Creating A Cool 3D Web Design Effect
In this tutorial I will show you some very easy techniques, using gradients and layer styles, that we can use to produce nice subtle 3D effects in our web designs. Step 1 Create a new document with 1000x750px. Double click on the background's layer and in Color Overlay and choose a dark brown. Step 2 Enable the rulers (View>Rulers) on your document and add some guides as shown below. Step 3 Create a rectangle with the Rectangle Tool (U). Step 4 Choose black for your foreground color. After that, convert it to Smart Filters, apply a Gaussian Blur and change the opacity to 60%. Step 5 With the header layer selected, double click it to open the Layer Style dialog box. Step 6 Next, select the Line Tool (U) and choose the lighter color of the header gradient and create a line. Go to Layer>Layer Mask>Reveal All. Step 7 Create the menu using the Horizontal Type Tool (T). Duplicate the group and place it below the white links, change the text color to black and move the group 1 pixel up and left. Step 8
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4 pages of design elements for use in paper prototyping
Paper prototyping helper kit We use this collection of controls, buttons and icons when we’re creating paper prototypes. The widgets can either serve as design inspiration or you can literally cut and paste them on to your user interface sketch. Screenshots Paper prototyping helper kit. Download The helper kit is in PDF format, optimised for printing. Download paper prototyping helper kit Acknowledgements This collection contains elements from the following excellent OmniGraffle stencils: About the author Dr.
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25 Beautiful Freelancer Portfolio Sites
Browsing through portfolio sites can be a fun and inspirational experience. Portfolio sites often showcase creativity and a high-quality of design, since the designer is obviously placing a great deal of importance in reaching potential clients through the portfolio site. In this post we’ll showcase 25 portfolio sites of freelance designers that should serve as inspiration for any designers who are looking to create or re-design their own portfolio site. Discover how to use the best web design tools on the market plus increase your income to $125+ per hour. Looking for hosting?
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A data dive into Patreon | Stephen Follows
As long-time readers will know, I’m keen to cover the speed and scope of changes within the film business. The industry has experienced a greater degree of flux in the past decade than in the previous century, and yet more shape-shifting is on the horizon. This transformation makes it a fascinating time to be entering or studying the film industry. One of the areas of significant change is the evolving relationship between artists and audiences. Historically, there have been many levels of middlemen between the artists (i.e. writers, directors, actors, etc) and their audience (i.e. the people who actually pay to watch their work). Added to that, this chain of middle men is expensive and everyone needs to have their cut. However, in the modern age, we’re starting to see challenges to this structure. I have already covered one form of audience-powered funding in a lot of detail – crowdfunding (here, here, here, here and here). Patreon 101 Who uses Patreon? Part 2: How are they using it?
10 Cool and Creative Websites
It’s about time to showcase more great designers. In this week Freelance Designer Showcase, we have 10 Cool and Creative Websites. I try to showcase designers every month because it’s a good way to show everyone some of the talent that is out there. If you would like to submit your website, just fill out the form below this post. Thank you for reading. zachford.net - I’m Zach Ford and I’m a graphic and interactive designer in Minneapolis, MN. aaronmoody.co.uk - My name is Aaron Moody, I’m a 19 year old freelance web and graphic designer from the North East of England. mengstudio.se - I am Lili, I was born in Shanghai but I live in Stockholm. buyvodkatonic.com cornerd.com – HI, MY NAME IS DENISE. razvangarofeanu.com colinmckinney.co.uk – I’m a Glasgow based web and graphic designer with over ten years of industry experience. j.eremy.net – I am Jeremy Church. daltonhurd.com – I’m Dalton Hurd, an obsessed user interface designer who happens to be the age of nineteen.
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Get the FlatPix UI Kit for only $7 - Learn More or Buy Now Did you have a long weekend? Looking for a little design inspiration after a long night? Also, you may be interested in some of our previous posts on this subject. 30 Minimalist Web Designs56 Light Clean Website Designs using a Minimalist Color Scheme40 Killer Minimalist Blog Designs zachwoomer keanrichmond foreverheavy markup alicedrougard ogvidius studiopixel getfinch adifferentdesign brizk verticalgardendesign 247grad sonic-iceland enjoythis allisonhou pixelot graphicdiversion elegantseagulls lebensraum-eilenriede jstraining augustinteractive iwc chop-chop 7pine thesum hatbox infinvision handlewithlove intrinsicstudio vonchurch About Brant Wilson Brant Wilson is a staff writer for the DesignMag network.
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10 Cool Websites from 10 Web Designers
It was about time I did a Freelance Designer Showcase post. I have found 10 Cool Websites from 10 Web Designers. I think its really great that I can do this showcase and always find new websites to post from some really good designers. warface.co.uk Digital Designer with typography, street art and Drum and Bass tendencies. mizko.net Hi there! quando.art.br A designer that sometimes is a drummer, programmer, artist and semi-philosopher. paulmaloney.net My name is Paul Maloney and I’m a freelance web designer and front end developer from Liverpool, England. anywherehere.co.uk I’m the chap mentioned above, pictured, and the one behind the work shown throughout the site. mademyday.de cassa-studio.com Artist skilled in a variety of media and techniques including painting, drawing, printmaking, airbrush, ceramics and sculpture among others. brunomuller.me I am a graduate in Graphic Design from UFSC – Federal University of Santa Catarina (2006-2010). itaiinselberg.com joninitiative.com
