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abdz.do – Have you given up on being inspired? » Weekly Apps: Fragment, WeTransfer, Humin and more

Wednesday 10 September 23:14:37 UTC 2014

I’m pretty sure you don't know most of the apps we're featuring today. Take a special look at Fragment, Humin and WeTransfer! Hope you guys like these apps and all the whole selection, and stay tuned for the next week! You can keep sending me your suggestions via Twitter twitter.com/FabianoMe and include #abdz_apps in the message. Humin – humin.com Your phone … [Link]

Graphic Design Forums: A friendly forum for UK designers » Define "Classic Colour"

Wednesday 10 September 22:15:21 UTC 2014

Hey guys, So I'm currently designing identity for a pilates company, who have requested on their 1st round of revisions that I change the palette to something more "classic" – their words "classy, sophisticated". What exactly am I looking for in a colour palette? Any examples? [Link]

Graphic Design Forums: A friendly forum for UK designers » Which logo do you prefer

Wednesday 10 September 20:04:37 UTC 2014

Hello, We have two logo ideas for a fuel company and would love to know which one you think is better. Can you please let us know by voting either top or bottom logo in the comments. Thanks 🙂 newlogoideas.jpg Attached Images File Type: jpg newlogoideas.jpg (88.0 KB) [Link]

abdz.do – Have you given up on being inspired? » Sublime Photography by Roman Fedorchenko

Wednesday 10 September 19:47:39 UTC 2014

Time for more great photography here at Abduzeedo! Today we're featuring the beautiful work of photographer Roman Fedorchenko. He's got many great pieces, very tasteful and with a very good eye for highlighting things the right way. Here you can see some os his images. Really beautiful, right? For more of it, please visit his photostream at Flickr. He'll definitely enjoy … [Link]

JUST™ Creative » The BBA | Best Brand Awards

Wednesday 10 September 18:21:57 UTC 2014

I’m excited to be apart of the jury of the BBA | Best Brand Awards for 2014. Below is some information about the initiative including how to enter. The BBA | Best Brand Awards has been founded with the aim of rewarding high quality brands designed worldwide, recognizing excellence in visual communication internationally. Award Categories The BBA has two global … [Link]

abdz.do – Have you given up on being inspired? » Typography Mania #253

Wednesday 10 September 16:46:57 UTC 2014

Typography Mania is a weekly post series that comes around once a week with the best of Typography design submitted by our users at typography-mania.com, from type videos to images everything is full of great design and typography inspiration. Submit your typography designs too and be part of this post. Click here to check out all the previous Typography Mania Submit … [Link]

WebDesignDev » 20 PSD and Vector Icons with Outstanding Details

Wednesday 10 September 15:22:19 UTC 2014

Free PSD and vector icons are great freebies for graphic and web designers alike. High resolution, fully detailed icons may be a bit difficult and time-consuming to make, but some really talented designers decided to create and share them for free! We selected 20 PSD and vector icons with outstanding designs! These cool icons are also perfect for app designers! … [Link]

Graphic Design Forums: A friendly forum for UK designers » How to hide shopping cart if empty?

Wednesday 10 September 14:32:18 UTC 2014

I’m working on a site which is primarily based on wordpress but uses magento to deal with its e-commerce. When a product is selected, it links through to the magento shopping cart. We have a site wide "View Cart" link in the head of the site which links to the magento cart. What I'd like to do is to hide this … [Link]

Smashing Magazine » Creating Clickthrough Prototypes With Blueprint

Wednesday 10 September 14:10:12 UTC 2014

In a previous article1, I discussed using POP2 to create sketch-based clickthrough prototypes in participatory design exercises. These prototypes capture well the flow and overall layout of early design alternatives. The same piece briefly mentioned another category of clickthrough prototypes: widget-based mockups that are designed on the target device and that expand on sketches by introducing user interface (UI) details … [Link]

PSD: Photoshop Disasters » Krazystraws: How Do You Spell ‘Lame’?

Wednesday 10 September 14:05:12 UTC 2014

That hand, yo. It’s “krazy” alright. Thanks for sending this in, Steven. Found online here. The post Krazystraws: How Do You Spell ‘Lame’? appeared first on PSD : Photoshop Disasters . [Link]

Web Design Ledger » 30 Yummy Food & Drinks Website Designs You’ll Love

Wednesday 10 September 14:04:14 UTC 2014

Advertise here with BSAJust ask any restaurant owner, the food industry is quite competitive and difficult to maintain. It’s not easy to create a spot that serves food loved by a local community. These days the web is the most effective way to find new clients and that is why the food industry should be properly presented online. If you compare … [Link]

You The Designer » Posters Aimed to Encourage Voting for Environment

Wednesday 10 September 10:17:56 UTC 2014

Would tapping the power of art in the form of posters would help make voters vote in this upcoming midterm elections? Patagonia thinks so. Posters had long been used to spread a message, a idea, or an agenda to people. Nowadays, many posters are used to spread word about upcoming events such as talks, underground concerts, and movies. Back in … [Link]

You The Designer » Infographic: 10 Commandments of Logo Design

Wednesday 10 September 10:17:55 UTC 2014

A comprehensive visual about the basic principles of logo design. We previously posted an article about two absolutely clever infographic featuring the 10 Commandments of Typography and Color Theory. The designers at DesignMantic created a sequel — this time, they’re focusing on the 10 Commandments of Logo Design. This visual presents some essential principles to keep in mind when designing … [Link]

You The Designer » Saul Bass-like Game of Thrones Title Sequence

Wednesday 10 September 10:17:54 UTC 2014

“Since I love Saul Bass, the 60′s, and HBO’s Game of Thrones, I made an alternative title sequence (like some others).” – Milan Vuckovic Created by Berlin-based multimedia designer Milan Vuckovic, this video shows us how the acclaimed Game of Thrones title sequence might look like if it was crafted by legendary graphic designer Saul Bass. This version of the … [Link]

