The Breakroom

xScope For Designers Updated

January 22, 2004

ARTIS Software and The Iconfactory are pleased to announce an update to xScope, our popular set of tools for designers released last November. xScope assists designers in measuring, aligning and inspecting on-screen graphics and layouts. The software consists of six tools in one including Rulers, Screens, Loupe, Guides, Frames and Crosshair. xScope 1.0.1 includes several […]

That’s right folks, this week’s freeware release is volume 2 of Ged’s popular Clipper System collection. Inspired by Corey’s recent release of Smoothicon application icons (and swarms of emails from rabid Clipper fans), Clipper System 2 contains 40 cool, application icons ready for your desktop and/or dock. Clipper System offers bold colors, and simple lines […]

That’s right folks, there is very little time left before we start accepting entries to this year’s Pixelpalooza contest. This year’s icon design contest officially begins at Noon est on Monday, Feb. 2nd (US Groundhog day) and runs through March 31st. The entry categories are the same as last year – Mac OS X, CandyBar […]

Kong! Kong! Kong!

January 13, 2004

“It’s money and adventure and fame! It’s the thrill of a lifetime – and a long sea voyage that starts at six o’clock tomorrow morning!”. That’s how Carl Denham, rogue filmmaker, pitches to an unsuspecting Ann Darrow his scheme to find and film the mysterious beast called “Kong”. Denham was more right than he knew, […]

Protecting Your Creations

January 12, 2004

We don’t usually comment on what happens at 3rd party websites, but we’ve received so many emails in the past few days about Hein Mevissen’s decision to close down his popular site – MixThePix, we thought we should respond. One of the sad truths about the Internet is that although it allows unrivaled levels of […]

If you have not taken time to download your favorite entries from last year’s Pixelpalooza icon design contest, you better hop to it. In order to clear the database out in preparation for this year’s contest, all of 2003’s entries (OS X, CandyBar and Classic) will be deleted after Noon e.s.t. this Friday, January 9th. […]

A quick note to let everyone know that our Chief Typist, Craig, has added a few new items to our Developer Zone page. The Developer Zone tries to answer some of the more technical questions you might have regarding icons, their behavior on Mac and Win as well as tips and tricks you might not […]

The Year In Review

January 5, 2004

Well, we’re back from the holiday break today. We’re rested, refreshed and ready to let the creative juices flow once again. Moving forward into 2004 gives us pause to look back on just what the workers managed to accomplish back in 2003. Last year, the workers managed to design and produce 33 all-new icon sets. […]

Ho Ho Holiday Break!!

December 20, 2003

The Iconfactory workers will be setting off in their sleighs to parts unknown to visit family & friends. They will also be taking a MUCH needed brain break and will return on January 6th. All of us here wish you a peaceful and joyous holiday. See ya next year! : D

Candybar’s Dance Continues

December 18, 2003

A quick note to let visitors know that Panic and The Iconfactory have updated our popular icon customization tool, Candybar to version 1.6.2. This version is fully qualified for use with Apple’s latest OS X release of 10.3.2. If you use Candybar, we recommend you head on over and download it today.