Graphic Design

Web Designer Depot » WordPress 4.5 launched

Wednesday 13 April 21:45:23 UTC 2016

WordPress 4.5 is out, and all over the world, writers, editors, designers, and developers rejoice! Or, you know, scramble to update their themes and plugins, as the case may be. As features go, this isn’t the biggest update ever. There’s nothing radically different. Rather, we’re getting small, quality-of-life upgrades intended to make customizing your site, editing text, and logging in … [Link]

example » Keys to Success as a Freelance Designer

Wednesday 13 April 21:05:00 UTC 2016

Freelancing is quite addicting. Being your own boss, setting your own hours, working from your favorite location, just to name a few. But every freelancer knows that the job comes with more than a… Click through to read the rest of the story on the Vandelay Design Blog. [Link]

abdz.do – Have you given up on being inspired? » Daily Inspiration #2360

Wednesday 13 April 20:54:22 UTC 2016

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 … [Link]

abdz.do – Have you given up on being inspired? » UI Works by Matthias Mentasti

Wednesday 13 April 20:39:26 UTC 2016

We all have our sort of metaphors of what exactly is an Art Director and what does it do exactly. Our image of ourselves as Mad Men is hugely not realistic but in fact, they do much more than what others will think. From the beginning to the end, Art Directors should be involved in every step of the way. … [Link]

Line25.com » 20 Brilliant Sci-Fi/Space Photoshop Tutorials

Wednesday 13 April 17:12:58 UTC 2016

One of the most inventive and beautiful art genres of our time is the digital space art. If you are passionate about space, science, planets and stars, this list of brilliant space Photoshop tutorials will definitely appeal to you! For the majority of the tutorials in this list, you won’t use any stock photos or any material at all besides … [Link]

example » Photography Icons – Free Downloads!

Wednesday 13 April 16:30:00 UTC 2016

If you are a photographer in need of icons to add to your business designs, look no further. Here we've gathered a few of our favorite free photography icons for you to download and use in your… Click through to read the rest of the story on the Vandelay Design Blog. [Link]

JUST™ Creative » 7 Psychology Principles & Laws to Apply to Your Designs

Wednesday 13 April 15:42:22 UTC 2016

This article was contributed by Mike Wallagher. Psychology is everywhere in design. It’s because of psychology that we understand that red is a choice color for restaurant logos—because it stimulates appetite—or that calls-to-action above the fold tend to convert better. That said, you can’t ignore psychology as a designer since principles of the human mind will influence how people react … [Link]

abdz.do – Have you given up on being inspired? » Visa Rio 2016 Olympic Games Campaign

Wednesday 13 April 15:29:49 UTC 2016

The latest campaign for Visa’s Sponsorship of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games employs a creative execution based around a Heart. Visa created 5 Hearts, borne from the idea that 'The Heart of the Olympics is Always On'. Alongside the Heart of the Olympics, it uses other Hearts to symbolise different pillars of the Olympic Games – The Heart of Rio, … [Link]

Web Design Ledger » WordPress 4.5 “Coleman” Has Been Released

Wednesday 13 April 15:02:03 UTC 2016

WordPress 4.5, named after Jazz saxophonist Coleman Hawkins, has been released and is available for download. This new version of WordPress comes with several new features and improvements, most of which focus on making editing and customizing of your site an easier task. Here is a preview video: And here is a run-down of the features: WordPress 4.5 now offers partial … [Link]

WebDesignDev » 25 Excellent Web Design Courses You Can Follow Online

Wednesday 13 April 13:27:13 UTC 2016

So, you want to learn to make websites? We found the easiest way for you to learn how to become an amazing web designer. We’ve gathered here a list of articles that are perfect to help you understand both the basics and the more advanced concepts of web design and web development. You will also get familiar with the tools … [Link]

Web Designer Depot » Find inspiration in Radim Malinic’s Book of Ideas

Wednesday 13 April 12:21:23 UTC 2016

Compiled from years of experience of the diverse, exciting, complex, and engaging creative industry, Radim Malinic’s Book of Ideas is a compilation of everything he’s learned throughout his career. An inspiring read for new designers and seasoned professionals alike, Malinic shares advice on everything from productivity to facing your fears, from finding happiness in your work to conquering creative block. … [Link]

Spoon Graphics » 20 Pro Level Font Families That Will Transform Your Design Work

Wednesday 13 April 7:30:39 UTC 2016

Is your font library in need of an upgrade? If so, you won’t find a better deal than this bundle of 20 professional level font families that contain 178 individual fonts between them. What’s more, this collection is discounted by 97% for a limited time, giving you the opportunity to acquire $1,067 worth of top quality fonts for just $29. … [Link]

example » Top Photoshop Alternatives for Digital Design Work

Wednesday 13 April 5:31:43 UTC 2016

Digital design offers more career opportunities with each passing decade and more software is being created to meet the demand. For over 25 years Photoshop has been the industry standard for… Click through to read the rest of the story on the Vandelay Design Blog. [Link]

abdz.do – Have you given up on being inspired? » Let's Get Creative 2016

Wednesday 13 April 3:35:35 UTC 2016

Since the flat design became a trend it's great to see the evolution of the style but it's also visible that not much has changed besides hard shadows becoming a bit softer. Last year, however, I started noticing more of a mix of swiss style with a bit of the deconstructivist movement we saw in graphic design. The project 'let's … [Link]

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