Problem
How do I build that cool looking distinctive application in Flex?
Solution
Read the Flex Interface Guide. Explore the different ways in which Flex allows designers and developers to work together. Use styling, skinning, transitions and effects elegantly to balance between functionality and jazz.
Detailed explanation
Take a look at the Flex Interface Guide. This is a must read for anyone developing or designing Flex applications.
Flex allows you to style your controls either inline or via CSS. Properties such as color, font-size, etc. can be changed in this manner. You can also skin your components to completely change its look and feel. Skinning can be programmatic or graphical. For more on this, read NJ's devnet article on Designing Flex 3 skins and styles using Creative Suite 3 and Flex Builder 3.
Effects such as move, resize, etc. can be applied on most of the Flex components. You can even write your own effect. Read up on how to use effects at livedocs.
Read Andrew Shorten's blog regarding several ways in which a designer can work along with a Flex developer.
