How many times you have struggled with the ideas. How to do that or that, how to finish this design or illustration? For me, it happens a lot and I think is normal. Time to time designers face this “black” interim. I’m not saying that you need steal other ideas or designs, but you need to check how the professionals are doing things, it will let you step out of your zone and make something better.
I have collected 15 websites which are covering everything you need, from web design and illustration to furniture design and app design. I hope all these websites will inspire you and will help you to finish your ideas faster and better....
We are constantly exposed to advertising in our daily lives, be it online, in print, on billboards or through our television screens. In fact, research suggests we are exposed to, on average, 362 ads per day (not including brand exposures) but only 3 per cent of these will make an impression. That’s just twelve ads a day that actually engage us.
So how do you break through the advertising clutter and make a memorable advertisement for your audience or target market? First come up with a solid concept and then consider your design. Attention to layout and presentation will help your ad get noticed; but attention to concept and creativity will help your ad be remembered.
Here are fifty print ads that are creatively brilliant. They have a solid concept topped off with great design....
One of the most important trends nowadays in web design are website hero images, which are generally defined as being a type of large banner that is typically located at the top of a website. Oftentimes, these images are the very first things that people see when they log on to a website.
TThis, in turn, causes most people to think of hero images in web design as forms of introductions, as this will give them an idea of what they can expect as they browse through the remainder of the website.
For example, if your website’s hero image is one that is rather elegant in nature, the user will expect to see something that is somewhat cultured. On the other hand, if your website’s hero image is one of playfulness, then the user may expect to see something of a more wacky-type nature....
Your cover photo is the most important real estate on your Facebook page.It's the first thing people see when they visit your page.
So you HAVE TO make it awesome!
Personally, I change my Facebook cover photo every couple months because of this. I get bored looking at the same thing day after day.
It’s like I'm always wearing the same T-shirt... and only Mark Zuckerberg can get away with that! :)
In this post, I show you 6 ways to create awesome Facebook covers. These are probably tools & tactics you haven't heard of before, so pay attention!...
Cloud gaming is gaining considerable momentum for a number of reasons and is positioning itself as the future of how games will be played.
Marty Note I've been doing a lot of 2-14 trends work over the last few weeks. The major impact the cloud brings seems to be forgotten or left out. I received a dramatic demonstration in how much use of "the cloud" can change website design when we created http://www.curecancerstarter.org.
We used to limit webpage size to 100K (code + graphics) because to go any larger meant slowing down load times to an unacceptable level. Every half a second we added we lost money, so we were very careful about the size of our pages.
Being careful about the size of our pages meant we had to live in a "lowest common denominator" world where our communication was compromised by environmental constraints. Some restraints remain, but the new caching provided by the cloud creates all kinds of new design headroom that just didn't exist before.
The cloud means we can design cooler, more functional, more engaged sites that feel dynamic and highly personal. The cloud changes all :). M
GaaS despite its funny initials could provide a peek into the future of....well everything. We've already seen a MONSTER TREND toward appification (smaller code updated more frequently) and along comes "cloud gaming".
Benefits of "cloud gaming" include:
* More room on your hard drive (some games can take 14 gigs). * Games are saved in the cloud so hard drive crash = no worries.
* Better Game Play (thanks to way memory is handled). * More efficiency will change game development (eventually).
Love this paragraph despite only partially understanding it:
"With recent breakthroughs in hybrid streaming, such as what CiiNOW has done by streaming video and graphics primitives at the same time, it’s much easier to send complex information to mobile devices, tablets and computers at lower bandwidth. Some games are provided through file streaming, a method in which a small percentage of the game is initially installed on a graphics-capable device to allow immediate play.
During play, the remainder of the game continues to download. For movie, TV or less graphic intensive games, video streaming- or video on demand- eliminates the necessity of a game console. Although game consoles or PCs will probably continue to be prevalent, cloud gaming will likely continue to gain popularity as a way to experience new games without having to buy entire game systems."
What I can understand from those points is something we found with CureCancerStarter.org. Use of cloud services allows for "larger" pages to load faster. The impact on web and game design of building in cloud benefits is hard to over estimate.
