Super Bowl 2012 By the Numbers

February 4th, 2012
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Super Bowl 2012 is blitzing us like a crazed linebacker, coming up in a matter of hours, and the numbers are stacking up quickly. It’s a weekend of superlatives, with astonishing numbers swirling around those brave warriors on the field.

In the Super Bowl, everything is larger than life. Instead of… read more

Best of the Week #208

February 4th, 2012
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Abduzeedo

It’s time for our best news of this week. We have a lot of graphic and web design, a bit of architecture, ads, tech news, awesome reads and other crazy stuff! So take a look at the links we’ve selected for your inspiration and to keep you updated about what’s… read more

Weekly Web Design and Development Inspiration – N.124

February 4th, 2012
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Specky Boy

This is our weekly selection of our favorite web designs from the past week, thanks to everybody for their recommendations. Feel free to comment and let us know what you think.

Have you tried StylesInspiration yet? It is our web design showcase that aims to not only… read more

Sculpting Signatures in Illustrator

February 3rd, 2012
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Create a stylized digital signature in Illustrator to drop onto your artwork when you are finished. Use Illustrator’s width tool to add some calligraphy style to your signature.

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7 Tips for Planning a Wedding on Pinterest

February 3rd, 2012
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Mashable

1. Join

If you haven’t already, sign up for a Pinterest account. There’s a waiting list to join now… read more

How To Use Custom Post Types To Organize Online Marketing Campaigns

February 3rd, 2012
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Smashing Magazine

Custom post types add a level of flexibility to WordPress that makes this open-source Web development platform more useful on many levels. Whenever I have been faced with a Web-based task, especially one that involves organizing information, the first thing I do is examine WordPress to determine if it can… read more

Publish Magazines and eBooks Quickly with Calaméo

February 3rd, 2012
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Web App Storm

From Amazon’s runaway success with the Kindle platform to Apple’s new iBooks Author tool to help writers create interactive eBooks for their iPad iBooks store, eBooks are the story of the day for digital media. If you’ve ever considered writing a book or creating a new magazine, you’ll want to… read more

Should You Keep Your Website Open Source?

February 3rd, 2012
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Specky Boy

When you enter the world of web hosting, you will find yourself inundated with options. Choosing a hosting company is only the beginning. Even after you have a domain, hosting account, and all of the preliminary tasks out of the way, you still have to build a website…. read more

8 Things You Should Know Before Building a Mobile App

February 3rd, 2012
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Mashable

Seth Porges is a magazine editor and the creator of Cloth, an iOS fashion app for iPhone and iPod Touch. His Twitter handle is @sethporges.

App appeal is obvious. The barrier to entry? So low! The upshot of producing the next Angry Birds or beer-chug simulator? So high! Heck, with just… read more

Freebie: St. Valentine’s Day Icon Set (10 PNG/PSD Icons)

February 2nd, 2012
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Smashing Magazine

Every now and then, we release useful freebies for all of our highly valued readers. Today, it is our pleasure to present to you Cuberto‘s fantastic St. Valentine’s icon set  —  exclusively designed for Smashing Magazine and its loyal readers. The icons presented are available in transparent PNGs as well… read more

Fair Wages for Freelance Writing

February 2nd, 2012
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A recent story in The Australian caught my eye. The title of the piece is “Online magazine offers less than 2c a word to freelancers”. The name of the online magazine is Breathe Magazine Australia (BreatheMagazine.com) and it is scheduled to launch in April 2012.

The Australian journalists’ union, called… read more

Fashion Forward: Showcase of Fashion and Editorial Photography

February 2nd, 2012
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Noupe

As we have undoubtedly heard our entire lives, a picture speaks a thousand words. And while that may be true of most, there are those who seek to tell a bit of a story with their works. Editorial photography, and perhaps some would say to a lesser degree fashion photography,… read more

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Making the Perfect Project Pitch

February 2nd, 2012
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Specky Boy

Freelancing offers you maximum flexibility to choose the projects that best compliment your skills, passions and interests. Without doubt, this is one of the most obvious advantages in becoming a freelancer. However, in this economic climate the ability to only choose the projects that most attract you must… read more

Daily Inspiration #1046

February 1st, 2012
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This post is part of our daily series of posts showing the most inspiring images selected by some of the Abduzeedo’s writers and users. If you want to participate and share your graphic design inspiration, just send us, via email, the image with the link from where you found it,… read more

Why Sleep is so Important for Freelancers

February 1st, 2012
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I love sleeping. Always have, always will. I was the kid whose parents had to wake up on Christmas morning. If I don’t get enough sleep—watch out.

