Design & User Interface
Here at The Virtual Forge, Design & User Interface go hand in hand. Alongside the vast array of digital communication tools we can offer, we pride ourselves on being able to make sure that not only do they look great, but that they also work well for our clients and their customers. We work hard at integrating a great user experience into everything we build, as these two key features are fundamental to the user journey and will maximise the success of our clients’ visions.
Using the Adobe Creative Suite, our designers can transform your ideas into rich, visually appealing displays of content whilst simultaneously taking into consideration your brand, your market and your tone of voice. Our designers have years of experience making sure that our clients’ ideas look slick, professional and appealing, giving you the perfect tools to market your business.
Digital Magazines
The Virtual Forge are continuously exploring the realms of design through a multitude of innovative, exciting platforms. One of our current services are digital magazines. This facilitates dynamic content offering aural, visual and interactive experiences. The Virtual Forge can supply digital magazines through three main mediums; desktop applications, browser-based magazines and iPad/iPhone apps.
iPad magazines - The introduction of Apple’s iOS 5 Newsstand conveys the increasing demand for interactive magazines. Such a feature will undoubtedly stimulate the digital magazine market into a new and exciting era. At The Virtual Forge, we can offer you a comprehensive creative package, transporting your idea from your imagination, to the marketplace.
Desktop magazines - Are built using Adobe AIR which allows the client to access digital magazines with ease. Such a facility complements every way the digital environment is evolving. Adobe AIR allows us to push updates to previously downloaded applications, giving the user a constant feed of up-to-date content.
Browser magazines - The ongoing development of Safari, Chrome, Firefox and Internet Explorer has laid the foundations for complete functionality of browser-based magazines. Flash platforms bring a world of interactive content to your fingertips, allowing your readers to realise your ideas.