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Friday, May 25, 2012

Insane in the Membrane: Inspirational Graphic Design May 25, 2012



A collection of some of the coolest graphic design feats I've come across in my internet travels this week. The compilation is meant to inspire you and shame you into learning more about graphic design :) Oh, and also to give a shout out to the insanely talented artists that create these beautiful works. Enjoy!

Friday, May 18, 2012

The Designer's Toolbox: Best Websites for Timesaving Designer Tools


A compilation of sites that exist simply to make a designer's life easier, providing the nuts and bolts needed for great design.

Saturday, March 24, 2012

How to Create the Android Icon Logo - Adobe Illustrator Tutorial


In this quick, step by step, Adobe Illustrator tutorial, you will learn how to create the Android icon. This is a beginner tutorial, as the icon is simple, using only basic shapes. The tools we will be using are the shapes tools and the align and pathfinder pallet.

Thursday, March 22, 2012

Insane in the membrane: Inspirational and artistic graphic design




Insane in the Membrane is a series showcasing some of our favorite graphic masterpieces that we've stumbled upon recently. The compilation is meant to inspire you and shame you into learning more about graphic design :) Oh, and also to give a shout out to the insanely talented artists that create these beautiful works. Enjoy!

Monday, March 19, 2012

100+ beautiful and creative business cards

I've spent some time looking at business cards over the past couple of days, and have compiled a list of a few of my favorites. Business cards come in all shapes, colors, sizes, and materials. So, whether you're doing letterpress, gloss, spot uv, four color process, spot PMS, die cut, embossed, colored edges, metallic print, plastic, wood, or whatever else these crazy designers have dreamt up, you're sure to find some inspiration in the list below.

Saturday, March 17, 2012

Top 6 free portfolio community websites

Drumming up traffic to your personal portfolio can be difficult. Community portfolio websites provide a platform where your work can be viewed by thousands of people who might have otherwise never heard of you. Don't get me wrong, I'm not questioning your awesomeness, but joining a community site can give you a jolt of immediate notoriety. These sites are also great for constructive criticism. If you've hit a road block mid project, put it out there and embrace feedback. Most designers are willing to help their fellow designers in a collective effort to make the world a more beautiful place.

Friday, March 16, 2012

7 best websites for free fonts

As designers, we are constantly adding to our arsenal of fonts. This can be a pricey venture. The websites below offer thousands of quality fonts for the greatest price on earth. FREE!