In Inspiration Jun 22, 200810
The Evolution and Origin of Vintage Style Web Design
Since so many people found all of the vintage textures and brushes useful, I thought it would be interesting to examine vintage style web design and how it has evolved. So, here is a showcase of this popular trend from the past 6 years, and a look at the original trend setter. (more…)
Read moreIn Freebies Jun 16, 200857
300+ Vintage Style Textures and Photoshop Brushes
Vintage design, when done well, can make a user feel like they have been transported back in time. This particular style often uses design elements that look like they were found in the attic of an old house dating back to the 1920’s, 30’s, or 40’s. If you have a project coming up that requires this type of design, here is a big roundup of textures and Photoshop brushes, all found at deviantArt. Read the rest of this entry »
In Tutorials Jun 15, 200815
Create an Interactive Stack of Photos
In this tutorial, you will learn how to build an interactive stack of photos using Flash. This is a great technique to display numerous images in a limited amount of space, and the best part is that it is extremely easy to execute. Read the rest of this entry »
In Inspiration Jun 13, 200816
Incredible Workspaces: Part I
If you have ever had to work in a place that didn’t exactly get the creative juices flowing, you probably understand the importance of a nice workspace. For web designers, having a great workspace is essential. What we do is centered around creativity, and being creative is often aided or hindered by our surroundings. Read the rest of this entry »
In Freebies Jun 7, 200834
200+ Textures, Brushes, and Fonts: Ultimate Grunge Roundup
Grunge style is rough, rugged, torn, worn, and tattered. To most, these adjectives would describe something less than appealing, but in the hands of a talented web designer, elements possessing these qualities can be used to turn a web site into a work of art. So, if you are just getting started in grunge design or if you are already a pro, you should find the grunge freebies in this article to be very useful. Read the rest of this entry »
In Tutorials Jun 2, 200821
ActionScript 3 Jpeg Encoder Revealed: Saving Images from Flash
Some amazing things can be done with images in ActionScript 3. One of these is the ability to encode a display object as a jpeg, and thanks to the JPEG Encoder included in the AS3 Core Library, doing this is actually quite simple. In this article, I will show you how to create a flash file that encodes a movieclip as a jpeg and allows the user to download it to their own computer. Read the rest of this entry »
In Inspiration May 28, 200825
30 Inspiring Poster Designs
Web designers typically turn to other websites for design inspiration, but sometimes it is good to look at other mediums to get a different perspective on design. One of my favorite alternatives for inspiration is poster design. By looking at great posters, you can learn a lot about composition, typography, and use of color. Read the rest of this entry »