Admittedly, sometimes I feel ashamed at getting nine hours of sleep at night. But when I read this article in Inc.com about how… read more

Things My Clients Hate. What about Yours?

February 1st, 2012
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Specky Boy

I have been a freelancer for almost a decade now and in the course of these years, I have had dozens of clients and hundreds of projects. While no two clients are the same, I have noticed some common things many of my clients hate. For truth’s sake,… read more

Beautiful Editorial Illustrations by Luciano Lozano aka. Ilustrista

February 1st, 2012
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Luciano Lozano it’s a self-taught illustrator based on Barcelona, Spain working mainly with magazines and books. He got a quite distinctive style, since we cannot simply label it as retro as sometimes he works with traditional methods getting some really fresh results.

You can know more about Luciano at his Website.

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16 High Quality Twitter Icons That You Can Download For Free

February 1st, 2012
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Let us take you to the free collection of some high quality Twitter icons that you can download for free. This round up showcases 16 beautifully designed and eye catching Twitter icons that will for sure grab the attention of your target audience. Twitter buttons such as Follow Me and… read more

Martha Stewart Considering Web-Only TV Show

January 31st, 2012
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Martha Stewart is looking into producing web-only video programming, the TV personality and business magnate suggested on stage at AllThingsD‘s media conference Tuesday.

Stewart’s company, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, is looking for new outlets for Stewart’s daytime show now that her contract with the Hallmark Channel is coming to an end…. read more

Chris Sanders – Photographer Spotlight

January 31st, 2012
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Digital Photography School

This commercial photographer spotlight features Chris Sanders. Sander’s lifestyle and travel work developed out of a film background. His client list includes publications such as Vogue, Vanity Fair, Esquire and Conde Nast Traveler as well as companies such as Bank of America, Microsoft, Reebok and Starwood Hotels. He lives and works from… read more

Desktop Wallpaper Calendar: February 2012

January 31st, 2012
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We always try our best to challenge your artistic abilities and produce some interesting, beautiful and creative artwork. And as designers we usually turn to different sources of inspiration. As a matter of fact, we’ve discovered the best one — desktop wallpapers that are a little more distinctive than the… read more

Best of the Vector Web – January 2012

January 31st, 2012
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Vector Tuts

Each month, we search the web for the best vector-related content and showcase it here for you all to enjoy. This month, we showcase high quality tutorials on mixing vector techniques with photography, we learn how to create vintage style lettering that has a grainy retro style, dive deeper into… read more

Ten Things To Think About When Designing Your iPad App

January 31st, 2012
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Smashing Magazine

Like most well-designed things, the magic of an iPad app comes from a union of usefulness, usability and meaning. Games aside, the app must be useful by solving a problem that people actually have through the right set of functionality at the right time. It must be easy to use… read more

Help Wanted: Websites For Finding Design And Programming Jobs

January 31st, 2012
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Noupe

There are a lot of advantages to freelancing. You will have more flexibility over the hours you work, you won’t have to commute to work any more and best of all, you are your own boss. It can be hard work landing a job. Not to mention making sure a… read more

Weekly Design News – Resources, Tutorials and Freebies (N.118)

January 31st, 2012
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Specky Boy

This is our weekly column were we share our favorite design related articles, resources and cool tidbits from the past week. Enjoy :)
If you would like to receive our daily updates and keep up to date with the latest and greatest articles and resources from the… read more

Polling App Makes Blog Feedback Painless

January 31st, 2012
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Mashable

The Spark of Genius Series highlights a unique feature of startups and is made possible by Microsoft BizSpark. If you would like to have your startup considered for inclusion, please see the details here.

Name: Quipol

Quick Pitch: Quipol is a web application that makes creating and embedding polls on blogs easy.

Genius… read more

Groupon is a Star in CBS Pilot — But in the Wrong City [VIDEO]

January 30th, 2012
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Working at Groupon is now cliche enough to work as the setting of a TV pilot.

