Archive for 'Design'

Using Negative Space Effectively In Logos

Posted on 22. Apr, 2010 in Design, Inspiration 7

Using Negative Space Effectively In Logos

Negative space is the space around and between the solid colored graphics (subject) of any image. Also known as whitespace, negative space is often used in logo design to form interesting or relevant shapes/letters reflective of the nature of business. When used effectively, it often provides the strongest connection to the brand and logo concepts. [...]

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Mobile Interface Development: Ultimate GUI Toolbox for Android, iPhone, iPad, Palm Pre

Posted on 08. Apr, 2010 in Coding, Design, Graphics, Tools 12

Mobile Interface Development: Ultimate GUI Toolbox for Android, iPhone, iPad, Palm Pre

User interface development is an important part of the mobile application development. At the same time getting started with it you can spend hours just looking for the right tools. To make your life a little bit easier we have put down a list of the useful UI resources for mobile user interface development which [...]

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A Comprehensive Guide to Web Terminology

Posted on 24. Mar, 2010 in Coding, Design 19

A Comprehensive Guide to Web Terminology

When I was a trainer for a corporate restaurant chain, one area we would always focus on during the beginning of our training classes was the basic restaurant terminology. The reason being, that after working in an arena for a while we tend to take the terminology that goes along with the task for granted [...]

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How To Build Your Reputation And Authority As A Designer

Posted on 17. Mar, 2010 in Design, How-To 25

How To Build Your Reputation And Authority As A Designer

Whether you are just starting out in the design business, or you have been around awhile but few people have ever heard of you, there are potentially great benefits to growing your reputation and establishing yourself as an authority in your field. The global design community is an amazing network that is becoming increasingly accessible [...]

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Blueprint For A Successful Design Blog

Posted on 04. Mar, 2010 in Blogging, Design 9

Blueprint For A Successful Design Blog

The blogosphere is growing by leaps and bounds, and as the design field also expands many designers are looking to take their business and brand to a blog. The landscape is crowded with so many longing to get their brand established and garner the full advantages that this online presence can offer. However, the blueprint [...]

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How Much Do Standards And Trends Dictate Your Web Design?

Posted on 01. Mar, 2010 in Design, Inspiration 32

How Much Do Standards And Trends Dictate Your Web Design?

Near the end of 2009 and on into the first months of the new year I have seen a number of articles and blog posts discussing web design trends, with reviews, discussions about the good and the bad, and predictions for what will happen in 2010. As technologies advance, new languages develop, and limitations decrease, [...]

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Design Envy : Make it Work For You!

Posted on 26. Feb, 2010 in Design 16

Design Envy : Make it Work For You!

It’s natural, it happens to the best of us. And it is certainly nothing to be ashamed of. We see a design that not only makes us stop in our tracks, but it makes us feel the creeping reach of that green eyed monster, envy. Though jealousy of this nature can have a hugely positive [...]

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Top 40 Authors Of The Famous Design Blogs

Posted on 19. Feb, 2010 in Design, Showcases 26

Top 40 Authors Of The Famous Design Blogs

Today we’ve decided is to come up with an amazing list of the top 40 authors in the web design, web development and internet industry. If you’ve got your own blog that you want to increase the popularity of, then these are the authors you should be asking for their time and their knowledge. These [...]

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