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Show HN: My Anti-Boredom App Project

27 points by kirualex 13y ago

Jeremy1026 13y ago
Very clean design. Will look great on iOS 7.
- kirualex 13y ago
  Thanks, I'm looking forward to further enhance the UI for IOS7 in the next versions !
joeblau 13y ago
I also like the design. Did you style everything manually or use a styling engine?
- kirualex 13y ago
  Not really sure what you mean by styling engine. I did it manually but found inspration using dribble and FlatUIKit for iOS.
  - b3b0p 13y ago
    What is the cursive looking font in the navigation bar?
    - dev1n 13y ago
      Some form of Lobster I think.
olalonde 13y ago
Get ready for the cease and desist from Reddit. I would chose a different name now if I were you.
- kirualex 13y ago
  There are a lot of applications using "Reddit" in their name. Also I'm pretty sure they would have to trademark "Reddito" or "Reddit" as a prefix (like "i" prefix for Apple product). So I think it should be good.
  - blatherard 13y ago
    Reddit has a page about the alien logo, http://www.reddit.com/about/alien/ http://www.reddit.com/about/alien/ "We require a license to use these logos in anything outside reddit, both for free and for profit."
    - kirualex 13y ago
      saw that, see previous comment. I'd be delighted to talk with someone who has some insight on those matters though.
      - blatherard 13y ago
        from http://www.reddit.com/wiki/licensing http://www.reddit.com/wiki/licensing "To apply, or if you still have questions after carefully reading all of the above, send an email to licensing@reddit.com."
  - kirualex 13y ago
    Also from their site : "Web or Mobile Application This policy is still be thoroughly defined. Stay tuned for this to be updated more in the coming months. We’re pretty open here as well but are very cognizant of the use of the reddit trademark. It is a best practice when creating an app to not include the reddit trademark in the name or icon and to be clear that the app is not made or maintained by reddit, i.e. “App for reddit” is much better than “reddit App.”"
  - olalonde 13y ago
    I wasn't aware of that. Maybe it's because Reddit doesn't care but I still think it's a bit risky as they could change their attitude down the road especially if you app becomes popular.
ngcazz 13y ago
Fine idea, kirualex. Can we be hopeful for an Android version? :)
- kirualex 13y ago
  You are not the first asking me this, and well I'd say it depend on how well people react to the iOS version ! So that's a maybe ;)
- zumzumzum 13y ago
  In the mean time, try Reddit Illustrated. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.apptuners.redditillustrated https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.apptuners....
afandian 13y ago
I was hooked on reddit about a year ago. I realised that I was addicted to the novelty / reward cycle and that it wasn't doing my brain any good. One day I stopped and never went back. I'm sure my attention / boredom improved as a result. My anti-boredom project: a good book or a walk outside.
- tannerc 13y ago
  Agreed. While the intent (and design) of this app are great, nothing is better than doing something proactive when you're bored. Something as simple as writing (even if you don't know what to write), or drawing (even if you think you can't draw), going out to explore your neighborhood (even if it's for the 800th time), starting a new project (even if you don't think you'll ever finish it).
  - afandian 13y ago
    I think boredom is partially a result of forcing your brain to do something it doesn't want to for too long. For example, sitting in a chair or using a computer. It's better to treat the problem (stop sitting in the chair or using the computer) than treat the symptom (do something novel sitting down at your computer). I almost feel bad for hijacking this thread, but it is phrased in terms of boredom not "I made a Reddit reader".
milesokeefe 13y ago
I couldn't stand that non-sticky footer so I went to fix it and ended up going ahead and making the whole page responsive, cleaning up the code, etc. I'd be glad if you accepted my pull request with the fixes: https://github.com/kirualex/kirualex.github.io/pull/1 https://github.com/kirualex/kirualex.github.io/pull/1 PS: fantastic UI!
- kirualex 13y ago
  Thanks, I merged your pull request, looks great !
kirualex 13y ago
Made a little video preview for those who are interested : http://youtu.be/hkGkAGojfRQ http://youtu.be/hkGkAGojfRQ
beech 13y ago
I haven't tried the app yet but from the landing page I can see it being nice to use, although possibly not the best use of time! I think part of the reason sites like 9gag have taken some share is their great mobile experience making it easy lazily browsing—however, I'm sure hardcore reddit users will hate it!
mpeg 13y ago
It looks and feels great apart from a crash I get everytime I try to refresh the "Hot" section. Also, I tried to remove all the default subreddits and add NSFW ones and found out that: - It doesn't work, if you want to add a custom subreddit you have to browse them one by one, this would have been a great use of the new "multi" reddit feature, no? - NSFW images don't actually show by default, I found no way to change this, why?
- kirualex 13y ago
  For the subreddit thing, I made it before their new system (and tried to keep it simple) but yes, it might be a nice feature. Got to think about the UX a little though. I intend to add a "settings" page in the future where you can change color style, organise subreddits and have the NSFW overlay removed by default. Thanks for your feedback btw!
  - mpeg 13y ago
    Thanks for the reply, I see that you fixed the refresh crash too; having a nsfw option would be pretty cool. Funny enough, "iAlien Gallery", a similar iOS app, just got updated with a nsfw option.
pron 13y ago
* Our Boredom, Ourselves (http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/24/books/review/Schuessler-t.html http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/24/books/review/Schuessler-t....) * In a Constantly Plugged-In World, It’s Not All Bad to Be Bored (http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/01/your-money/why-its-not-all-bad-to-be-bored.html?_r=0 http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/01/your-money/why-its-not-all...) :)
ianterrell 13y ago
Great UI overall. Very pretty. Here are some suggestions: * From inside the "photo focus view", add swipe based navigation to move through pictures. * Add an option to unset the content filter. Could even be detected automatically ("You just removed the filter on 3 photos. Want to disable that for a while?").

