Graphic Design

Web Design Ledger » Tips For Using Fonts In Typography

Thursday 19 May 21:43:00 UTC 2016

Picking the right font and using it in the typography is a mystifying process for many people. There are endless choices of fonts, whether you are looking for a normal conventional looking font, or an innovative bunny or candy cane font. A few decades ago, designers were limited to very few web safe fonts, most of which looked pretty much the … [Link]

abdz.do – Have you given up on being inspired? » Daily Inspiration #2391

Thursday 19 May 21:00:51 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]

example » Photoshop Icon Tutorials: Best Free Tuts for Learning Icon Design

Thursday 19 May 18:40:00 UTC 2016

There are a growing number of excellent Photoshop tutorials out there teaching how to create your own icons. It can be tough to find exactly what you're looking for and Googling around can take a lot… Click through to read the rest of the story on the Vandelay Design Blog. [Link]

Web Designer Depot » Netflix releases their own Internet speed testing tool

Thursday 19 May 18:01:19 UTC 2016

Internet speed is a subject that is near and dear to our hearts. It matters because we build websites, and we want every user to have the best experience possible. It also matters because we work hard, and we deserve to marathon those episodes Dawn of the Croods, darnit! So why is this thing still buffering? Netflix, as one of … [Link]

abdz.do – Have you given up on being inspired? » Bridge Speaker Series Posters

Thursday 19 May 18:00:48 UTC 2016

The awesome folks from Moniker had a request to create posters of the Designer Fund Bridge Speaker Series. Where they would invite legends like John Bielenberg, Wilson Miner and more. To speak about a wide range of topics from leadership and trends. I personally love the graphic design style of this project for the main reason that you can clearly … [Link]

Web Design Ledger » 5 Thoughts When Building Security into Your Website

Thursday 19 May 17:26:14 UTC 2016

In an age where hacking is proliferating at unprecedented rates, website security matters more than ever. But often when building a website, security is at the bottom of a developer’s priority list. And it can be difficult to understand how to build a strong website which stands a higher likelihood of resisting hacking attempts, malware, and viruses. And unfortunately, regularly running … [Link]

WebDesignDev » 20 WordPress Plugins for Adding New Interface Elements

Thursday 19 May 16:26:47 UTC 2016

If your coding skills are limited but you still want to improve your WordPress website yourself, then plugins are a great choice! Plugins are tools used to extend the functionality of the WordPress platform and you should keep in mind that they are applicable only to self-hosted blogs and websites. We selected here 20 WordPress plugins for adding new interface … [Link]

Line25.com » 25 Outstanding Packaging Design Kits

Thursday 19 May 15:53:22 UTC 2016

You can spot packaging design everywhere you look! Browsing through the products in a store, shopping online, basically every single item you buy has been through a creative design process. Generally, individuals judge the nature of an item by its remarkable packaging. This is why skilled designers have the huge power of grabbing the customer’s interest through their design ideas … [Link]

abdz.do – Have you given up on being inspired? » Impressive Artworks by Yulia Brodskaya

Thursday 19 May 15:24:58 UTC 2016

Back in 2010 we showcased Yulia's work here for the first time. And of course we are past due for an update of her astonishing pieces. This is why today we will show you some of Yulia's latest artworks. Her talent of transforming paper into art is superb, take a look. Since 2010 she added lots of inspiring pieces to … [Link]

Web Design Ledger » Play the CouponCatcher game, earn points and get CaptainForm discount coupons as prizes

Thursday 19 May 15:12:18 UTC 2016

Whether you are a small business owner, a digital agency or a freelancer, most definitely you know by now that web forms are a valuable component for any website. Through web forms, website visitors can send feedback, sign up for events and much more. Looking for a fast and easy way to add web forms to a WordPress website ? … [Link]

Web Designer Depot » 4 cutting-edge technologies to speed up your sites

Thursday 19 May 13:01:24 UTC 2016

The internet is constantly making headway with speed being the major metric of progress and a key question for most web developers. A previous WebdesignerDepot article How slow is too slow in 2016? highlighted the need to focus on speed, so we decided to present a few features that will help your site make the grade in 2016. HTTP/2 Published … [Link]

JUST™ Creative » Special Hosting Offer from BlueHost

Thursday 19 May 12:00:05 UTC 2016

If you’re looking to start a website or self hosted blog, you’re going to need a web host and a platform to run your site on, such as WordPress. BlueHost is the hosting company I recommend for my small to mid sized clients looking to get their WordPress site up and running quickly. BlueHost have a “1 Click WordPress Install” … [Link]

abdz.do – Have you given up on being inspired? » Tracktion Branding

Thursday 19 May 11:48:25 UTC 2016

I saw the Tracktion project on Dribbble and I liked the way they constructed the symbol. It reminded me a bit of some of the Google Material Design work and the wallpapers for Android. It's a simple form with basic shapes that create a nice perspective. The branding system also looks really good and definitely worth it to get a … [Link]

Web Design Ledger » 26 Free Progressive and Experimental Fonts

Thursday 19 May 5:57:48 UTC 2016

Design is constantly changing and moving forward. However, typography is one aspect of design that seems to resist progression. When it comes to typography, there are standards and traditions that have been around for many years. These rules are there for a reason – to make sure that letters and words are legible. But to move forward, sometimes rules have to … [Link]

BittBox » The Font Collection from FontBundles.net – 40 Stunning Fonts

Thursday 19 May 5:01:46 UTC 2016

There is nothing more exciting than grabbing the very latest font bundle from fontbundles.net. Knowing that each of the carefully selected fonts are going to be fully accessible without the need for any additional software is one of many bonuses of purchasing from them as opposed to other font providers. The reassurance of full lifetime support for any purchase makes … [Link]

example » UI/UX Wireframe Examples & Design Analysis

Thursday 19 May 5:01:44 UTC 2016

There are dozens of ways to build interface wireframes ranging from pencil & paper to a handful of digital tools. But no matter what means you use to create wireframes, your process should… 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 #2390

Thursday 19 May 1:12:18 UTC 2016

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