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Graphic Design Forums: A friendly forum for UK designers » PDF woes with Blurb

Monday 7 April 22:52:19 UTC 2014

I’m in the process of trying to get a book printed for a client using (the clunky and frankly appalling) Blurb site. I'm having trouble getting it to accept the PDF, as it keeps demanding a version that is PDF/X-3, Acrobat 4 (PDF 1.3) compliant, which my version absolutely is. I've even downloaded their ID plugin and used their settings to … [Link]

WebDesignDev » 20 Newest Free Responsive WordPress Themes

Monday 7 April 16:06:39 UTC 2014

Free responsive WordPress themes are a very popular search term on the web. If you want to start your website fast and with little or no investment, then these free responsive WordPress themes are just perfect for you! We selected 20 of the newest free responsive WordPress themes on the web, with wonderful, professional designs and user-friendly layouts! If you … [Link]

BittBox » Wooden Backgrounds – Freebie

Monday 7 April 15:10:38 UTC 2014

Advertise here with BSADo you need some wooden backgrounds? Here you has this awesome vector pack, created by Freepik for BittBox. Wooden BG You can use it for any personal or commercial project, download now! Download .ZIP [Link]

PSD: Photoshop Disasters » Rage On: Pokemon Leggings

Monday 7 April 14:16:58 UTC 2014

I guess it was too hard to find a model who would actually put these ridiculous leggings on, so they had to improvise? Thanks, Kati! This image appeared online here. The post Rage On: Pokemon Leggings appeared first on PSD : Photoshop Disasters . [Link]

Graphic Design Forums: A friendly forum for UK designers » Apogee CTP Software engineer

Monday 7 April 13:36:06 UTC 2014

Good afternoon Does anyone know of any agfa apogee engineers? Our Agfa CTP has the original agopee and the rip pc is is dying. We have all the discs and ghost back up and are looking for an engineer to re-install onto a new pc. Many thanks [Link]

abdz.do – Have you given up on being inspired? » The Perfect Office – Stamp Yo Face, Flux Capacitor Car Charger and Office Ideas!

Monday 7 April 13:30:12 UTC 2014

We’ve seen some great gadgets and equipment for designers. So many cool stuff, that we could actually assemble infinite perfect office spaces! Every week we'll assemble a perfect office, and we'd like you to help us. What equipment would the perfect office have? This week we've picked the custom portrait stamps "Stamp Yo Face!". There's also the gravity defying levitating lamp, … [Link]

abdz.do – Have you given up on being inspired? » Hand Lettering on Instagram

Monday 7 April 13:04:57 UTC 2014

I love following creative minds on Instagram and Nicolas Fredrickson is always brighting up my feed with amazing lettering. He is a graphic designer from the midwest with a focus in hand lettering and here is a great selection of his work. Enjoy! For more from Nicolas Fredrickson visit instagram.com/nick_fred and nicolasfredrickson.com. Hand Lettering on Instagram Hand Lettering on Instagram Hand Lettering on Instagram Hand Lettering on Instagram Hand Lettering on Instagram Hand Lettering on Instagram Hand Lettering on Instagram Hand Lettering on Instagram Hand Lettering on Instagram Hand Lettering on Instagram Hand Lettering on Instagram Hand Lettering on Instagram Hand Lettering on Instagram Tags: instagramletteringTypographypaul0v2~ blog [Link]

You The Designer » 15 Web Apps for Web Designers

Monday 7 April 13:00:55 UTC 2014

As technology changes and improves, the web shapes itself around it. If you told me two years ago that I could code a website using browser applications, I would have laughed and asked if you were kidding. Now, when I’m on the fly – I’ve found that coding on browsers has become as second nature as breathing and I strain … [Link]

Graphic Design Forums: A friendly forum for UK designers » Are You a Freelancer?

Monday 7 April 12:33:13 UTC 2014

Hi, Would you like some free help with your freelance design business? I am putting together a course on how to help freelancers like you build your business. It's based on my experiences freelancing for the past 12 years and I want to share with you what I have learnt. Starting out from scratch was hard work, I had to learn … [Link]

Graphic Design Forums: A friendly forum for UK designers » Logo Design

Monday 7 April 11:54:09 UTC 2014

Hi Folks. I'm planning to re-design a logo for my company, but i want to spend a good amount of time choosing the cosset and fonts that i will use, the company is a modern IT consultancy firm (big difference between consultancy and 'repair centre') offering mostly commercial services to businesses and corporate companies, swell as the walk in home customer. … [Link]