This article speaks of what the future of Web Design will be, this source is great because it speaks of future trends and software that will be developed for Web Design.
There are some amazing examples of how colors actually affect our purchasing decisions. After all, sight is the strongest developed sense in most human beings. It’s only natural that 90% of an assessment for trying out a product is made by color alone.
So how do colors really affect us, and what is the science of colors in marketing, really? As we strive to make improvements to online products, studying this phenomenon is key. Find some of the latest, most interesting research on the subject at the article link...
Thanks for sharing. I am curious if green equals the idea of wealth in all countries or if that is only in countries with green currency? That would be an interesting research topic if it hasn't been done yet.
Thanks for sharing. I am curious if green equals the idea of wealth in all countries or if that is only in countries with green currency? That would be an interesting research topic if it hasn't been done yet.
Data is everywhere and well-designed data graphics can be both beautiful and meaningful. As visualizations take center stage in a data-centric world, researchers and developers spend much time understanding and creating better visualizations. But they spend just as much time understanding how tools can help programmers and designers create visualizations faster, more effectively, and more enjoyably.
As any visualization practitioner will tell you, turning a dataset from raw stuff in a file to a final result in a picture is far from a single-track, linear path. Rather, there is a constant iteration of competing designs, tweaking and evaluating at once their pros and cons. The visualization research community has recognized the importance of keeping track of this process.
Read the complete article to learn more about the future of the practice and the tools that enable designers to create thoughtful infographics and visualizations...
I'll definitely try this on FB account. I've tried making my own timeline banner with an edited vaio inspired logo of my name, I hope I said it right, but anyway I should make this by the end of the day.
t's no news flash that inbound marketers have to produce a lot of content and offers. After all, without these valuable assets -- and plenty of 'em -- inbound lead generation would be quite a challenge. And with every new offer, marketers must also spin out a new landing page to go with it.
But because landing page creation has become such a regular practice, and considering that many tools make it so quick and easy to create a new landing page in minutes, attention to landing page optimization can also easily fly out the window. So if you've been guilty of launching landing pages left and right all willy nilly, you may be overlooking some little details that can take the performance of your landing pages from good, to great. Got 15 extra minutes on your hands? Audit one of your landing pages, and see if you can make any of the following little tweaks that can make a BIG difference in your lead-gen results.
Here are top 10 websites for visual inspiration that can fulfil your procrastination needs and offer all sorts of inspiration – from tutorials and inspirational stories to the latest news and trends on design, art, architecture, lifestyle and more.
Have you ever come across a website and thought “Wow, how did they do that?” I know I have. New websites are popping up all the time that challenge convention and push the limits of what a website can (and should be).
But what about sites built on WordPress in particular? Because so many people use themes, there’s a reputation that follows this CMS around like it can’t be used to create truly remarkable things. But I’ve got news for the naysayers: WordPress sites can have just as much wow factor.
I’ve spent some time digging through best-of lists, award sites, and asking for input from various WordPress groups to come up with a list as good as I can make it of the best WordPress sites out there right now. Mind you, these sites aren’t just good (if they were, the list would be quadruple its current length); they’re also unique and push boundaries with regard to design, navigation, UX, UI, effects, or content. They are, quite simply, must-see....
Are you looking for the ultimate list for design resources online?
If you’re like me, you spend a lot of time trying to find the perfect pattern, the finest font, and the coolest color combo. What if you could bookmark one page that contained all of the design resources and references you’ll need?
That’s this page. Don’t worry, Princess, you won’t have to kiss any frogs here. On this page, you’ll find the best resources on the web (and we’ll continue to update this list and keep it fresh). Whether you’re looking for podcasts or image inspiration, YouTube videos or design communities, we’ve got you covered. We scoured the ‘net to find the best and brightest resources available....
You can use colour, type, written tone, and so many more visual and written elements as building blocks that can add up to form a complete brand that reflects you.
So, whether you’re a designer, an illustrator, a small business owner, or anything in between, branding yourself is a fantastic way to signal to future clients and employers “Hey! This is who I am”.
