In General Aug 5, 20102
Aloha Editor, CSS3 Pie, FontFonter – Impressive Fresh Tools
It is always impressive how many useful and free web apps and tools there are for web designers, and today’s fresh selection is just that – very impressive. The Aloha Editor is especially impressive, with its unique live editing features. And there is also CSS3 Pie which will make all CSS3 properties viewable in all versions of IE (it really does!). If you have the time we recommend you take a look at these tools.
Read moreIn Freebies Jul 27, 20105
Awesome Resource: User Interface Design Framework
Today’s news focuses on only one single design resource… and what a FREE resource it is! It is The User Interface Design Framework from webalys.com, which is basically a huge design framework that consists of a complete GUI library, a set of of 260 minimal vector icons and a massive Illustrator style library. This is a must have resource for any professional designer.
In General May 27, 20104
4 Awesome Fresh Font Collections
Limiting your design range to reusing the same font on project after project doesn't go for making a decent body of work. It is essential that all designers have a good library of fonts that they can rely upon. Unfortunately, a lot of the best fonts are pretty expensive for freelance designers, and as such we have listed below the best and freshest font collections that we could find to help you out.
In General May 20, 20106
Cool Resource: The Google Font API and Font Directory
A couple of days Google introduced the Google Font API and Google Font Directory to everybody.
The Google Font API provides a simple, cross-browser method for using any font in the Google Font Directory on your web page.
The fonts have all the advantages of normal text: in addition to being richer visually, text styled in web fonts is still searchable, scales crisply when zoomed, and is accessible to users using screen readers. Read the rest of this entry »
In General May 13, 20103
Embedding Icons with CSS3
Is there no end to CSS3s possibilities? In the past, would you have even considered the idea of generating a font based on an icon set, and then embedding it via @fontface? Or, even better, would you have thought it possible to create icons using only CSS and HTML? I didn't think so…
In Inspiration May 4, 201010
Beautilful Typography Posters
Typically, in graphic design, type will only have a supporting role or a bit-part of the overall design, merely a small ingredient of the overall design. That is not always case, sometimes type will be projected into the forefront, and the result can be amazing, powerful and very, very effective, as you can see from below. Read the rest of this entry »
In General, Inspiration Apr 27, 20104
Three More Info-Graphics for Designers
You will probably have your own traditional methods for finding useful design information and resources, but you can’t beat studying a well crafted and creative info-graphic, and if it teaches you something interesting or if it is helpful and insightful in any way, then its even better.
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In General Feb 25, 20107
Fresh Font Collections for Designers
Choosing the perfect font can be one of the most difficult aspects of design. You will probably use one font for the logo, another for the headings and yet another for the content. And on top of that each design you create will have its own character and the font you choose will need to compliment it. Just how do you find that perfect font for that particular design?
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In Freebies Feb 17, 20108
50+ Free Dark Grungy Fonts and Textures
Grunge fonts and textures are used in a wide range of web and graphic designs. There is much less of a limit when it comes to using these elements, and they’re a great way to make any of your web, graphic, or print designs stand-out. Some of these fonts or textures may seem useless as a standalone, however, once meshed with a beautiful idea, who knows what can happen. Read the rest of this entry »
In Inspiration Jan 18, 201035
30 of the Best Fonts Designers Should Use for Print
Selecting the right font(s) for use in print can be a bit challenging. Fonts in this category have to be concise, smooth, and be able to hold its own ground without the additional help of other fonts. Although there are a few interchangeable fonts that can be used for web and print, the list we’ve compiled below should help you get a head start on what fonts are the most effective in print. Read the rest of this entry »
In General Dec 18, 200940
The 15 Best Articles For Designers in 2009
What a great year it has been for design related articles. So many new blogs, new blog writers, great content, great resources, a lot of inspiration, it really has never been a better time to be a designer. Read the rest of this entry »
