Graphic Design

Web Design Ledger » The Remote Worker’s Tool Belt

Wednesday 6 July 20:01:38 UTC 2016

The Remote Worker’s Tool Belt Starting a new remote or work from home gig, be it a contract project or a full-time job, can be a little intimidating if you’re used to going into an office day after day. But this style of employment is growing in popularity, with some very notable companies lending it their endorsements. I’ve successfully worked remotely … [Link]

Web Design Ledger » Drawing the Facebook Heart Emoji in Illustrator

Wednesday 6 July 20:01:37 UTC 2016

In this tutorial, we’re going to learn how to draw the Facebook ‘love’ heart emoji in Adobe Illustrator. 1. Create a New Document. 2. Select the Ellipse Tool, Left-click anywhere on the artboard and hold Shift to draw a circle. Give this circle a black Fill and remove any Strokes. 3. Turn on Smart Guides by going to View > Smart … [Link]

Web Designer Depot » Face facts: You’re replaceable, and there’s only 2 things you can do about it

Wednesday 6 July 19:45:32 UTC 2016

Let’s say that co-owners of a business who know nothing about creating a website (except that they need one) are in the market for a website. They need a site that gives potential customers all the info they need about the boutique and includes an e-commerce section, too. And ideally, they’d like the project to be wrapped up sooner, rather … [Link]

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

Wednesday 6 July 19:20:26 UTC 2016

Branding is all about simplicity in my opinion, it's the challenge to create a visual identity for a company that is memorable and represents the values of their business. FACE . created an amazing work for DNA Development, a company based in new York City, an exceptional place where they seek to acquire development opportunities to create beautiful, functional and … [Link]

Web Design Ledger » 40 Super Sleek Fonts for Clean Web Design

Wednesday 6 July 17:21:39 UTC 2016

A few weeks ago, I showed you some of the best fonts for use in grunge style design. Creating grungy designs can be fun, but sometimes a site requires a cleaner approach, one where artsy design elements take a back seat to clear presentation of content. Typography plays a big role in this type of design. If you have been struggling … [Link]

example » Long-Term Considerations for Freelance Designers

Wednesday 6 July 16:30:00 UTC 2016

Working as a freelance designer is appealing to a lot of people because of the flexibility and independence. Freelancing also can provide designers in a wide variety of situations with a way to earn… Click through to read the rest of the story on the Vandelay Design Blog. [Link]

WebDesignDev » Mobile Onboarding | 40 Inspiring Onboarding Screens for Apps

Wednesday 6 July 16:28:55 UTC 2016

Nowadays, the very first thing users see when downloading an app is the mobile onboarding screen. An onboarding screen is like a walkthrough, intended to introduce what an app does and how it works. So, it is essential to take the time to decide whether onboarding is necessary for your app and to find the best way to implement it. … [Link]

example » Optimizing Your Ecommerce Site: Visual Merchandising

Wednesday 6 July 16:15:56 UTC 2016

Unless you’re reading this from 1995, you’re probably aware that most websites have a large visual element. Amazon, Play.com, eBay, Apple Store… open any of their homepages and you’ll instantly be… Click through to read the rest of the story on the Vandelay Design Blog. [Link]

example » Macro Photography: 20 Inspiring Examples

Wednesday 6 July 16:15:55 UTC 2016

Macro photography, the art of taking close-up photos, can produce incredible results that show us the world in a different way than we normally see it through our own eyes. The details in macro… Click through to read the rest of the story on the Vandelay Design Blog. [Link]

Line25.com » 25 Free Hand-Drawn Illustrations

Wednesday 6 July 16:11:54 UTC 2016

We’re in the digital age, abundant with clean, minimalist and crisp designs, but sometimes it’s like a breath of fresh air seeing hand drawn illustrations on websites and prints. Hand-drawn illustrations, doodles, drawings, and sketches will surely make any design stand out. They add a great dose of character and personality to any design and make it fun and friendly. … [Link]

Web Designer Depot » Infographic: Fontsmith’s complete guide to typography terms

Wednesday 6 July 13:45:52 UTC 2016

As a web designer, typography is paramount. Even on sites where images or video are the main focus, the way you treat text will make or break your site’s usability and aesthetic. Even so, most of us are not expert typographers. We may have a handle on a few of the basic terms, and the rules we need to make … [Link]

BittBox » Sweet Summer Savings with this July Bundle!

Wednesday 6 July 13:30:07 UTC 2016

Another month has just rolled around on the 2016 calendar, and with the start of each new month, I get giddy with excitement to see the new fonts and graphics that have just rolled out. This month, I’m really excited about the July Bundle from TheHungryJPEG. The July Bundle includes 22 beautiful fonts and 26 trendy graphics. There’s such a … [Link]

abdz.do – Have you given up on being inspired? » Liberty Market Murals

Wednesday 6 July 11:32:42 UTC 2016

Our good friend Ben Johnston always have been making beautiful murals for quite some time now. Big or small, it's always being an impressive process and really inspiring for us. Also Ben always take the time to have a proper setup so he can share his behind-the-scenes which fit perfectly with this typographic style. We are sharing today his latest … [Link]

JUST™ Creative » How to Fight Self-Doubt When Writing

Wednesday 6 July 10:09:45 UTC 2016

This article was contributed by Megan Hicks. All writers experience moments of self-doubt when writing. Even the most eloquent and successful writers have moments when they feel that they’ve earned the title Worst Writer in the World. It’s perfectly natural to feel that way sometimes, however, those feelings do have to be put in check so you can overcome them … [Link]

example » Fun Office Decor For Designers & Digital Artists

Wednesday 6 July 5:31:47 UTC 2016

The design of your office can greatly affect your mood and work environment. Extra little bits of fun office decor are the perfect accents to spruce up your home office. But where should you even… Click through to read the rest of the story on the Vandelay Design Blog. [Link]

abdz.do – Have you given up on being inspired? » Product Design: Thread

Wednesday 6 July 4:03:24 UTC 2016

Whenever it is a concept or not, this is a really an interesting/amazing product design that can really revolutionize the journey of a parent for all the Moms and Dads out there. Being through that process a little while ago, there's a lot of unknown and a great load of paperwork/books to go through. Quite frankly it wasn't that friendly … [Link]

abdz.do – Have you given up on being inspired? » Daily Inspiration #2430

Wednesday 6 July 1:14:15 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]

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