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25 websites - Beautiful appearance with Less work
2008-04-08 13:57:00
Rainfall DaffinsonA design firm whose website uses a minimalistic approach to show its work. John MerrellsThe blog of entrepreneur John Merrells uses a simple layout with a distinct header image. SEO Design StudioA UK SEO Design company that makes a nice use of a few colors. Ben Hulse DesignThe portfolio of a designer and photographer. Amy Levy Public RelationsLos Angeles based PR consultant with a very simple and attractive layout. Jan ReichleA director and cinematographer with black and white homepage. Brand Spanking NewA three-columned blog whose simple layout allows the content to stand out. SMO BlogA nice minimalistic WordPress blog with an attractive color scheme on white background. Frieze MagazineA European magazine of art and culture, Frieze uses several photographs to complement a simple, but beautiful, design. Mitch BrysonA portfolio of a UK designer. simpleModusAnother design company that uses a simple design. Daniel ScrivnerThe portfolio of a web and print...
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Logo Design: Links to Design a Better Logo
2007-12-26 05:49:00
LogoPond: A great source of Logo Design InspirationCorporate 2.0: If Major Corporations had 2.0 Logos Logo Creators: The Fastest Way to a New Logo Albeit it won’t be the best, this is a great resource for getting a new Logo done fast when you are strapped for time. Also works for creating a placeholder logo while you work on the real deal. Creatr: The Web 2.0 Logo CreatorImageTool: Online Logo Creator Sources for Logo Design TutorialsLooking for a certain style for your new logo? Between the two sources below, there are 64 logo design tutorials to choose from. eLogoDesign: 50 Logo Design TutorialsLogoTutorials: 14 Logo Design Tutorials. A few of them are worth a look. Some Popular Logo Design Tutorials Out of all the logo design tutorials available at the sources above, these are some of the ones that got the best feedback. Alleba: How to Make a Web 2.0 LogoBAMagazine: Designing a Logo with just LettersSpoonGraphics: Designing a Logo: From Concept Sketches to CompletionDigitalW...
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Free web design resources for website design
2007-11-28 05:57:00
To get designing using photoshop you will need some resources to help you. I will quickly run through some different resources which will help you: Tutorials Great for people new to designing to get the basics. Also good for some new tricks which people use. Website s I recommend are http://www.good-tutorials.com/ and http://www.pixel2life.com/.Stock Photos/ImagesEveryone needs good photos from time to time to use on their designs. Some good free ones which I use are: http://www.sxc.hu/ and http://www.deviantart.com/.Free Photoshop Brushes/Shapes/PatternsThese really do come in use when you are designing. You can download a variety of patterns/ brushes and custom shapes for photoshop. The place which I use for this is deviantart.com. You must check the details about each that you download as they are designed by users of the websites and sometimes require link backs.Free Renders Renders are images which have been cut so they have no background. Often people use renders of celebrities...
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Building Web Sites Using Web Templates
2007-11-02 08:04:00
Gone are the days when you had to rely on a web-designer to design your websites. New technologies with innovative ideas have brought out a new variant to this trend in the form of ready to use website templates.what are web templates ?Well, to put it in a simple way, web templates are nothing but ready made web-pages that can be used to create websites in seconds! How you ask ? Web templates act as html coded dummy web pages that contain model content. Now these templates can be edited with ease (to add content, graphics, logo, pictures etc) to create professional web pages in less time.How to edit web templatesNow the next possible question that arises is as how to edit the web templates; isn’t it? That’s simple! Most web templates are editable and can be edited using popular html editors like FrontPage, DreamWeaver, GoLive and Photoshop. These html editors are easy to use and have a friendly interface. You need not be a pro to use them. Anyway in case anyone finds t...
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Website Design tips to Plan your website
2007-10-11 12:28:00
. Define the structureGive the customer the information they will be looking for and help them find it easily and quickly. If you offer a large range of products, use a search facility, if your products carry a detailed specification, add a “click for specification” button. Keep the structure and progression as simple and logical as possible.. Save your CredibilityFew things are more likely to cost you customers which are incorrect information or poorly written or misspelled text on your business website. It will destroy your credibility. Read through all your text carefully and double check all the facts, get someone else to proof read it and run the text through a spell checker after checking your language settings (English – US or UK for example). Then do it all again, twice!. Check Facts, Spelling and GrammarUse HTML correctly. Even if you use a WYSIWYG editor, a core knowledge will help you sort out the unexpected problems that will inevitably arise. Try to hand code your...