CBS picked up a pilot for a new sitcom called Friend Me. The conceit is about two twenty-something best friends who move from Illinois to… read more

5 Ways for Photographers to use an iPad to Jumpstart their Business

January 30th, 2012
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Digital Photography School

1. Editing On-the-Go

The iPad is never going to replace a desktop computer for photo editing. However, it does come in handy when you are looking to quickly edit a few pictures. I recently traveled home for the holidays. My parents wanted a picture for their Christmas card. I was able to… read more

The Future Of Screen Typography Is In Your Hands

January 30th, 2012
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Smashing Magazine

We do more reading on the screen today than we did even a year ago. If we are ever to have a golden age of reading on the screen, this might be the start of it.

Tablets, Nooks and Kindles make buying a book or magazine for the screen almost unavoidable…. read more

45 Latest Photo Manipulation Tutorials for Photoshop

January 30th, 2012
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Specky Boy

When we talk about image editing or photo enhancement, Adobe Photoshop is the first thing that comes to our minds. The software itself is hard to learn and harder to master though. Thanks to the many tutorials available though, even novices can learn the tricky tecniques used by… read more

Colour Combination Makes a Better Impact in Logo Designing

January 29th, 2012
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Specky Boy

It’s undeniable. Branding is the life blood of any business. Even for small businesses, you’ve gotta build brand identity, or be ready for your company to go belly up.
A big part of many company’s brand identity is the logo. It’s like the face of your company…. read more

10 Cool and Creative Websites to Visit

January 29th, 2012
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10 Cool and Creative Websites to Visit

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Sound Design: Audio Branding: Airela Case

January 28th, 2012
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Abduzeedo

What is audio branding?

“Audio branding describes the process of brand development and brand management by use of acoustic elements within the framework of brand communication. It is part of multi-sensory brand communication and holistic corporate design. Audio branding aims at building solidly a brand sound that represents the identity and… read more

Best of the Week #207

January 28th, 2012
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Abduzeedo

It’s time for our best news of this week. We have a lot of graphic and web design, a bit of architecture, ads, tech news, awesome reads and other crazy stuff! So take a look at the links we’ve selected for your inspiration and to keep you updated about what’s… read more

Weekly Web Design and Development Inspiration – N.123

January 28th, 2012
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Specky Boy

This is our weekly selection of our favorite web designs from the past week, thanks to everybody for their recommendations. Feel free to comment and let us know what you think.

Have you tried StylesInspiration yet? It is our web design showcase that aims to not only… read more

7 Lead Generation Trends For 2012 — What You Need to Do Right Now [SPONSORED]

January 27th, 2012
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Mashable

This post is brought to you by HubSpot, an inbound marketing software company based in Cambridge, MA, that makes a full platform of marketing software, including marketing automation tools. For more information on sponsored posts, read here.

You decide. Is this 2012 AD or is it 0008 FB — the eighth… read more

Limiting The Visibility Of WordPress Posts Via Usernames

January 27th, 2012
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Smashing Magazine

Controlling who is able to view a post is a simple task once the system is established. Limiting access to certain users has several applications, such as enabling a design studio to distribute artwork to its various clients, or enabling a small school to arrange for homework to be posted… read more

Managing an Organized Freelance Work Schedule

January 27th, 2012
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Specky Boy

It takes a lot of time and dedication to build a freelance career. The hours are long, work can be tedious, and often you need to multitask like crazy. But the freedom of release from a regular work schedule can be fantastic.

In this guide I’d like to go… read more

7 Ways to Follow ‘The Hunger Games’ Movie on Social Media

January 26th, 2012
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Mashable

1. Capitol Couture

The newly launched Capitol Couture blog is dedicated to the styles featured in the upcoming film…. read more

Facebook After Death: What Should the Law Say?

January 26th, 2012
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Mashable

When you die, your social media presence lives on. But should it? Lawmakers and lawyers are tackling the question of what should happen to your digital life after death.

The Uniform Law Commission recently approved a study committee on fiduciary power and authority to access digital property and online accounts during… read more

The UX Research Plan That Stakeholders Love

January 26th, 2012
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Smashing Magazine

UX practitioners, both consultants and in house, sometimes conduct research. Be it usability testing or user research with a generative goal, research requires planning. To make sure product managers, developers, marketers and executives (let’s call them stakeholders) act on UX research results, planning must be crystal clear, collaborative, fast and… read more

9 Steps to Starting Your Freelance Web Design Business

January 26th, 2012
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Freelanceswitch

So, you want to be a freelance web designer? Ah, the glamor of it all.

