susan kare

I researched in to the design of Susan Kare, the designer of many typefaces, original marketing material and the icons used for the original Macintosh. Her work inspired many existing computer graphics tools and accessories such as the Lasso and Paint Bucket tool. 
Her pixel art has inspired me to create my own series of pixel icons to communicate certain options within the app. Instead of using text for the options such as daytime or nighttime, i will instead create pixel symbols to represent these. This will ensure a more direct link to the 90's through referencing 90's style video games make it more fun for the users and have the appearance of an old style operating system, like the one the main character in Clueless uses to choose her outfits. 

I intend to keep the use of actual type to a minimum, to make the app more visually fun for the user and to set it apart from existing apps similar to this one already on the market. 

Whilst thinking of ways to make the app more desirable for its user i came up with the idea of having a restriction on how many items of clothing you can upload to the app. 
The app will allow the user to upload the following amount of images: 

• 10 x tops 
• 10 x trousers/jeans 
• 10 x skirts/dresses 
• 10 x coats/jackets 
• 10 x shoes 
• 10 x accessories 

By setting these restrictions, the user will find the process of uploading pictures less tedious, as theres a restriction, it will also make them really think about what they actually wear and perhaps allow them make more conscious decisions when it comes to buying new clothes. 

Of course the user will be able to upload other items of clothing, if they want to see new combinations or if they've bought a new pair of shoes, however they will have to remove an item before adding a new one, if they're already on 10.