Graphic Design

Web Design Ledger » Relay.io connects Sketch & Adobe Software with Slack

Tuesday 6 October 21:35:17 UTC 2015

Large design teams often rely on digital communication to share updated versions of projects or new creative resources. Since design software now includes a myriad of Adobe programs + Sketch App, it only makes sense to connect everything into a single platform. This is the goal of Relay.io. Designers can now share resources directly through Slack whether they come from Photoshop, … [Link]

Web Design Ledger » The best CC0 Stock Photos from Free-Images.cc

Tuesday 6 October 21:35:05 UTC 2015

With so many free photo sites like Unsplash and Pexels it can be tough to know where to turn. I think it’s useful to bookmark all of them which allows designers a greater size of quality photos to choose from. A new site Free-Images.cc is on the market and waiting for designers just like you! It’s full of high-quality Creative Commons … [Link]

Web Design Ledger » Detectizr extends Modernizr for gathering Visitor Tech Info

Tuesday 6 October 20:26:47 UTC 2015

The Modernizr detection library is a popular way of pulling which features can run properly for which users. This allows developers to serve up webpages that offer the highest level of capability to individuals. Since Modernizr is open source it does invite developers to create their own additions. One such extension is called Detectizr which collects technical info like browser version, … [Link]

Web Design Ledger » Free Iconfont Plugin for Sketch App

Tuesday 6 October 19:20:21 UTC 2015

The developer Kerem Sevencan recently put out a cool Sketch plugin for designers. It’s called Sketch Iconfont and it’s loaded with easily-accessible icons for UI design. Sketch is the UI designer’s alternative to Photoshop and it’s gained a lot of notability over the past year. Mac OS X users are flocking to Sketch for its simplicity and ease-of-use compared to Photoshop. … [Link]

Web Design Ledger » UX Design Salaries from Around the World

Tuesday 6 October 19:05:07 UTC 2015

A new website UX Designer Salaries has collected a tremendous amount of data regarding average UX Design salaried positions. The data is all user-submitted and contains information from 70 different countries around the world. Just over 1,100 people were asked to submit their salary data, their location, and how many years experience they have in UX design. The results are pretty … [Link]

Web Design Ledger » GlyphSearch is your free Icon Search Engine

Tuesday 6 October 17:42:01 UTC 2015

Each icon font library has their own icons and no iconset is created equal. But with so many to choose from it can be difficult finding the best one to suit a new project. GlyphSearch was made as a way to visually filter through icons to find the best one for your current project. It’s completely free and includes many of … [Link]

Line25.com » 25 Creative Under Construction Page Designs

Tuesday 6 October 16:19:46 UTC 2015

Take a look at these 25 creative under construction page designs and be inspired! These awesome under construction pages have some really interesting concepts, graphics and all of them are diverse, belonging to different types of niches. From under construction pages for portfolio, food & drink to even corporate websites, here you’ll find all the design inspiration you need. These … [Link]

abdz.do – Have you given up on being inspired? » Project Comet: Adobe UX tool

Tuesday 6 October 16:15:19 UTC 2015

Adobe has been the biggest software maker for the design community. Since I started my design journey I have been using their software, especially Photoshop. One of my favorite tools, however, was the forever missed Fireworks, an app that was initially created by Macromedia which was bought by Adobe. Fireworks had it all, pages, frames, symbols, vector and a lot of … [Link]

abdz.do – Have you given up on being inspired? » Nike Football Untouchable Packaging

Tuesday 6 October 16:07:35 UTC 2015

Some of us might think that Branding is going to the same direction as Print where the Digital World is taking over things. I'd liked to think to the contrary where I feel creative projects can be achieved just like this beautiful project from Hovercraft. Nike Football asked us to create a limited package for their most technically advanced cleat, the … [Link]

abdz.do – Have you given up on being inspired? » Space Inspiration

Tuesday 6 October 16:07:34 UTC 2015

I’ve been pretty overwhelmed about space lately. Our culture really loves to visualize and imagine space exploration, life out there, and it's something that really gets stuck in your mind and it has to be expressed in someway at some point. This post is my way of saying: the space rocks, get inspired by it like I am. So I went … [Link]

