Graphic Design

abdz.do – Have you given up on being inspired? » Extraordinary Pixel Art Illustrations by Foolstown

Tuesday 16 September 17:09:07 UTC 2014

I guess that a few illustration techniques demand astonishing quantities of patience. One of these techniques is definitely pixel art, which is literally illustrating pixel by pixel! Kudos for artists like Foolstown that come up with sweet art like these. Here you can check a few of Foolstown's pieces. For more of it, please visit his portfolio at DeviantART. I hope … [Link]

abdz.do – Have you given up on being inspired? » Mid-Century Canada Icons

Tuesday 16 September 15:31:48 UTC 2014

Canadian designer Michael George Haddad decided to design a simple, strong icon for each of Canada's 13 provinces and territories. Mid-Century style. Enjoy! For more from Michael George Haddad visit michaelgh.com and https://www.behance.net/michaelh. Mid-Century Canada Icons Alberta British Columbia Manitoba New Brunswick Newfoundland and Labrador Nova Scotia Northwest Territories Nunavut Québec Ontario Prince Edward Island Saskatchewan Yukon Tags: iconsymbolmarkpaul0v2's blog [Link]

PSD: Photoshop Disasters » Amazon: Ninimour Leggings

Tuesday 16 September 15:04:19 UTC 2014

She’s got legs… but we’re not sure she knows how to use them. Something doesn’t look right here, either: The close up: Ouch! Thanks for sending this in, Pamela. You can see ‘em all right here. The post Amazon: Ninimour Leggings appeared first on PSD : Photoshop Disasters . [Link]

Web Design Ledger » 15 Cool iOS 8 Design Concepts You Should See

Tuesday 16 September 14:29:06 UTC 2014

Advertise here with BSAFinally, the long wait is over and the most intriguing event of this fall was held – Last week Apple unwrapped it’s brand new smartphone, the iPhone 6 – the eighth generation of iPhone – at a special event in Cupertino. While waiting for release of new iOS on 17th of September, some creatives have taken the liberty … [Link]

WebDesignDev » 20 Greatest Health, Fitness and Beauty WordPress Themes

Tuesday 16 September 13:54:32 UTC 2014

More and more health and beauty websites started appearing each day, as the beauty and health industries are growing fast! There are so many spas, salons, fitness or medical centers businesses, and all of them need well designed websites in order to attract more clients. Sometimes, a custom design also means higher costs, that is why business owners can always … [Link]

Smashing Magazine » Essential Visual Feedback Tools For Web Designers

Tuesday 16 September 12:57:48 UTC 2014

The creative process takes a lot of time, and web designers know it. When you factor in feedback from clients, the process takes even longer: numerous emails, revision notes, chats and meetings — that’s what it normally takes to find out precisely what the client wants. Fortunately, today’s web provides various solutions to optimize the communication process. The first web … [Link]

Web Designer Depot » The end of the pretentious designer

Tuesday 16 September 8:15:25 UTC 2014

There’s a problem in the design world. It’s not a problem of the magnitude of wage inequality, discrimination in the workplace, or child labor, but it’s a problem nonetheless. It’s the epidemic of pretentious designers. Some are just a little bit pretentious, and do so in a hipster sort of ironic way. And others seem to take themselves entirely seriously, and … [Link]

You The Designer » Infographic: 10 Commandments of Logo Design

Tuesday 16 September 7:34:58 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

Tuesday 16 September 7:34:57 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

Tuesday 16 September 7:34:56 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 » Fun Miniature Diorama Calendar by Tanaka Tatsuya

Tuesday 16 September 7:34:53 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]

abdz.do – Have you given up on being inspired? » Hedcut Illustrations

Tuesday 16 September 6:16:05 UTC 2014

Individual newspapers and magazines have their unique editorial design, illustration and drawing style that clearly distinguishes them from the competition. The Wall Street Journal, for example, employs Hedcut which emulates the woodcut style and we're excited to spotlight Noli Novak's illustrations implementing this particular type in all its glory. Hedcut is a term referring to a style of drawing, associated with … [Link]

Graphic Design Forums: A friendly forum for UK designers » Photoshop Stroke

Tuesday 16 September 2:29:20 UTC 2014

Hi, When using the Rectangle Tool (set to Shape) and applying a stroke I get an unwanted bevel effect. How can I remove this so all lines are equal? Thanks. [Link]

Graphic Design Forums: A friendly forum for UK designers » Hi guys!

Tuesday 16 September 1:38:50 UTC 2014

Currently taking a gap year and wanting to start my own graphic design business up, have previous experience in setting up a business with my clothing brand last year, and was seeking some advice on starting up, recommending software, best places to advertise etc and just any advice really, thanks! [Link]

abdz.do – Have you given up on being inspired? » Daily Inspiration #1871

Tuesday 16 September 1:22:30 UTC 2014

This post is part of our daily series of posts showing the most inspiring images selected by some of the Abduzeedo's writers and users. If you want to participate and share your graphic design inspiration, You can submit your images and inspiration to RAWZ via http://raw.abduzeedo.com and don't forget to send your Abduzeedo username; or via Twitter sending to http://twitter.com/abduzeedo. 1995media … [Link]

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