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In this video, the creator guides viewers through the process of creating a Halloween-themed iPhone home screen layout, focusing on customizable app icons and widgets. They begin by planning the layout using a 7×4 grid and selecting an orange and black color scheme. The video provides options for pre-made icons and instructions for modifying them using graphic editors and the Procreate app. The creator demonstrates adjusting icon saturation for consistency, adding Halloween-themed details, and using the Shortcuts app to import customized icons. They also include instructions for generating custom fonts for app names, setting up the home screen arrangement, and adding various widgets via apps like Widgetsmith. The creator shares resources on Pinterest and invites viewers to showcase their customized home screens on Instagram.
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In this part of the video, the creator demonstrates how to create a Halloween-themed iPhone home screen layout with customizable app icons. The process begins with planning the layout by deciding which apps and widgets to feature on each screen and drawing a rough 7×4 grid for organization. The chosen color scheme is orange and black to maintain a Halloween vibe, and images are selected for use in photo widgets and backgrounds.
For customizable app icons, viewers are given the option to use pre-made icons available for free via a provided link or to create their own. The creator opts to slightly modify existing app icons for easy recognition and aesthetic purposes. Using the Procreate app, the creator sets up a canvas to match the phone’s resolution and adjusts the saturation of the icons to ensure a consistent look. Tips include using photo editing software to set a standardized background color for the icons.
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In this part of the video, the creator demonstrates how to customize app icons using a graphic editor. They select a pumpkin orange color to match a seasonal theme and set the layer modes to hard light for a uniform look. They further refine the icons by changing logo colors to black for consistency. The creator gives an example of adding Halloween-themed details, such as turning the Instagram bird into a bat and making minor adjustments to ensure clarity. They also add Halloween touches to other app icons, like the Snapchat ghost and Gmail with black goop. Finally, they explain how to import these customized icons onto a phone using the Shortcuts app and how to set up the shortcuts with the new icons.
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In this part of the video, the creator walks through the steps to customize app icons and widgets on an iPhone. They direct viewers to a website for generating custom fonts, which can then be copied and pasted into the shortcut name. The process includes adding the customized app to the home screen, setting up the background, and arranging the icons to avoid any blurriness. The creator also explains using “jiggle mode” to add widgets, choosing widgets like photo and moon phases ones through apps like Widgetsmith. They also share their pre-made icons, backgrounds, and inspiration images on Pinterest for viewers who might not have the tools to create their own.
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In this part of the video, the creator encourages viewers to like the video and share their customized home screens in the comments or on Instagram, tagging their account at led.psd. The creator expresses interest in seeing different customizations and even mentions wanting to borrow ideas from others.