Graphic Design

BittBox » How to Set the Default Program to Open a Certain Type of File in Mac OS X

Monday 5 January 22:01:14 UTC 2015

You can easily set the default program to open certain file types from any “Get Info” window, from any file in Mac OS X. It can get annoying when you double click on a jpeg from your desktop and it tries to open in Photoshop. Not only is it annoying, it can be a time waster as you close the … [Link]

Graphic Design Forums: A friendly forum for UK designers » Anyone got a Google+ account?

Monday 5 January 19:59:54 UTC 2015

…and used my company Stationery Direct? I know a few of you have. Could you please take 2 minutes of your time to review us on Google+, this is something new we have set-up and we only have 2 reviews so far lol http://bit.ly/1vTX1Wu Greatly appreciated as always :icon_cheers: [Link]

WebDesignDev » Uscreen Review – Is it the Best Way to Sell Videos Online?

Monday 5 January 19:34:09 UTC 2015

Today we will be reviewing Uscreen, an online service that allows you to sell your videos to customers. Uscreen is tailored towards anyone who sells or wants to sell any sort of videos online. Uscreen can be used by someone who sells workout videos, tutorial videos, a yoga teacher or anyone else who wants to profit from selling their videos … [Link]

abdz.do – Have you given up on being inspired? » House of Books Series by Franck Bohbot

Monday 5 January 18:05:10 UTC 2015

Nothing is more adventurous to set yourself some goals and just go on the hunt. Well, this is basically what Franck Bohbot, a photographer and artist based in Brooklyn, NY in USA; is currently working on with his House of Books Series. Planning to photograph librairies Europe, South America, Asia and North America, we can't wait to see the final result. … [Link]

abdz.do – Have you given up on being inspired? » The Perfect Office – HP Stream Mini, Ecobee3 Thermostat and Office Ideas

Monday 5 January 17:24:27 UTC 2015

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? First Perfect Office post of the year here, and we start it by selecting some super awesome items … [Link]

abdz.do – Have you given up on being inspired? » Surreal Illustrations by Norman Duenas

Monday 5 January 15:50:35 UTC 2015

Norman Duenas is an illustrator & designer from California. His style is very clean and surreal with great execution and soft colors. Check it out! For more from Norman Duenas visit normanduenas.com. Surreal Illustrations by Norman Duenas Tags: surrealillustrationpaul0v2's blog [Link]

BittBox » 37 Intriguing 404 Error Page Designs

Monday 5 January 15:20:48 UTC 2015

Words cannot describe the vehement frustration felt when reaching a 404 page. Sometimes the website just has a broken link and other times the user is at fault. But regardless of fault the 404 error page is unbecoming to even the most well-designed sites. The best way to spruce this up is by adding a lighthearted effect into the design. … [Link]

PSD: Photoshop Disasters » Caras: Tom Cavalcante’s Funny Paint Job

Monday 5 January 15:12:49 UTC 2015

In this issue of Caras online magazine, we see Brazilian comedian Tom Cavalcante relaxing with his family in their freshly (MS) painted home. We especially like that random white square on the balcony. Thanks for sending this in, Everton! You can check it out online here. The post Caras: Tom Cavalcante’s Funny Paint Job appeared first on PSD : Photoshop … [Link]

I Love Typography » This Month in Typography

Monday 5 January 14:55:43 UTC 2015

Welcome to this month’s roundup of type-related info and entertainment. Today, we delve into endangered alphabets, examine the best book covers of 2014, revisit Æsop’s fables, ponder automotive text interfaces, salivate over chocolate typography, greet the new Swedish national typeface, lament a famous neon sign, review Chip Kidd teaching kids about graphic design, and much […] Sponsored by Hoefler & … [Link]

Graphic Design Forums: A friendly forum for UK designers » Egg Nog

Monday 5 January 14:30:59 UTC 2015

Hello. I'm looking for some feedback on a project I've done for school. It's the redesign for some egg nog packaging (I'm originally from Canada, and egg nog is a very popular Christmas drink there). This is the original packaging. originog.jpg I repackaged it so that it's in cartons which is the most common way to package eggnog. I did this … [Link]

Web Designer Depot » CSS you can get excited about in 2015

Monday 5 January 14:25:55 UTC 2015

CSS is a constantly evolving language, and as the new year begins it’s a great time to take a look at some of the emerging features that we can start to experiment with. In this article I’ll take a look at some newer modules and individual CSS features that are gaining browser support. Not all of these are features you’ll … [Link]

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

Monday 5 January 14:16:55 UTC 2015

Hi! My name is Allison, and I'm a graphic design student. I'm looking forward to using the critique section of this site. :icon_smile: [Link]

Graphic Design Forums: A friendly forum for UK designers » Kiss Cut Sticker Printing

Monday 5 January 13:20:20 UTC 2015

Hi There, I'm looking for some advice on sticker printing. I would like to get some kiss cut character sheet wall stickers printed for Children's bedrooms. I would like them to be on A3 or A2 sheets. Ideally on a repealable sticker. The size of the sheets and the amount printed initially are all depending on cost but i'm hoping for … [Link]

Graphic Design Forums: A friendly forum for UK designers » UK Freelance Graphic Designer- Hello Everyone!

