Seven Must-See Videos and Presentations for Web App Developers
In previous video roundups, we’ve collected together some interesting videos and presentations from a variety of speakers discussing topics covering usability, graphic design, CSS frameworks, web standards, and more. In this small roundup, we’ve included seven videos that we think would be of great interest to web app developers in particular, with less focus on design and standards.
These presentations are a little more technically heavy than ones we’ve featured in the past, but we think they’re worth every minute. Check them out, and be sure to comment to include links to any related videos that you feel are worth mentioning.
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How to create a nice looking web layout
Hello. In this tutorial, I will show you how to create a nice looking web layout where you can promote your services. This tutorial will use a simple wood texture and some gorgeous 3D renders with robots.
How to create a sport web layout
In this tutorial I will walk you through the process of creating a sport web layout. We will use the Sport vector pack from Grafpedia.
Introduction
For this web layout we will use the 960 Grid System. Download the archive file, unzip it and go to the “photoshop” folder (it’s located inside the “templates” folder). Then open the “960_grid_24_col.psd” file in Photoshop.
The red bars that you see are inside the “24 Col Grid” group. You can hide/show this group whenever you need. There are also some helpful guides. To view them go to View > Show > Guides, or use the shortcut Ctrl/Cmd + ;.
The Perfect Office #46
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We’ve seen some great gadgets and equipment for designers. So many cool stuff, that we could actually assemble infinite perfect office spaces! Every week we’ll assemble a perfect office, and we’d like you to help us. What equipment would the perfect office have?
Not only gadgets and equipment, but also furniture, sound system, gaming stuff (for lunch time!). A designer is totally allowed to dream with the perfect office, and that’s what we’re gonna do here! Also, tell us your suggestions, or even better, you may tell us via twitter , using #digitpablo so we can check it. Alright? I hope you guys enjoy this brief selection. Cheers! ;)
35 jQuery Animation Tutorials
Creative designers can do some amazing things with jQuery. A wide variety of animation effects are possible, and these 35 tutorials provide excellent learning resources for anyone who is wanting to brush up their skills in this area. You’ll find tutorials for creative animated navigation menus, as well as for other types of animation that use jQuery instead of Flash.
25 of the Best Calligraphy Fonts for Designers
Having the right fonts is critical to successful web and graphic design. Fortunately, there are a lot of quality free fonts that are available for use. In this post we’ll feature 25 of the best calligraphy fonts for download. Be sure to check the restrictions of any font before using on a commercial project.
Foggy Window Effect in Photoshop
After over three days of nonstop rain I decided to use that as inspiration for a new experiment in Photoshop.
So in this tutorial I will show you how to create a foggy window effect in Photoshop. We will use a stock photo, brushes, and layer styles to create the effect. The whole process is quite simple and it won’t take you more than 30 minutes to achieve the same result.
Client Retention: A Key Ingredient for Freelancing Success
Working as a freelance designer is a challenging job. Not only do you have to be a skilled designer, but you also need to be able to find work and run a profitable business. Landing new clients can be a lot of work and can require a considerable amount of time on your part. Once you have the client, retaining that client can be highly beneficial for your business.
Recognizing and Leveraging Your Strengths as an Artist
For aspiring artists today, the field of art is incredibly broad. There are more subcultures, trends, and niches to appeal to today than there ever have been. With the advent of cheaper NLE software and 3D programs, the would-be artist isn’t limited to basic tools or low-quality production values.
These days, the possible routes an artist can take are many and they keep increasing in number. This newfound freedom, however, has an unfortunate side effect. Prospective artists sometimes don’t know which road to take, which field to enter, where to focus.