Your own boss, answering only to the call of your creative muse… get up, feel inspired, do some work, go for a walk, laugh knowingly with other freelancers who have also discovered The Secret… read more

Creative Uses for QR Codes

January 26th, 2012
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Specky Boy

Nowadays we look around and all over the places see QR codes embedded into the ads, buildings, billboards, newspapers, cups, clothes and even into the roads.

The usage of QR (Quick Response) codes in promotional marketing is a great idea and just one more awesome way to engage people… read more

Backup Plans for the Traveling Photographer

January 26th, 2012
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Backing up your files on the road can be a massive headache for many photographers. When you’re travelling, you have the compounded problem that you are probably shooting a lot, but you don’t want to take massive amounts of kit that will weigh you down.

Well, his is a response… read more

10 Designs Inspired by Microsoft’s Metro UI

January 26th, 2012
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Fuel Your Creativity

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Since Microsoft first unveiled the Metro UI on Windows Phone 7, the rollout has been gradually taking place across every Microsoft product and website. It is the cornerstone of the Windows 8 interface and one of the most notable official uses of Metro UI available now is… read more

Monday Inspiration #10 Light and Minimalist Websites

January 26th, 2012
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Monday Inspiration #10 Light and Minimalist Websites

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Daily Inspiration #1040

January 26th, 2012
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Abduzeedo

This post is part of our daily series of posts showing the most inspiring images selected by some of the Abduzeedo’s writers and users. If you want to participate and share your graphic design inspiration, just send us, via email, the image with the link from where you found it,… read more

Perfect Portrait 1

January 25th, 2012
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Layers Magazine

Better Portraits in Less Time

Perfect Portrait 1 is a huge timesaver for portrait photographers. It automatically identifies faces and features, and with a press of a button, eyes become whiter and clearer, teeth become whiter, lips have greater definition, wrinkles are softened, and shine and blemishes are reduced. In… read more

How To Deliver Exceptional Client Service

January 25th, 2012
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Smashing Magazine

We often hear companies, including Web agencies, boast about how they provide exceptional client service. But how do they define exceptional?

Consider this scenario. You are hired to design and develop a new website for a retail client. The client loves the design, and the pages you develop use the latest… read more

Get TV Coverage for Your Freelance Business

January 25th, 2012
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Freelanceswitch

Switched on freelancers know that publicity is good for business. Positive press coverage in newspapers, trade magazines and professional journals can raise awareness of your freelance business, create leads and even fill order books.

One way to reach a larger audience with public relations activity is to get television news… read more

A Showcase of Typography in Webdesign

January 25th, 2012
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Specky Boy

Functional web typography is, of course, key to the usabilty of any website. But functional does not mean boring.
Big, loud and attention grabbing typography does have the presence and magnificence to truly grab the attention of your visitors.
It does not quite shout at your… read more

Freebie: Colorful 3D UI Kit

January 24th, 2012
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Specky Boy

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We have a fantastic freebie for all of you web designers out there, you’ll love this:)
Designed by Land-of-Web, the Colorful 3D UI Kit comes in .psd format and is full of beautifully designed modern web elements covering almost all aspects of web design,… read more

3 Minutes with Photographer Sean McCormack

January 24th, 2012
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Digital Photography School

Fashion photography has always had a magical aura to it, as it accentuates the best of design and human form. In addition to the expected attention to lighting and shooting there is a great deal of artistry added to each shot with special care given to photo design and post-production… read more

What Successful Products Teach Us About Web Design

January 24th, 2012
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Smashing Magazine

Web design is a craft that is constantly evolving and yet also sometimes sabotaged. The moment a design is released, a new version is born. In the beginning, like a baby, it seems vulnerable and weak, but in time it grows up and becomes self-sufficient. Redesigning a website for its… read more

Weekly Design News – Resources, Tutorials and Freebies (N.117)

January 24th, 2012
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Specky Boy

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This is our weekly column were we share our favorite design related articles, resources and cool tidbits from the past week. Enjoy :)
If you would like to receive our daily updates and kepp up to date with the latest and greatest articles and… read more

Helicon Focus Pro X64

January 23rd, 2012
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Layers Magazine

Create Sharp Focus Throughout Your Images

Ansel Adams was part of a group of San Francisco realistic landscape photographers who called themselves Group f/64. The name came from their desire to achieve maximum depth of field (DOF). However, attaining maximum DOF can be challenging, especially in macro photography. Stopping a… read more

Consumers Want Online Video Ads No More Than 15 Seconds Long

January 23rd, 2012
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Mashable

Want to capture customer attention with online video ads? They’d better not be more than 15 seconds long, a new poll suggests.

