designm.ag - Archives (février 2013)
Back just a few years ago it was required for web developers use JavaScript/jQuery to perform animated effects in-browser. CSS3 has dramatic
Time means money and deadlines are shorter than ever. Therefore, any tool that has the function of reducing your workload should be regarded as a blessing. However, most of the gizmos that you will find online aren’t free and in most cases cost so much that aren’t even worth considering them as an option. So, what can you do then? Before I answer you this question, you need to take the following advice really seriously. Therefore, if you care about your money, then you should try to avoid the so called premium stock images companies as well as those websites that promise to magically transform overnight your code into a .PSD file.
Time means money and deadlines are shorter than ever. Therefore, any tool that has the function of reducing your workload should be regarded as a blessing. However, most of the gizmos that you will find online aren’t free and in most cases cost so much that aren’t even worth considering them as an option. So, what can you do then? Before I answer you this question, you need to take the following advice really seriously. Therefore, if you care about your money, then you should try to avoid the so called premium stock images companies as well as those websites that promise to magically transform overnight your code into a .PSD file.
There are loads of tutorials online which are related to dynamic slideshows and image galleries. Typically web developers have been using jQuery to enhance the media in these content sliders. Many other ideas have come to fruition and this has spurred a generation of brand new plugins for jQuery developers.
In this tutorial I want to focus on one of these plugins called iosSlider. This is an open source project with numerous options for customizing your own media slideshow. This includes typical animations and effects for when the user clicks or hover over slideshow items. Additionally we will include some dynamic text as seen on the website demo. This UI style is perfect for improving the creativity of more generic or bland website layouts.
Live Demo - Download Source Code
CSSmatic is a slick new site that just launched last week. It's a free toolkit that can help you save time (and money) by automatically creating the endless and complex codes that you used to have to write manually in order to apply graphic elements to your websites.
In the past we have written on Photoshop actions for touchups related to photography enhancements. But it is common for designers to release their actions for free attribution on certain projects. And many of these newer releases are difficult to track down without scouring the Internet for links!
Thus I have put together this collection of 55 fantastic new Adobe Photoshop actions for photo enthusiasts. Graphics editors will adore many of these which provide a solution for generating clean effects in many different photos. Plus each of these examples is completely free to download from the source! Most of the actions posted are from DeviantArt which keeps download links in the sidebar area. But spend some time poking around the showcase below and see if you can locate any actions which look particularly interesting.
Idiot Actions
Over the past 10 years there have been hundreds and possibly thousands of new web design blogs launching online. A small handful of these blogs are still online today, and an even smaller number are still publishing great content. As we move into 2013 it seems like a good idea to dig into the design industry and collect some of the best resources for helpful information.
In this gallery I have put together the top 100 online magazines & blogs for web designers, in no particular order. The topics range from web design to Photoshop tutorials, freebies, user experience design, and even web development techniques. I do sincerely hope this gallery may be useful for many years to come these blogs grow in popularity.
24Ways
In my list of all-time favorite blogs 24 Ways has my top vote. Many of their articles focus on obscure web development techniques which are not handled in depth anywhere else. Think of topics such as character encoding, Bootstrap tutorials, complex CSS3 media queries, and lots of other good ideas. Definitely recommend skimming their headlines because you may be surprised at the high-quality content in their articles.
As many of my readers know, I'm a huge iStockphoto fan. Well they've taken notice and reached out to me with another special offer for you guys. Unfortunately this deal is limited to today only (Feb. 12th) so you need to take advantage of this one right away...
How long have you thought about becoming a successful freelance web designer? Probably for a while if you’re reading this blog. Maybe life as a freelancer appeals to you because you want to set your own hours, make a great living, be creative, and be your own boss. But, like all things, with great freedom and income, comes risk. What if you don’t succeed? What if it’s harder than you thought? What if you can’t find clients. What if the fear of risk is keeping you from achieving your dreams? But, what if we eliminated the risk? What if you could make money as a web designer and keep your current job? What if you could succeed as a freelance web designer simply by following a proven step-by-step plan? A plan created by a successful web designer who has been building websites since 1996 - and who has trained over 30,000 students to do the same. With this kind of plan, you could be your own boss... set your own hours... make the rules... and do everything else you’re dreaming about right now. To become a successful web designer - or take your web design business to the next level, go here. Whether you want to learn new skills, improve your existing skills, stay on top of changes in the web design industry, or find clients who are willing to pay you what you're worth, it's all here.
A good piece of art always contains the aspect of attraction, which provides the initial prompt of glances from potential onlookers. But a great piece of art is able to capture and compel their gaze to linger for that extra span of time. Every true artist shoots to achieve this secondary level of interest, but few know the techniques to use to create that deeper level of interest. Adding texture to various aspects of your designs is an easy way to do this quickly and effectively through the use of Photoshop brushes and patterns. So we’ve put together a list of more than 30 brushes and patterns that you can add to your text, backgrounds, or other digital art layers in your composition to add interest and intrigue to your designs. And when your goal is to stand out, what works better than to use abstract designs? Check It Out! Our 30+ Top Freebies for Abstract Brushes and Patterns Make your designs “pop” with this Dot Splatter Brush
Today enjoy our collection of 20 wood fonts from around the web! We don't do a lot of font posts but I thought this piece would go over well.
1. Pinewood
Photoshop can do some magical things. By combining all sorts of tools, you can literally make thousands of variations to a single photo. And with this Photoshop Action Set, you can do it all with pretty much just a click. If you're looking for a ton of new creativity to add to your Photoshop toolbox, then have we got the right stuff for you! From PhotographyPla.net comes a massive Photoshop Action Set Bundle!
