Author:
bonnard | Category:
Web Design
(Source:noupe)
Learning CSS and how to use it effectively can be a reasonably easy thing to do for a beginning web developer. In the hands of a seasoned professional, CSS can be stretched and pushed it to its limits where it can seem complicated and yet perfect at the same time.
Being able to adapt to new ideas and different techniques, as well as seeking new solutions to old problems is part and parcel of being a web designer.
And with the speed at which CSS development is constantly moving, keeping up with new developments can be challenging.
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Author:
bonnard | Category:
Icons
(Source:tutorial9)
This Free Icon Pack is for use in your personal and commercial projects, and can be used without attribution. It may not be redistributed.
Today we share a free icon pack by the designers over at IconShock inspired by Fall and Thanksgiving: 5 Icons in total including a Turkey, Pumpkin, Pilgrims, and the changing color of leaves.
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Author:
bonnard | Category:
Articles
(Source:webdesignerdepot)
When choosing one product over another, the design of the packaging probably influences your decision far more than you realize.
Effective packaging design breaks away from the standard rules and conventions that we are accustomed to, giving the product a unique edge to stand out from the rest.
The packaging should appeal to your target market. It’s also vital to ensure that you’re conveying the necessary information about the contents and quality of the product, while triggering the desired emotion in your customer.
Here are 50 beautifully designed packages that you can draw inspiration from.
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Author:
bonnard | Category:
Portfolio
(Source:psdvibe)
There are legions of stock images websites on the web. Some are paid stock images, some are free but boring (You have to register, etc) and some are 100% free. You just have to go to the website, select a few images, and download it. That’s simple as that.
In my opinion, that’s how all free stock images websites should be. As an example of this, let’s talk about a website I recently discover, named FreePixels.com.
Freepixels is very simple to use: Just go on their site and search for stock images. If you don’t need to find something specific, you can also browse the site to see what images can be used in your designs.
All freepixels.com images are categorized, which makes things a lot easier when you have to browse. I browsed a few categories while writing this post, and I must admit that I spent a long time on the site, browsing, watching images, thinking about how I can use them…
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Author:
bonnard | Category:
Web Design
(Source:vandelaydesign)
One of the most challenging aspects of design for many web designers is color selection. The color scheme of a site can have a huge impact on the overall look of the site, and it will have an impact on visitors as well. There are a number of different methods that can be used for finding the right color scheme for a particular project, and in this post we will look at several of those methods. Throughout the post you will find links to helpful resources that you may appreciate.
Getting Colors from Existing Marketing Materials
In many situations the client will already have an established color scheme from an existing website or from other marketing materials. In some cases they may want a change, but frequently you will need to work from the established color scheme. Sometimes making slight changes to the shades of colors but sticking with the same basic color scheme can make an impact, and combined with a fresh design of the website it can help to give the company some added interest to their identity.
In situations where you are not working with a client that has an established color scheme, here are some methods that you can try for finding the right one on your own.
Online Color Palette Resources
There are a number of websites and online tools available for selecting color palettes. Many of these sites allow users to upload color palettes that they have put together, and the rest of us benefit by being able to browse through those that have been uploaded. Most of these sites allow you to search or sort the color schemes by a particular hue or by keyword, which can be helpful if you have one color that you want to use but you are looking for others to use with it.
Here is a quick listing of some of the best places to find color palettes.
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Author:
bonnard | Category:
Fonts
(Source:outlawdesignblog)
Looking for the best free grunge fonts out there? We have found all of them and they are trapped in this post. If you think this collection is as awesome as we do, please help spread the word by giving us some Digg love! Its better than us asking for a donation, and cheaper! To donate to ODB, simply click the Digg button.
If you have a cool grunge font you made or have one you like to use on a regular basis, let us know. We are always on the look out for cool new grunge fonts. Drop us a comment below with the link and we will check it out. If its cool we might add it to the next list.
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Author:
Mike | Category:
Photoshop Tutorials
(Source:tutorial9)
In this Photoshop Tutorial, you’ll learn how to design a mascot based on the Firefox logo, and mimic the fire effect using the pen tool and gradients.
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Author:
Mike | Category:
Web Design
(Source:http:sitepoint)
Ever wished that someone would overlay some data that fascinates you on a Google Map? Ever have an idea for a new desktop widget to take the computing world by storm? Well, no matter what your skill level is, there are tools out there in the world that will help you realize your dreams just by dragging-and-dropping what you need and in the order you want it.
Take a look through these ten solutions — which range from common, everyday type of Google Maps mashups to heavy-hitting, enterprise-level applications — and be amazed at how very little work can bring big results.
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