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

Monday 8 May 20:49:15 UTC 2017

Daily Design Inspiration AoiroStudio May 08, 2017 Part of the Daily Design Inspiration series that started it all on Abduzeedo. This is where you'll find the most interesting things/finds/work curated by one of us to simply inspire your day. Furthermore, it's an opportunity to feature work from more designers, photographers, and artists in general that we haven't had the chance … [Link]

abdz.do – Have you given up on being inspired? » Minimal Mother's Day Gift Guide

Monday 8 May 18:01:32 UTC 2017

Minimal Mother's Day Gift Guide ibby May 08, 2017 With Mother's Day right around the corner it's not too late to surprise the mom out there with a keen eye for the simple yet stunning, multi-tasking products to make her crazy day just a bit easier. We had some real fun curating this standout selection of goods that will cater … [Link]

example » 12 Best WordPress Form Builder Plugins Reviewed

Monday 8 May 16:19:57 UTC 2017

Anyone can build & maintain a custom WordPress site without any coding knowledge. With plugins you can create anything on your site, including custom forms, without ever touching a line of code…. Click through to read the rest of the story on the Vandelay Design Blog. [Link]

Web Designer Depot » The Best New Portfolio Sites, May 2017

Monday 8 May 15:22:13 UTC 2017

Hello everyone! This month is a much more colorful month than the last few have been. It feels like designers have been shying away from the monochromatic beauties of months past, and are letting loose with the color palette. I for one, am not complaining. I love my black-and-white-and-maybe-one-other~ affairs, but it’s nice to see some variety in the mix. … [Link]

WebDesignDev » Lettermark and Wordmark Logos: 20 Inspiring Designs You Must See

Monday 8 May 15:12:54 UTC 2017

Lettermarks are considered logos that have typography-inspired designs. These are mostly the company’s initials or similar lettering used to create a symbol. This type of logo is frequently used, given the fact that a combination of initials can sometimes be visually effective. They are used in situations where the company’s name is too long or difficult to pronounce or it … [Link]

Line25.com » Typography in UI Design and How to Choose the Proper Font

Monday 8 May 15:08:31 UTC 2017

Once the main structure is done, designers ought to take care of typography. Employing excellent typography in UI design serves to clarify app’s structure and hierarchy. There are even such apps where the entire interface consists of typography. For the novice designers among you, we composed a list of basic factors which can affect typography. To start with, functional design … [Link]

JUST™ Creative » 10 Design Principles to Enhance Your Social Media Posts

Monday 8 May 14:29:39 UTC 2017

This article was contributed by Anna Guerrero. It’s no secret that visual content dominates on social media. Visuals help express ideas quickly — which is a refreshing contrast to the clutter of written content we absorb online every day. But when you’re competing against virtually thousands of other brands — how you can compete? That answer is with good design. … [Link]

abdz.do – Have you given up on being inspired? » The Perfect Office – YI 360 VR Camera, Acer Predator Display, Office Ideas and More

Monday 8 May 14:28:18 UTC 2017

The Perfect Office – YI 360 VR Camera, Acer Predator Display, Office Ideas and More PauloGabriel May 08, 2017 We've seen some great gadgets and equipment for designers. There are so many cool stuff out there that we could assemble infinite perfect office spaces every week! So we'll assemble some, and we'd like you to help us. What equipment would … [Link]

abdz.do – Have you given up on being inspired? » Photography Series: White Harmony in Valencia (City of Light)

Monday 8 May 12:33:57 UTC 2017

Photography Series: White Harmony in Valencia (City of Light) AoiroStudio May 08, 2017 We are sharing this photography series beautifully executed by Joel Filipe, a creative director based in Madrid. His series is named: White Harmony, an exploration of photographs of the City of Arts and Sciences. An entertainment and architectural complex located in Valencia, Spain; it's a beauty and … [Link]

abdz.do – Have you given up on being inspired? » Case Study: Gradients in Illustrator

Monday 8 May 12:33:56 UTC 2017

Case Study: Gradients in Illustrator AoiroStudio May 08, 2017 Let's kick-off the week with a case study by Evgeniya Righini-Brand about gradients. Not only that but they are only made in Adobe Illustrator. We are covering her experiment that she did for her Mastering Gradients in Illustrator class on Skillshare. It is such a lovely case study that we dearly … [Link]

Spoon Graphics » How To Create a Vintage Style Large Letter Postcard Design

Monday 8 May 7:00:17 UTC 2017

‘Large Letter’ was the name of a popular style of postcard design throughout mid-20th century. Often accompanied by the words “Greetings from…”, these postcards presented the name of a place with faux 3D type effects and featured a variety of pictures of that locale clipped within the text face of each letter. The style has become iconic and is referenced … [Link]

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