Which of these two icons looks more appealing?

expired_012

Hey guys,

I am working on a new project and was wondering which icon you like more. These icons are not final, they will probably get tweeked a bit more, but just wanted to show you the styles of the two and which you would prefer I use

1st one:



2nd one:

charlieaf92

I prefer #2 - it is more obvious what it is a picture of.

butterbean

#2 is best Arton!

BarkBarkCo

#2 is very nice. Although the road(?) looks kinda like a tie.. Maybe have the road run diagonal, left to right across the grass, so it shows on either side of the cat?

Photics

BarkBarkCo said:
#2 is very nice. Although the road(?) looks kinda like a tie

I noticed the problem with the road too. Heh, I hesitated to post because I think people think I'm too critical. I didn't see a tie though, looked more like a balloon string. So yeah, the road could probably use improvement. Overall though, the second is more advanced when compared to the first.

iDeveloperz

#2 defiantly.

expired_012

Thanks guys! I sort-of like #1 tho. Or at least the style of it. i've always like icons where the whole thing is taken up by an item such as a notebook, locker, etc. But its still early for this, i should be worrying about the actual gameplay now rather than the icon

I would still appreciate some more comments

BarkBarkCo

Here's another idea. It isn't much better, but I did it in 5 mins... ;-)

expired_012

@BarkBark, nice one!! It sort of looks like the road is the cats body now tho hahha but it looks pretty cool. I could think of so many new things to do to it right now, but intead im going to go back to my actual gameplay and then ill worry more about fixing the icon when im done

I just wanted to see roughly which icon style you guys would prefer

scitunes

Are you using photoshop?

One suggestion. Spend more time on the eyes. One of the things that makes the Bumps icon so effective is the details in the eyes. They really draw you in. The reason I ask about photoshop is that I would put the eyes on their own layer and use a soft beveling layer effect to give them a bit of a 3D shiny feel.

If the eyes were improved the first icon may work better. As it is the second is better.

scitunes

something like this

expired_012

Thanks tshirt! Thats what I was thinking but no one seems to like it

scitunes

I'm not a great artist so the above icon didn't come out exactly as i had in mind but you get the idea.

design219

I like 1 better. Less is more, especially with an iPhone icon.

JCFord

I like number 1 , a icon has to work very hard and I believe nimer 2 is just too busy
JCFord

expired_012

Wow now its pretty much cut 50/50. I think that #1 is more friendly for some reason

expired_012

Sorry about the images being removed up there. I just realized how bad it is to upload icons on photobucket because people can steal them. I was getting over 700 views per week on them and never realized UGh

Lets see how they look on an actual iphone

#1



#2

butterbean

I think #1 does look good, but I think #2 would attract more people to look at the game.

If I saw #1, I may not be inclined to look at the game, but #2 with the background had me intrigued as to what the game was about before even knowing about it...

And I like with #2 that you removed the road, and made the background less busy

And I also think the reason why people may not like #2 is the shape of the head.... maybe make it a bit different.... rounder? More cartoony with Bigger eyes?

I think the eyes are too small on the character, otherwise #2 FOR SURE

jonmulcahy

I like them both, but i agree that 2 is probably a little better. I've had some terrible icons, and i know it affects sales

expired_012

@mulcahy, yea I always try to spend a lot of time working on the icon and screenshots.VERY important!!

expired_012

I could think of so many more. Here are some using iDeveloperz backgrounds from yesterday

synthesis

Green background is my pick. Simple and it "pops" the most. The closeup is good too.

But maybe the face needs a little more refinement.

I recommend increasing the "cute" factor a bit and improve on the eyes....as they seem a bit "dead" and "zombie-like" and need to be more inviting. Try adding a white pie-slice to them at the 2 o-clock position and make them bigger. Also add whiskers to increase the cuteness factor. Maybe add the tip of a tongue as well.

I also recommend making the ears a bit less pointy and a bit bigger and slightly oval-esque or egg-shaped.

AfterBurnett

The bottom one looks best, I reckon.

expired_012

I changed the icon completely. I think this could be my final, let me know what you think. Dont pay attention to the black background, thats just for security

RH

That's wicked.

goliath

Go with #2 above.... Just my opinion. I am drawn to it more and this is coming from a person with an art background. They all actually look good but I like the #2 above the best

butterbean

I really like that one with the rainbow arton, if I were looking at children's educational apps, that would definitely draw my attention!

Shpint

How did you capture a photo of your app on an iPhone ???

BTW I like the last one.

8BitMichael

The last one looks great.

Just to let you know, the black background doesn't really prevent anyone from using the icon. 2 clicks in photoshop will get rid of that no problem. I would suggest using a watermark next time.

expired_012

Thanks guys. I've been working on this app for about 3 weeks now trying to put in a ton of activities in there. If I want it to do well I'll definitely be needing a nice looking icon You'll be seeing a trailer/post about the app soon!

@MDearworth, I'm not too worried about anyone stealing it because I don't expect anyone here to do something like that

expired_012

Also all the art in my app right now is temporary. I think I may be investing $400 in artwork, so I really hope it pays off.