Archive for 'Photoshop'
30 Extremely Creative Independent and Low Budget Movie Posters
Posted on 08. Feb, 2010 by bmackler.
A great source of design inspiration and creative trend can be found in movie posters. On a single sheet of paper a poster has the ability to describe and portray the entire theme and thrust of a movie instantly drawing interest and creating a buzz. Today movie posters are an essential part of popular culture [...]
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50 Amazing and Inspirational Typography Examples and Tutorials
Posted on 03. Feb, 2010 by bmackler.
More and more we are seeing the use of strong and vivid typography all around us; on the web, in print and in film. Many graphic/web designers are opting for the written word over images in their designs. The results are sometimes a bit crazy, artsy and many times downright beautiful. Strong typography allows a [...]
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40 Fabulous 1 or 2 Color Logo Designs and Tutorials for Your Inspiration
Posted on 13. Jan, 2010 by bmackler.
Generally speaking, designers are in constant need of inpiration. Regardless of the medium, we need to always look for the best and most interesting eye candy in order to keep the creativity flowing. This is very much the case when the task is to develop a logo. The right logo has the ability to define [...]
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50 Examples and Tutorials of Bokeh in Photography, Textures and Websites
Posted on 11. Jan, 2010 by bmackler.
Bokeh, a style originally from Japan that describes an out of focus area of a image/photograph that is used to draw your eye to the subject of the image. This extremely popular photography technique creates surreal and beautiful images, either naturally or using programs like Photoshop. The light and tonal patterns created are often very [...]
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Top 40 Background and Texture Tutorials and Resources
Posted on 30. Dec, 2009 by bmackler.
Attractive backgrounds and textures are a must for just about all websites, graphics, applications or ads these days. Whether they are subtle, abstract, grunge or retro; backgrounds and textures can add depth, style and interest to your designs if done correctly. Below you will find the top 40 tutorials and resources on how to make [...]
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46 Icon Design Tutorials and Resources
Posted on 24. Dec, 2009 by bmackler.
Icons are considered an essential element on just about every webpage. There are few graphics that are seen as a better visual representation for navigating or performing tasks. Eventhough the internet is filled with high quality icons for various applications it can be near impossible to find just the right one. This is why a [...]
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40 Best Photoshop Web Page Layout Tutorials
Posted on 09. Dec, 2009 by bmackler.
// Photoshop is the premiere application for web designers, especially when it comes to web page layout. The 40 examples below walk you through the sometimes difficult process of creating a website layout from scratch in Photoshop. No matter if you are just starting out or consider yourself an expert it won’t be hard to [...]
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55 Must Have Photoshop Brushes and Tutorials To Enhance Your Designs
Posted on 07. Dec, 2009 by bmackler.
Do you have an idea in your head but not able do put it into photoshop because you think it is too complex? You may be in need of some custom brushes. Especially for those of us who aren’t illustrators, custom brushes can really help you out in a pinch. Having a good collection of [...]
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35 Awesome Photoshop Actions that Enhance Your Work
Posted on 23. Nov, 2009 by bmackler.
First we need to ask What is a Photoshop Action? Each Photoshop action stores a sequential series of tasks/jobs, and by hitting the ‘play’ button you get the same effect again and again without the need to repeat steps individually. Photoshop actions can be very powerful and a great time saver because it automates a [...]
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31 Essential Web 2.0 Tutorials and Freebies
Posted on 19. Nov, 2009 by bmackler.
Web 2.0 is still an extremely popular trend that has been going strong for a while now. It is generally defined by clean, crisp lines, rounded corners and smooth gradients. For those who do not want to develop dark and edgy designs, this is the way to go. It places a focus on usability, [...]