Graphic Design Forums: A friendly forum for UK designers » Looking for Logo Design

Monday 7 April 11:45:06 UTC 2014

Can anyone help me with a logo design? a reasonable quote would be appreciated. Thanks James [Link]

Smashing Magazine » Involving Clients In Your Mobile Workflow

Monday 7 April 10:42:37 UTC 2014

A lot of mobile-minded talented folks across the globe produce great work, but yet sometimes you still hear many of them complain about their relationships with their clients. They often mention feeling isolated and not truly understanding what the client really needed. This lack of personal interaction often leads to misunderstanding, as well as less awareness of and appreciation for … [Link]

Graphic Design Forums: A friendly forum for UK designers » Site advice

Monday 7 April 9:27:12 UTC 2014

Hi Guys I just finished a site, (I don't take credit for the code) but the concept and graphics where mine, I'm an IT Consultant definitely dont profess to be a graphic designer was just helping my dad out saving him some money, I was hoping you might give some constructive criticism Thanks James KLS Care Ltd – Catering And Refrigeration … [Link]

Graphic Design Forums: A friendly forum for UK designers » Logo Thoughts

Monday 7 April 9:27:11 UTC 2014

Hi Folks, I am really a novice at graphic design and looking for some friendly guidance, I'm trying to design a logo for a computer consultancy company, I've come up with this : http://1drv.ms/1hiXyzA I like the inital idea but there is just something missing anyone have any thoughts or ideas i would really really appreciate it Thanks James … [Link]

Graphic Design Forums: A friendly forum for UK designers » Question regarding invoicing/proposals/contracts…

Monday 7 April 9:27:10 UTC 2014

Hi guys, I'm a freelance Graphic Designer. I was wondering if any of you have any recommendations for tools (online or offline) that handle things like invoices/proposals/contracts etc all in one place. The thing is, at the moment, I use Illustrator for all my materials as I am really picky about appearance and aesthetics in general. Also, I have a hard … [Link]

Web Designer Depot » How to build irresistible websites by designing for emotion

Monday 7 April 8:45:38 UTC 2014

Good design has strong ties to emotion: this is something designers do know and understand. Unfortunately, in a world driven by SEO and the never-ending evolution of web tech, it’s a very easy thing to forget. Emotion is at the core of a solid business identity. The best logos and brands, the best printed and digital experiences, capture and express very … [Link]

Line25.com » 20 Tasty Website Designs from the Food Industry

Monday 7 April 6:30:55 UTC 2014

It’s always interesting to browse different styles of website designs from other industries. We’ve seen large images used in web design before, but the food industry in particular really whets your appetite with enticing photos of delicious meals. These images clearly introduce the nature of the site and make an immediate connection to the hungry viewer. Check out this showcase … [Link]

Spoon Graphics » 15 Free PSD Templates to Mockup Your T-Shirt Designs

Monday 7 April 6:30:00 UTC 2014

T-shirt PSD templates are one of the most sought after types of mockup files, they allow you to preview how your latest illustration or apparel design would look after being freshly screen printed on a garment. I’ve tried and tested each file in this roundup to narrow the collection down to the best freebies available. Each PSD file comes with … [Link]

DesignM.ag – Web Design & Development » Best 15 Pro Tools and Platforms for Designing Awesome Websites

Monday 7 April 5:40:02 UTC 2014

Advertise here with BSAIt used to be impossible to create a decent-looking website for one of your clients without coding. Thankfully, times have changed. Now, designers can take matters into their own hands, and a large number of platforms stand by to make great things happen. Check out 15 of the most accomplished site creators at this time. IM Creator 1 IM … [Link]

abdz.do – Have you given up on being inspired? » Minimal Heroes by Bunka

Monday 7 April 4:02:36 UTC 2014

Bunka is a designer specialized in character design, illustration, graphic design based in Paris, France. Bunka put together a really cool set of illustrations of superheroes trying to minimize the form to basic shapes. The result is really modern and at the same time beautiful. For more information about Bunka check out his website at http://www.bunkadesign.com/ Via BehanceTags: illustrationminimalvectorsuperheroa~ blog … [Link]

Web Design Ledger » 11 Inspiring Examples of Dark Colors in Web Design

Monday 7 April 3:15:21 UTC 2014

Advertise here with BSADeciding when to go dark can be tricky, but the decision should always be about enhancing the content and the user experience. When dark colors are used correctly, it can have a bold impact and certainly grab the attention of the site’s visitors. In this showcase you’ll see that the choice to use dark colors in each of … [Link]

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