While the web site is getting done (slowly), I am also on the lookout for some good icons for the application.
The problem is that many icon designers don’t permit shipping their icons, unless they are compiled in the application. Obviously this is not an option with a web application, so I dispatched an email to 4 companies to see how they feel about it:
On the other hand I don’t intend to use many icons (I prefer text links), so custom made icons is certainly an option.
My last thought as I write this, is that I have mixed up my priorities a bit ;-) I really should be looking for a designer for the company logo and site!
You could also have a look at icons used by Gnome or KDE. They should cover most if not all your needs. They are usually distributed under an open source license which is good -but I do not know if this might turn out to be restrictive for you…
Comment by Panayotis Vryonis — July 12, 2005 @ 14:34
I doubt they’ll be free for use in commercial projects. But I’ll have a look just in case. Thanks!
Comment by Dimitris Giannitsaros — July 12, 2005 @ 14:38
I was lucky in this regard. My cousin is a graphic artist and he has been making my icons for me. Check out his site: http://chrisscalici.com/ - He does nice work, maybe he could do the job for you.
Comment by Michael Sica — July 13, 2005 @ 02:23
He has some cool images! I’ll get an offer from him, if I go the custom icons route.
Comment by Dimitris Giannitsaros — July 13, 2005 @ 11:02
Dimitris,
I have no problem with anyone including graphics I’ve done in their websites.
In fact, I’d encourage it. Any work I design becomes your property.
Thanks Dimitris!
-Jordan
Comment by Jordan Langille — October 23, 2005 @ 23:17