Graphic Design

abdz.do – Have you given up on being inspired? » Daily Inspiration #2406

Monday 6 June 21:51:37 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 » Why Blogging Is Good for Freelance Web Designers and Other Freelancers

Monday 6 June 20:39:53 UTC 2016

Should freelancers blog? In my opinion, this shouldn't even be a question. There are so many business benefits to blogging that it only makes sense for most web designers and other freelancers to… Click through to read the rest of the story on the Vandelay Design Blog. [Link]

example » 9 Characteristics of Well-Designed E-Commerce Websites

Monday 6 June 19:50:00 UTC 2016

E-commerce web design and development presents some unique challenges that you won't always face with other types of web design. For sites that exist primarily to sell products, it's very easy to… Click through to read the rest of the story on the Vandelay Design Blog. [Link]

example » Popular Design Trends for Responsive Navigation

Monday 6 June 19:45:00 UTC 2016

The mobile responsive website layout has become a very common apparatus for designers. Building a layout is never easy and each website generally requires a unique solution. Responsive design… Click through to read the rest of the story on the Vandelay Design Blog. [Link]

Web Design Ledger » Why it is Important to Update Your Current WordPress Version

Monday 6 June 19:22:10 UTC 2016

WordPress is an exceptional platform that is growing continually with some great updates that are introduced by the vibrant WordPress community. This makes the WordPress an ever-growing content management system. With every update, there comes something more prominent in the new version. It includes advanced features and functions, user-centric elements, and much more to offer with the new version. WordPress is … [Link]

example » 25 Beautiful Navigation Menus

Monday 6 June 18:05:00 UTC 2016

Navigation menus are a critical part of web design because of their importance for usability and creating a position user experience. Websites with poor navigational structure or a lack of clarity in… Click through to read the rest of the story on the Vandelay Design Blog. [Link]

abdz.do – Have you given up on being inspired? » Swatch POP

Monday 6 June 17:25:26 UTC 2016

Our good friend Rik Oostenbroek has been doing incredible for many many years and he never ceased to upscale his work, change the pace and explore new mediums. These are the right recipes from your personal work to attract possible clients sometimes big brands to work with, well it is the case with Rik. Swatch approached Rik for his experimental … [Link]

Web Design Ledger » Create a Textured Letter in Photoshop

Monday 6 June 17:21:45 UTC 2016

In this tutorial, we’re going to learn how to create a brush textured lettering effect in Adobe Photoshop. The Steps (1-9) 1. Create a new document. 2. Select the Type Tool, and type a letter or word of your choice. Make this letter or word black in colour. 3. In the Layers Palette, Right-click the text layer, and select Blending Options. … [Link]

example » How to Create Grunge Brushes in Photoshop

Monday 6 June 16:59:27 UTC 2016

Textures are commonly used in web design and other types of graphic design, and fortunately, they are relatively easy to work with. You can use a photograph to create texture, but Photoshop brushes… Click through to read the rest of the story on the Vandelay Design Blog. [Link]

Line25.com » 25 Free Hipster Badges Sets with Vintage Designs

Monday 6 June 16:41:33 UTC 2016

The hipster style is still one of today’s most popular design trends and we see it more and more in logos, illustrations, posters and even websites. Hipster designs are usually simple, minimalist, but also have a vintage/retro vibe. In case you are not familiar with the term, hipster defines a postmodern subculture of urban middle-class young adults or older teenagers. … [Link]

WebDesignDev » 20 Vibrant Yellow Website Designs

Monday 6 June 16:16:42 UTC 2016

Having a great color palette is crucial for any website design. You can opt for more familiar color palettes, or go for a bold, vibrant one and use strong, easy-to-remember colors. Yellow is a warm, primary color that symbolizes energy, light, vitality and can make your website seem friendly, comfortable and inviting. It’s a difficult color to use, so be … [Link]

abdz.do – Have you given up on being inspired? » Burbucar: a Super Cool Car Wash Design and Concept

Monday 6 June 13:41:17 UTC 2016

Tired of taking your car to that same old boring car wash around the corner? Well, great design can also be found in a car wash, at least at this one in Madrid. Burbucar, a project by Lina Toro, will certainly get your attention and make you want to take your car for a wash. Take a look. Not only … [Link]

example » 25 Beautiful Corporate Websites

Monday 6 June 13:15:00 UTC 2016

In today's marketplace, every company needs an effective website. Of course, the purposes and needs of each company's site will be unique, but every company should have a site that presents a… Click through to read the rest of the story on the Vandelay Design Blog. [Link]

Web Designer Depot » The best new portfolio sites, June 2016

Monday 6 June 12:53:45 UTC 2016

Greetings, readers! Summer is here. It’s time to beat the June heat by staying inside where the air conditioner is. While you’re there, have a look at our latest collection of portfolio sites. This month brings a lot more minimalism of the aggressive, low-on-color variety. Well, in a way, it’s simpler. Even so, you’ll find that more than a few … [Link]

example » 10 Things You Can Do Today to Become a Better Designer

Monday 6 June 12:10:00 UTC 2016

One of the challenges of being a web designer is the need for continual improvement. While you will certainly gain experience and improve skills through client projects, it's also necessary to… Click through to read the rest of the story on the Vandelay Design Blog. [Link]

JUST™ Creative » 15 Proven Tricks for Writing Viral Content

Monday 6 June 9:26:39 UTC 2016

This article was contributed by Lisa Orto. If you think that viral content is the result of strictly planned actions, you are very wrong. In most cases, the authors of such content are sincerely surprised it gets so many views. Predicting whether this or that post will be viral is impossible. However, there are some factors that a lot of … [Link]

Spoon Graphics » Showcase of Creative Designs Made with Vibrant Gradients

Monday 6 June 7:30:17 UTC 2016

Designers love colour! The RGB spectrum we work with on our digital computers gives us the widest possible range of colour to work with, much wider than the range of hues that can be replicated in CMYK inks, but that’s not to say there aren’t some ultra bright print projects out there to admire. In today’s graphic design showcase I … [Link]

abdz.do – Have you given up on being inspired? » Athena Branding and Editorial Design

Monday 6 June 5:16:49 UTC 2016

Starting the week with some beautiful editorial design and branding is always a good omen, at least we will get inspired and will thrive to do our best during the new week. For today's post I will feature a project title Athena, it's for a olive product made of natural ingredients. The work was done by Ana Lucía Valderrama and … [Link]

example » Ultimate Guide To Usability Testing For Beginners

Monday 6 June 5:01:55 UTC 2016

A growing topic for interface designers is user experience and usability. This area of expertise defines how easy an interface is for new users, and more specifically how easily new users can… Click through to read the rest of the story on the Vandelay Design Blog. [Link]

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