Lt Blak: 2014

Thursday, April 3, 2014

Evolution of Lt Blak Logo 2014

Lt Blak Logo 2014
Evolved Vector
dimension 600 x 600 pixels
Size 22.9 kb

Lt Blak Logo 2013
Old Vector
dimension 550 x 550 pixels
Size 32.1 kb

1. Redefining Shape
To simplify the existing shape, remove unnecessary bezier curves, adding basic geometrical shapes like squares and circles.

2. Retaining Elements, Explore & Improve
Retain the feel with the same visuals, while simplify, improve and optimize the design.

3. Working on Type and Adding details
New sharp features, aligned with the basic geometry of the shape, Sketching details and adding it as vector.

4. Final Logo
Simplified shape
Sharp edges
Geometrical with circles and Squares
No Bezier curves
Bigger dimension, less file size
Works with both Black & White BG

I am Lt Blak.
Visit my Website, You'll know me better!
Check the Behance Portfolio
What's on my mind, is on my Facebook status
Follow The Legend @LtBlak on Twitter
Find me on Google+ if you wanna say Hello!
They gave me a free YouTube Channel, sit back & enjoy the videos
I pin some interesting things on Pinterest too!

Monday, March 17, 2014

Google Feedback - Power to the User

Its been few days, a button is bothering me on Gmail
Being a Design professional it's my duty to send a feedback and correct the same
You see... Its very easy, when the product is owned by Google!
I reached to the settings button and clicked on "Send Feedback"
Start with the brief description about your worries and follow the steps.

Highlight the area for Feedback
Click on the areas for an Automated highlight detection or simply drag the area to be highlighted.

Blak-Out the Confidential areas
Click on the areas for an Automated Blackout detection or simply drag the area to be hidden

Submit Feedback
"We the User have the power to change the things we Use" - Lt Blak
So lets use it!

Tuesday, March 4, 2014

The Fallen One - Origins of Lt Blak

I was there at the first Deception.
The very first thought of Pride...
I saw him fall!
and who chose him, heavens cast them out all.
But I had hope!
I made a promise to bring him back...
Thus I became a Watcher for my own
A "Black Angel" as I was known.
This is strange the story of a lost Soul...
An unlikely hero...
who became a "Black Angel" for all.
This is the journey of Lt Blak, The Legend.

The Making 01
Character design, Concept sketch in Autodesk Sketchbook Pro on Samsung Galaxy Note

The Making 02
Working on the story, mood, color, proportions & Perspectives

The Making 03
Work In Progress

Monday, February 24, 2014

Activate Do not Disturb? Why?

This SMS says!
"Amitabh Bachchan ke sath ek haseen shaam bitane ka mauka aur poore 7 Lakh ke inaam Dial *567*4#"
"To spend a wonderful evening with Amitabh Bachchan and to get 7 Lakhs worth reward, Dial *567*4#"

They call it Telemarketing SMS's or Unsolicited Commercial Calls
I am Lt Blak, I believe in sharing the facts...
I want you all to know, What is Wrong and What is Right!
I get these SMS's almost everyday, sometimes irritates the shit out of me!
How does my Phone number leak out into their Phonebooks?
Why do they leak our numbers?
Why do I have to fill in complicated forms & my crucial details, just to avoid these calls or SMS's?
What about my privacy? Do they really value my Privacy?

This is what they say about Privacy!
I value my privacy. And so does Xxxxfone.
Xxxxfone respects my privacy and takes great care to protect my number and personal details.
Sometimes they might try to get in touch to let me know about a recommended tariff,
a new offer or an innovative service that may be of interest to me.
But I have the option to avoid unwanted telemarketing calls...
by registering my Xxxxfone mobile phone number in the NDNC (National Do Not Call) registry.

Links, Video and How to
1. Check your DND status at www.dndstatus.com
2. Check your DND status at www.nccptrai.gov.in
3. How to block Unwanted calls and SMS's explained in nccptrai.gov.in
4. Complain to NDNC India
5. Apps like Truecaller and similiar Apps scans your phonebook and uploads your friend's number to their database
6. Detailed explanation on how to block Calls and SMS's, video on YouTube Refer the same video embedded below

Complain to your service provider
If you are getting Unsolicited Commercial Calls (UCC)
even after a confirmed registration for Do Not Disturb (DND) at the NDNC/NCPR registry,
you may complain to your service provider.
Please note that TRAI or NDNC Registry doesn’t take complaints directly and
it is your service provider who will handle these complaints.

I am Lt Blak.

Visit my Website, You'll know me better!

Check the Behance Portfolio What's on my mind, is on my Facebook status

Follow The Legend @LtBlak on Twitter

Find me on Google+ if you wanna say Hello!

