Graphic Design

abdz.do – Have you given up on being inspired? » Exquisite Drawings by Alfred Basha

Monday 6 April 16:05:44 UTC 2015

Continuing my "Instagram browsing saga" I bumped into some exquisite drawings and I simply had to share them here with you. I'm talking about @alfredbasha, an Italy based artist that has an amazing style. He draws black inked artworks that will grab your attention and will take you beyond the image. Alfred is also a member of a cool art project/brand … [Link]

JUST™ Creative » Software Tools For Designers to Stay Organised and Focused

Monday 6 April 16:00:59 UTC 2015

This article has been contributed by Prescott Perez-Fox focusing on software tools for designers. You can see my personal software & hardware choices here. Over the years, friends and colleagues in the design industry have come to know me as a rather organised person, one who enjoyed being a systems geek. I test a lot of software and methodologies, and … [Link]

WebDesignDev » How to Create a Custom Theme in Magento

Monday 6 April 15:38:13 UTC 2015

Even though, Magento 2 is in development phase it has already made a lot of buzz in the e-commerce industry because of the new and improved front-end approaches, it is expected to offer. While the front-end improvements seems to make the Magento theme process a lot more efficient, many developers (especially beginners) aren’t still aware of the process of creating … [Link]

Web Design – WebFX Blog » More Optimization Techniques for Improving Website Speed

Monday 6 April 15:00:42 UTC 2015

Web performance is an essential element of the user experience. In the first part of this series, I talked about a method for automating some tasks related to web performance optimization. Here, in the second part of the series, we will go over some slightly more advanced techniques for improving front-end web performance. This is what we will talk about: … [Link]

PSD: Photoshop Disasters » Adler: Mirror Mirror On The Wall

Monday 6 April 14:19:05 UTC 2015

Psst… Whatever you do, don’t look behind you. Your shadow seems to have a mind of her own. Found in the pages of an unnamed German magazine. Thanks for sending it in, Anna! The post Adler: Mirror Mirror On The Wall appeared first on PSD : Photoshop Disasters . [Link]

abdz.do – Have you given up on being inspired? » 25 Nouns Logo Collection

Monday 6 April 14:15:53 UTC 2015

Spanish Designer Lucas Gil-Turner came up with the idea was to create a collection of logos based on a selection of some of the most used and popular words in English. This workshop is inspired in the research analysis of over a billion words performed by Oxford Institution in association with The Oxford English Dictionary. The outcome of this research was … [Link]

Web Designer Depot » The ultimate guide to getting started in web design

Monday 6 April 12:15:50 UTC 2015

Do you want to learn how to design your very first website? Perhaps you’ve designed a few and now you’d like to turn your skills into a career? This article is here to point you in the right direction. One article can’t cover everything you need to know of course; the skills, tools, and technologies you’ll need to become a … [Link]

abdz.do – Have you given up on being inspired? » UI/UX Works by Haraldur Thorleifsson

Monday 6 April 11:46:14 UTC 2015

Haraldur Thorleifsson is a Creative Director at UENO based in San Francisco, USA. His work includes big brands like Google, Reuters, Medium, Airbnb and more. You'll find that most their work is delicate, clean and simple. I'd say that I appreciate the level of their wireframing process, it's totally comprehensive. All Rights by Haraldur Thorleifsson All Rights by Haraldur Thorleifsson All Rights by Haraldur … [Link]

Line25.com » 20 Web Designs Built With Modular Grid Layouts

Monday 6 April 7:30:04 UTC 2015

Grids are normally seen as blocky layouts with strict rows and columns, but grids don’t always have to be so structured. Modular grids provide a balanced layout by dividing up your content into equal measures, but the ability to span multiple columns ensures the content appears interesting and dynamic. Modular grids are becoming increasingly popular in web design, often combined … [Link]

Spoon Graphics » 8 Free Glitter Effect Patterns & Styles for Photoshop

Monday 6 April 7:00:25 UTC 2015

My home office is a complete mess with fairy sprinkles everywhere after creating my latest free design resource. This pack of 8 glitter patterns will help you glam up your designs and achieve realistic glittery effects in your artwork. They’re available in various colours as repeating JPEG images, a set of Photoshop Patterns and Photoshop Styles, which can be applied … [Link]

example » 10+ Top Food Blogs With Elegant Designs That Leave Us Hungry For More

Monday 6 April 6:31:14 UTC 2015

Today I’m sharing my picks for the most beautiful top food blogs that leave readers drooling over their whisks. These blogs boast gorgeous food photos as well as exemplary site designs that earn them… Click through to read the rest of the story on the Vandelay Design Blog. [Link]

abdz.do – Have you given up on being inspired? » The Perfect Office – Inklet, The Mighty Mic, Nikon 1 J5 Camera and Office Ideas

Monday 6 April 4:07:06 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? Another week beginning with a super awesome selection for you guys. We've picked the Liquid Plastic Welder which … [Link]

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