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1Password and iPad: Part Deux

It's been a couple of weeks since we posted our initial mockups of 1Password for iPad. Since then, our two co-founders, Dave and Roustem, got together with our Lead Designer, Dan Peterson, for a "Weekend of iPad" design and development, so we figured it's time for an update on our progress.

Show Your Work

We want to convey the actual evolution from our initial concepts to our latest and greatest, so we combined the two images to help you get an idea of our change in direction. Remember, though, that these are still just Photoshop mockups, and still very much in flux. Designing an interface for the iPad is also proving to be quite the challenge, primarily because Steve Jobs, Phil Schiller, Jonathan Ive, and Tim Cook are still refusing to return our calls about getting a review model. It's just crazy. I mean, after the 25th voicemail, you'd think they'd finally cave, amIright?

Here is our latest 1Password for iPad mockup in portrait view:

Note that the detail view for the currently selected item has shifted from occupying its own space at the bottom to an in-line selected area. This simplifies our interface and leaves more room to view and scroll through your list of items, especially since each letter in the alphabet slider on the right gets more room to breathe and a larger touchable target.

Next up is our landscape view, which got rearranged quite a bit:

The item list and detail view were swapped in the interest of thumb-ability. This way, no matter which arm you use to hold your iPad, and which you use to tap on the screen, you won't have to reach over and obscure the details of the item you actually want to look at. That's the idea for now, anyway.

Something New

Of course, what would our second iPad teaser post be without an all-new screenshot to tease you with?

Behold, our iPad lock screen and a step of our first-run experience. 1Password 3 users should recognize these, as they are heavily influenced by our Mac version.

Lessons Learned

One of the most interesting things about developing our iPad version is that we're learning new ways to solve problems and make 1Password easier to use, but not just for the iPad. Dan says that they've discovered a lot so far that they want to bring back to our Mac and iPhone versions, which means all of our users will benefit from our iPad development, even if they never get an iPad.

As always, thanks for checking out our latest ideas everyone, and don't hesitate to let us know what you think in the comments!

1Password and iPad: Part 1

Yes, I said "part 1."

I hope it comes as no surprise that we're planning, plotting, and otherwise scheming to bring 1Password to the iPad in a big way. But if you are surprised, well... surprise! I hope it's good news, because we're really excited about our progress. So excited, in fact, that we feel like sharing some of our design concepts with you.

We aren't content to leave you with using that 2x button on our iPhone app. It's an iPhone app! And while it is the Best 1Password iPhone App Ever (if we may so humbly say ourselves), the iPad is an entirely different beast, and we're giving it the utmost attention it deserves. Keep in mind that the following screenshots are design mockups from deep within our labs. They aren't finished or even working models yet, and you wouldn't believe what I had to go through to be able to post them publicly. Honestly, don't bother asking, because I can't tell.

Pleasantries aside, let's get on with the show. Meet our initial vision of 1Password for iPad!

Above is a mockup of 1Password running vertically on iPad. Smashing, isn't it? Dan Peterson, our in-house design demigod, has been cranking away on iPad and 1Password touch projects since we got back from The Agile Cruise, and it shows!

But of course, what is 1Password on iPad without a landscape mode? I'm glad you asked.

Check out those gorgeous icons, the item list with alphabet scroller, and the stylish bolts that really bring the item detail area together. And yes, we have popovers! I told you we're hitting the iPad in a big way.

We're not finished yet, but we think we're on the right track. We want to bring you the best 1Password on iPad experience possible, so let us know what you think of our prototypes here in the comments!