First impressions are important. When a Java developer starts coding to the Flux API, the very design of the API itself is beyond important. It must be well designed, consistent, easy-to-use, highly functional, and aesthetic. Yes, aesthetic. APIs have aesthetics, as any Java developer knows. Some APIs are good, great, or even beautiful. Some are not. We've all used great and not-so-great Java APIs.



Which brings me to the heart of this blog post: graphic designers and graphic artists at Flux.

First impressions are important. Flux's graphical user interfaces must be aesthetic. They must be, first of all, beautiful to look upon, be very easy to use (usable), and highly functional (do what the users need).

We have staff members who have backgrounds in art and graphic design. Their contributions to Flux's web application as well as our website have been indispensable. They are instrumental in not only the beautiful aspect of your Flux experience but the usability and functional aspects as well.

So when you hit our website or use our web app, remember that there are experienced graphic designers and artists behind them. Your productivity is our only goal. If you have critiques, let us know. Be a tough critic. Your criticisms only make us better. Ultimately, your criticisms will only make you more productive with Flux.