27 points by kirualex 13y ago

Jeremy1026 13y ago

Very clean design. Will look great on iOS 7.

kirualex 13y ago
Thanks, I'm looking forward to further enhance the UI for IOS7 in the next versions !

joeblau 13y ago

I also like the design. Did you style everything manually or use a styling engine?

kirualex 13y ago
Not really sure what you mean by styling engine. I did it manually but found inspration using dribble and FlatUIKit for iOS.
- b3b0p 13y ago
  What is the cursive looking font in the navigation bar?
  - dev1n 13y ago
    Some form of Lobster I think.

olalonde 13y ago

Get ready for the cease and desist from Reddit. I would chose a different name now if I were you.

kirualex 13y ago
There are a lot of applications using "Reddit" in their name. Also I'm pretty sure they would have to trademark "Reddito" or "Reddit" as a prefix (like "i" prefix for Apple product). So I think it should be good.
- blatherard 13y ago
  Reddit has a page about the alien logo, http://www.reddit.com/about/alien/ http://www.reddit.com/about/alien/ "We require a license to use these logos in anything outside reddit, both for free and for profit."
  - kirualex 13y ago
    saw that, see previous comment. I'd be delighted to talk with someone who has some insight on those matters though.
    - blatherard 13y ago
      from http://www.reddit.com/wiki/licensing http://www.reddit.com/wiki/licensing "To apply, or if you still have questions after carefully reading all of the above, send an email to licensing@reddit.com."
- kirualex 13y ago
  Also from their site : "Web or Mobile Application This policy is still be thoroughly defined. Stay tuned for this to be updated more in the coming months. We’re pretty open here as well but are very cognizant of the use of the reddit trademark. It is a best practice when creating an app to not include the reddit trademark in the name or icon and to be clear that the app is not made or maintained by reddit, i.e. “App for reddit” is much better than “reddit App.”"
- olalonde 13y ago
  I wasn't aware of that. Maybe it's because Reddit doesn't care but I still think it's a bit risky as they could change their attitude down the road especially if you app becomes popular.

ngcazz 13y ago

Fine idea, kirualex. Can we be hopeful for an Android version? :)

kirualex 13y ago
You are not the first asking me this, and well I'd say it depend on how well people react to the iOS version ! So that's a maybe ;)
zumzumzum 13y ago
In the mean time, try Reddit Illustrated. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.apptuners.redditillustrated https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.apptuners....

afandian 13y ago

I was hooked on reddit about a year ago. I realised that I was addicted to the novelty / reward cycle and that it wasn't doing my brain any good. One day I stopped and never went back. I'm sure my attention / boredom improved as a result. My anti-boredom project: a good book or a walk outside.

tannerc 13y ago
Agreed. While the intent (and design) of this app are great, nothing is better than doing something proactive when you're bored. Something as simple as writing (even if you don't know what to write), or drawing (even if you think you can't draw), going out to explore your neighborhood (even if it's for the 800th time), starting a new project (even if you don't think you'll ever finish it).
- afandian 13y ago
  I think boredom is partially a result of forcing your brain to do something it doesn't want to for too long. For example, sitting in a chair or using a computer. It's better to treat the problem (stop sitting in the chair or using the computer) than treat the symptom (do something novel sitting down at your computer). I almost feel bad for hijacking this thread, but it is phrased in terms of boredom not "I made a Reddit reader".

milesokeefe 13y ago

I couldn't stand that non-sticky footer so I went to fix it and ended up going ahead and making the whole page responsive, cleaning up the code, etc. I'd be glad if you accepted my pull request with the fixes: https://github.com/kirualex/kirualex.github.io/pull/1 https://github.com/kirualex/kirualex.github.io/pull/1 PS: fantastic UI!

kirualex 13y ago
Thanks, I merged your pull request, looks great !

kirualex 13y ago

Made a little video preview for those who are interested : http://youtu.be/hkGkAGojfRQ http://youtu.be/hkGkAGojfRQ

beech 13y ago

I haven't tried the app yet but from the landing page I can see it being nice to use, although possibly not the best use of time! I think part of the reason sites like 9gag have taken some share is their great mobile experience making it easy lazily browsing—however, I'm sure hardcore reddit users will hate it!

mpeg 13y ago

It looks and feels great apart from a crash I get everytime I try to refresh the "Hot" section. Also, I tried to remove all the default subreddits and add NSFW ones and found out that: - It doesn't work, if you want to add a custom subreddit you have to browse them one by one, this would have been a great use of the new "multi" reddit feature, no? - NSFW images don't actually show by default, I found no way to change this, why?

kirualex 13y ago
For the subreddit thing, I made it before their new system (and tried to keep it simple) but yes, it might be a nice feature. Got to think about the UX a little though. I intend to add a "settings" page in the future where you can change color style, organise subreddits and have the NSFW overlay removed by default. Thanks for your feedback btw!
- mpeg 13y ago
  Thanks for the reply, I see that you fixed the refresh crash too; having a nsfw option would be pretty cool. Funny enough, "iAlien Gallery", a similar iOS app, just got updated with a nsfw option.

pron 13y ago

* Our Boredom, Ourselves (http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/24/books/review/Schuessler-t.html http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/24/books/review/Schuessler-t....) * In a Constantly Plugged-In World, It’s Not All Bad to Be Bored (http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/01/your-money/why-its-not-all-bad-to-be-bored.html?_r=0 http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/01/your-money/why-its-not-all...) :)

ianterrell 13y ago

Great UI overall. Very pretty. Here are some suggestions: * From inside the "photo focus view", add swipe based navigation to move through pictures. * Add an option to unset the content filter. Could even be detected automatically ("You just removed the filter on 3 photos. Want to disable that for a while?").