Entries Tagged as 'Galleries'
40 Stunning Doodles for Inspiration
Published May 21st, 2013 in Galleries - 2 Comments
When it comes to art and design sometimes the best way to boost your own creativity is to browse inspirational works of art from others. In this article we’ll showcase 40 examples of amazing doodles. The hand-drawn style is one that can be used in a variety of different ways and on all kinds of different projects. You could incorporate doodled elements in a web design, business card, poster, t-shirt, or just about anything.
The items shown here come from various artists. Most of them are available for larger views at the source, which you can reach by clicking on any of the images or credit links. In some cases, the source will also showcase additional work by the artist.
Photo Manipulation and Digital Art Inspiration, May, 2013
Published May 17th, 2013 in Galleries - 0 Comments
Welcome to the second article in the new series that showcases inspirational photo manipulations, and here we are back with some amazing works or art that will amaze you once again, as promised. So without wasting any more time, let’s dig in, and see what we have here for this month.
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25 Amazing Black and White Photographs
Published May 15th, 2013 in Galleries - 0 Comments
Many of the most beautiful and awe-inspiring photographs are in black and white. Although color is an important part of photography and design, sometimes limiting the colors can result in powerful imagery. In this post we’ll showcase 25 different black and white photos for your inspiration and entertainment.
The photos showcased in this post come from a variety of different photographers. Each photo links to the source, so if you want to see more from a particular photographer please follow the links.
Photo credit: Tom Hussey
50 Vintage Logos for Inspiration
Published May 8th, 2013 in Galleries - 9 Comments
Vintage and retro style is a popular choice for web and graphic design. While we’ve showcased vintage web designs in the past, we’ve never focused on vintage style logos. Well, that vintage and retro feel can be an excellent choice for logos as well. Vintage-style badges are especially popular elements to use in logo designs right now, and you’ll see several examples within the selection below. In addition to badges, other elements like sunrays, gears, rockets, and ribbons are also used to enhance the retro feel. Sometimes objects from the past, like vinyl records or classic cars, tend to pop up in these types of designs for added character.
In this post we’ll showcase 50 vintage/retro logo designs from a wide variety of different designers. Hopefully this will provide some inspiration that can be put to good use in your own work. Some of the examples here are in use in the real world, some were unused proposals that clients did not choose, and a few are experimental designs just for fun. Regardless, they all use a design style that can be used by many types of logos.
33 Examples of the Flat Web Design Trend
Published May 6th, 2013 in Galleries - 13 Comments
Currently, one of the biggest trends in the web design industry is the flat design style. In case you are not yet familiar with the term, flat design is essentially design without the drop shadows, gradients, and textures that have been common in web design for some time. Flat design uses solid colors and often typography figures prominently into the design.
In this post we’ll showcase 33 excellent examples of the flat web design trend. Hopefully they can provide some inspiration that can be put to use in your own work.
30 Outstanding Web Designs with Big Background Photos
Published April 17th, 2013 in Galleries - 6 Comments
If you’re looking to make a strong impression or a bold statement with a website, one option for doing so is to use a large full-screen background image. This design approach involves a homepage very little text or content, at least above the fold. In some cases the entire homepage may consist of a logo, navigation menu, and a large photo. While this approach will not be a great fit for every website, it is capable of being a very effective design in the right situation.
In this post we’ll showcase 30 websites that make excellent use of big photos on the homepage.
17 of the Best Minimal Print Advertisements
Published April 15th, 2013 in Galleries - 3 Comments
Print advertising is something that traditionally tends to be quite uninspiring and boring but there are a handful of a companies out there that over the years, have grabbed the bull by the horn (so to speak) and created some pretty creative advertisements.
Not only this, but they’ve only opted for an extremely minimalistic approach which surprisingly, helps to create eye-catching, high-impact ads that capture the attention of readers all around the world. So much so, that these ads have consistently been featured as some of the most creative, inspiring ads ever produced and once you take a look at them, you’ll quickly be able to see why.
So, if you’re a particular fan of the minimalistic advertising approach predominantly made famous by companies such as Apple and Braun, here’s some incredible, yet minimal print ads for your inspiration.
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25 Bright and Bold Website Designs
Published April 8th, 2013 in Galleries - 5 Comments
Color choices can sometimes be one of the most difficult parts of a web design project, and the color scheme will have a huge impact on the overall look of the finished product. While most websites tend to use safe colors, some projects call for a more bold approach and the use of some bright and vibrant colors.
In this post we’ll showcase a collection of 25 bright websites to serve as inspiration. Hopefully these examples can provide the inspiration that you need when looking for a way to use bright and vibrant colors in an effective manner.
Photo Manipulation Inspiration – April, 2013
Published April 5th, 2013 in Galleries - 6 Comments
Welcome to the first post of the new series called “Photo Manipulation Inspiration of the Month“, and we are delighted to present to you, a list of 20 carefully selected photo manipulations, and other artworks every month on the Vandelay Design Blog. Starting from this post, you will be able to see a photo inspiration article every month based on different types of photo manipulations.
So, without wasting anymore time, let’s start scrolling and enjoy these awesome photo manipulations, which you might not have seen before,
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Showcase of Watercolor Effects in Web Design
Published April 3rd, 2013 in Galleries - 6 Comments
Web design is an eclectic industry with a wide range of creative professionals with all sorts of backgrounds. Some of them are very artistic backgrounds. This is evident by the number of design elements that fill the web and that are in use which are rooted in other arts. Elements that are meant to replicate those artistic mediums and transfer them into the digital realm.
Today we are looking at a showcase of web designs that have all included some watercolor effects with inspiring effectiveness. Below we have taken some screencaps and included some of the ways these fantastic designers have brought this ‘mixed media’ feel to their designs and the web audiences interacting with them.
Watercolor Effects in Web Design
Fabien Barral’s site uses a slight stained watercolor texture in the background is subtly employed to add a bit of richness to the header. The arrows also carry a light bit of watercolor texturing, allowing them to stand out a bit more. With the site layout being so clean and sharp, the watercolor effects add a nice bit of balance here.
