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Wikipedia tells us that "thumbnails are reduced-size versions of pictures, used to help in recognizing and organizing them, serving the same role for images as a nor
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Following the recent trend of using big background images in web design, we decided to gather a list of websites using portraits in their layouts. So at this showcas
By Patrick Cox on
Implied textural designs are not new to the interwebs. Most of the time texture is used as a design device to add depth, dimension, or just used to spice up a bland
By Mary Lou on
The use of the parallax effect or parallax scrolling effect in websites can add a nice three dimensional depth illusion to the design and make the visit very interes
By Patrick Cox on
The more comfortable users are with your website the more likely they are to enjoy their experience and come back for another visit. Make them feel at home with a fa
By Gisele Muller on
Designing the perfect navigation for a website it's one of the main keys to have a good outcome, to have a website that gets users attentions and make them want to b
By Mary Lou on
Image sliders and sideshows have become an essential element in web design. They are a great way to display information and visual content in an interesting way. Fro
By Gisele Muller on
Of course we all love the basics when it comes to web design, we like columns, grids, organized and well disposed content... but that doesn't mean we don't like crea
By Mary Lou on
An interesting way to spice up a web design is to add some depth to it. Instead of making a design flat, certain elements and techniques can stimulate the depth perc
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When designing a website we have a lot of elements to worry about: menus, navigations buttons, forms, header, footer and many other important details that make our d
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When designing a website you can use several effects to drive attention to an element, emphasize something or simply to give your page an unique and personal touch.
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Portfolios are a great opportunity to show your potential clients and customers what you have created and what you are capable of. It can also be a playground for id
By Gisele Muller on
UI elements - user interface elements - are a really important part of the design process. They are what we can call the face of interaction between your site and it
By Mary Lou on
It is interesting to explore the design of websites associated to a certain category. There are many collections out there that showcase websites from certain areas,
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Here is a list of inspirational web designs from the fashion design industry. Most of them use Flash to create a “fashion experience” when visiting their
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As a web designer it is sometimes hard to get inspired. When a client asks for a specific design and has some concrete ideas, it can be much easier than inventing so
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A great website design can be a powerful tool for establishing a brand. In the hotel business, a website gives the chance to present the services and atmosphere that
