Graphic Design

Web Design Ledger » 5 Customer Support Hacks to Try Today

Wednesday 4 May 22:11:03 UTC 2016

For many designers, developers and agencies, customer service can be a burden, slowing down the day, stifling the creative process. It doesn’t have to be – here are five things to try today to turn support from your enemy to an ally. 1. Make Support Flow If support is frustrating, consider the perspective of the customer. They’re in touch because something … [Link]

example » The Most Beautiful Landing Pages

Wednesday 4 May 20:30:00 UTC 2016

What makes a landing page appealing? It needs to be aesthetically pleasing, sure, but it also needs to be easy to navigate and show off the site’s content in a way that the visitor can quickly… Click through to read the rest of the story on the Vandelay Design Blog. [Link]

example » Web Design Business Mindset: 10 Signs You’re Doing it Right

Wednesday 4 May 18:45:00 UTC 2016

You have the web design skills. You have the knowledge. You have the experience. Yet, you could still be missing a critical element that is crucial to your success in running a freelance web design… Click through to read the rest of the story on the Vandelay Design Blog. [Link]

abdz.do – Have you given up on being inspired? » Inside the Popshot Magazine

Wednesday 4 May 17:44:19 UTC 2016

The term Print is Dead is (in my opinion) becoming a term from the past. Of course, we lost many great publications. I feel many became more adaptive to the new age and providing many options for the readers, including the newcomers. We are featuring today: Popshot Magazine. A beautiful magazine that shares stories and poetry mixed with stunning illustration. … [Link]

Web Design Ledger » 7 Top-notch PSD to WordPress Conversion/Theme Service Providers

Wednesday 4 May 17:25:17 UTC 2016

What started just as a blogging platform is now globally reckoned as a full-fledged web design and development platform. Yes! We are referring to WordPress- the ultimate blogging platform cum CMS that initiated the idea of developing futuristic web solutions. WordPress has always been known for its simplicity and versatility which is why it is highly used and recommended by the … [Link]

abdz.do – Have you given up on being inspired? » La Saint Paire: Creative Tandem

Wednesday 4 May 15:33:31 UTC 2016

I don't work with my hands as much as I would love to. So I do admire the people that work hard with their hands, especially with mural painting. It's a crazy long process with many layers of steps for such an impressive result. With no particular taste as what kind of art from graffiti, lettering or even a mosaic … [Link]

example » 25 Hilarious and Creative Advertisements

Wednesday 4 May 14:45:00 UTC 2016

When it comes to advertising design, sometimes it needs to be creative in order to catch someone's attention or to make an impact. An ad that mixes creativity a strong, clear message and good design… Click through to read the rest of the story on the Vandelay Design Blog. [Link]

Web Design Ledger » Your Favorite NBA Logos Redesigned

Wednesday 4 May 14:04:19 UTC 2016

The NBA playoffs are here and everyone is buzzing about their favorite NBA teams. So… we’ve taken it upon ourselves to entertain you with what your favorite team’s logo could look like. Some talented designers put their special touch on these iconic logos redesigned and mastered. Let us know which one is your favorite at the bottom of the article. Boston … [Link]

WebDesignDev » 20 Fresh Free eBooks for Web Designers and Web Developers

Wednesday 4 May 13:34:45 UTC 2016

If you’re looking for a little expertise in CSS, JavaScript, UX or other fields, these fresh free ebooks for web designers and web developers will help you learn some new skills quickly, without any costs! There’s a huge range of interesting and useful ebooks on the web, and they’re just waiting for you to read them! These 20 free eBooks … [Link]

Line25.com » 35 Best Social Media Tools You Should Start Using

Wednesday 4 May 13:28:36 UTC 2016

We selected here 35 social media tools you should add to your arsenal of online marketing tools. Most of these tools are specifically targeted to add functionality and ease your work with the social media accounts you manage, while others are not specially created for managing social media, but they can help you a lot and improve your workflow considerably. … [Link]

Web Designer Depot » Zurb launches new @mention engine, Tribute.js

Wednesday 4 May 13:08:40 UTC 2016

Zurb, makers of Foundation, have a reputation for building robust tools that web developers love. They craft effective solutions because they start out to solve problems they encounter themselves. Now they’re back with a brand new, open-source, ES6 JavaScript @mention engine called Tribute.js. @mention is a user interface technique for addressing someone directly. When you @mention someone, they are tagged … [Link]

JUST™ Creative » A Closer Look at Native Ads & Ad Blockers

Wednesday 4 May 12:50:12 UTC 2016

This article has been contributed by Ty Collins. The value of relevant impressions and engaging banner ads are top of mind for all digital marketers. With the rise of ad blockers (apps that block network banner ads), the banner ad’s value as an effective traffic driver is in question. Who wouldn’t support ad blocking? Marketers are invested in keeping the … [Link]

Spoon Graphics » Video Tutorial: Retro Triangle Pattern in Adobe Illustrator

Wednesday 4 May 7:30:08 UTC 2016

In today’s Adobe Illustrator video tutorial we’re going to use Illustrator’s powerful vector tools to make a retro style triangle pattern, which seamlessly repeats a series of randomly coloured shapes to cover an infinite area. Being vector artwork means the result is crisp and sharp, and can even be resized and re-coloured to suit different applications, all without affecting the … [Link]

abdz.do – Have you given up on being inspired? » San Serif Posters

Wednesday 4 May 5:07:31 UTC 2016

Daniel Barkle is a multi-disciplinary designer, currently based in the South West, UK. He likes to be involved in most areas of design, but has a real passion for producing dynamic brand solutions that incorporate interactive strategies. He has a quite strong portfolio, with the classic minimalist/swiss style present in most of his projects. One of the projects that caught … [Link]

example » Graphic Design Games For Having Fun While Learning

Wednesday 4 May 5:01:53 UTC 2016

Who says games can't be educational? Though I'll admit when I hear the concept of a design-centric game I rarely assume it'll be fun. But after scouring the Internet for web games I'm surprised how… Click through to read the rest of the story on the Vandelay Design Blog. [Link]

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