Published by bonnard
(Source:vandelaydesign)

Last year I published 25 of the Best Photographer Portfolio Websites. Today I’d like to follow up with another set of 25 sites for your design inspiration.
In this collection you’ll see a good deal of variety between the sites. Some use a minimal layout that showcases the photos without distraction, and others are a bit more flashy.
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. Sep 09, 2009
Filed under: Portfolio, layout, Photography, Portfolio
Published by bonnard
(Source:smashingmagazine)

Using a light source the right way can add dimension and beauty to a website design. Strong light sources create a stark contrast between light areas and shadows in a design, making the elements look more realistic and dimensional and less flat. Some websites opt instead for a dim light source to create a soft glow around particular areas of the website, to attract the eye more subtly.
Lighting can also create a mood for a website. Some websites use bright swirls of light to show energy, while others use a dim glow to create a peaceful mood. In the examples below, you will see a wide range of lighting effects used, from subtle lighting effects to bold rays of light streaking across the page.
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. Jun 25, 2009
Filed under: Web Design, Graphic, layout, webdesign
Published by bonnard
(Source:sixrevisions)

deviantART, a widely popular online graphic design community, is an unlikely (but surprisingly terrific) place to find inspiration for web design. There are many designers and artists at deviantART who choose to display their beautiful creations to the rest of the community. In this collection, you’ll find some of the best web design layouts created by deviantARTists.
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. May 12, 2009
Filed under: Web Design, Graphic, layout, webdesign
Published by bonnard
(Source:net.tuts)

Have you ever wanted to design a beautiful website but just didn’t know how? To be honest, a few years ago, that happened to me too. While browsing the web, I saw so many nice looking websites and wished I had the skills to create such designs. Today I can and I’m going to teach you how to do so too! Essentially, it requires a few Photoshop skills and an eye for detail. Through this tutorial, I will point out these tiny details which make a website design look beautiful. Fire up Photoshop and let’s get going!
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. May 11, 2009
Filed under: Web Design, layout, Tutorials, webdesign
Published by bonnard
(Source:grafpedia)

In this tutorial I will show you how to create a layout for a beauty salon in 10 simple steps.
These types of layouts do not have too much text.
One of the most important part is the stock image used in this type of layout. I will try to create this layout in a few simple steps.
When you create beauty layouts try to use round shapes.
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. May 11, 2009
Filed under: Web Design, Interface, layout, Tutorials, webdesign
Published by Mike
(Source: sixrevisions)

There are many creative ways to use watercolor effects and brush strokes in a web design to make it really stand out. Some of the examples below use the painted effect all over their websites, and some use subtle instances that add the perfect amount of artistic flair.
In this showcase, you’ll see 30 examples of watercolor effects and brush strokes in web design.
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. May 03, 2009
Filed under: Web Design, Brush Strokes, Interface, layout, Watercolor Effects
Published by Jason
In this tutorial you will learn how to make a clean corporate style layout for your business.[......]
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. Mar 26, 2009
Filed under: Web Design, Graphic, Interface, layout, webdesign
Published by Jason
In this tutorial is going to be making a stylish car layout, although the layout isnt particularly car ?related? it does featured some awsome content box styling.[......]
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. Mar 26, 2009
Filed under: Web Design, Interface, layout, Photoshop, Tutorials, webdesign
Published by bonnard
(Source:photoshoptutorials)

Design a beautiful navigation bar in Photoshop. This tutorial will teach you how to combine several layer styles to create a beautiful yet simple navigation bar.
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. Mar 23, 2009
Filed under: Web Design, Design Skills, layout, Photoshop, webdesign