According to a survey by Poll Position, about 54% of Americans think 15 seconds is the acceptable time to view an online video ad before seeing free content, from… read more

50 Beautiful Yet Free HTML5 And CSS3 Templates

January 23rd, 2012
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Smashing Apps

HTML5 templates are getting very popular these days because all professional HTML5 templates are compatible to all browsers with its functionality and features, and with the release of HTML5 / CSS3 it has become even more popular among designers because of the additional and great features.

At the moment, HTML5 and… read more

How Sites Like Contently Aim to Help Freelancers Find Work

January 23rd, 2012
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Freelanceswitch

I had never heard of the freelance-writing online marketplace Contently until I stumbled across this piece of info from the Wall Street Journal:

Freelance-writing marketplace Contently has raised a $2 million Series A round led by Lightbank. Co-founder Shane Snow said he started the company to help resolve some of… read more

Introduction To Linux Commands

January 23rd, 2012
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Smashing Magazine

At the heart of every modern Mac and Linux computer is the “terminal.” The terminal evolved from the text-based computer terminals of the 1960s and ’70s, which themselves replaced punch cards as the main way to interact with a computer. It’s also known as the command shell, or simply “shell.”… read more

50 Wonderful Black & White Photos with Partial Color Effects

January 23rd, 2012
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Specky Boy

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Taking a black and white photograph and adding partial color to certain key points of the shot is one of the most popular techniques amongst professional photographers. You can understand its popularity when you look at the examples we have for you below. This technique… read more

Daily Inspiration #1037

January 23rd, 2012
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Abduzeedo

This post is part of our daily series of posts showing the most inspiring images selected by some of the Abduzeedo’s writers and users. If you want to participate and share your graphic design inspiration, just send us, via email, the image with the link from where you found it,… read more

11 Ways to get Free Marketing for Your Photography

January 22nd, 2012
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One of the challenges of charging for your photography is figuring out how to get clients. You’ve got the technical know-how, but what about the business and marketing side? Strapped for cash and looking for ways to generate buzz about your photography? No problem. Marketing doesn’t have to cost much… read more

How Profile Photos Can Affect the User Experience

January 22nd, 2012
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Specky Boy

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Social networks have grown into the norm in today’s sophisticated Internet. Modern web pages have become very personalized over the past decade including a number of user interface features. One such example is the user profile picture often accompanied by each username.

Web designers don’t often… read more

Your Design Blog Should Be More SEO Friendly Than You Think

January 22nd, 2012
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Your Design Blog Should Be More SEO Friendly Than You Think

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Open Call For International Communities

January 21st, 2012
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Smashing Magazine

At Smashing Magazine, we are big proponents of diversity and sharing. We encourage designers and developers worldwide to step up and use Smashing Magazine as a platform to share their opinions, ideas or techniques. Our editorial process is quite evolved, yet we are very open to users’ suggestions. In fact,… read more

PSD2HTML.com Giveaway Results

January 21st, 2012
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Specky Boy

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Last weeks PSD2HTML.com giveaway ended a couple of days ago, and it is now time to announce the winners.

Thanks to everybody for all the comments and thanks to PSD2HTML.com for their services.

The Winners

Our winners should have by now received their winner emails, if not please… read more

Weekly Web Design and Development Inspiration – N.122

January 21st, 2012
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Specky Boy

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This is our weekly selection of our favorite web designs from the past week, thanks to everybody for their recommendations. Feel free to comment and let us know what you think.

Have you tried StylesInspiration yet? It is our web design showcase that aims… read more

Best of the Week #206

January 21st, 2012
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Abduzeedo

It’s time for our best news of this week. We have a lot of graphic and web design, a bit of architecture, ads, tech news, awesome reads and other crazy stuff! So take a look at the links we’ve selected for your inspiration and to keep you updated about what’s… read more

Latoponis Magazine Free WordPress Theme

January 21st, 2012
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Latoponis Magazine Free WordPress Theme

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The Pixel Renaissance: Pixel Art’s Place in 21st Century Expression

January 20th, 2012
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Mashable

My first experience with pixels occurred in second grade. During the rainy months, our teacher allowed us to stay inside, where we replaced recess with video game tournaments. Huddled over old Apple II monitors, we maneuvered game hero Panama Joe through endless levels of Montezuma’s Revenge.

