We’ve been very hard at work over the past couple months and our new project, MediaLoot, is launching really soon.
But before we launch, we thought it’d be nice to give away an icon set. (you like icons, right?)
There is 30 128x128px transparent PNG icons included in this set.
84% of Americans currently own a mobile phone. Sadly, there are no figures showing how many of these devices are ageing bricks without internet capabilities, but you can bet that, within a few years, the majority of mobile phone users will be able to browse the internet, wherever they are.
Right now, most websites are completely unsuitable for mobile viewing, taking 60 or more seconds to load and looking jumbled and confused as they’re squashed onto smaller screens.
Every day, however, thousands of people are releasing mobile versions of their websites and seeing greatly increased levels of traffic as a result. Unless you optimize your website for mobile phone users soon, you could be left behind by the competition. Creating a mobile-friendly version of your site sounds like a daunting task, but it couldn’t be easier to do. Using one of the excellent tools below, you’ll be able to build, host and launch your mobile site with absolutely no coding knowledge whatsoever.
Web design is a field that, while saturated, is very likely to keep expanding in the years to come. More businesses are moving online, more major companies and brands are embracing the internet as a business tool, and far more individuals are adapting their one-person businesses to incorporate the internet into their strategy.
Despite this ongoing growth in demand, the never-ending competition in the web design world can make it difficult to create a highly profitable business. Sure, thousands of designers carve out a comfortable business online, but the level of designers that are truly excelling in business is quite slim. There’s a big difference between a lifestyle business and an ultra-valuable one, and many designers who are currently enjoying a comfortable business want to push their business up to the next level.
These seven careers are best when combined with design knowledge. For any web designer that’s looking to expand their business, incorporate new avenues into their career, or merely experiment with something new, they could be the best places to start. From online side-businesses to long-term offline career options, these seven career choices can go hand-in-hand with an online design business.
We’ve all seen them (and probably use them) – extensions of your company name. Agencies, Labs, Creatives and many others are used as a way to set us apart, but how far apart are we, really?
More and more you see designers straying away from the traditional “design” at the end of their company name (ie: Some Name Design) and picking up one of the many words in circulation today (ie: Kick Ass Agency, Awesome Labs, Insane Creative, and so on).
So, with so many people using these name extensions, how original do they become when they’re put together with countless others who utilize the same name extension?
That’s what I hope to find out in today’s post. Below are sections that showcase portfolio websites that use the various names listed above. If you’ve got any to add, feel free to drop a comment and let us know – and don’t forget to let us know what you think about the use of these descriptive words in company names.
Designing a great logo is no easy task. It’s something people will remember, something that tells a story. In fact, your logo is a very important part of your branding. We all know branding is not just a pretty logo, but creating something that’s memorable and that reflects what your company is about and effectively conveys your message will go a long way.
The tutorials featured in this post will walk you through the process of creating your own logo in Illustrator or Photoshop. Needless to say that the design process should start with a pen and paper, but these tutorials should give you the tools you’ll need once you sit at the computer.
uPrinting has always been a great supporter of the design community and today we’ve partnered with them to give away 500 die cut business cards to 3 lucky winners.
Make sure you visit uPrinting to learn more about their business card printing and other services.
