One of the best things about working with AppGamer is that I get let into the loop about exciting new Apps before certain other minions (AKA my friends.) One such App is a collaboration between one of my favourite artists, Jon Burgerman and ustwo, a creative design studio- ‘the studio of dreams’ who specialise in pioneering graphical user interfaces, also the lovely people who brought us kooky Apps Steppin and Mouth off.
Burgerman is a self described ‘doodler’ and if you’re not familiar and enthusiastic about his work you should be! His distinctive style works well on all formats from envelope’s to toys, skateboard’s to walls, he has created mini flash games and has simultaneously made beautiful pieces on canvas.
An App for the iPhone is a natural progression and a great medium for Burgerman who does some of his work using Illustrator and Photoshop, and will, I’m sure, bring something much needed to some of the faff available in the iTunes store; uniqueness and individuality.
Phew! Anyway, without much further ado here’s what ustwo have to say about Inkstruments...
A world of Jon Burgerman illustrated characters take to the stage, among them is a green cone headed chap, one who looks a bit like a fab ice lolly, a naughty little girl, and a tiny, happy chick. This motley crew and their chums are the line up in the fabulous, but slightly bonkers, Inkstruments™ chorus, and they are ready and waiting to make sweet music with you!
This crazy game, coming soon for iPhone and iPod touch, lets you create music by touching the characters, who each play a sound from a selection of weird and wonderful samples and noises. You can create different tunes by creating a character sequence and by touching them like a synthesizer keyboard - the possibilities are endless!
You’ve probably gathered that I’m excited! The Artwork certainly looks aces and the idea sounds like fun times all round; what’s not to love? Naturally I shall keep you informed of any developments I may or may not hear about but for now I suggest you familiarize yourself with Burgerman and ustwo and wait patiently in anticipation!
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5 comments
Jeff0 / 17th Apr 2009
Wow this looks really wacky... srsly. I'm in!
Monte Boyd / 18th Apr 2009
Great to see such an awesome illustrator getting interested in the iPhone. The Mac platform has always been a haven for creative types - we need more of them coming over to the iPhone!
Nadia / 17th May 2009
I think she gets tired of writting.... too much post =P
Online Prescription Meds / 7th Jun 2010
I found your site on del.icio.us today and really liked it.. i bookmarked it and will be back to check it out some more later.
millsustwo / 17th Apr 2009
this is going to be so insane... insane in the membrane