Max Bronfman

My Dream App

2006-08-21T09:07:00.000-07:00

The idea is to create a desktop client that will replace Outlook and Thunderbird, and blogging programs. It will support all of different e-mail services and blogging services. First, the e-mail part.

The factor that sets it apart from other e-mail applications is, when I open it, I get the option of signing into my Gmail, Yahoo! Mail, Hotmail (and hundreds more) different account. When I do select which e-mail service I want to log into, the program will get information from that services website, and the window in the program will look just like that e-mail client (same graphics, and everything). I think this would be a good idea because for example, I like using Gmail because of the interface and it's features. I have an MSN e-mail too, but I don't use it as much. With this program, I can check all my e-mail, and it won't have one generic look like Outlook or Thunderbird (or any other e-mail client).

So basically this is an example of what would happen.
I open the program and want to check e-mail one of my Gmail accounts. I choose Gmail from a dropdown menu. If I asked the program to remember only one e-mail address and password, then it will automatically log in. If I asked it to remember 3 Gmail accounts, I will get a choice for which account I want to access. (The password are all securely stored if I want them to be). The 'new email' count will show next to each e-mail address too. So after I select which account I want, I click it and everything inside the viewing window will look exactly like Gmail does. I could check my mail, organize it, send email, do everything exactly like I would be able to on gmail.com. And by the way, this would all be in one tab. If I click a new tab option, then I would get the same choices as in the beginning (which e-mail server to connect to, and which e-mail address to choose).

For the blogging part of it, the program could connect to all the different blogging services just like it would connect to the e-mail services. And just like with the e-mail, the program would get information from the blogging website's server to make the tab look exactly like the website would, except with faster loading and a secure connection.

For the browser, it would also open in a seperate tab. So one tab could be cnn.com, one could be digg.com, and one tab could be the e-mail client on Gmail, one on Hotmail, and one on a blogging tab using WordPress.

The difference between this and a regular e-mail client/ blogging program is that one I go on one of my e-mail accounts, the program will store the images for fast and easy loading. So it's similar to a web browser, but the program is built for e-mail functionality first, and a browser second.

And it's not a requirement but the program could also be open source, for people to add extensions (like in Firefox). An extension could be something like adding another e-mail client to the dropdown menu, making secure connections, and also browser extensions such as ones in Firefox.

So, I hope you guys like my idea. It's kind of a little bit of everything, and I think it would make a great program if it became a reality. Thanks for taking the time to read this, and I hope I didn't make it too confusing. :)

Logos Redesigned for Web 2.0

2006-07-26T19:36:00.000-07:00

From Wikipedia, "The term Web 2.0 refers to a second generation of services available on the World Wide Web that lets people collaborate and share information online. In contrast to the first generation, Web 2.0 gives users an experience closer to desktop applications than the traditional static Web pages. Web 2.0 applications often use a combination of techniques devised in the late 1990s, including public web service APIs (dating from 1998), Ajax (1998), and web syndication (1997). They often allow for mass participation (web-based social software). The concept may include blogs and wikis."

A web 2.0 logo can be easily recognized by its glossy look. It makes the user feel that the site operates smoothly and easily. So why haven't companies redesigned their logos yet? Probably because they're worried about brand name and having a recognizable logo. But the people on Yay Hooray started a thread and have posted over 100 redesigned logos for many different big companies. Here are a few of my favorites:

NFL 2.0

Very slick logo. One of my favorites from the site.

Nike 2.0

A typical web 2.0 logo with the pointy shapes, the funky colors and the rounded curves. I can't see Nike using this though.

Krispy Kreme 2.0

Very similar to their current logo, but with a glossy feel to it. Very nice too.

Hitlr!

hitlr Hosted on Zooomr

Nothing needs to be said for this one. :D

Fruit of the Loom 2.0

fotl Hosted on Zooomr

I think this logo is much nicer than their current. They should switch up.

And some more:

Citibank 2.0

Chev.ro.let

A play on the popular social bookmarking site del.icio.us.

BMW 2.0

Another very nice logo.

Best Buy 2.0

Best Buy should really buy this logo.

Aflax

aflax Hosted on Zooomr

*Duck quacks AFLAK*

Many more at my Zooomr page.

First Post.

2006-06-25T21:41:00.000-07:00

I just created this blog, mainly because I was bored and wanted something to do. So yeah. =]