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25 Kick-Ass Pokemon Illustrations
Pokemon has been a worldwide phenomena during the 90′s. Actually, it’s still popular amongst kids these days. For me, pokemon provided a lot of fun and childhood memories. I’m sure this is the case for a lot of people. That’s why some artist decided to use these little monsters as a design-subject. Let’s take a look at some of the results. Continue reading
Why Designers Should Use Twitter
Unless you’ve been living the past 5 years under a rock, you’ve probably already heard of Twitter. This social media has gained a lot of popularity and I can hardly imagine a world without it. Twitter can also be useful for designers. In fact, I’m convinced that it’s a must-have for designers. Find out why after the jump. Continue reading
Awesome Infographic Videos
Infographics have been very popular lately; they pop up on Twitter, Facebook, in e-mails… Not a day goes by without bumping in to one. Some artists tried to make infographics more interesting and entertaining by converting them into videos. In this article you’ll find some of the most beautiful infographic videos from various artists. Continue reading
Jaw-Dropping Eye Photography
Some people say that an eye is the window to the soul. You can also read someone’s emotions by looking at their eyes. This makes it the ideal subject for photography. Some photographers were able to capture absolutely amazing photographs of people’s eyes. In this article, I’ve collected some of the best of these photos. Enjoy! Continue reading
Logo Of The Week: Owlove
It’s weekend and you know what that means: it’s time to pick another logo of the week. This week I came across the beautiful logo. It was made by a designer from Minsk, Belarus. He created this logo for an owl fan club. But I’m sure you can use this great logo for other purposes too. Continue reading
80+ Quality Metal Textures
Textures are an essential part of every designer’s toolbox. They can really make or break a design. If used correctly, they can take it to a whole new level. As a famous philosopher once said: “You can’t have too much textures”. In this article you’ll find more than 80 high quality metal textures that you can use in your next design. Continue reading
Logo Of The Week: Phantio
This beauty was created by instudio, a designer from Vilnius, Lithuania. In this logo you’ll see an elephant, which symbolises strength, wisdom & intelligence. You can also see a hidden letter ‘P’ in the negative space. I’m sure this logo could be used in various industries. Continue reading
5 Must-Have WordPress SEO Plugins
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is essential if you want your blog to appear high in the search results. However, this can be a lot of work. If you’re using Wordpress as a blogging platform you can use plugins to do the tedious SEO work for you. In this article you’ll find 5 must-have SEO plugins for your Wordpress blog. Continue reading
5 Things To Remember When Designing A Mobile Website
2010 was the year of the mobile revolution. Smartphones and tablets have never been more popular. A lot of companies saw the need for a mobile website. But there are some things to consider when designing a mobile website. In this article you’ll find 5 tips you should keep in mind when you want to design a website for mobile devices. Continue reading
Logo Of The Week: Karma Café
This beauty was created by Simon Frouws. He has been creative director in various firms but he recently started working for himself. He specializes in logo and package design for the wine industry, with an emphasis on originality and craftsmanship. Simon designed this logo for a coffee shop. I really like the custom type and the overall feel of this logo. Continue reading
Logo Of The Week: Wriking
The Wriking logo was designed by Tolga, a designer from Istanbul, Turkey. This logo is suitable for anything related to writing, blogging, media, news, etc. You can buy this logo on Brandstack for only $375, a real steal! The domain wriking.com is also included. Continue reading
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I can imagine that some of you don’t have the necessary skills or tools to create your own website. Or perhaps you just don’t have the time to design and code it. In this case, you could use the tools from Site2You. Site2You allows you to easily create your own website. Comment to win one of 3 annual packages! Continue reading
Beautiful Concept Art By Jonas De Ro
Jonas De Ro is a designer from Belgium. His work ranges from concept art, animation, matte painting,
to photography, visual effects, sound design and more. In this article we focus on his concept art, so don’t forget to take a look at his website to see the rest of his beautiful creations. Continue reading
Logo Of The Week: God’s Gym
Yes, I know this logo has been around for some time. But it was about time this beauty was features as our logo of the week. The God’s Gym logo was designed by Antonius Murdhani. He is a freelance graphic designer and lecturer from Jakarta, Indonesia. Apparently, he is know as a ‘stylorogue’ in some design websites that he joined. All I know is that this logo looks great: it’s simple and strong. Continue reading
20 Extremely Minimal Wallpapers
It’s time to freshen up that desktop again. Are you tired of excessive graphics? Do you prefer a minimal wallpaper? Then you’ve come to the right place. In this post you’ll find 20 extremely clean, minimal wallpapers. I’m sure there’s at least one wallpaper that will fit your desktop perfectly! Continue reading
Logo Of The Week: Roostar
Another beautiful creation of my favorite Swedish designer, Mike Erickson. Mike, better known as Logomotive, has over 15 years of experience in the design industry. During this time he created some amazing logos. I’m sure you’ve come across some of his creations whilst browsing the internet. I’m not sure if this logo will actually be used, but I know one thing: it looks great! Continue reading
The Blue Lady’s New Look And Other Curiosities: Review & Giveaway!
