10 Web Design Rules That You Can Break
As web design and design in general have evolved, rules have been established to ensure consistent and usable designs. Some…
100 Extraordinary Examples of Paper Art
Paper art can be traced back to Japan, where it originated over a thousand years ago. From complex paper cutting…
The Evolution of Cell Phone Design Between 1983-2009
Cell phones have evolved immensely since 1983, both in design and function. From the Motorola DynaTAC, that power symbol that…
30 Artistic and Creative Résumés
In these tough economic times, many designers find themselves applying for jobs and freelance gigs on a regular basis. So,…
50 Beautiful and Effective Package Designs
When choosing one product over another, the design of the packaging probably influences your decision far more than you realize….
Why Does Clean Markup Matter in Web Design?
Because the web is a changing and ever evolving organism, it’s important to build sites that can grow with it…
Simplifying Website Usability: The 3 Step Approach
Simplicity is key to any successful website or web app. If your site is too complicated, the user will have…
100 Amazing Futuristic Design Concepts We Wish Were Real
Concept designers are also referred to as “visual futurists”. These concept designs may not be on the market yet, but…
Results of Self Portrait Design Challenge
Thanks for all the submissions received over the past few days for our weekend Self Portrait challenge. Your submissions were…
How to Take Excellent Portrait Photos
Simply put, a portrait is a representation of a person.They usually focus on a person’s face, mood and expression. Traditionally…
Weekend Design Challenge: Self Portrait
After reviewing your feedback on last week’s photomontage design challenge and knowing that you truly enjoyed the experience, I think…
101 Examples of Text Treatments on the Web
Typography is often a deciding factor in the success of a design. Its importance cannot be overstated. Effective typography can…
10 Tips to Design Usable Shopping Carts
The everyday tasks in our lives are being revolutionized by technology. One task that technology is helping to simplify is…
50 Beautiful Websites with Illustrated Landscapes
The use of illustration in web design is an excellent way to add a theme and take a website to…
How to Make a Photoshop Montage
Anyone can cobble together a few photos and textures and create a humdrum montage. To elevate yours beyond this it…