Panama Joe’s image featured an… read more

How Kodak Squandered Every Single Digital Opportunity It Had

January 20th, 2012
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Mashable

Kodak has finally formalized what had been expected for years — it’s gone bankrupt. In the past 15 years, digital technology changed photography dramatically, and Kodak, a former heavyweight in the analog film business, got left behind.

That’s the story of Kodak in the broadest of strokes, though it doesn’t capture… read more

FindTheBest Mobile Will Instantly Compare Anything

January 20th, 2012
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Mashable

Whether you’re looking for a daycare, ski resort or smartphone, comparison engine FindTheBest can provide the critical stats. On Friday, the startup will give you better access to this info while you’re on the go with the launch of a new mobile site.

Since going online in August 2010, FindTheBest has… read more

Extracting Logos Using Levels In Adobe Fireworks

January 20th, 2012
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Smashing Magazine

In all the years that I’ve been using Adobe Fireworks, I have always had to perform one task in every project: remove the background from a logo. Most of the time, it’s because the client doesn’t have the original raw file that their previous designer used to create their company’s… read more

Give Your Logos Some Shine in Adobe Illustrator

January 20th, 2012
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Dave Cross opens up Illustrator and shows viewers how to add some reflective shine to text or an object using an opacity mask.

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How to Take Good Sports Photographs

January 20th, 2012
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InstantShift

Shooting sports pictures can be very exciting and fulfilling experience, provided you have patience and necessary skills. A fundamental knowledge of the game definitely helps in sports photography.

Browse a lot of sports magazines or photography websites to get an idea and feel of the game.

Things Which are Important
Camera

Camera can be… read more

What else does HTML5 need to defeat flash? (Part 2)

January 20th, 2012
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Specky Boy

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In part 1 of this article, we analyzed the technical problems facing HTML5. In part 2, we’re going to discuss the problems facing HTML5 commercially.

Unity:

Microsoft, Google and Apple are clearky the 3 giants of the industry at the moment, and it’s really hard to unify… read more

Elton John’s Husband Apologizes to Madonna on Facebook for Golden Globes Gaffe

January 20th, 2012
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Mashable

Elton John’s husband has apologized to Madonna on Facebook, following comments he made that the Queen of Pop didn’t deserve the Golden Globe award she won on Sunday.

John’s husband and producer David Furnish was publically upset after Madonna took home the Best Song award for “Masterpiece,” a song written for… read more

Pinterest for Brands: 5 Hot Tips

January 20th, 2012
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Mashable

This post originally appeared on the American Express OPEN Forum, where Mashable regularly contributes articles about leveraging social media and technology in small business.

We’ve all been hearing a lot about Pinterest lately, so you’re probably wondering whether you should take the plunge and create a profile for your company. We… read more

Creatif – WP Community Theme Giveaway

January 20th, 2012
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Creatif – WP Community Theme Giveaway

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Time Magazine Cover Illustrator

January 20th, 2012
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Time Magazine Cover Illustrator

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Mustaches Prevail on Gentlemint, the Pinterest Site for ‘Manly Men’

January 19th, 2012
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Mashable

What’s more manly than a mustache?

Not much, if you ask co-founders Glen Stansberry and Brian McKinney, co-founders of the recently launched Gentlemint.com — a Pinterest-inspired site for “manly men.”

“We wanted to add an old-school, ‘gentlemanly’ feel,” Stansberry says of the ‘stache logo. “Kind of like a Teddy Roosevelt… read more

How To Integrate Facebook, Twitter And Google+ In WordPress

January 19th, 2012
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Smashing Magazine

Integrating social media services in your website design is vital if you want to make it easy for readers to share your content. While some users are happy with the social media buttons that come built into their design template, the majority of WordPress users install a plugin to automatically… read more

20 WordPress Magazine Themes for Technology & Gadget Sites

January 19th, 2012
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Technology and gadget blogs are huge online, blogs such as Engadget and Gizmodo garner millions of eyeballs each month with breaking news and inside knowledge of the latest tech. Smaller sites run by one or a small group of bloggers are also flourishing and making a good living covering these… read more

5 SEO Trends Writers Should Target in 2012

January 19th, 2012
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Freelanceswitch

Freelance writers need to deal with web content all the time, as more and more of publishing goes online.

