Being a teenager in the design world is tough. You’re an outcast, a minority, but also somebody very unique. However, some people believe teenagers can’t compare to their older, more “experienced” designer counterparts. This is a form of Ageism, which is defined as “stereotyping of and discrimination against individuals or groups because of their age” (Wikipedia).
Print is so last century, Right? Not always the case. There are reasons why print magazines and newspapers continue to sell. Some of them might be personal inertia and the slow penetration of electronic publication. However, a glossy print magazine still has a strong appeal. How can a website designer take the good parts of print and use them to make an even better site? Here are a few tips
Design has always been an integral part of successful websites. Craft a look that communicates your company to your customers and your success increases. Illustrations have the power of boosting a website’s design. These Web illustrations are most successful when they match current trends. By utilizing current trend illustrations in your Web design, you will [...]
In today’s competitive design market, it can be very difficult to create unique designs that stand out from the crowd. Often, this task is difficult because most designers are looking to current trends for inspiration on upcoming projects rather than searching for unique directions. As such, your best bet for finding new project directions is to seek out alternative inspiration sources. Here are five sources to gather new design ideas.
You’ve no doubt heard the well-worn expression, “Less is more”. With the rapid growth of E-commerce and the increased importance of an Internet presence, effective web design is all the more relevant when it comes to online success. For a time, the predominant trend in mainstream web design revolved around increasingly complex pages. More Flash, [...]
Red seems like the best color to catch anyone’s attention, especially online. But sometimes, for some designers out there, it can be overdone. You don’t want your logo, your very brand image, to give the wrong impression to your potential customers. Red is an expressive color, and if you want to add red to your [...]
When you hire a graphic design company, there are a lot of different things you need to consider. Things like their experience, their level of skill, and their fees are just a few of the considerations that will influence your decision. But one of the most important factors that you should look at when comparing web design companies is something that most clients don’t think twice about: their ability to communicate.
For many, the first impression of your website can say a lot about the kind of person you are. After all, that’s all we really have to show people who we are online. For example, if you are labeling yourself as a designer in your portfolio, but use (or buy) a template, what does that make you? A designer should design his or her website, not use the work of others in their respective repertoires. So, what do others think of this?
Alright guys, this mini-series has come to a close. Here are the last of the looks that SoDevious has sported in recent times. I hope you enjoy them! They really do bring back some memories for me.
Split toning is a pretty simple effect that’s also striking. I’ll be using Photoshop CS5 Extended, so if you have a different version you’ll have to adjust accordingly.
