Graphic Design

Web Design Ledger » Unit Testing Private Methods in Javascript

Wednesday 22 June 20:17:43 UTC 2016

JavaScript is growing up. As it matures, we see more and more improvement associated with JavaScript testing and deployments. One area I get a lot of questions about is unit testing, more specifically, unit testing private methods. Traditional revealing module pattern. When dealing with this issue, there are two main approaches commonly used. The first is to test the method through another … [Link]

example » Action Photos: 20+ Photos that Amaze and Inspire

Wednesday 22 June 20:00:00 UTC 2016

Some of the most intriguing photographs are those that perfectly capture a moment during intense action. Well-timed photos stop the action and present an amazing perspective. In this post we'll… Click through to read the rest of the story on the Vandelay Design Blog. [Link]

abdz.do – Have you given up on being inspired? » RAMS: A Documentary about Dieter Rams

Wednesday 22 June 18:35:46 UTC 2016

Today we are delightful to share this Kickstarter project that every single designer should be aware about. This project is about a documentary filmmaker named Gary Hustwit (Helvetica, Objectified and Urbanized) making a movie about Dieter Rams. The industrial designer that revolutionizes the approach and belief of Less is Better. You will definitely recognize his work on designing consumer products … [Link]

WebDesignDev » 20 Stunning Cinemagraph Examples + How-To Tutorials

Wednesday 22 June 16:31:04 UTC 2016

The concept of “cinemagraph” was invented by U.S. photographers Kevin Burg and Jamie Beck. In the early 2011s, these two used the technique to animate their fashion photos. After this, dozens of photographers have found the technique very attractive. Cinemagraphs are sleek photos which have been described as amped-up versions of GIFs. Similar to most GIF animations, a cinemagraph is … [Link]

Line25.com » 20 Free Vintage Logo Kits

Wednesday 22 June 16:27:28 UTC 2016

The vintage/retro style is very fashionable at the moment and lots of graphic designers approach this trend when creating either their personal branding or logos for their clients. This style can be used to create branding items, such as logos or packaging designs, for retro coffee shops, restaurants, online shops, clothing brands and more! Some well-known objects from the past, … [Link]

abdz.do – Have you given up on being inspired? » NOT THERE Exhibition

Wednesday 22 June 14:17:45 UTC 2016

It's always a fun pleasure to dig through an exhibition with so many artists filled with loads of talent and creativity to spare. With the title of NOT THERE, this exhibit explore the many faces of our complex future. As I quote that: "the Modern World has become a strange place, our online profiles have become more valuable than our … [Link]

abdz.do – Have you given up on being inspired? » A Photoshoot for Dad

Wednesday 22 June 14:17:29 UTC 2016

With the past Weekend that just came by, many of us celebrate the Father's Day with our families and friends. Celebrating the day of the awesome dude that repeately reminded us to fully live your life and spread the Joie de Vivre. Whenever you celebrate it or not, I thought it was a good excuse to organize a fun BBQ … [Link]

Web Designer Depot » Are you solving the wrong problems?

Wednesday 22 June 13:44:39 UTC 2016

If you’re a web professional, there’s a good chance you’ve found yourself spending at least some time on the wrong problems. Maybe you were asked to implement a useless feature. Maybe you’ve ended up spending too much time on something because it was difficult, rather than important. For the purposes of this article, we’ll define the wrong problems as ones … [Link]

JUST™ Creative » Simple Design Tips & Tools for Non-Designers

Wednesday 22 June 11:48:02 UTC 2016

When it comes to creativity and originality, you can’t beat the real deal. Hiring a graphic designer is the way to go, but what if you can’t afford it? Just because you’re not a professional designer doesn’t mean you don’t have the capacity and the ability to make your media look better. What it takes is some time and effort … [Link]

Spoon Graphics » An Unbeatable Bundle of Mockup Templates for Just $29 (99% Off!)

Wednesday 22 June 10:03:47 UTC 2016

When presenting your work design work through a computer screen, you just don’t get the full tactile experience as you do when holding a physical product in your hand. Mockup Templates help bridge the gap by simulating how your designs would look in the real world, which helps put your work in context. This new Gigantic Mockups bundle contains templates … [Link]

example » Retina Display Resolution Design: Tips & Tricks For UI Designers

Wednesday 22 June 5:01:06 UTC 2016

With the advent of hi-res smartphones and the retina iMac it’s becoming apparent that web & mobile designers need to consider retina displays in their design process. More devices are coming off… Click through to read the rest of the story on the Vandelay Design Blog. [Link]

Web Designer Depot » Adobe reveal major Creative Cloud update

Wednesday 22 June 2:32:20 UTC 2016

Adobe has just released a major update to its Creative Cloud apps. Updates have been made to Adobe Stock, and Creative Sync, meaning that almost every application in the ecosystem is affected. The updates include additions to Adobe’s flagship Photoshop application, as well as further enhancements to Adobe Stock. However this is not the anticipated “CC 2016” update, but is … [Link]

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