Graphic Design

Web Design Ledger » How to Create Responsive Guides in Adobe XD

Monday 23 May 23:13:40 UTC 2016

In this tutorial, we’re going to learn how to create guides for responsive design, in Adobe Experience Design CC (Adobe XD). The Steps (1-12) 1. Create a new document 1920 x 1080 from the Start Screen. 2. Create a shape that is 100% height, and 1170 pixels in width. This shape is going to represent the maximum site width that we … [Link]

example » Is Responsive Design Still King in Today’s Mobile Age?

Monday 23 May 20:15:00 UTC 2016

Asking the question, "Is responsive design still king in today's mobile age?" requires some explanation. The first bit of information necessary for this question to make sense is the fact that mobile… Click through to read the rest of the story on the Vandelay Design Blog. [Link]

example » Programming Skills Most Desired by Employers in 2016

Monday 23 May 19:00:00 UTC 2016

It's no myth that programmers are a highly sought after group in companies all over the globe. In her Forbes article on the Top Jobs for 2014, Jacquelin Smith analyzes an EMSI job study, which found… Click through to read the rest of the story on the Vandelay Design Blog. [Link]

example » Dashboard PSD – Source File Free Download

Monday 23 May 18:50:00 UTC 2016

Today we have a free PSD file available for download. It includes a few creative dashboard elements that can be used in your own designs. The PSD file is layered to allow for easy editing and… Click through to read the rest of the story on the Vandelay Design Blog. [Link]

Web Design Ledger » Forgetting Your Design Work Tasks? Increase Your Productivity with These Tips

Monday 23 May 17:58:00 UTC 2016

Losing track of where you are? Miss a deadline, because you thought it was one days from now instead of today? The good news is you probably aren’t a victim of senility. The bad news is your sedentary work routines may be killing you. Not quickly; in tiny increments, similar to slow-creep weight gain. Fortunately, this slow-death process is not only … [Link]

abdz.do – Have you given up on being inspired? » Interview with Ian Thomas Miller

Monday 23 May 16:55:39 UTC 2016

One of the most interesting aspects of contemporary art and design is that, beside some few trends here and there, you have market for any type of aesthetic. Ian Thomas Miller is genius of the 80's surrealistic style with revigorating new vibe, I can't just look into these paintings without feeling back in time, here's a brief conversation we had … [Link]

example » The Real Truth About Design Contests, What You Need to Know

Monday 23 May 15:03:36 UTC 2016

And you just won…nothing. That, right there, is the first truth that you need to know about design contests. Not everyone who enters a design contest will win. Yet, it seems like contests are… Click through to read the rest of the story on the Vandelay Design Blog. [Link]

abdz.do – Have you given up on being inspired? » Google Play Redesign

Monday 23 May 15:02:31 UTC 2016

With all the incredible announcements last week from Google I/O, we are now witnessing a Google Play Redesign. Not a concept but the real thing and it's totally stunning. I just couldn't imagine the amount of work involved but it was done by the folks from Flatstudio. Enjoy this case study where their task was to redesign all the Google … [Link]

WebDesignDev » Invoicely Review – Is It the #1 Invoice Solution for Web Designers & Freelancers?

Monday 23 May 14:58:59 UTC 2016

Today, we will be reviewing Invoicely (formerly Invoiceable) – a free, online solution for any web designer or freelancer who sends invoices to clients. So what exactly is Invoicely? As the name suggests, Invoicely is a service that allows you to easily create beautiful, professional invoices and manage them all in one place. Let us look at some of Invoicely’s … [Link]

Line25.com » 40 Branding Ideas for Startups All Over The World

Monday 23 May 14:46:50 UTC 2016

Some people think entrepreneurship is easy, but they cannot be any further from the truth. Many entrepreneurs struggle and work very hard to get their startup going and most of the time, what appears to be an overnight success, actually implies lots of years of hard work with multiple ups and downs. When developing branding for startups, one must take … [Link]

Web Design Ledger » 28 CSS Puns to Brighten Your Day

Monday 23 May 13:59:23 UTC 2016

Some are funny, some are bland, and some you may not even understand. We’ve put together a list of 28 CSS puns that we think you’d love, we did. Comment below and let us know which one you like best! Heck, Let us know if you have some that are even funnier than the ones we’ve collected, we’d love to hear … [Link]

example » Editing Mistakes: How to Keep Them from Ruining Your Design

Monday 23 May 13:45:00 UTC 2016

Oh no! How did you miss it? The client's name is misspelled on the design you turned in. How embarrassing. You spend a lot of time your designs. As a result, your designs look great. And your… Click through to read the rest of the story on the Vandelay Design Blog. [Link]

abdz.do – Have you given up on being inspired? » The Perfect Office – Google Home, Project Ara, Dell Multi-Client Monitor and Office Ideas

Monday 23 May 13:37:03 UTC 2016

We've seen some great gadgets and equipment for designers. So many cool stuff, that we could actually assemble infinite perfect office spaces! Every week we'll assemble a perfect office, and we'd like you to help us. What equipment would the perfect office have? We've got some edgy novelty items for you this week! The future is definitely here with the … [Link]

Web Designer Depot » How to drive UX with interactive storytelling

Monday 23 May 11:50:47 UTC 2016

Some stories simply can’t be fully conveyed through static images. In these cases, it can be helpful to figure out a way to directly involve the user in the story. In this design roundup, we’ve taken a special look at interactive storytelling: the way in which websites can pull you into their world and deliver their message through the power … [Link]

Spoon Graphics » How To Create a Decorative Drop Cap in Adobe Illustrator

Monday 23 May 7:30:06 UTC 2016

A fun personal project designers and illustrators often take part in is ’36 Days of Type’, or equivalent challenges like ‘Daily Drop Cap’ where artists express their style on a new letter or number every day. Initials have received decorative treatment throughout history, with examples dating as far back as early biblical texts. In today’s tutorial I’ll take you through … [Link]

JUST™ Creative » 2016 Logo Design Trends & Inspiration

Monday 23 May 6:21:02 UTC 2016

Earlier this year I posted a forecast of 2016 logo design trends and now we can see the official 2016 logo trends report as compiled by Bill Gardner of LogoLounge who I recently recently interviewed. Bill has put together the report by carefully analyzing over 250k logos from over the past 13 years. Tweet these 2016 Logo Trends. Logo Design … [Link]

example » How to Use Atomic Design to Achieve Both Efficiency and Originality

Monday 23 May 5:31:48 UTC 2016

Since the dawn of web development, an epic battle has been raging between efficiency and originality. On the one hand, designers and developers have a finite amount of time and resources. Using 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? » Invisible Cities

Monday 23 May 4:38:26 UTC 2016

We are always looking for references and inspiration, it's part of our job as designers. The biggest goal in my opinion is to make something better learning from the materials we collect. Serafin Mendes worked on a visual re-interpretation of the book Invisible Cities by Italo Calvino (first published in 1972) for his MA in Communication Design and outcome is … [Link]

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