Web Design Ledger » JSConf Colombia opens October 16th in Medellín

Tuesday 6 October 15:45:24 UTC 2015

This year’s 2015 JSConf Colombia event is sure to be a fascinating meetup for all JavaScript enthusiasts. Speakers will be coming from all over including the US, Brazil, Germany, and the Netherlands. It’s a 2-day event running from October 16th to the 17th in Medellín, Colombia. JSConf Columbia is just one conference among a number of JSConf events spanning multiple continents. … [Link]

WebDesignDev » 23 Awesome Lettering & Calligraphy Projects You Will Love

Tuesday 6 October 15:24:02 UTC 2015

If you’re in need of a huge dose of typography inspiration, then you’re in the right place! These 23 awesome lettering and calligraphy projects will give you a huge dose of typography design inspiration! These lettering and calligraphy projects will amaze you with their concepts, details and master skills of the designers who created them. Which one of these great, … [Link]

abdz.do – Have you given up on being inspired? » Spetacular Illustrations of Peru

Tuesday 6 October 14:56:41 UTC 2015

Midas Digital Studio is a digital agency from Liam Peru that worked on this amazing campaign to promote the people and the country of Peru. The result is amazing, a blend of the countries best attraction displaying within their people. Enjoy! For more from Midas Digital Studio visit .behance.net/midas_digital. Amazing Digital Illustrations of Peru Tags: digital illustrationphoto manipulationpaul0v2's blog [Link]

Web Design Ledger » Workfrom helps you find Nearby Places to Work Remotely

Tuesday 6 October 14:55:42 UTC 2015

If you don’t usually work in an office then you know it can be tough to get work done. Many freelancers work from home which creates the distinct problem of separating work life from home life. While there are other options like coffee shops or co-working spaces, how do you know where these are located? Workfrom is a new product that … [Link]

Web Design Ledger » Definitive Guide to Integrate MailChimp and WordPress

Tuesday 6 October 13:45:19 UTC 2015

Founded in 2001, MailChimp has now “7 million users that collectively send over 10 billion emails through the service each month”. MailChimp is an email marketing and newsletter service functioning well. It helps the users to collect email addresses, store the email addresses and carry out an email marketing campaign. Maintaining a long list of subscribers is certainly an arduous task … [Link]

Smashing Magazine » SmashingConf Oxford 2016: Just Your Cup Of Tea

Tuesday 6 October 12:59:02 UTC 2015

We love organizing events that deliver value and leave a long-lasting impression. SmashingConf Oxford is taking place again next year, on March 15–16th 2016. The conference will be packed with smart real-life solutions and techniques, ranging from front end to design to UX — and a few delightful surprises along the way. Two days, one track, 14 brilliant speakers and 350 … [Link]

Web Designer Depot » How to customize UX for mobile

Tuesday 6 October 12:27:19 UTC 2015

So what does psychology have to do with it? When it comes to user experience, almost everything. With so many device types and sizes and so many different ways to design websites for those devices, the user experience a designer creates is what determines overall success of the site and whether a user will return. What is user psychology? User … [Link]

Web Design Ledger » October Big Bundle: Over $1,300 in Fonts, Graphics & More For Only $39!

Tuesday 6 October 11:15:24 UTC 2015

Creative Market is back with another amazing bundle of unbeatable design resources. For October, they’ve rounded up 73 items worth over $1,300, yours for just $39. Read on to see what’s included or jump straight to the bundle page for more information. Get These 3 Free Products Just for Sharing! To give you a little taste of how awesome this bundle … [Link]

Graphic Design Forums: A friendly forum for UK designers » Illustration / Self Initiated Project Help

Tuesday 6 October 1:12:44 UTC 2015

Hey, I study Graphic Design but specialise in Illustration and I have to come up with a self initiated brief based on my interests etc. Coming up with ideas isn't too hard but giving them a purpose and an audience is so difficult. Does anyone have any ideas of projects that you could do in this area, that are quite significantly … [Link]

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