Although the basic principles of good writing don’t change in the online realm, there are certain differences that writers should be aware of. One of the most important aspects of online… read more

What else does HTML5 need to defeat flash? (Part 1)

January 19th, 2012
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Specky Boy

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Nowadays, HTML5 is like a shining star in the webs sky. However, is HTML5 ready to take the overall crown? From 2 aspects, we are going to discuss what else HTML5 needs to defeat Flash.

Technically:

First of all, I’d like to emphasize that HTML5 and Flash… read more

Interview with Envato’s co-founder, Collis Ta’eed

January 18th, 2012
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Interview with Envato’s co-founder, Collis Ta’eed

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Interview with the World’s Top Selling Microstock Photographer, Yuri Arcurs

January 18th, 2012
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Interview with the World’s Top Selling Microstock Photographer, Yuri Arcurs

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‘Inside Apple’ Extracts Published By Fortune Magazine

January 18th, 2012
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Mac App Storm

Its products are ubiquitous around the world and each announcement from the company generates huge press attention, frantic tweeting and unparalleled excitement. But up till now, hardly anything is known about what actually goes on inside Apple’s core and how the company functions. The company is known for being one… read more

Tips on Crafting The Perfect Press Release

January 18th, 2012
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Freelanceswitch

The magazine I run is holding a contest, and we’ve been working hard with our PR consultant on creating the best press releases possible to advertise our event. It’s not as easy as one might think to craft a good press release—even if you are a professional writer. I… read more

Printed Web: Print Design Inspired Websites

January 18th, 2012
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Noupe

It seems things are changing for website design. The minimalist style adopted by many websites is slowly being evolved into something a little more engaging. One of the main sources of inspiration for this change in the way website content is displayed has been print design, particularly newspapers and magazines…. read more

Benefits and Pitfalls of Using Code Frameworks

January 18th, 2012
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Specky Boy

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A code framework is nothing more than a collection of pre-formatted classes and functions. There are frameworks created for practically every language out there – even including frontend web development like JavaScript and CSS. Developers would be wise to follow these trends of working on… read more

6 Tips for Handling Breaking Crises on Twitter

January 18th, 2012
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Mashable

Dallas Lawrence is the chief global digital strategist for Burson-Marsteller, one of the world’s leading public relations and communications firms. He is a Mashable contributor on emerging media trends, online reputation management and digital issue advocacy. You can connect with him on Twitter @dallaslawrence.

If the past year has taught us… read more

Sacre Bleu! Upcoming French Apple Store Is Basically Naked

January 17th, 2012
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Mashable

Good luck finding the all-new Apple store planned for Aix en Provence, France; it’s going to be practically invisible.

The Apple store, to be finished later this year, will push the barely-there glass aesthetic common in most Apple stores — notably… read more

Why Having a Mentor is Important for Freelancers

January 17th, 2012
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Freelanceswitch

There is only so much you can learn from a textbook. And with technology changing at break neck speeds—there is only so much you can learn in school before, inevetibally, technology changes again.

Internships are a great way for students to get hands on experience working in their chosen field—but… read more

FontAgent Pro Enterprise Server 5

January 17th, 2012
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Layers Magazine

Fast Font Serving

FontAgent Pro Enterprise Server is one of the fastest font servers I’ve used. This latest version uses the J2EE (Java 2 Enterprise Edition) architecture and is multithreaded to take advantage of multicore Macs. The actual server setup involves setting up users, groups, and permissions. The user permissions… read more

Designing The Well-Tempered Web

January 17th, 2012
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Smashing Magazine

As technology evolves, so does the art and craft of Web design. New technology creates new challenges, which require new solutions. Often we’re working in uncharted territory, where the solutions demanded really are new. Other times, we’re faced with problems of a more universal nature, problems that have a history.

Given… read more

Weekly Design News – Resources, Tutorials and Freebies (N.116)

January 17th, 2012
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Specky Boy

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This is our weekly column were we share our favorite design related articles, resources and cool tidbits from the past week. Enjoy :)
If you would like to receive our daily updates and kepp up to date with the latest and greatest articles and… read more