Illustrio
Creative
illustration graphics library
SHOW HN2016
112points
35comments
#324of 2,264 in 2016
Top 15%of 2016 by points
How HN took it
MixedNo clear lean
4 positive, 8 neutral or asking, 2 mixed, 7 critical, out of 21 comments about the project. Thread score -0.06.
Execution: 1 for, 3 againstDesign: 1 for, 2 againstIdea: 2 for, 0 against
The thread, comment by comment
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What HN said
What people liked
Color and percentage customization is compelling
From 2 comments
Very cool! I initially thought it was just color swapping, but the percentages section in particular is fantastic. Led by the CTA arrow: http://i.imgur.com/odtBsuE.png, I clicked…
asp2insp on HNI can see myself paying for this to improve my next presentations, the value proposition is really good! I'm not sure of the business model for big customers though, the gap…
ArmandGrillet on HN
Clipart-like service with good value
From 2 comments
This is like Clipart, but better, and for the internet. Loving it!
arsalanb on HNI can see myself paying for this to improve my next presentations, the value proposition is really good! I'm not sure of the business model for big customers though, the gap…
ArmandGrillet on HN
Objections
Restrictive license limits commercial and theme use
From 2 comments
I'm not clear on the licensing here. Are all files under the "illustrio license", and why does the summary that pops up seem to say something different than the detailed license…
thaeli on HNAh, it's only in some categories. That is definitely a neat feature now that I see it. Unfortunate that the licensing makes this something I can't use. I'd never get your license…
thaeli on HN
Icons not offered in SVG format
From 1 comment
I was interested until I realised you can't get the icons in SVG. Why use raster images for icons? SVGs are smaller, crisper and always the correct resolution.
jazoom on HN
Pricing modal bug and site load errors
From 2 comments
This is a very good idea. Are you planning to make it marketplacable? So that there can be creators of SVGs as well. Also, right now, when I look at the pricing section, only an…
throwaway13337 on HNI'm getting the following very abrupt error (which I assume is caused by a content-blocker) and then the site fails to load. ``` AlgoliaSearchJSONPScriptErrorError: <script>…
lucideer on HN
Requests
Offer SVG downloads
From 1 comment
I was interested until I realised you can't get the icons in SVG. Why use raster images for icons? SVGs are smaller, crisper and always the correct resolution.
jazoom on HN
Clarify license terms
From 3 comments
I'm not clear on the licensing here. Are all files under the "illustrio license", and why does the summary that pops up seem to say something different than the detailed license…
thaeli on HNAh, it's only in some categories. That is definitely a neat feature now that I see it. Unfortunate that the licensing makes this something I can't use. I'd never get your license…
thaeli on HNPerhaps you should say "Must be downloaded within 12 months; perpetual license lets you use them for as long as you want."
biot on HN
Accept illustration requests from community
From 1 comment
Nicely done! Can actually start using this service immediately ;) How easy would it be for Illustrio to take requests for specific illustrations from the community?
fitzwatermellow on HN
Questions
What patent is being pursued for the CSS-based language
From 2 comments
``` > © illustrio 2016 - Patent pending ``` What are you patenting?
rootlocus on HNCan you tell us your rationale for patenting this "CSS-based language"?
teleclimber on HN
What the 12 month validity means
From 1 comment
"All packs are valid for 12 months." What does that mean? Can the illustrations only be used within that 12 month period?
king_magic on HN
Alternatives named
Noun Project
From 1 comment
I'm not clear on the licensing here. Are all files under the "illustrio license", and why does the summary that pops up seem to say something different than the detailed license…
thaeli on HN
Adobe Illustrator
From 1 comment
All good points and we certainly need to clarify a couple things. The reason why our license is restrictive is because we target non-designers who are generally not making a…
sebdursel on HN
Clipart
From 1 comment
This is like Clipart, but better, and for the internet. Loving it!
arsalanb on HN