To bookmark after you’ve finished reading, here’s a quick checklist to base your personal branding on. Now, let’s discuss 10 simple steps you can take to build your very own personal brand image right now....
You can get a little overwhelmed with what to include or exclude when creating your personal brand. I too was all over the place when I started my business. Honestly I didn't figure it out the first time. It took several attempts. Don't be like me - discover the 10 steps on how to design your personal brand image.
I have got a few free online logo maker tools that are awesome ones to design professional logos. I am still trying out few of those tools and trying different designs to get a final logo for my blog.
During my Hit & Trial efforts, I have a collected list of few online logo maker tools that I would like to share with you so that you can use them whenever there is any requirement....
An introduction to the "Hero's Journey" method of storytelling Your product or services will likely solve a problem for your customers,
No matter how boring you view this product, it sits within a ‘story arc’ that can always be made interesting to consumers facing the challenges that it solves.
Great Malek Scoop and Nick Simonton comment. This is a favorite topic. Nick I was scheduled to attend McKee's Story seminar last year and then got sick and could go, but still on my bucket list to attend. Marty
Designed by Apple This is it. This is what matters. The experience of a product. How it makes someone feel. When you start by imagining What that might be li...
Most Internet marketers agree. Your website must be heroic, a quest of and for greatness. But how can your marketing make customers heroes? Here's How:
Ways To Make Your Customers Heroes Online
* Gamification (nothing like social kudos to reinforce a heroic journey).
* Curate and Use UGC (User Generated Content).
* Contests (who has the best Tough Mudder Pinterest board etc...).
* Leaderboards (part of gamification, but a constant reminder that a game is going on NOW).
Website design tips and several examples of "heroic" websites are included. If you know of great heroic online experiences please share so we can curate in.
I thought this looked like a great helpful online reference on color. When you have someone that needs review this info it's nice to have a go to link handy.
Wrote this piece after having great conversations with lawyers in Raleigh about what they did and didn't understand about Internet marketing. The interesting part of thise conversations was what many of my lawyer friends thought they knew they didn't and what they thought they didn't know they weren't as far away as they thought.
Welcome to the strange serendipity and mystery wrapped in enigma that is Internet marketing my legal brothers and sisters.
15 Common Mistakes in E-Commerce Design and How to Avoid Them (via @smashingmag) - Selling online can open up huge new markets for many businesses.
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Marty Note These are all great tips. I've had to, at one time or another, correct them all. There are several low hanging fruit easy to fix tips like making sure people know where you are (your contact information should be ways to find and not a PO box) and making sure your return information is easy to search, find or popup.
Inside the easy, low hanging fruit are two tough but valuable ideas:
* Internal Search * Shopping Cart
Search touched about half of our sales when I was a Director of Ecommerce. Some say great navigation can eliminate search. I don't agree. We live in a search culture thanks to Google so people are going to search your site. Using search to build and merchandise highly effective landing pages is an ecommerce MUST.
There used to be great SaaS tools you could add into your site like Endeca. Now most CMS build in some of those expensive features. I'm a Director of Marketing at Atlantic BT ( http://www.atlanticbt.com ). We've done about 50 Magento installations and Love the platform for its sheer POWER. Magento has many of Endeca's better ideas in their CMS or you can buy plugins to augment this open source platform.
Shopping cart's take sophisticated A/B testing at last and, if you have the budget, multivariate testing (MVT). True MVT creates a regression analysis of all possible variables and provides the best combinations of alternatives. Small tweaks in the cart can mean millions so I recommend using MVT testing tools such as Adobe's Test and Target to get an accurate read. Never blunder into cart renovations since you would be violating first law of Internet marketing, "DO NO HARM."
So tackle all of these ideas, but understand the article mixes the complicated with the easy :).M
Helpful perspective from Robin Good and the curator of this post: Pinterest is only the tip of the iceberg. Out there there are literally tens of visual pinning and sharing boards covering styles, topics and tribes of all kinds.
One such group of product and object curation tools is the one dedicated to the collection and organization of luxury, fashion, art and design.
This article highlights and briefly reviews five of these social product discovery services while analyzing their key differences.
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