Monday 5 January 12:45:58 UTC 2015

I am available for graphic design/print/advertising. Royalties and credit will also be accepted. Also looking for fellow designers/illustrators to collaborate with. Online link: be.net/jaylall5204 Thanks, Jay [Link]

Graphic Design Forums: A friendly forum for UK designers » 15 year old setting up

Monday 5 January 10:57:30 UTC 2015

Hi All! Im an aspiring freelance graphic designer and photographer looking to set up my own business. I've done a lot of research but struggling to find something that tells me how to make everything legal if I'm under 18. What licences? Bank accounts? Contracts? What am I allowed to post on my own website? And does this apply to under … [Link]

Graphic Design Forums: A friendly forum for UK designers » Is it possible to make the blur effect in Adobe Illustrator more efficient

Monday 5 January 10:57:28 UTC 2015

I use Adobe Illustrator in which to draw. When using effects such as blurring, I've noticed significantly better results when scaling up the image to the maximum size of the art board. However, the trade off is that the scale-up usually consumes a lot of memory, inflates the file size and slows down the drawing process. Where possible, I try to … [Link]

Web Design – WebFX Blog » Introduction to CSS Colors

Monday 5 January 10:30:00 UTC 2015

We’ll cover all the available methods for specifying colors with CSS in this guide. There are six ways to declare CSS colors: Hexadecimal notation RGB RGBA HSL HSLA Color keywords Hexadecimal Example div { background-color: #000000; } Result Hexadecimal color notation is a way of declaring a color by indicating the amount of red, green and blue (RGB) it has. … [Link]

Line25.com » Line25 Sites of the Year: The Best Designs of 2014

Monday 5 January 7:30:10 UTC 2015

Every week of 2014 I’ve showcased the best website designs I discovered during my every day web browsing. This special end of year post features the best of the best, pulling together the awesomest designs from all 2014 Sites of the Week posts into one showcase of super cool web designs. Which design was is your favourite? Kaber Technologies Hammerhead … [Link]

Spoon Graphics » Blog.SpoonGraphics Design Tutorials Greatest Hits 2014

Monday 5 January 7:30:02 UTC 2015

Around this time every year I take a moment to reflect back on my posts over the past 12 months and compare how well they performed on social media. My latest Greatest Hits compilation features my top content from 2014, arranging my tutorials, articles and freebies in order of their popularity. Which one was your favourite? I tallied up all … [Link]

abdz.do – Have you given up on being inspired? » 2015 Artwork

Monday 5 January 6:27:59 UTC 2015

Since we started the blog in 2006 I have been creating an artwork to celebrate the new year. It's a way to start the year motivated and challenged. This year, 2015 we will celebrate 9 years on the road, so nothing better than put together the ninth installment of our series. This time I am using just Adobe Illustrator to create … [Link]

abdz.do – Have you given up on being inspired? » Daily Inspiration #1965

Monday 5 January 5:39:01 UTC 2015

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. Aldo … [Link]

Web Design Ledger » 45 Best Premium Responsive Portfolio Themes for WordPress

Monday 5 January 3:29:01 UTC 2015

Advertise here with BSAModern portfolios have expanded to include a panoply of creative types such as artists, designers, writers, photographers, and even architects. If you’re serious about your creative career then you really need to have a portfolio website. But what’s the best way to accomplish this task? For many people it’s easier to install a custom portfolio theme and update … [Link]

DesignM.ag – Web Design & Development » JotForm Online Form Builder- An Essential Tool for Web Designers

Monday 5 January 0:07:18 UTC 2015

Advertise here with BSADesigning and building a website takes a lot of work. To be successful you need those with design skills, and those who can do web development. An ideal team has people with the following skillsets:Graphic DesignFront End Coding – HTML/CSS/JavaScriptBack End Coding – PHP (or similar)/SQL/SysAdminIt’s no secret that some of the best websites have poorly regarded … [Link]

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