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Dashboard
With dashboards icon I knew exactly what to shoot for, a gauge in an antique car, specifically one that hasn't been taken care of.
This one was pretty easy to visualize because I have been around a decent amount of old cars. I also know how that type of rubber or plastic that dashboard appears to have around it deteriorates.
I wanted it to be cracked and allow for the background to be seen through the cracks. The particular type of rubber I am thinking of always has these wonderfully spaced cracks in it. While not very helpful with a real piece of equipment of any kind it makes for a good ascetic element in this icon.
I added the rust as though water had seeped inside the gauge over time. I also feel it gives the icon a bit more character. The scratches on the cover don't really need an explanation as scratches just seem to come with any smooth surface of a certain age (Look at your ipods)
Dashboard
With dashboards icon I knew exactly what to shoot for, a gauge in an antique car, specifically one that hasn't been taken care of.
This one was pretty easy to visualize because I have been around a decent amount of old cars. I also know how that type of rubber or plastic that dashboard appears to have around it deteriorates.
I wanted it to be cracked and allow for the background to be seen through the cracks. The particular type of rubber I am thinking of always has these wonderfully spaced cracks in it. While not very helpful with a real piece of equipment of any kind it makes for a good ascetic element in this icon.
I added the rust as though water had seeped inside the gauge over time. I also feel it gives the icon a bit more character. The scratches on the cover don't really need an explanation as scratches just seem to come with any smooth surface of a certain age (Look at your ipods)