news about graphic design, web design, visual communication (and a few related topics), hand-picked from the best sources
35 Inspiring Examples of Transparency in Logo Design
http://www.blog.spoongraphics.co.uk/articles/35-inspiring-examples-of-transparency-in-logo-design
added on: Monday, February 8
Beautiful Motion Graphics Created With Programming: Showcase, Tools and Tutorials
http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2010/02/06/beautiful-motion-graphics-created-with-programming-showcase-tools-and-tutorials/
added on: Sunday, February 7
10 Things Clients Look For In a Design Portfolio
http://www.noupe.com/design/10-things-clients-look-for-in-a-design-portfolio.html
added on: Saturday, February 6
50 Free UI and Web Design Wireframing Kits, Resources and Source Files
http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2010/02/05/50-free-ui-and-web-design-wireframing-kits-resources-and-source-files/
added on: Friday, February 5
Mind-blowing JavaScript Experiments
http://blog.insicdesigns.com/2010/02/mind-blowing-javascript-experiments/
added on: Friday, February 5
11 Common Web Design Mistakes (Blunders)
http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/11-common-mistakes-blunders-in-web-design/
added on: Friday, February 5
The Art And Science Of The Email Signature
http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2010/02/04/the-art-and-science-of-the-email-signature/
added on: Thursday, February 4
15 methods to boost your PHP based website’s performance
http://www.mynitor.com/2010/02/03/15-methods-to-boost-your-php-based-websites-performance/
added on: Thursday, February 4
http://www.webdesignerdepot.com/2010/02/how-to-grow-as-a-web-designer/
added on: Thursday, February 4
Everything You Need to Know About Image Compression
http://www.noupe.com/design/everything-you-need-to-know-about-image-compression.html
added on: Thursday, February 4
Don’t Touch That Dial — Lessons Web Designers Can Learn From Television Broadcasts
http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2010/02/03/don-t-touch-that-dial-lessons-web-designers-can-learn-from-television-broadcasts/
added on: Thursday, February 4
11 Outstanding Online Resources for Web Developers
http://mashable.com/2010/02/03/web-development-resources/
added on: Wednesday, February 3
5 Things to Consider Before Designing Your Next Website
http://blog.echoenduring.com/2010/02/02/5-things-to-consider-before-designing-your-next-website/
added on: Wednesday, February 3
The Principle of Contrast in Web Design
http://webdesignledger.com/tips/the-principle-of-contrast-in-web-design
added on: Wednesday, February 3
50 Brilliant CSS3/JavaScript Coding Techniques
http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2010/02/01/50-brilliant-css3-javascript-coding-techniques/
added on: Monday, February 1
25 UI Inspiration and Design Pattern Resources
http://speckyboy.com/2010/02/01/25-ui-inspiration-and-design-pattern-resources/
added on: Monday, February 1
Illustrations #1 on the Behance Network
http://www.behance.net/Gallery/Illustrations-1/403846
added on: Monday, February 1
Multiple Backgrounds and CSS Gradients
http://snook.ca/archives/html_and_css/multiple-bg-css-gradients
added on: Monday, February 1
13 Useful WordPress SQL Queries You Wish You Knew Earlier
http://www.onextrapixel.com/2010/01/30/13-useful-wordpress-sql-queries-you-wish-you-knew-earlier/
added on: Monday, February 1
Better User Experience With Storytelling – Part One
http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2010/01/29/better-user-experience-using-storytelling-part-one/
added on: Friday, January 29
10 Tips for Better Print Style Sheets
http://www.webdesignerdepot.com/2010/01/10-tips-for-better-print-style-sheets/
added on: Friday, January 29
Color Theory for Designers, Part 1: The Meaning of Color
http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2010/01/28/color-theory-for-designers-part-1-the-meaning-of-color/
added on: Friday, January 29
30 Stylish jQuery Tooltip Plugins For Catchy Designs
http://www.1stwebdesigner.com/resources/stylish-jquery-tooltip-plugins-webdesign/
added on: Monday, January 25
What the Web of Tomorrow Will Look Like: 4 Big Trends to Watch
http://mashable.com/2010/01/24/internet-of-tomorrow-column/
added on: Monday, January 25
5 Reasons You Must Work with a Graphic Design Contract
http://www.wearepixel8.com/blog/freelancing-tips/5-reasons-you-must-work-with-a-service-agreement-as-a-freelance-graphic-designer/
added on: Sunday, January 24
20 Color Combination Tools for Designers
http://spyrestudios.com/color-combination-tools/
added on: Sunday, January 24
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