Looking for perfection? Seeking rectangles that look as if they were made by the hands of gods? Want to construct a downright holy web design. Then look no further than 1:1.618, also known as Φ (phi) or The Golden Ratio. To make a rectangle based on the golden ratio, make one side 1.618 times larger [...]
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Design Inspiration – Web Design, Graphic Design, and Beyond
Jul
11
This article is a roundup of other roundups. Some of the resources listed below round up great web and graphic design (The Design Inspiration). Some are more code-oriented roundups (Smashing Magazine). And some seem to round up just about anything (as long as it looks neat – FFFFound.com). The featured image of this post (to [...]
Stock Media: when to use, when NOT to use, and where to find it
Nov
17
Stock image services are no substitute for a photographer, illustrator, or graphic designer. If a company is serious about using photos and images that affect users, then it will want to hire a professional. In doing so, the company will receive media that is tailored to its brand and identity. A recent study conducted by [...]