Graphic Design

abdz.do – Have you given up on being inspired? » Adorable Illustrations by Goro Fujita

Tuesday 8 July 19:00:50 UTC 2014

From time to time we ran into some amazing, adorable illustrations that are really heartwarming, like these pieces by American artist Goro Fujita. These are very nice, and I must say that his style is very solid. I really enjoy seeing his use of lights, which adds to much to the scenes he composes. These are only a handful of Goro's … [Link]

PSD: Photoshop Disasters » InStyle: Zooey Deschanel’s Photoshop Facelift

Tuesday 8 July 14:42:32 UTC 2014

When InStyle magazine offered a “sneak peek” of their August cover, Zooey Deschanel’s fans were not impressed. Critical fans complained that Zooey’s eyes are closer together, her face is slimmer, her jaw and chin were tweaked, and they removed all fine lines and other “human” characteristics from her skin. What do you think? H/T Hollywood Life. The post InStyle: Zooey … [Link]

abdz.do – Have you given up on being inspired? » Behance Plus – App Design Concept

Tuesday 8 July 14:34:09 UTC 2014

Behance Plus is a concept designed by Moe Saad, a designer from Ontario Canada. With the goal of making behance a more interactive and social platform. Check it out! For more from Moe Saad visit onewox.com and behance.net/onewox Behance Plus - App Design Concept Tags: conceptiPhone appdesignuiuxBrought to you by: paul0v2's blog [Link]

Smashing Magazine » Breakpoints And The Future Of Websites

Tuesday 8 July 14:31:23 UTC 2014

When the iPhone came out in 2007, the demonstration of its web browser by the late great Steve Jobs gave the not-so-subtle impression that Apple wasn’t too perturbed about its users pinching to zoom and swiping to scroll as part of the browsing experience. Responsive web design aimed to solve this problem by smartly applying flexible grids, fluid layouts and, … [Link]

WebDesignDev » 20 Graphic Freebies You MUST Download

Tuesday 8 July 14:17:01 UTC 2014

We designers have to stay permanently updated with the latest design trends on the web. To make it easier for you to update your freebies collection, we selected 20 graphic freebies for designers. All of these various graphic freebies are very high quality free PSDs or .Ai files for you to download and use in your own projects. In this … [Link]

abdz.do – Have you given up on being inspired? » Product Design: Grovemade

Tuesday 8 July 13:54:03 UTC 2014

On Abduzeedo, we love to get our hands into Product Design, redefining our ways of living with a concept or purpose. Well, Grovemade is one example of people making and creating beautiful handcrafted products. Based in Portland, OR in USA, Grovemade produces and make from high quality natural materials, watches, desk accessories and cases for our Apple products. The attention to … [Link]

Web Designer Depot » How to optimize your website’s landing page for mobile

Tuesday 8 July 8:15:37 UTC 2014

It’s no longer necessary to underline the importance of preparing your site for mobile. The mobile revolution is the single biggest change in the Web’s short history. The only question is whether smart phone and tablet users will make up more than half of your audience this year, or next. Bearing this in mind, optimizing your landing pages for mobile is … [Link]

You The Designer » Unbelievable Anamorphic Sculptures by Jonty Hurwitz

Tuesday 8 July 6:47:23 UTC 2014

At first glance, it’s difficult to understand this sculpture. You may think of it as a junk. It’s so amazing that London-based artist Jonty-Hurwitz creates Anamorphic Sculptures that each of his sculptures shows an image once its reflected on a cyclinder. His sculpture are a study on the physics and how we become aware of space, and the stroke of … [Link]

You The Designer » Creative 3 Dimensional Paintings by Boy Kong

Tuesday 8 July 6:47:06 UTC 2014

Florida based artist Boy Kong creates different kinds of surreal and 3-dimensional artworks. His peices are layered on carved wood and painted with spray paint and acrylic. Most of the pieces are incorporated with bright and upbeat color schemes to mask the gory and demented content of the paintings. Most of his 3 Dimensional illustrations are animals such as zodiac … [Link]