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Logo Design - Effort to make a company's identity
2007-09-21 08:56:00
Logo design is believed to be one of the most difficult areas in graphic design. A logo is essentially at the heart of a corporate identity. It is the face of an organization! Logo should :-- Attract attention and leave an impression Create a look that in unique Reflect the personality of the company Reproduction costs: The more detailed and colorful the logo design, the more difficult to reproduce, meaning a higher cost. The size: The prefect logo design will look great on a sign board as well as on a business card or a pen. Logo design companies are by the dozen. Take your time, research different companies and designers and compare packages in order to select a logo design company suited to your needs. Check your competition. What designs, graphics, and colors do they use? Remember that you need to be competitive. Trademark your logo. If your logo is trademarked, this prevents competitors and other third parties from stealing it. And last but not least, when in doubt, K...
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10 tips to boost Banner Ad campaign
2007-09-14 09:31:00
Banner ads use both graphics and text so it is important to consider both elements. With that in mind, here are 10 tips to help you craft an effective banner ad.1. Study the best examples online. When designing a creative piece like a banner ad, start by identifying the best banner ads that you have seen. The easiest way to do this is to visit the major portals such as MSN.com and look at the different banner ads. Try to identify at least three banner ads that catch your attention and your interest. What, if anything, do these ads have in common ? This will help you understand what techniques are effective, as well as what design style appeals to you.2. Be clear in your graphics and messaging. Your main objective is to have people take a particular action after viewing your ad. A strong, clear message will help capture their interest. Clear communication requires that you understand your message, what you are selling and the benefit that you are offering potential customers. You wil...
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Design tips which every website designer should know
2007-09-06 07:54:00
. Every single feature of your website must either . Help your visitors achieve their goals , or . Support the site's goals without obstructing the visitor's goalsColor is an individual preference but colors have an affect on people's emotions. You need to go with the flow. If you have a financial investment site then conservative colors seem to follow. If you sell beach items then lots of fun colors apply. First think about your audience and you will know the color scheme.website design should have 3 levels of web pages - no more, no less. Any deeper than this, and visitors can very easily become 'lost. If levels of web pages is less than 3 levels then website appears to be too light weight.Avoid use of bright colours, patterned backgrounds in website as much as possible website that uses templates is not very appealing ( most often ) .Website designer have about 5-6 seconds to make first impression of their website . Therefore, the first screen should displ...
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Brilliant design tips to catch Visitors on Website
2007-09-03 09:09:00
Browser/platform compatibility + Professional Design + Quick loading + Simple, excellent, Effective navigation + Provide a whole Site Wide Search + New, Fresh content + Use Accurate, Strong Headlines to Tell Readers what the webpage is About + Use informative description of the page= a Professional, Competent, User-friendly website
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Design an Eye Catching Website
2007-08-24 09:08:00
Below are the tips for designing an eye catching website which you will be proud of .1 Consistency : It is always better to keep your design from page to page consistent so that the visitor knows that he is still in the same site and didn't jump to another site.The page or site color scheme and navigation should be the same throughout the site.2 Navigation : Always keep your navigation simple . Tell the visitor which page he is on . This can be done in many ways and the way which I think is the best way is to remove the link from the page which he is on .For example, Let's suppose that you have the following navigation text on your home page ...Home -- About Us -- Contact Us -- Services -- Order Then suppose that the visitor clicked on the services page .When the services page is loaded then the link which says services will not be a link instead it will be a normal text with different color . That helps the visitor know which page he is on .If you are using graphic buttons then Y...
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Banner design guidelines / tips / ways
2007-08-17 08:19:00
Banner advertising is by far the most popular and widespread form of advertising on the Internet. Banner design can increase CTRs (click through ratios) and resulting sales.I hope these tips help you.. Use bright colors like blue, yellow and green. Use the color red sparingly.. Use the word Free in your banner. Depending on what's your site offering use word Free . It definetly improve your website's CTR.. Include both the logo and the web site address in the banner. The logo should be made small and the URL can be displayed in a very small font size. This step help your website to make a brand. Change your banners after 2 weeks - 3 weeks. Make animation banners. Animated banners generate higher CTRs than static banners. Animation must be used very carefully since the purpose of the animation is to attract visitors, not to irritate them. For animated banners, these general guidelines apply: . Optimize an animated .gif banner by decreasing both the number of colors used ...
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Flash Web Designing
2007-08-10 08:22:00
Flash has come a long way since its inception. Flash technology has become more powerful now and its inherent potential to create more sophisticated web based applications is being appreciated by developers. Great e-learning tools have been coming up with small tutorials Read more at Flash Web Designing
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Copyright for web designers
2007-07-30 12:46:00
For the inexperienced, developing sites and software can be a legal minefield. This issue Brian Miller, solicitor and partner in the new media firm Davenport Lyons, explains how to keep control of your copyrightEvery lawyer’s favourite adage is ‘never assume’. It’s especially relevant for companies hoping to take part in the development of new sites. Each company may ‘assume’ that it will own the copyright of the final product, even though their contract makes no provision for it.In the creative world of web design, it’s not uncommon for a client to commission a developer to build a web site, only for the relationship to collapse. If there is no contract (or even where there is and the contract isn’t specific), the client often believes that they will own the copyright of the work.It has always been the case in common law (English case law) that, in the absence of prior agreement between the parties (it’s always best to get these things in writing), copyright remai...
