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29 Apr 2012

25+ Useful Infographics for Web Designers

Infographics can be a great way to quickly reference information.

Instead of pouring over figures and long reports to decipher data, an infographic can immediately make apparent exactly what a dataset actually means.

Below are more than 25 infographics that can be useful to web designers.

Some are incredibly practical, some provide information that might be of interest to designers and some just present data that might be interesting to those who design websites all day.

If you know of any good ones that we may have missed, please add them in the comments section below. Read more…

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29 Apr 2012

25 Awesome Facebook Apps for Designers

 

Facebook might not have all the glittery text and obnoxious backgrounds that MySpace has, but it still has its fair share of useless apps.

This is especially true if you have ever tried to search for creative Facebook apps or those that may be of interest to creative people.

If you have ever searched for such a thing, you have no doubt realized that there is an abundance of useless apps. This is the reason that I went through just about every app on Facebook to find the very few that were best suited for creative individuals, or had some sort of visual flair about them.

So here are 25 awesome Facebook applications that most designers will enjoy in their Facebook pages. Read more…

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29 Apr 2012
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13 iPhone Apps for Graphic Designers

 

If you’ve found a greater purpose for your iPhone besides calling or Googling directions, then you’d probably like to explore what your iPhone can offer you in the realm of graphic design.

I’ve compiled a collection of the most useful 13 iPhone apps for graphic designers that I’ve come across. Each contributes and offers a unique ability to aid you on your journey through graphic design.

We’ll be taking a look at applications that help with task management, enhance photos, sketching and a whole lot more. As usual, feel free to add your comments below and let us know which ones you like best and which ones you use.

Read more…

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29 Apr 2012
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20 Beautiful Photoshop Montage Tutorials

montagePhotomontage is a technique widely used by graphic designers and consists of cutting and joining multiple photographs in order to create a unique image, using graphic applications such as Photoshop.

The idea here is to create the illusion that all of the photo elements are parts of the same photo.

In this article, we’ll look at 20 beautiful Photoshop montage tutorials that teach you step by step how to create these amazing photo composites.

Follow these tutorials and mix them up. The possibilities are endless and the results can really stretch anyone’s imagination. Read more…

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29 Apr 2012
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How To Create A Vibrant Image Using Photoshop

 

In this tutorial, we’ll explore how to add more energy and dynamism to a photo. The effects can be extended and used on a multitude of photos to create a feeling of motion and vibrancy to a static image.

The tutorial was created and written by renowned artist Mike Harrison (a.k.a. destill) and this is his first tutorial for a blog. His work has been featured in Computer Arts and Advanced Photoshop magazines.

OK, enough of an introduction, and on with the tutorial… Read more…

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29 Apr 2012

100 Amazing Futuristic Design Concepts We Wish Were Real

 

ScreenshotConcept designers are also referred to as “visual futurists”.

These concept designs may not be on the market yet, but they can still inspire you to create something just as futuristic and exciting online.

The designs may be impractical in some cases, but the idea is to put the concept out to the world to see how it evolves and grows.

Remember that these are all just conceptual, you can’t buy them yet! Some may be closer to being produced than others, particularly when they come from a large company like Braun or Samsung. Otherwise, who knows if or when they will be available.

With that said, here you have 100 amazing futuristic design concepts that will make you crave more. Read more…

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29 Apr 2012

Expert website monitoring for free!

monitor scout reviewKnowing whether your website is working properly is the first step in making sure you nip problems in the bud.

And unless you want to go check your site every five minutes (who has time for that?) or wait until one of your visitors tells you about a problem (very unpleasant), you need some kind of monitoring service.

Monitor Scout is a FREE web-based monitoring system that lets you know when your website is experiencing problems, 24/7/365.

You’ll be notified of issues before your visitors even notice, so you can fix them before they cause real problems. Read more…

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29 Apr 2012
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Breaking Apart – Photoshop Tutorial

In this tutorial we are going to learn how to create a breaking apart effect using some simple, but effective, techniques in Photoshop.

One of the greatest tools in Photoshop which is often overlooked is layer masks and when used correctly, they can blend images together seamlessly, giving that professional touch.

We are going to combine the masks with brushes to compliment the original source image with subtle elements.

Once you have completed this tutorial you can experiment with your own findings and combine the techniques used to create a unique and inspiring work. Read more…

Posted by rhmukul in Photoshop
29 Apr 2012

Tutorial: How to design a chatroom iPhone UI

How to design a chatroom iPhone UI In this tutorial we’re going to be designing an iPhone user interface for a forum and chat based mobile application.

The app involves a handful of everyday touch interface elements, such as buttons, input fields and touch gestures.

We will be covering various Photoshop tools, layer styles and of course tackling any design constraints; as well making the design pixel-perfect and beautiful enough to be worthy of a place on an iPhone screen.

The design was put together using Photoshop CS5.5, however all recent versions of Photoshop will work wonderfully. Read more…

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29 Apr 2012
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Tools and methodologies for better coding

undefinedOptimization and organization can mean many things, but what does it mean to you? Doing things faster, better, or more efficient? Does it mean doing things more programmatically, simplistically, or using tools that are more suited to the job?

Well, in all likelihood it means a little bit of all of these. You probably are a person who works as a developer or designer, and are constantly trying to optimize your workflow — and well, these things could certainly be what you are looking for (at least, a bit).

But do keep in mind that however many tips and techniques you embrace, it actually means very little unless you actually do your work. So, with that in mind, I would like to offer some of my favorite workflows and methods for organization and optimization.

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