You The Designer » Surreal Photography of Flying House by Rafa Zubiria

Tuesday 8 July 6:45:37 UTC 2014

When I was a kid, I really liked seeing things that flew up in the air — like airplanes, helicopters, kites etc. These things take my breath away because I get really amazed to see them flying. But what about if you were to see houses flying in the sky? What would be your reaction? Photographer Rafa Zubiria made a … [Link]

abdz.do – Have you given up on being inspired? » Geometric Graffiti

Tuesday 8 July 5:56:53 UTC 2014

It’s been quite a long time since the last time we posted about street art and graffiti. There are some many styles and things to love about graffiti, especially in terms of typography. The work we featured today explore a lot of geometric shapes in the compositions which make them quite unique. For more information and also more images check out … [Link]

You The Designer » Funny and Clever T-Shirt illustration Designs by Chow Hon Lam

Tuesday 8 July 4:41:10 UTC 2014

When I buy t-shirts I usually check the design first. I look at how it was printed and if it looks good for my tastes. I love simple designs; especially designs that are witty and humorous. I think that’s makes things much cooler, eh? One of the nicest t-shirt designs I’ve seen is from Chow Hon Lam also known as … [Link]

example » When Great Sites Get Penalized: The VandelayDesign.com Eventual Comeback Story

Tuesday 8 July 0:01:24 UTC 2014

Editor's Note: This is a guest post by Joe Sinkwitz (@CygnusSEO), a veteran SEO and Chief of Revenue for CopyPress.com. Though I don’t have all the details, I’m pretty sure when Panda 4.0 rolled… Click through to read the rest of the story on the Vandelay Design Blog. [Link]

example » 43 Brilliant Free jQuery Image Gallery/Slider Plugins (And 14 Tutorials to Make Your Own)

Tuesday 8 July 0:01:23 UTC 2014

jQuery image galleries (also known as homepage sliders, slideshows or image carousels) have become more and more common on websites since the inception of jQuery in 2006. Designers and Photographers… Click through to read the rest of the story on the Vandelay Design Blog. [Link]

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Tuesday 8 July 0:01:22 UTC 2014

*Sponsored* We have teamed up with the new WordPress theme club, CrocoBlock to offer six lucky winners the chance to win a one-month membership at CrocoBlock worth $55, $75 or $95. The price depends… Click through to read the rest of the story on the Vandelay Design Blog. [Link]

example » How to Stop Putting Off That Rate Increase and Double Your Income

Tuesday 8 July 0:01:21 UTC 2014

You know that popular story? The one about the brilliant creative genius who lives in a run-down one room apartment because he or she can't afford anything more. That artist is starving, but never… Click through to read the rest of the story on the Vandelay Design Blog. [Link]

example » 10 Practical SEO Tips for E-Commerce Websites

Tuesday 8 July 0:01:20 UTC 2014

Getting your e-commerce site at or near the top of the rankings for your targeted keywords and phrases can lead to a massive increase in sales. The problem is that SEO can be a real challenge for… Click through to read the rest of the story on the Vandelay Design Blog. [Link]

example » 10 Sexy Ways to Integrate Social Media With Your E-Commerce Website

Tuesday 8 July 0:01:19 UTC 2014

Social media is often regarded as one of the best ways to attract visitors and to grow the audience of a website or blogging. Social media and blogging work very well together, but typically social… Click through to read the rest of the story on the Vandelay Design Blog. [Link]

example » 25 Awesome Online T-Shirt Shops For Your Inspiration

Tuesday 8 July 0:01:18 UTC 2014

Whether you are looking to buy a creative t-shirt or interested in finding inspiration for your next web design project, browsing the websites of t-shirt shops can be a fun experience. T-shirts have… Click through to read the rest of the story on the Vandelay Design Blog. [Link]

example » 25 Inspiring Dark Website Designs

Tuesday 8 July 0:01:17 UTC 2014

Since the majority of websites use light background colors, choosing a dark background color is one way to help a web design stand out from the crowd. Dark websites with light text often have an… Click through to read the rest of the story on the Vandelay Design Blog. [Link]

example » Who Offers the Best WordPress Hosting?

Tuesday 8 July 0:01:16 UTC 2014

For any business or website, choosing the right host is an important decision. However, when you're using WordPress to power your website there are some additional decisions that need to be made,… Click through to read the rest of the story on the Vandelay Design Blog. [Link]

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Tuesday 8 July 0:01:15 UTC 2014

Ready for the latest and greatest from the Shop? We’re certainly ready to show off these hot off the press design packs. Performance Fitness Flyer PSD Template Fitness classes and bootcamps are… Click through to read the rest of the story on the Vandelay Design Blog. [Link]

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