The Breakroom • A blog for the Iconfactory

“We fear change…”

April 18, 2005

In case you have not heard the news this morning, Adobe announced that it is in talks to purchase Macromedia in a stock based deal for $3.4 billion dollars. Its not a done deal yet, but if it does fly we’re sure users will see many changes afoot in some of their favorite programs. Macromedia Freehand is our tool of choice here at the factory to create the iconic goodness you all know and download, and the thought of Freehand updates going the way of the Dodo is sad to say the least. All of the workers will watch with anticipation to see what rumblings go on between these two software companies and maybe, just maybe, we’ll take another look at Illustrator in the meantime. Oh boy.

Wow, Those Icons Are BIG!

March 30, 2005

By Webmaster

This week’s freeware release is a brand new collection from pixel jockey Corey Marion that gives your system a makeover from a completely different angle. Monolith is simple, crisp and clean and is available as a CandyBar iContainer.

Updated – The Monolith set has been updated so the toolbar icons include all sizes up to 128×128 pixels.

Add Some Spice to Your iLife!

March 22, 2005

By Webmaster

Iconfactory worker David Lanham has released his latest freeware icon collection – iSystem Extras. This set of over 50 icons extends the original iSystem look and feel to gobs of application icons. Transform the icons of popular desktop apps like Safari, BBEdit, Acrobat, Firefox, Pixadex and Unison. We invite you to swing on over and download David’s latest creation as standard Mac or PC icons as well as a handy iContainer that can be used with Pixadex and CandyBar’s application customization feature. Enjoy!

Fireworks Users, Rejoice!

March 17, 2005

By Webmaster

We are pleased to announce that IconBuilder now supports Macromedia Fireworks MX! IconBuilder 5.1 provides Fireworks users the same level of professional control over the icon creation process that Photoshop users have enjoyed for so many years. If you are a Fireworks user and would like to streamline your production give IconBuilder a test drive. Be sure to check the “Fireworks” folder for additional information when the download is complete.

Get Ready for More CUTE!!

March 15, 2005

By Webmaster

This week’s Tuesday release is a desktop of Mr. Tadakichi from that nutty anime series Azumanga Daioh. Mr. Tadakichi is Chiyo’s oh sooo adorable doggie! Scoot on over and pick it up.

Enjoy!

Porcelain Database and Multimedia Released

March 4, 2005

By Webmaster

The Iconfactory is pleased to announce two new add-on sets for the Porcelain stock icon series. Porcelain: Database Add-On is an extension of the original stock icon set and includes icons covering such specialized concepts as tables, scripts, records, and many others. Porcelain: Multimedia is a set of add-ons that extends the original collection into the audio and visual realm with icons covering concepts such as mixing, effects, video and many others.

In addition, when customers purchase any Porcelain collection, they also receive a layered Photoshop file that offers pre-designed sets of navbar and button graphics. The file consists of 3 different navbar styles and four different button styles, each in several color combinations.

Porcelain Database and Multimedia each contain 52 unique icons in multiple sizes and formats. Each set is available today for $179.00 USD.

Enter the Dark Knight

March 1, 2005

By Webmaster

Resident pixel pusher and self-proclaimed Batman freak, Talos Tsui, is pleased to announce his latest freeware icon collection – Batmobiles Vol.1. This set of icons for your Mac or PC desktop is a small visual history of the Dark Knight’s favorite rides from the classic days of DC comics to the upcoming Batman Begins coming from Warner Brothers in June. Swing in and download this cool set as either standard icons or as a Pixadex iContainer that fits easily into any standard utility belt.

Soon Spring!

February 23, 2005

By Webmaster

While snow is falling in Stockholm, Sweden, artist Kate England dreams of spring and has created an assortment of fresh and bold flowers to plant on your desktop. So get out your trowel and watering can and head on over to check out Soon Spring! for Mac, PC or as a handy Pixadex iContainer.

Robots In Disguise!

February 15, 2005

By Webmaster

Iconfactory Foreman, Gedeon Maheux, is pleased to announce his latest freeware icon collection is now available for, download. Transformers X Vol. 1 is a set of icons based on, the popular cartoon and 80’s toy line Transformers and includes the likes of, Optimus Prime, Megatron and many other favorites. Many long-time visitors of, the factory have been requesting such a collection for ages now, and we’re, only too pleased to make this new set available for the Mac, PC or as a, searchable Pixadex iContainer. Watch for future volumes, and if you enjoyed, this set, be sure to write to us and let us know!

What’s Old Is New

February 8, 2005

By Webmaster

This week’s freeware release, Litho System, is a full system replacement set by resident artist Anthony Piraino. With bright colors and an old, weathered style, this icon set will bring a fun and unique look to your system. Head on over and check it out for the Mac, PC or as a helpful CandyBar iContainer.

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