I’ve never really been a book-fanatic. Because I have the attention span of a fish, I can’t be bothered to finish a book. But this book got my curiosity tingling. Not only because it combines two of my favorite passions: design and marketing, but also because it’s to-the-point and extremely relevant.
JKR was kind enough to send me a copy. In this article you’ll find my impression of this book. There’s also a small giveaway attached, so maybe you can win your own copy of ‘The Blue Lady’s New Look’. Continue reading
Lovely Valentine Photography
Love is in the air! Today is a celebration of love and affection. It’s traditionally a day on which lovers express their love for each other with gifts. My gift to you is this article in which you’ll find beautiful photography that can act as valentine’s day inspiration. Enjoy! Continue reading
Logo Of The Week: Staminarc
It’s time for another logo of the week. I came across this great logo on Brandstack. It was made by Logoholic. Logoholic is the alter ego of Bojan Stefanovic, a 35-year old graphic designer from Belgrade, Serbia. I already featured some of this great logos (e.g. Spry, Wunderkiddo…) and he did it again with this one. He created this logo with a construction agency in mind, but I guess it can be used for other purposes as well. Continue reading
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Big, bigger, biggest… you can’t go big enough when it comes to e-commerce icons. You want to grab your visitors attention and the easiest way to do this is via big, eye-catching icons. That’s where this icon pack comes in handy. And here’s the best thing: this icon pack is free! Continue reading
Logo Of The Week: Promana
This is actually the third concept for a company that offers real estate analysis software. It was made by Choerte, a designer from Slovenia. He is specialized in 3D graphics, landscape architecture and graphic design. I chose this logo as a logo of the week because of the great colors and the beautiful type. Continue reading
15 Great Texture Resources
Textures can add an extra dimension to a design. If used correctly, they can take it to the next level. But it can be hard to find the perfect texture. That’s why I’ve compiled this list of 15 great texture resources. These websites offer free or premium high quality textures for designers. Continue reading
Logo Of The Week: Filmdog
It’s time for another logo of the week! This awesome logo was designed by Jason Li, a designer from Ontaria, Canada. He is currently studying Accounting and Financial Management at the University of Waterloo. When I look at this logo, I think he picked the wrong trade. Continue reading
35 Great Illustrations Of Mythical Creatures
People have always been fascinated by mythological creatures. You might have come across some dragons, chimeras or centaurs in books. Some designers tried to envision these creatures and translate their ideas into beautiful illustrations. Because every designer is unique, so are his creations. Here are some of the best illustrations of mythological creatures, enjoy! Continue reading
Logo Of The Week: Twyst
I know it’s been a while since the last logo of the week. Unfortunately I’ve been too busy with other things. But when I came across this beautiful logo, I just had to share it. This week’s logo of the week is: ‘Twyst’. Continue reading
Artist Spotlight: Sheridan Johns
Sheridan Johns is taking digital portraits to a whole new level. The level of detail and realism in her artwork is amazing. That’s why she’s the perfect designer for this artist spotlight. In this article you’ll find an interview with her and some examples of her creations. Continue reading
5 Things Every Artist Website Should Have
If you’re an artist and you’re designing your portfolio website, you should keep some tips in the back of your mind. There are some things you can’t forget. These tips will help you take your website to the next level! Continue reading
IconDemon.com Presents 5300+ Icons Of All types For Download
If you’re selling goods or services, you probably need a website to present your products or services on-line. Professional website layouts should include eye-catching icons to bring additional attention to specific parts of information. Good looking icons will always attract the customer’s attention to the product. Continue reading
Breathtaking Examples Of Reflection Photography
A lot of photographers like to play with reflections in their photos. And as you can see from this collection, this can lead to interesting and surprising results. In this article you’ll find some of the best reflection photographs from around the world. Continue reading