Archive for the ‘Design’ Category

A few good articles…

Posted by James Reeve on Thu 5th November, 2009

Here are a few interesting and nostalgic articles I have read recently:

Logo Design Trends 2009

Apple vs. Microsoft – A Website Usability Study

Elements of Great Web Design: The Polish

Open Letter to Adobe

Evolution of Photoshop: 1988 – 2009

I started with Photoshop 5 and before that with one of Paint Shop Pro’s early incarnations, oh how I remember those early days of design. The excitement of the bevel and the over use of the drop shadow.

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Top 5 design forums

Posted by James Reeve on Wed 25th February, 2009

There are many design forums which are out there, but many do not have a very high calibre of member which means that the standard of design work showcased is poor. I think it is key to seek the opinions of peers who have skills in the design field and can provide competent rationale when critiquing work.

With this in mind I recommend the following design forums:

Typophile – my favourite.

Smashing Magazine Forum – nice addition to the SM website.

Estetica Design Forum – great general discussion.

Designers Talk – all things design are discussed.

Designate Online – design talk plus other random submissions.

All of these sites provide a great platform for debate on the many different areas of design, check them out.

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Lost T-shirts from 108

Posted by James Reeve on Thu 4th December, 2008

I love these Lost t-shirts. really nice designs and beautiful typography. Gonna have to get me one of these in time for the new season, coming 25th January 2009, cant wait!

Buy t-shirts from 108 and get more info on Lost from Lostpedia

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Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin – The sexiest iPod speaker

Posted by James Reeve on Thu 4th December, 2008

This is the most aesthetically pleasing iPod speaker dock out there by a clear mile. The curvature nature of the blimp styling, hence the name “Zeppelin” has quite a striking design and the sound quality is equally as brilliant.

Please Santa, I have been a good boy this year, can I have one :)

Find out more on the Bowers & Wilkins website.

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How to grab my attention!

Posted by James Reeve on Sun 23rd November, 2008

This is certainly one way, but that said, it has a lovely magazine cover layout that jumps out at you with a vibrant green and something else………. good work the Sunday Times.

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