It is amazing to see how much thought is going into this when you can just use one line of Facebook API code.
Why make a user type anything? They are most likely already signed in to Facebook anyways.
If they don't have Facebook, then what good are they if you cant use one button to get immediate access to their name, email address, DOB, gender, profile picture, location and access to their wall?
Designing beautiful icons requires a fundamental understanding of figure, lighting, perspective and technique.
Designing a website requires an understanding of visual architecture.
Designing an app-interface requires an understanding of user-behavior and interaction.
I have been designing since I was about 15 (25 now) and mostly everything I have learned has been through inspiration, trial and error. The design school that I attended was mostly focused on design theory and visual communication as a whole. We were taught to build a concept first, then learn the technical aspects of how to achieve it on our own.
I would suggest; first understand the purpose of what you are designing, who is going to be looking at it and who is going to be interacting with it.
Once you understand what you are designing, the inspiration of other great designs that you have seen in the past will come through.
Then, it is just a matter of diving in and trying to create your vision. There are plenty of resources online to research and problem-solve along the way.
A resource that really helps with inspiration and will save you time designing on large-scale projects (websites) is http://www.graphicriver.net - I would check out the whole Envato marketplace system.
Being a great designer takes lots of time, practice and patience. If it is something that you are truly inspired and motivated by, just dive in and enjoy the learning process.
I was gonna read the whole article, but I got an alert on my iPhone that I got an email telling me that I got a Facebook wall post encouraging me to follow someone on Twitter.
The advertising agency: "Agency Nil" created a business model where they create finished work for clients and the clients pay them what they think it is worth after completion.
It's not all about the literal translation. I wonder how much of a subconscious effect the name "Super Angel Investor" might have on a young entrepreneur looking for funding resources.
I'm not saying that the influence is necessarily a bad thing because I believe that what these investors stand for is good in principle. These people are taking huge risks with their hard-earned money in ideas that fail 99% of the time... but doesn't anyone find the title "Super Angel Investor" just a little bit over-the-top?
I didn't think that this comment would offend so many people, but I have to say... I'm flattered that everyone cares enough to respond! I'm getting a ton of points! ...but what is that little dash doing on the left side of them?
It's great that people are proactive in enforcing the caliber of intellectual conversation that occurs here... but seriously though, a response with a link to a 6 tier article on "How to Disagree?" Hahaha! Come on guys, lighten up.
Right now, it is specifically designed for personal trainers to sign up and use; so it is a little bit easier for a trainer to grab-hold. However, we agree that guidance is needed and are already working on improvements within its communication.
"Perception" is very important in communication and communication is very important in who I am.
I think the perception is that I am completely refuting the idea of a super-angel, which I am not.
I am merely commenting on the perception created when attaching the word "super" to the word "angel" in the process of appealing towards people who are looking for money. There are no doubt differences between angels, super-angels and venture capitalists; the question was the use of the word "super" in its communication and if it is really justified in illustrating the advantages that the word "super" suggests.
Obviously, discussion in this aspect of the "Super Angel" is not something that is welcomed here.
Anyways, what I have learned about this forum from this is:
Ok. Negative points for my last comment justified.
Here is my dilemma:
Our company has created an online application we call "Supertrainer."
The reason we named it "Supertrainer" is because we are providing personal trainers with tools that allow them to separate themselves from all other personal trainers out there. There is a tangible and measurable difference between the average personal trainer and the "Supertrainer," and as we continue development, this concept will become even more so apparent.
My question is... what evidence actually supports the claim for "Super Angels" to call themselves "Super". What separates these guys from all the other Angel Investors I've met, and all the other VC's I've met?
It certainly isn't the amount of money they're investing and it certainly isn't the number of companies they're investing in. Are they "riskier", and if so, how on Earth could you possibly quantify such a thing?
I challenge the name. If I am provided evidence that truly separates a "Super Angel" from the other kinds of investors out there, I may be able to accept such a claim, but as of now, it seems more like an overly hyped PR move.
I love what groups like YC are doing, but calling them "Super Investors" loses credibility in my mind.