Posted by admin on November 1, 2011 ·
Spec work is a somewhat controversial topic within the web design community. In a nutshell, spec work is the term given to any piece of design work done in order to potentially win a job without actually securing it; an entrance exam, if you will. It’s considered, by some, to be unethical because the designer works with no guarantee of gaining any yield from doing so
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Posted by admin on October 28, 2011 ·
Clean . A term often used to describe a website design, but what does it mean? How do you define it?
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How Clean is Your Web Design?
Posted by admin on October 28, 2011 ·
Typography is definitely an art form that sometimes is overlooked. The talents are many and they’ve made some truly awesome creations.
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45 Awesome Examples of Stunning Typography
Typography is definitely an art form that sometimes is overlooked. The talents are many and they’ve made some truly awesome creations. Today we’re going to have a look at [...]
Posted by admin on October 28, 2011 ·
What makes a successful icon designer? Is it their skills in digital rendering, the clever ideas they have, or is it something else? The truth is, it’s managing to be many things at once and keeping a balance between communicating a concept and crafting great designs.
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5 Traits of a Successful Icon Designer
Posted by admin on October 20, 2011 ·
Responsive web design .
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A Ten Minute Chat With Ethan Marcotte
Posted by admin on May 26, 2011 ·
Advertise here As your web design projects get bigger and pricier, contracts will become a vital part of your business. For some, having the perfect contract is one of the most important business tools as it determines key factors like price, copyright and the work that’s being included in the price.
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Writing the Perfect Web Design Contract
Posted by admin on May 23, 2011 ·
Advertise here It’s day four of the Basics Design tutorial ! Today we’ll be continuing on with the coding – specifically we’ll be writing the HTML/CSS for the support pages of the site. Adi has recorded another HD video tutorial covering the crucial PSD > HTML conversion process. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or a new designer, we hope you enjoy the walkthrough! [...]
Posted by admin on May 19, 2011 ·
If you’re a designer/creative, you probably already know that having an online portfolio is very important. Not only do you need to have something to show your potential clients, but these days it’s important to be present online for many reasons.
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55 Inspiring and Clever Online Portfolios
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Posted by admin on May 18, 2011 ·
Dying to break free from your cubicle? Creative companies are increasingly waking up to the idea that artistic employees work best in artistic environments. Thus, they’re forgoing typical office design – fluorescent lighting, closed off conference rooms, and mazes of cubicles – and instead replacing the traditional landscape with large open spaces, glass walls, dynamic colors, and innovative [...]
Posted by admin on May 16, 2011 ·
Advertise here It’s day three of the Basics Design tutorial ! Today we’ll be continuing on with the coding – specifically we’ll be writing the HTML/CSS for the homepage and the blog single post page. Adi has recorded another HD video tutorial covering the crucial PSD > HTML conversion process.
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Basics: Create a Clean Magazine & Blog Theme (Day 3: Coding Part 1)