Resources
Photoshop CS5 Video Sneak Peaks
Yep. Here are some videos highlights of what’s coming up in Photoshop CS5. (very secretive, shhhhhhh, don’t tell):
New Website Launched: Specialty Concrete
I love the challenge that a new design job brings, particularly web design. I lose sleep, in a good way, thinking about all the design details and solutions. My newest project was for a concrete company called Specialty Concrete. Their only form of outward advertisement (besides magnetic signs on their vehicles) was a local Craigslist [...]
50 Free Lessons in Graphic Design Theory
Want or need a crash course on everything design from typography to color theory to layouts and grid? Here is a great starting place: 50 Free Lessons in Graphic Design Theory.
Excerpts:
10. Master Web Typography: 8 Detailed Typography Tips for the Web: “One of the most under–rated elements of beautiful Web design is the subtle art [...]
Parliament Design Studio and Envy
Our design environment can have a big impact on our creative mood and outlook. When I see a studio like Parliament Design’s, I must admit, the sixth deadly sin sets in. (ht The Best Parts)
Create a Character with Adobe Illustrator CS4
Whenever I find a good resource, whether for training/how-to or simply inspiration, I will pass it on here. I needed a good tutorial on creating vector characters in Adobe Illustrator CS4 and came across this little gem from Colorburned. It walks you through the entire process, step-by-step, from sketch to final render with shading. I [...]
Type Organization and Classifications
Can I just say that I love all-things-typography? But it is so easy to lose track of your fonts once you compile 100+ of them. I have found these two tools helpful.
FontExplorer: A free explorer from, you guessed it, FontExplorer, which helps you corral all of those fonts. Sick of those hard-to-see previews in the [...]
