Posted by Marc Manfre on Nov 13, 2008
Courtesy of Smashing Magazine (which, by the way, is an extremely informative and helpful site) here are some of the best Photoshop tuts offered online:
Hand-Picked Photoshop Tutorials
Adobe Photoshop Tutorials - Best Of
Sure to help out everyone from professionals to hobbyists…
Posted by Chris Pawloski on Oct 9, 2008
You know when you create a summer project to-do-list with big plans to knock off every item on the list before the summer is up and by fall you only accomplished 20% of what you hoped to accomplish? Sometimes that is how I feel when it comes to mastering Adobe Illustrator. Personally I [...]
Posted by Marc Manfre on Oct 8, 2008
I would like to share with you guys one of my favorite sites on the web: The Cool Hunter.
The site has been up and running for about four years now, and features everything from architecture, to fashion and design (they actually just started their own design studio a few weeks ago). Read more about who [...]
Posted by Marc Manfre on Oct 2, 2008
They might seem familiar to some of you pros, but here’s a list (via Creative Jaunt) of 30 shortcuts that Photoshop does not document. Look over it when you have some time. Who knows, it might help speed up your day:
Photoshop Secret Shortcuts
Also, be sure to give the rest of Creative Jaunt a look. There [...]
Posted by Megan Zang on Oct 1, 2008
If you have time read this interview with Naive John, a British Figurative Painter. He has a pretty interesting way of looking at things or just take a look at his paintings.
http://www.myartspace.com/blog/2007/05/art-space-talk-naive-john.html
Posted by Chris Pawloski on Sep 30, 2008
When comes to corporate branding and logo designs too often designers get it wrong, usually under the influence of the clients they are designing for. I’ve always found it interesting that new businesses always want more “flair” in their logos. It’s as if they feel they are not getting their money’s worth unless [...]
Posted by Abbey Conlon on Sep 23, 2008
Here is a compiled list of sites that use traditional artistic techniques in modern web design. Its nice to see some organic layouts and unique effects.
Best Part of this list is my alma mater is featured in the 6th row- really enjoy the design of the site.
Posted by Chris Pawloski on Sep 19, 2008
I am personally a big fan of web designer Andy Rutledge’s writings on design. He is defiantly blunt and can be crass at times but he is consistent and passionate. While I do not always agree with his opinions I do admire his integrity and his approach to design philosophy. Check out [...]
Posted by Chris Pawloski on Sep 17, 2008
In the design industry there is a constant battle concerning what role the client plays and the designer plays in the site design process. Here is a short article (like many others available online) that discusses the purpose and value of each role during the relationship.
Flicking The Switch. A good read for both designers [...]
Posted by Abbey Conlon on Sep 16, 2008
I rarely miss the 411 or the hot new jams on celebrity news and rumors. I was pumped to find on mostinspired.com- websites of the most powerful celebrities. You won’t find out who Lindsay Lohan was making out with last night or what Angelina’s baby count is at but you will see some pretty cool layouts and flash promoting your [...]