Most designers are familiar with the huge collection of freebies released every week. Graphics designers are more than happy to share PSD or AI files related to interfaces, icon sets, buttons, and other website elements. I’ve put together this selection of free PSDs with some amazing menus and navigation items. If you’re designing a mockup […]
Archives for March 2014
8 Great Examples of Calls to Action
The idea behind a call-to-action is to get the reader to “perform the desired action”. There are different factors that affect the effectiveness of calls to action. We hope you can find some tips from these all-time classic examples of effective CTAs. Vimeo Be liberal in the usage of white space: its appropriate positioning around the […]
18 Desktop Programs for Drawing & Illustrating
Recently I’ve been looking into digital illustration along with painting and other forms of composition. Traditional A4/pencil work is still the go-to solution for any illustrator. But digital work is often quicker and easier to clean up – if you work in the right software. Nowadays there are many more expensive solutions but you don’t […]
Top 10 Famous Business Cards
Business cards are an important investment for any business to make. They are a way of networking and being remembered by the people you meet. It is important to have your business card represent you and your business, here is a look at 10 famous business cards that have allowed these people to stand out: […]
How To Code a Hidden Dropdown Search Form using jQuery
Expanding search fields have become a popular choice for designers looking for extra room on the page. Almost every website is going to need a search field somewhere in the layout. It’s practically a necessity for any visitor who is looking for a specific page or bit of information. As trends advance user interfaces are […]
Comic Strips for Designers and Where You Can Find Them
What is your main reason for visiting web design blogs and other sites offering design related content? Are you looking for inspiration, how-to tips, tutorials or an expert’s advice? All this is very important, but have you ever had a feeling that you need to relax? And you need it urgently? If you have had, here […]
35 Examples of Flat Portfolio Website Designs
Emerging trends in modern web design have brought about new layouts and new interface styles. Flat & metro design has become a huge design style amongst digital creatives. Simple flat UI elements combined into a minimalist layout provide an excellent solution for any professional designer’s website(or design team). In this showcase I’ve compiled a number […]
20 Fantastic Free Icon Sets
Are you fond of those tiny, adorable-looking illustrations that sometimes convey more than the text itself? Yes, icons! There are a whole lot of sources from where you can download and use icon-sets, and that too, absolutely free of cost! Here is a list of 20 fantastic free icon sets you would love to use. […]
Free Bitrix24 Accounts for SpyreStudio Readers PLUS Win One Professional License
Boy, have we got a treat for you today! Have you been wanting your own Intranet for your design business but haven’t had the chance to do so because of finances? Well, here’s your chance. Bitrix24 is a united work space which handles the many aspects of daily operations and tasks. You can use Bitrix24 […]
30 Video Tutorials for learning to use Adobe Premiere Pro
Digital creatives are known for delving into new topics of interest. Personally I love entertainment media, especially related to film or animation. Adobe Premiere Pro is a top-tier video suite which can help directors and other film editors put together finished pieces. But when you don’t know anything about the software it’s very confusing and […]