As we aim to help the community and provide you with the best possible resources, we’ve put up a list of seven great stories and resources, from our colleagues, which you probably should check out. Selected stories were published in the past week and were found amongst many other great stories. We made this a traditional Monday post where we point out those that we think were inspiring, helpful, and even funny to read. Of course, they are related to what we do here and that includes design, inspiration, resources, and everything else in between. One for each day of the week. Enjoy.
Monday – 55 Must Have Photoshop Brushes And Tutorials To Enhance Your Designs
Story found on designtutorials4u.com
Do you have an idea in your head but not able do put it into photoshop because you think it is too complex? You may be in need of some custom brushes. Especially for those of us who aren’t illustrators, custom brushes can really help you out in a pinch. Having a good collection of Photoshop brushes is essential for any designer. Here you will find 55 must have free brushes and tutorials, whether you are looking for grunge, halftone patterns, nature or splatter effects.
Tuesday – 30 Creative And Beautiful Typography Designs
Story found on dzineblog.com
Typography is the art of arranging, designing, and modifying type to create beautiful and easy-to-read graphic art. Sometimes typography is all you need to communicate your ideas effectively and boldly.There are plenty of typography designs out there for inspiration, here i’ve collected 30 of my favorites for your inspiration, hope you like this collection.
Wednesday – When Minimalism Backfires: When Too Little Is Not Enough
Story found on webdesignerdepot.com
When the theory behind it is well implemented, it makes for some beautiful, simple and yet modern designs. Because it is a trend, everyone wants to follow it. But can it be taken too far? And is it right for all types of websites? This article explores some of the potentially negative side-effects of minimalist designs and the consequences of implementing one incorrectly.
Thursday – 45 Mega Cool And Free Gothic Fonts Ready To Download
Story found on w3mag.com
This is the first post that contains fonts and because is the first time… I really hope that is ok and you will enjoy it. I used all this fonts and I can say that I’ve done few projects using them. I was always glad to use them, and now I’m sharing them with you. Hopefully you will like them too.
Friday – The Benefits Of Experimentation
Story found on designinformer.com
I spend a fair amount of time working on web design. After a full day at the office, it’s not uncommon for me to come home and work on my own site, blog or other personal projects. It’s also not uncommon for people to ask me how I “find the time” to do this type of personal work. My response, especially to other Web designers, is this.
Saturday – Showcase: Beautifully Designed Black Portfolio Websites
Story found on acrisdesign.com
Designing a good looking portfolio for any web and graphics designer is very much important, and black colored website gives a decent look to any portfolio. So here we have collected some great looking black colored portfolio websites to take inspiration from it and design one for yourself. Enjoy!
Sunday – Light Fonts Use In Web Design: Examples And Resources
Story found on desizntech.info
Light/thin fonts are the fonts that are usually slim and slender than usually fonts. Using light fonts one can create beautiful typography, websites, banner and etc. In this post we are exploring basic characteristics of lights fonts , some examples of light fonts and sharing some best free light fonts on the web.