You The Designer » 13 Iconic Robots in Screen Machines, an Infographic

Wednesday 10 September 10:17:53 UTC 2014

An illustrated collection of Iconic robots and machines from movies, TV, and video games created by David Wildish. Screen Machines is a promotional artwork that highlights SOME of our favourite robots from various media. The poster features a wide range of familiar characters — from classic science-fiction books and movies such as Marvin (The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy), R2D2 … [Link]

You The Designer » 12 Intricate Infographics at the Info•Rama Exhibit

Wednesday 10 September 10:17:52 UTC 2014

Infographic poster designs that are part-educational resources and part-GREAT works of art. Info•Rama is an exhibit of sophisticated, screen-printed infographics crafted by artists Tom Whalen and Kevin Tong at the Phone Booth Gallery in Long Beach, California. Both artists designed posters that can either function as art or as educational references, and could possibly adorn classroom walls. That is why … [Link]

You The Designer » Metrico is an Amazing Videogame Inspired by Infographics

Wednesday 10 September 10:17:51 UTC 2014

Bar graphs, line charts, and pie charts come alive in the infographic-inspired world of Metrico. Most designers and marketers know that the main idea behind infographics is to simply make complex, and somewhat dull, topics highly interesting, entertaining, and easy to understand. But what if you could explore a video game world built around infographics? Enter Metrico, a new game … [Link]

You The Designer » Fun Miniature Diorama Calendar by Tanaka Tatsuya

Wednesday 10 September 10:17:50 UTC 2014

Japanese artist Tanaka Tatsuya never failed to let his imagination run wild. He’s been coming up with new concepts every day for his online calendar project and has been doing so for 4 years. Tatsuya uses everyday items like water bottles, magnets, and even broccoli, and finds ways to incorporate them into his artwork. His diorama of tiny people will … [Link]

You The Designer » Typendium: Typography History in an App

Wednesday 10 September 10:17:49 UTC 2014

“Discover the history behind some of the world’s greatest typefaces with Typendium, an elegant collection of short essays and illustrations.” Typendium is a recently launched iPhone app that features stories about some of the world’s greatest typefaces and the designers behind them. The iOS app contains a collection of short essays accompanied by neat illustrations telling everything from why Palatino is … [Link]

You The Designer » Cute Coffee Cups that Change Moods

Wednesday 10 September 10:17:48 UTC 2014

A group consisting of talented artists was tasked with creating a limited series of souvenir cups to help establish the identity of Gawatt takeout coffee shop. What they ended up with are what came to be known as Gawatt Emotions. These are not your typical coffee cups. These will definitely bring a little twist to your mood, amusing you as … [Link]

You The Designer » WikiWand: Wikipedia Redesign in a Swish and Flick

Wednesday 10 September 10:17:47 UTC 2014

“Good Old Wikipedia, Great New Look” Wikipedia hasn’t changed much since it was built. That’s because the developers want it to work on computers with low-resolution monitors or slow internet connections with the same efficiency as it does on modern devices. But do we have to deprive ourselves of a more appealing Wikipedia? Make your Wikipedia experience more visually exciting with … [Link]

You The Designer » Funny and Honest Brand Slogans By Clif Dickens. The Last One is SO True!

Wednesday 10 September 10:17:46 UTC 2014

Having a good image is very important to companies. The right image will help the company appeal to a variety of individuals and help push their products or services. There are companies, however, whose images are overshadowed by qualities that doesn’t exactly enhance their brand’s value. Clif Dickens, a graphic designer, thought of a way making fun of these famous … [Link]

You The Designer » Tutorial Tuesday – Collage Photo Manipulation in Photoshop

Wednesday 10 September 10:17:45 UTC 2014

Good day artists! In this issue of Tutorial Tuesday, You The Designer will show you how to create a collage photo manipulation artwork created by our resident graphic artist Romel Belga. Click on the button below to download all the resources you’ll need for this tutorial. download now Follow the step by step process below and try to recreate this awesome … [Link]

Graphic Design Forums: A friendly forum for UK designers » Which logo do you prefer

Wednesday 10 September 9:11:12 UTC 2014

Hello, We have two logo ideas for a fuel company and would love to know which one you think is better. Can you please let us know by voting either top or bottom logo in the comments. Thanks 🙂 newlogoideas.jpg Attached Images File Type: jpg newlogoideas.jpg (88.0 KB) [Link]

Web Designer Depot » A new look for an iconic brand

Wednesday 10 September 8:28:26 UTC 2014

Any time a brand redesigns its identity, there are huge risks that the public will reject the new look. It’s happened to everyone from Gap to Tropicana in the past. Southwest Airlines has just unveiled their new branding, and it’s a huge departure from the old. The new identity includes new paint jobs for their planes, a new logo, and … [Link]

abdz.do – Have you given up on being inspired? » BR/BAUEN Visual Identity

Wednesday 10 September 6:19:33 UTC 2014

I am a fan of the International Style AKA Swiss Style. I love the grids, the simplicity of forms and the organization that make things look right. Branding is one of the areas that this style can definitely be applied and the BR/BAUEN design studio did an excellent job on their own visual identity as you can see in the images … [Link]

abdz.do – Have you given up on being inspired? » Stunning Pottery Design by Jerry Rhodes

Wednesday 10 September 0:43:56 UTC 2014

If there's one thing I would never picture myself publishing in Abduzeedo is pottery. It might sound lame to you, but if you take a closer look at these pottery pieces by American artist Jerry Rhodes, you'll just get as amazed as me. These, at first glance, might look they were found in an archeology digging site, and that's probably one … [Link]

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