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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Simple Time-Saving Photoshop Actions from Around the Web

As we’ve written before Adobe Photoshop is truly the premiere software suite for graphic designers. Website mockups can be created in a few hours time with full details and page graphics. Truly Photoshop has revolutionized the way web designers can work! One of the lesser known features inside Photoshop is the ability to save and insert Actions. These are specific events which you can save and re-play over and over on project work. They are useful for creating repeating patterns, cropping images, applying text effects, and so much more!

As a true Adobe fan I love what they’ve done with actions in CS5. Below I’ve built a quick catalog of amazing Photoshop actions from all around the web. These can be useful for almost any designer willing to spend some time practicing. Check ‘em out below!

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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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25+ wordpress Free Business Themes

Free WordPress themes always come handy when you are creating a website with a very small budget. WordPress – CMS (content management system) – is the best solution for creating your business website. And while launching a any business you should have a tremendous website, and using a FREE wodpress theme is the most cost effective way of entering the web and marking your presence.

Design Criticism: How to Manage it Effectively

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you have been subject to criticism for any damn work and couldn’t arouse your critic’s attention on a rather special project of yours? Regardless of where you work or who you work for, taking criticism is part of the job. Sometimes comments demand a response. Other times, ignoring them is better. Determining when and how to respond to negative comments is something that every individual and organization wrestles with.

Despite its negative associations, criticism can be an excellent opportunity to grow—but before you can respond effectively, you need to recognize the opportunities. One certainly experiences criticism in the field of design as well, and we put this article together to talk about how to effectively handle criticism on the social web.