pianaldb
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| 12/09/2008 06:28 AM |
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I find the mantis icon on the iphone/itouch to be less than appealing... it looks fine on the website, here, but in the app store and on the touch screen, I think it could be much improved...
does anyone agree?
otherwise, i love the app!! |
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shamlin
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| 12/09/2008 04:58 PM |
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The icon is not the coolest on my IPhone, but the app is in the top spot on my main screen. I, for one, would rather they do what they've been doing---focusing on easily the best Bible app for the iPhone (and for any handheld device I've ever owned).
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pianaldb
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| 12/11/2008 06:37 AM |
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I hear you, but I think the best Bible app needs a best Bible icon... or something a little simpler. There's just too much stuff going on... it's too busy. It's not very apple-esque.
I had downloaded the "Bible Reader" and wanted to like it just because it had a better icon and it sounds like the OliveTree has been around for a while, however, the app is nowhere as user friendly / fun / well-made as Mantis.
I'm just saying.
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szym9341
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| 12/15/2008 04:26 PM |
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I'm with shamlin... it is the first application on my main screen... nothing on the iPhone is more valuable than Mantis. As for the icon, it could be a ten pixel smiley face for all I care. |
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pianaldb
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| 12/17/2008 06:28 PM |
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Is no one else bothered by the icon??
Ipods don't sell well because they're easy to use and look bad.... the whole package is important.
The ten pixel smiley face, I think, would perhaps be an improvement... but then you would still want the Mantis logo on there somewhere.
What does Burggraf (sp?) think? |
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burggraf
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| 12/17/2008 07:35 PM |
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Do we need a better icon? Probably.
Initially, the concept for the icon was something to set us apart from the rest of the crowd. And it's become a very crowded market (Bible reader programs on the iPhone.) Our main philosopy has been that "we are not a Bible reader application, we are a set of integrated Bible Study Tools", and thus, we are different. Our target market is different, and what we do is different.
A simple "Bible" icon now would make us look just like every other program. Of course, while we don't want to look the same as everybody else, we don't want to look bad, either.
I've been toying with the idea of having an icon design contest. What do you think of that concept? |
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shamlin
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| 12/17/2008 09:13 PM |
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Cool idea. I know I'd submit an entry. 
One thing would be helpful, though, to know---where does "Mantis" come from? Is there any significance to Mantis that might inspire? |
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burggraf
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| 12/17/2008 09:24 PM |
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The idea for Mantis just came from a graphic designer who was doing some sample splash screens for us during the early development cycle. It's just a play on the "Praying Mantis" theme. There's really no big significance, other than the fact that we've adopted "Manny the Mantis" as a sort of mascot.
Incidentally, some people think it's a "preying mantis" because it preys on other bugs. That's not true. It's called a "praying mantis" because it looks like it has hands folded in prayer. Now, they actually DO prey on other bugs, and it's the bad bugs they eat (so they're good for your garden) but that's not where the name comes from. |
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burggraf
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| 12/17/2008 09:42 PM |
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OK, done. The contest has started. Check out the home page for details. |
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burggraf
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| 12/22/2008 10:56 PM |
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Hi Scott,
You should email your entry to support (as it says on the contest page.)
Thanks! |
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shamlin
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| 12/23/2008 02:59 AM |
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Oops, I'm very sorry. I didn't read carefully.
Thank you,
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pianaldb
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| 01/15/2009 04:09 AM |
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To burggraf:
Would you consider displaying the top three icon entries (in no particular order) so that we may express opinions about them before an official decision is made... I think that could be an interesting thread. |
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shamlin
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| 02/18/2009 03:28 AM |
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As some who spent time and money entering this contest, I was wondering if a winner was every announced. As an fan and avid user, I check this site regularly and it seems like nothing ever came of this. Did you ever announce the winners? |
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shamlin
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| 02/18/2009 03:30 AM |
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[quote]
Posted By shamlin on 02/17/2009 07:28 PM
As some who spent time ...
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...sorry, I meant to say "as some*one* who spent time..." :blush: |
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shamlin
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| 02/22/2009 11:22 PM |
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nudge |
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