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10 Incredible Websites of Big Content Providers

Nirhana — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 11:56:07 +0000

There are many websites of the same genres, but we all choose one out of them all. Whether be it the design, the layout, or the service that hooked us onto it, we all know they all offer similar content. So if you are designing and developing a site in the same genre as many others, how should you design it and what key elements should you include?

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15 Google Chrome Extensions for the Avid Designer

Nirhana — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 16:20:36 +0000

Google Chrome has become one of the best choices for web browsing, especially for designers and developers due to its flexability. Even though Firefox is still considered to be in the lead, it’ll only be a matter of time before most delve into Chrome. This web browser has great speed and top notch functionality due to the large variety of extensions available.

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30 of the Best Infographics that Effectively Showcase Data | Design Reviver

Nirhana — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 17:45:53 +0000

Infographics have been around for decades. They’ve allowed us to convert data into a visual structure making it easier for everyone to read and understand the information being conveyed. Infographics have radically impacted the way we display content to the point that it simplifies the entire process of data comprehension. Without these visually enticing structures we would have a harder time deciphering complex information.

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4 Fresh jQuery Image and Content Sliders

Nirhana — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 14:10:01 +0000

Image and content sliders are everywhere, they are a trend that sprung to life last year with a bang and has escalated to point were seemingly every other new web design project has one. As a result of this popularity there are literally hundreds of jQuery slider plugins and scripts freely available, all will offer slightly different functionality, making it very hard to choose which one best suits you.

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ThemeSwitcher in Web Design, Fantstic Examples and Tutorials

Nirhana — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 10:39:17 +0000

Have you ever visited a site that sells themes and allows you to easily switch between them within a fraction of a second? Most of have, and we can agree that this makes switching between these much quicker and easier. The cool thing about ThemeSwitchers is that any website with a similar function (i.e. switching between color swatches from an online color app) can utilize them through the power of jQuery.

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Mind-Mapping Tools for Designers and Why It’s Important

Nirhana — Mon, 24 May 2010 10:08:57 +0000

Mind Maps allow you to creatively organize ideas, words, and tasks in such a way that they’re all interconnected producing a useful structure that visually helps decipher problems, with decision making, designing, and writing.

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13 Hand-Picked Web Form Resources for Developers

Nirhana — Mon, 17 May 2010 17:49:18 +0000

Effective web forms are a crucial part of any Web site or landing page. They are the window through which site visitors interact with the site. Unfortunately, they can be a pain to create.

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25+ Websites With Professional and Creative Typography

Nirhana — Mon, 10 May 2010 15:45:25 +0000

Typography plays a vital role in the quality, usability, and perception of a website design. When you’re able to embed a professional type into your design the general consensus is your website will look much more organized and legible. And when you make use of creative fonts and styles, it tends to grab attention and leave a unique impression in the minds of your users.

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8 Websites To Gain The Understanding Of Flash/Actionscript

Nirhana — Wed, 05 May 2010 13:39:23 +0000

Having a strong understanding of how Flash and ActionScript work is the best way to make outstanding web pages that will draw a lot of attention. Once the basics of each of these applications have been mastered, then the web designer is able to move onto some of the more expert ways to use Flash and ActionScript.

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Beautilful Typography Posters

Nirhana — Tue, 04 May 2010 13:18:12 +0000

Typically, in graphic design, type will only have a supporting role or a bit-part of the overall design, merely a small ingredient of the overall design. That is not always case, sometimes type will be projected into the forefront, and the result can be amazing, powerful and very, very effective, as you can see from below.

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