Graphic Design

abdz.do – Have you given up on being inspired? » Snow Script

Monday 9 February 17:23:16 UTC 2015

It’s another snow day in the East Coast and today I found something really cool. Faust New York is a graffiti artist who goes out on the snow and leave script message in cars. Check it out! For more from Faust New York visit faustnewyork.com and behance.net/faustnewyork. Snow Script I believe everyone has an affinity for writing in the snow as a child. … [Link]

Graphic Design Forums: A friendly forum for UK designers » Advice please

Monday 9 February 16:38:14 UTC 2015

Hi. I have been struggling with a few things for a number of years and hoped a few people here may be able to help if possible please. I started out having a successful career in Graphic design & Illustration working for some great global brands on a variety of creative projects. I took on a very demanding project for a … [Link]

PSD: Photoshop Disasters » Valentino’s Night Club: Leggy Lady

Monday 9 February 15:21:48 UTC 2015

Nothing says “risque” like losing a leg. Ooh la la, that’s hot! Thanks for sending this in, Heidi. The post Valentino’s Night Club: Leggy Lady appeared first on PSD : Photoshop Disasters . [Link]

WebDesignDev » 20 Free WordPress Shortcode Plugins to Upgrade Your Website

Monday 9 February 15:14:36 UTC 2015

WordPress websites can be upgraded so easily! You don’t need any coding skills to add some great new features to your site. Install some useful plugins and have any new extra features you can think of! In this post we selected 20 free WordPress shortcode plugins to upgrade your website. These great plugins will add new features to your website … [Link]

abdz.do – Have you given up on being inspired? » The Perfect Office – Jaasta E-Ink Keyboard, Olympus Air Shooter and Office Ideas

Monday 9 February 15:02:44 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? This week we've selected some absolutely innovative items, like the Jaasta E-Ink Keyboard, which you may use with … [Link]

Graphic Design Forums: A friendly forum for UK designers » How do I hide H1 tag on homepage?

Monday 9 February 12:48:09 UTC 2015

I’ve placed an H1 tag on the home page of my website (see below). The addition of this tag has increased my SEO score from 30% to over 70% using a website which does the calculation. However, I've spotted that the tag is showing up on the top left of my page. How can I make it invisible? [Link]

Graphic Design Forums: A friendly forum for UK designers » Full-time Graphic Designer needed – Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Monday 9 February 10:23:37 UTC 2015

Hi there, We are Neom Organics, a fast paced and rapidly growing Luxury wellbeing fragrance brand based in Harrogate with stockists all over the UK and in 25 countries. We currently have a vacancy for a full time graphic designer to cover the following:- * Brand guideline updates * General Marketing collateral artwork * Stockist support collateral artwork * Presentation updates … [Link]

Web Designer Depot » The ultimate guide to information architecture

Monday 9 February 9:11:09 UTC 2015

Information architecture is equal parts art and science. Whether you hire a dedicated IA professional, or just sort of let IA happen on your projects, if you’re designing things with content, you’re using IA. But while you can just kind of “let the content happen,” in whatever way seems to make sense for your project at the time, a well-thought-out, … [Link]

Spoon Graphics » 30 Inspirational Chalk Lettering Designs & Wall Murals

Monday 9 February 9:00:42 UTC 2015

In this age of digital design I find the old analogue techniques of hand lettering and sign painting extraordinarily impressive. The use of traditional mediums such as chalk require real talent, which is why professional typographers are still being hired to create stunning murals in trendy cafes and restaurants. In today’s design showcase I present 30 inspirational examples of chalk … [Link]

Line25.com » Showcase of Cosmic Web Designs from Outer Space

Monday 9 February 8:30:11 UTC 2015

Space themed websites will always be super cool! The last time I created a showcase of space themed sites was back in 2012, but there’s some fantastic new examples to see. Today’s web design roundup features 15 web designs from outer space. These designs all include stunning planets and vibrant galaxies. Alessio Santangelo Team Viget Destiny Destiny A World of Belonging … [Link]

abdz.do – Have you given up on being inspired? » IAmsterdam UI

Monday 9 February 7:48:58 UTC 2015

Simplicity is something that every designer wants to achieve. From the International Style movement and the evolution of print to the days of web and now mobile apps, we are always trying to translate the needs of content into effective designs. Besides that, there's also branding and other things to consider and I think Artur Napierajczyk did an excellent job for … [Link]

example » 10 Brilliant Design Quotes That Inspire Us

Monday 9 February 6:31:45 UTC 2015

Working in an industry that allows us to produce new and thrilling designs everyday is something most people would be envious of. But, just like any other career, graphic and web designers still need… Click through to read the rest of the story on the Vandelay Design Blog. [Link]

DesignM.ag – Web Design & Development » Using PSD Freebies to Create Fast & Efficient Website Mockups

Monday 9 February 4:32:57 UTC 2015

Advertise here with BSABuilding website mockups in Photoshop is a lot like using Q-tips to clean your ears. Not exactly the original purpose but it works great! However unlike the household cotton swab, Photoshop is a large graphics editing program that takes hours of practice to learn even rudimentary tasks. For web designers this process can feel like a hopeless … [Link]

abdz.do – Have you given up on being inspired? » Daily Inspiration #1994

Monday 9 February 3:29:26 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 AoiroStudio … [Link]

Web Design Ledger » Building Websites with a Focus on Usability & Performance

Monday 9 February 3:22:13 UTC 2015

The total number of usability designers worldwide is small but growing. Most designers consider themselves an expert in specific fields like graphic design, icon design, website layouts, animation, or mobile applications. But when it comes to UI design the most important part always boils down to the user experience. A sumptuous user experience is created by placing a focus on clean … [Link]

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