They gave me a free YouTube Channel, sit back & enjoy the videos

I pin some interesting things on Pinterest too!

Thursday, February 6, 2014

Jose Mujica - The most humble President of Uruguay

Jose Mujica president of Uruguay by Lt Blak

The Most Kickass and Coolest President in the World...
Currently the president of Uruguay, is known for being a rarity among powerful politicians,
as he chooses to donate around 90% of his $12,000 monthly salary to charities that benefit poor people and small entrepreneurs
This post was originally published by iLyke on Jan 13, 2014.
Lt Blak respects humble and honest people like him.
It requires a lot of guts and self determination to live by one's principles.

A Guerrilla Fighter
A guerrilla fighter for Tupamaros (a "Robinhood" organization that stole from the rich and gave to the poor) he was imprisoned twice,
kept in horrible conditions, escaped once, and was only apprehended after being shot six times by the police.
He was released fourteen years later when a constitutional democracy was restored.

Presidential Palace, House and car
Although this beautiful palace with 42 staff members is available to him he instead lives on a small farm a few minutes from the capital.
He drives a 1987 Volkswagen Beetle, and is a part time farmer, growing flower for sale at nearby markets.
He lives in a small house with his wife, who was also imprisoned guerrilla figher and member of Tupamaros, who is now a Uruguayan senator.

Guards
His only protection are two guards positioned on his road (required by government) and his three legged dog Manuela.

A Honest Man
This man is leading by example. It is clear the power has not corrupted him.
He leads for his people.
We need more world leaders like him.

Links and Videos
1. Post from iLyke.net.
2. Post from Occupy.com.
3. Detailed Bio from Wikipedia.
4. Post from theguardian.com.
5. Video on YouTube - Uruguay's Jose Mujica, the poorest president in the world, BBC News.
6. Video on YouTube - Wow! The World Poorest and Richest President.

Saturday, February 1, 2014

Trace my Phone with Android Device Manager

This is the current location of Lt Blak's Samsung Galaxy Note GT-N7000
Google helps you locate your lost Android phone and also helps you to
1. Ring your device,
2. Lock your device and
3. Erase your device
These features can be used from anywhere, To use this feature, Its very important to have your Android device manager activated on your phone.
This feature was posted on Sep 23 2013, I still feel lot of my friends and people out there has not yet activated it.

Here's How you do it
1. Open the App drawer and locate "Google settings" app, This is a default app on every Android phone.
2. Open "Google settings" app.
3. Click on "Android Device Manager", and activate it.
4. Also Activate "Allow remote lock and factory rest", now you can ring, lock or erase your phone from anywhere.
5. If you have to trace your phone, Login to your Gmail account registered with the android device and...
6. Go to https://www.google.com/android/devicemanager and take full control of your phone.

Important Note
Always keep your "Google Location Reporting" ON.
you can find it under Settings/Location/Location Services

Videos and Links from Android Central
1. Link to video on Android Central's YouTube channel
2. Link to Detailed post on Android Central website
Check the screenshots and video below

Lt Blak's Activated AndroidDeviceManager

I am Lt Blak.

Visit my Website, You'll know me better!

Check the Behance Portfolio

What's on my mind, is on my Facebook status

Follow The Legend @LtBlak on Twitter

Find me on Google+ if you wanna say Hello!

They gave me a free YouTube Channel, sit back & enjoy the videos

I pin some interesting things on Pinterest too!

Friday, January 31, 2014

Zombie Chase

There have been times when the earth was inhabited by giants, beasts and zombies.
Legends have been told about those heroes and champions who protected the human race from time to time,
but one name has been there, hidden forever!
This is the strange story of an unlikely hero who lost his soul forever,
This is the journey of one such soul, Lt Blak, The Legend.

The Making
Character design, Concept sketch in Autodesk Sketchbook Pro on Samsung Galaxy Note

Environment Design and Digital Inking with Wacom Intous4

Sunday, January 26, 2014

Volkswagen Polo & The Volkswagener Lt Blak

I am Lt Blak and I am a Crazzzzy Volkswagener...

I own a Volkswagen Polo.
It's the hottest hatchback in its class, with very a simple design and without any unnecessary curves or fittings. Looks good from every angle!!!

Model - 1.2 TDI (Comfortline)

Its been a year since I have been driving a Volkswagen Polo.
I have completed a good 25000 km of memories.
Each journey has been a wonderful experience.
Mileage - 18 to 22 kmpl on highways and 15 to 16 kmpl in cities.

Presenting some pictures and videos of...
Lt Blak, The Legend and his Super awesome Volkswagen Polo.