Free vectors, photos and PSD Downloads | Freepik Lindsay & Drew: A-Frame Pup Tents Drew really pulled out the big guns on this one... I asked him to build some A-Frame tents... Or pup tents... I don't know... Let's say he nailed it... Then it was off to Home (Away From Home) Depot...The sheets measure at 96"X66".*** Directions are what I remember from when we worked on it... make sure you measure for yourself before making cuts... Drew cut the tops on 22 degrees, so that when opened the tops were a straight line, except for the one shown, I put those on backwards.... Drew drilled the bottom into the frame, wrapped the sheets over and stapled the fabric on the bottom... Later that night we painted we painted the insides of mason jars with Glow-in-the-Dark paint, for lanterns. Huge hit...
40 Free Resources Every Designer Should Know Ever wondered where designers get their resources to help them succeed with a project? Here is a list of great resources including sites, PSD. files, actions, UI elements, mock ups et cetera and best of all, they are totally free and available for you to download. Just click on the title or image and it will bring you to the resource. Bookmark this post so that you can always look back at this great list that can help you succeed. Icons for your website, an iPhone mock up or PSD’s for your landing page, Fribbble is the place to be. Many of us struggle when posting a project at Behance. Another great site to get free PSD files, blurred background or UI elements. Struggling to get the perfect colour combination? A great site where you can download free stock images. In need of some high quality patterns? Lets you design a website, for free, without code. Guides can be a pain in the ass when it comes down to web design, here is a simple solution for you! Love this site!
15 DIY Water Toys to Make for Summer It’s hot hot hot out there! It seems the only way to be outside these days is to do some sort of water activity! What is more fun than playing with water toys in the summer? I’ve rounded up 15 DIY water toys to keep you and your family having fun and keeping cool this summer! 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Now get outside and have some family fun with one of these DIY water toys!
10 tools and platforms changing the web design landscape It's that time again! Voting is now open in the 16th annual net awards and the leading lights of the web world are waiting to see whether they win one of the most sought-after prizes in the web design world. There are 20 categories this year, including Game Changer of the Year. Don't miss this You can also check out the nominees in the other 19 categories on the net awards site. 01. Build, ship and run any app, anywhere. 02. Sketch gives you the power, flexibility and speed you always wanted in a lightweight and easy-to-use package. 03. Slack is a platform for team communication: everything in one place, instantly searchable, available wherever you go. 04. Babel will turn your ES6+ code into ES5 friendly code, so you can start using it right now without waiting for browser support. 05. A JavaScript library for building user interfaces. 06. 07. Create web publications: magazines, presentations, websites and more. The package manager for JavaScript. 09. 10. The net awards
Chalk in My Pocket: How To Make Bathtub Puffy Paint I'm all about celebrating process oriented art, especially messy tactile experiences! My Cuisinart has been roaring away this past week shredding soap and mixing paint as I perfected this recipe for bathtub puffy paint. Using a cake frosting tip and a squeeze bottle, my three year old daughter created some fantastic 3D art in the tub! I’ve got a kiddo with sensitive skin so I used her Johnson’s Buddies soap to yield 1 cup of finely grated soap flakes. Use your blender, food processor or mixer to get a thick and sticky consistency. I tried two methods for mixing the dye in – ziploc bags and tupperware with popsicle sticks. Mixing in the tupperware allowed Claire to slowly watch colors blend, a practical lesson in color theory. I took the picture below standing on the edge of the tub and looking down. Claire seemed to find the most success by moving the paint towards the tip and then using her thumb to push it out. What a fun afternoon activity!
Fresh Education For Creative Professionals Inspirational Videos For Designers – The Big Collection The biggest collection of inspirational videos for designers is here. TED videos for designers The Best of Creative Mornings You see, as much as I love full-length features, sometimes what you really want is just something quick to watch and get inspired by. I love seeing how amazing speakers are spreading their great thoughts, ideas and projects on TED. I can’t explain why (is there a scientist in the crowd?) Memetics is the science of how new ideas are spreading. The ideas and the visuals being discussed on the video somehow make their way into my brain. For me, a good TED video is much better than another 20 mins on Facebook or Instagram. OK, let’s get into business. (I’m planning to update this post until it has as many inspirational videos for designers as possible. TED Videos for designers The art of first impressions — in design and life Book designer Chip Kidd knows all too well how often we judge things by first appearances.
18 rules for using text We visited The Visual Communication Guy and found this – one of the best infographics we've seen that provides designers with 18 rules for using text – so we had to share it with you. The use of typography can be confusing – which font do you choose, and what size? If you follow these 18 rules you won't go wrong and quickly start to see a world of difference in your designs. Subscription offer Like this? The ultimate guide to flat design It is easy to say that 2013 has so far been the year of flat design. Even Apple, the driver of the skeuomorphic design trend for many years, is trying some level of flat design when it releases iOS 7 later this year. So are you ready to try it out as well? Not sure how to get started? If you want to test the flat design waters or swim out a little deeper, we have everything you need to get started, from ready-made tools to tutorials for the do-it-yourselfer. Flat design 101 Flat design is a style that lacks the “tricks” designers often use in order to create a realistic or three-dimensional effect. Flat design techniques avoid embellishments such as bevels, embossing, drop shadows, gradients or artificial textures. The design style is hugely popular for simple websites that only include a few pages and for mobile applications. Animation is typically avoided in flat design projects and large images are in. UI kits User interface kits are a great way to get started with a flat design project.