Graphic Design

Web Design Ledger » Learn the Basics of Adobe XD

Friday 13 May 21:19:00 UTC 2016

Let’s take a look at some of the tools available in the preview build of Adobe Experience Design CC (Adobe XD). Adobe XD Overview Select a Document Type From the Adobe XD Start Screen, select from a number of different mobile, tablet and desktop devices. Alternatively, you can specify the width and height for your own custom size. The Tools Adobe … [Link]

Web Design Ledger » UX Design Tips to Boost Conversion Rates Up to 2x

Friday 13 May 21:18:59 UTC 2016

Every website owner often asks a question to himself/herself, “How can I improve my intended conversion rates?” Well, it’s a licit question to ask when you are into some business and rely on your website. Several CMS based web platform allows easy site management and great customization power to its owners. Therefore, it has become the highly preferred platform for companies … [Link]

abdz.do – Have you given up on being inspired? » Daily Inspiration #2386

Friday 13 May 19:36:51 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? » Drone Photography with Dirk Dallas

Friday 13 May 17:55:40 UTC 2016

I feel we are still in the state of novelty while talking about Drone Photography. Why? There's isn't that much of it out there yet, I might be wrong but this is my thought. I also a great fan of those who pushes the limits of this tool/hardware to capture different angles and perspective rarely seeing before. It's a totally … [Link]

WebDesignDev » 20 Digital Agency Designs You Can Learn From

Friday 13 May 16:40:58 UTC 2016

Minimalist, modern, flat, grid… what style do you prefer? If you’re looking for some inspiration for your new digital agency website or just want to upgrade your website’s design, you should definitely check the websites on this list! Even if you like it or not people will always judge a book by its cover. Having a beautiful website design is … [Link]

Line25.com » 8 Reasons Why You Must Have a Blog + 20 Inspiring Examples

Friday 13 May 16:31:38 UTC 2016

In less than 20 years, blogs have turned from simple online journals into one of the most significant aspects of social networking. Back when it was first implemented, a blog used to be a great way for a journalist or a news reporter to write an independent column that is available for anyone on the web to read. But in … [Link]

example » Principal Content Strategies for Top E-Commerce Sites

Friday 13 May 15:00:00 UTC 2016

There are many techniques to transform your business site’s success. A simplest strategy is to create a schedule for news releases and adding new and fresh material to a site. Updated content… Click through to read the rest of the story on the Vandelay Design Blog. [Link]

example » Web Design Checklist: Common Problems and How To Solve Them

Friday 13 May 14:30:00 UTC 2016

Regardless of what type of website you're developing (a blog, a portfolio site, an e-commerce site, etc.), the success of the site will hinge on being able to communicate effectively with visitors… Click through to read the rest of the story on the Vandelay Design Blog. [Link]

Web Designer Depot » Poll: Should designers code?

Friday 13 May 14:26:05 UTC 2016

In the brief history of web design, few issues have been as contentious as the question of whether designers should code. It’s beyond question that to design for the web you need an appreciation of how sites work, but does that understanding need to be in-depth enough that you can write code—after all you expect developers to adhere to a … [Link]

abdz.do – Have you given up on being inspired? » Beautiful Houses: Old school conversion Ons Dorp

Friday 13 May 13:44:34 UTC 2016

Today we will show you an inspiring remodel in Amsterdam. The building itself, an old school, was converted into ten large apartments by CASA architecten. We will show here one of the apartments, designed by Standard Studio for a young family. A beautiful open space concept where high ceilings and an exquisite combination of materials and colors deliver a modern … [Link]

example » Best Apps for Working Remotely

Friday 13 May 13:25:00 UTC 2016

Teamwork is about sharing ideas, finding better solutions, and having more productive work. Collaboration tools for designers are essential to improve their work with other team members and clients…. Click through to read the rest of the story on the Vandelay Design Blog. [Link]

Spoon Graphics » 48 Hand Painted Watercolor Flowers for Premium Members

Friday 13 May 7:00:42 UTC 2016

The talented Angie Makes is back with more goodies for Access All Areas members this week. Previously, Angie kindly donated a pack of 16 watercolour floral patterns back in 2015. Members can now enjoy a brand new collection of pretty hand painted flowers, bouquets and foliage from her Watercolour Flower 3.0 Clip Art pack. It contains 38 separate leaf and … [Link]

example » The Creative Brief: What It Is, How It Works, And Best Practices For Designers

Friday 13 May 5:01:56 UTC 2016

Starting a new project with a client can be a daunting task. You want to deliver quality work and create something they love, but you don't want to be micromanaged. This is where the value of 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? » New Tendencies in Web Design

Friday 13 May 4:45:11 UTC 2016

I have talked a lot about what I think the new trends of design for the web are. I shared a few projects that had some of the elements and styles that I believe are becoming the new trend in web design. On this post I want to share 5 projects that illustrate that better than words. You will notice … [Link]

Web Design Ledger » Roberto Blake’s 5 Things you won’t Learn in Design School

Friday 13 May 0:36:35 UTC 2016

One of NYC’s finest designers is Roberto Blake who just so happens to also run a small YouTube channel with advice on the design industry. Recently I stumbled onto this great 13min clip that covers crucial info about marketing yourself and being the kind of person that creative directors want to hire. I know the title seems really generic, but the … [Link]

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