As designers we love to put our creative mark on all sorts of canvasses. Designer toys are a popular way for designers and illustrators to really go to town with creativity, often cutting, chopping and moulding the toy into custom shapes and forms. If you fancy producing a custom toy of your own, be sure to check out these handy resources from across the web, each giving insights and tips into the construction process of a custom toy.
Detailed digital illustrations come in all shapes and sizes, and often make use of abstract shapes, flowing lines and bright colours. This collection of 50 inspiring abstract illustrations in web design showcases some of the best, eye popping designs out there on the net.
Apple products have a solid following in the creative industries, so it’s no surprise that a range of Apple products including iPhones, iMacs and Macbooks make their way into website designs. Check out this collection of excellent examples, and follow on to a comprehensive collection of resources including icons, imagery and tutorials ready for use in your next web design project.
Photoshop effects usually bring up thoughts of vibrant swirling lines and abstract pieces of stunning artwork, not to mention the not so cool Photoshop filters that have been the cause of eye-wrenching design choices for years. There are, however a range of effects that not only look great, but stay true to the traditional photographic techniques the effects originally evolved from. Here are 15 tutorials for recreating authentic photo effects such as Lomo photography, HDR and Cross Processing digitally in Adobe Photoshop.
Adobe Illustrator can be a little tricky to get your head around, particularly after getting used to the workflow of applications such as Photoshop. The differences between layer use and the creation of objects and shapes can be really strange at first hand. Luckily there’s a range of help available for free online in the form of tutorials. Here is my collection of hand-picked articles from various sites that every designer should see, whether you’re a beginner or advanced user, there will be something here for you!
A muted palette could be described as a selection of subdued or restrained colours which appear quite soft and easy on the eye. Compared with the bright and brash colour schemes of many modern web designs, these muted palettes give the impression of sophistication and modesty. Often using browns or subtle greys along with pastels and subtle highlights they make a great collection of inspiring designs. Check out these 25 hand picked examples from across the web.