Ah, iPhone apps; they have made the way we use our phones a very different place. Most users have more applications than they do contacts, and these devices are rarely used for making calls anymore. They let us text, surf the web, watch full videos, play games and even keep full libraries at our fingertips. […] More
In this day and age it can sometimes be easy to solve any physical problem we have with the plethora of solutions, whether it’s popping a pill, taking some herbs or leading a healthy lifestyle through diet and exercise. There is an old adage, however, that definitely holds true: “Use it or lose it.” Ever […] More
Have you been searching for a way to add a little flair and originality to your designs? Consider using unconventional color combinations instead of relying on the safe and traditional options. Sure, this concept may go against everything you learned in design school, but without risks, there will be no rewards. As a graphic designer, […] More
Color is an important part of our lives, but few people acknowledge the real power that color can have over our emotions. Most people react to color on an instinctual level and make important choices and decisions based on color without ever realizing it. Because a person’s reaction to color is immediate and universal – […] More
Bokeh is the term for areas in photographic images that are left out of focus for artistic purposes. Because bokeh can include blurred spots next to focused ones, it is popular for use in clever photography compositions. To get inspired for bokeh, check out these 10 great Flickr groups: 1. BOKEH Creative Photography A group […] More
Online social networks are likely the largest phenomena to hit the Internet. Millions of people across the world now use these networks to connect with others for personal and professional reasons. One of the largest of these networks is Twitter, where people can constantly update their followers on whatever crosses their mind. With this explosion […] More
Fusing sound with image is part of our culture, from Fantasia to MTV to most crime shows’ “vocal recognition” graphs. Music visualizations come packaged with mp3 players so that you can see moving paintings of your favorite songs as you listen to them. As information visualization becomes an art form in its own right, designers […] More
As a graphic designer, your clients will require you to create a variety of unique projects. While some projects, such as map building, are sometimes viewed as mundane and unimaginative, it can’t hurt to instill a little creativity when working on them. In doing so, you will push your limits as a designer and avoid […] More
Using the color red in web page designing is a very smart move. Why? Because the color red is such an attention-getter and its “loudness” helps it stand out very noticeably. A person’s eyes gravitate naturally towards those bold, stunning colors, and with the right use of red, the design can take on its own […] More
We’ve moved a long way beyond fridge magnet poetry. Asao Tokolo’s winning entry to the 2006 Japanesque Modern Collection was a set of karakusa-inspired magnetic tiles. These magnets stand out because their bold lines and curves interlock seamlessly, prompting user involvement in the creation of a vibrant composition. The borders of each tile are subverted […] More
Winter design pages are not at all difficult to create, especially if you have good tools that further the creative spark you have and help to shape and form the ideas bouncing around in your head. The web designer relishes in those photographs and images that evoke cozy, warm feelings in those harsh, cold months. […] More
Well, that is an interesting question. Are colors scary? Are they even capable of being scary all by themselves and simply because they exist? Well apparently, under certain circumstances, they can. There is an illness called chromatophobia, which is actually the fear of colors. Some people fear a few colors; others all colors, but their […] More
