Basics: Create a Clean Magazine & Blog Theme (Day 4: Coding Part 2)

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! Let’s start day 4…

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Create a Grid Based Web Design in HTML5 & CSS3

Follow this step by step walkthrough of the making of a sleek website design for an eyewear brand in HTML5 and CSS3. We’ll build the HTML structure with the latest elements then style up the appearance of the site with CSS3 affects to match the original Photoshop concept with minimal use of background images.

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45 Well Designed Round Corners Business Cards

I’ve always liked round corners, in web design and also in print and I will always prefer a business card with round corners. Some people believe that round corners can’t be applied to any brand, because some brands want to transmit a solid and bold attitude. Not a very good argument, I would say, the VIA business card stands proof that round corners can give the same solemn feeling and besides that it looks sleeker than a regular business card would look.

In this article you will see 45 hand picked round corners business cards in various styles and elements alignment, some taking advantage of the letterpress effect; a few of them are actually transparent. The good thing about all of these is that they look good and reflect the images of its owner and that’s pretty important.

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Basics: Create a Clean Magazine & Blog Theme (Day 4: Coding Part 2)

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! Let’s start day 4…

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50 Free and High-Quality Icon Sets

A beautiful and elegant icon set is an asset to any good web design. Creative use of an icon set can help make or break the overall look of the design. Freebie design components, especially beautiful icon sets can be found in nearly every designer’s toolbox, or if not already among their tools, then certainly on their wishlists. Which is what brings us here today…adding to that tool kit!

In this post, we are presenting an awe-inspiring collection of 50 magnificently designed, free and professional high-quality icon sets. All of the icon sets featured are free. Nevertheless, please be sure to read the license agreements carefully before using all icons since this can change from time to time. Enjoy!

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How Web Designers Should Use Twitter (Properly)

As a freelance web designer, a main portion of your business activities must revolve around connecting with those who are most likely to buy your applications or become future clients. The best way to do this in today’s interconnected online world is to use social media networks such as Twitter. By connecting with audiences through Twitter, your products and services will remain top of mind for them and will advance your career as a web developer.

Improving Usability with Fitts’ Law

Back in 1954, psychologist Paul Fitts published an article the detailed his theory on human mechanics as it pertained to aimed movement. It was Fitts’ observation that the action of pointing to or tapping an target object could be measured and predicted mathematically.

60+ Must-Have Photoshop Brush Sets For Excellent Grunge Effects

For a designer, having a good set of brushes that he can use with Photoshop, Illustrator, gimp and other editing software is truly priceless. When you need to design something specific, you often search for the particular brush that can be used for the purpose.

45 Really Funny Print Ads

In today’s world advertisement plays very important role for a product or company to be successful the advertisement must deliver powerful message which attracts the consumer’s attention. Humorous advertisement is one of the best way to grab more consumer’s attention.

30 Free Top Priority PSD Graphics Files

Adobe Photoshop has allowed web and graphics designers to create amazing bits of artwork. The digital era is booming in full-swing with new creations launching every week. Web startups are the latest hit, but it’s not easy climbing the ranks and reaching top-tier status. Of the many graphic artists around today most are running weblogs and update frequently. Twitter streams are flooded with design-related news and downloads 24 hours a day. PSD graphics are some of the most popular resources including vector art, icon sets, and other layout pieces.