment on this post. (One comment per person, please!)
3. I (and possibly other designers, if the urge strikes them) will go to your profile and choose one of your interests to icon, and then icon it.
4. I will then compile and post an entry with all the icons made during the interest meme.
Keep in mind that making icons is a hobby, something to do that relaxes me and is fun. I have my own pace and my own way of doing things. This means that it may take me a while to get to your comment, and a while to make your icon. I might also skip your comment, if none of your interests inspire me - I may come back to your comment, I may not.
In short, don't hassle the icon-maker, 'kay?
Due to the size of our community (over 3,000 members!), there will be a limit to how many people can participate - I'll give it a day, maybe less, before I put a cap on comments. (You will know when it's been capped - there will be crossed out entries and big bold text and everything.) Comments are open, but I make no promises about how far I get with this - there's a chance that I'll never get to your comment and never icon your interest(s).
Finally, if you have a specific interest or topic you want iconed, you're better off requesting it (request post here).
I think that's all you need to know.
Which brings me to the interest meme. Some of you might remember how this goes - we've had a few before. For those that are new to this, here's how it goes:
1. Go to your profile and make sure you have 25 or more interests.
2. Comment on this post. (One comment per person, please!)
3. I (and possibly other designers, if the urge strikes them) will go to your profile and choose one of your interests to icon, and then icon it.
4. I will then compile and post an entry with all the icons made during the interest meme.
Keep in mind that making icons is a hobby, something to do that relaxes me and is fun. I have my own pace and my own way of doing things. This means that it may take me a while to get to your comment, and a while to make your icon. I might also skip your comment, if none of your interests inspire me - I may come back to your comment, I may not.
In short, don't hassle the icon-maker, 'kay?
Due to the size of our community (over 3,000 members!), there will be a limit to how many people can participate - I'll give it a day, maybe less, before I put a cap on comments. (You will know when it's been capped - there will be crossed out entries and big bold text and everything.) Comments are open, but I make no promises about how far I get with this - there's a chance that I'll never get to your comment and never icon your interest(s).
Finally, if you have a specific interest or topic you want iconed, you're better off requesting it (request post here).
I think that's all you need to know.