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Logo Design Articles : Get Set Logo
2007-07-24 07:34:00
A logo is an integral part of a company's corporate identity. A uniquely customized logo design can intensify your company's identity, and help you to acquire instant recognition. Logo designing is creating the main graphic heading of your web page; hence it is the visual centre of the entire page design.Familiarity is the key to growing business. Logo design is a primary factor, since your company logo is the cornerstone of all your marketing and promotional materials. A personal logo increases the credibility of your business. In this fierce competitive business arena, your business needs to gain credibility in order to contend with your competitors.An appealing logo catches the eye making the observer curious and engaged. The right logo can boost your visibility, credibility and memorability which denote more business. Logos are essentially for your project or business’s identity. Logos are influential to your business or project. Your single logo explains everything about yo...
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Optimal Website Design
2007-06-26 09:31:00
The idea to good website design is to offer your viewer a logical flow while making it interesting and easy to understand. Lead your viewers to the starting point and then direct them through your site without confusing them.Here are some excellent tips that can help you develop a user-friendly site and please your visitors senses. Give yourself a chance before they get away.1. Use lots of white space.Don't feel that because you have a whole screen that you need to fill it up with stuff. Your page should follow a clean outline. Include your site name at the very top. Below that list the subject of your page and below that expand on your topic. Leave adequate space between each section. Don't cram a lot of pictures and ads. If you have an ad keep it off to the side or subtly intersperse it between your text. The idea is not to overwhelm your reader.2. Don't use animation and flashing objects.As advertisers we feel the need to get our viewers attention. This is important but we nee...
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Attractive Website : A Creative Approach
2007-06-16 07:33:00
Internet provides remarkable tools to enhance the design of your website. With just little effort you can turn your website a masterpiece with visuals applets and special effects. You can put numerous templates and effects in your website. Adornments can make your website more appealing and desired by your visitors. Good website designs allure visitors to at least visit through the whole site.Following are few guidelines which can help you make your website more appealing and professional. Allure with Graphics or PhotosHuman beings are visual creatures. Visuals appeal them the most. Try to use images and graphics in your website. Your potential visitor might not be that free to read your content but if you can attract them by images then you can convey your important message clearly. Capture your visitor's attention and let them recall your site to visit again and again. Graphics with moving images can make your visitor curious to visit your website. You choose from several applets...
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12 Website Design Decisions Your Business or Organization Will Need to Make
2007-06-02 08:51:00
You may be on your first website. But more likely you're faced with redesigning a website that isn't functioning as well as it should. I see 12 vital decisions involved with developing a website, and I want to explain them with you in mind: .You're the owner or marketing director of a small business and know that getting your website to pull its share of the load is vital for success. But your budget is severely limited! .You've just been assigned the task of redoing your company's website. Congratulations, now you can be blamed if things don't work well. :-) .You've volunteered to take on your church or organization website and make some sense out of it -- without offending the person who built it in the first place. .This time around you've decided to outsource the job, but you have no idea of how to supervise a design company to make sure it does what you need. Good luck!I want to help. When I built my first website in 1995 at the very beginning of the commercial ...
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Simple Design Tips for Non-Designers
2007-05-29 10:24:00
Web design is an interestingly unique skill. Due to its infancy, it is a career in which many professionals have very little formal training. Design ers may not have training in programming and programmers rarely have training in design. As much as I understand and appreciate design, I'm more of a programmer at heart. My design skills aren't very impressive. I've picked up a few little tricks over the past few months that I thought others more inclined to programming may find useful.I've prepared the following quick list of tips that I've found useful in improving my design skills and appreciation of design. In some cases, I'm very aware that there are industry standard terms, but the point of this isn't to teach a full course on typography or color theory, but rather to provide some simple tips that can be used as a starting point for improving some basic design skills.Don't Underestimate the Power of TypographyExperiment with different line-heights, letter-spacing, and wor...
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Web Design Tips And Techniques For Site Usability
2007-05-01 13:38:00
If you are a web designer or a webmaster, website design is one of the most important tasks you do. In designing a site, you need to create a design that is easy for users to use, is compatible with different systems, and is search engine friendly.Making a site that is user friendly:In some ways, creating a user friendly site is just common sense - other aspects are not so obvious, though. Obviously, you'll want to make the text easy to read, the navigation links easy to find, etc. Here are a few other tips: Put contact information on every page. Make it obvious what you want the user to do after reading a page.. Make it easy for the user to reach your homepage from any other pageMaking a site that is cross-platform compatible:The main factors you need to consider in platform compatibility are the user's browser, screen resolution, color depth, and plug ins.Browser compatibility is easy - just test your site in various browsers, and fix any incompatibilities. The same for screen r...
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