Entries Tagged as 'Galleries'
Design Inspiration: 25 Non-Profit Websites
Published November 22nd, 2010 in Galleries - 23 Comments
In the past we’ve focused on non-profit websites. In today’s post we’ll showcase another 25 well-designed websites belonging to non-profit organizations. While non-profits are always working with limited budgets, they have a need for an effective website and a growing number of organizations have recognized this need and placed a priority on the website. Here are some examples.
You may also be interested in 1o Keys to Effective Non-Profit Organization Websites.
30+ Outstanding Websites of Higher Education Institutions
Published November 15th, 2010 in Galleries - 28 Comments
Colleges and Universities have a need for an effective website to help with attracting new students as well as for serving the needs of current students. These sites typically contain huge amounts of information, which only makes it more challenging to design an attractive and usable website. In this post we’ll showcase more than 30 outstanding sites for your inspiration.
You may also be interested in a post from last year: 25 of the Best Websites for Educational Institutions.
35 Amazing Digital Paintings
Published November 11th, 2010 in Galleries - 16 Comments
Browsing the work of talented designers is a great way to see what’s possible and to inspire yourself in your own work. In this post we’ll showcase 35 digital paintings from various designers. If you see something you like, click on the image to be led to the source where you can view more work from the designer.
25 Beautiful Examples of Black and White Photography
Published November 2nd, 2010 in Galleries - 29 Comments
Many designers love to view photographs for design inspiration. In this post we’ll showcase some beautiful black and white photos for your own inspiration. If you like a particular photo and you want to see more, click on the image or the link in the photo credit and you’ll be led to the source where you can view more work from the photographer.
You may also be interested in our previous post, Showcase of Beautiful Architecture Photography.
Photo credit: David Terrazas
25 Well-Designed Magazine-Style Websites
Published October 25th, 2010 in Galleries - 17 Comments
Magazine or news-style designs are increasingly common as online periodicals and multi-author blogs continue to increase in popularity. In this post we’ll showcase 25 magazine-style designs for your own inspiration. You may also be interested in similar showcases from the past: 25 Outstanding Magazine-Style Website Designs and 25 Magazine-Style Layouts for Your Design Inspiration.
Showcase of TV Show Websites
Published October 18th, 2010 in Galleries - 13 Comments
Observing websites from particular industries can be a good learning experience, as you will tend to see a lot of trends and similarities from sites in the same industry. In this post we’ll showcase more than 30 websites from current TV shows.
As is the case with other types of media (such as movies and music) the websites of TV shows tend to be an important part of their marketing and branding. As you browse through the sites featured below you will notice some trends including:
- Large background images
- A lot of color
- Heavy use of video, including in prominent locations
- Advertisements for other shows on the same network
- Social media links or buttons
In most cases the networks use a common layout for their shows, simply changing the design, colors, and images of each. For that reason we have organized the showcase by network.
Starz:
Showcase of Beautiful Architecture Photography
Published October 11th, 2010 in Galleries - 25 Comments
Designers get inspiration from all different kinds of sources. Photography is a favorite source for many designers, and architecture is a good source of inspiration as well. In this post we’ll feature 35 beautiful photos of architecture from a variety of photographers. To see more from the photographer click through on any of the photos that you like.
30 Examples of Mega Menus in Web Design
Published October 4th, 2010 in Galleries - 48 Comments
Mega menus are often used on large sites that have considerable number of pages for users to navigate. Rather than just using a dropdown, the mega menu opens up a bigger area that offers more options. While mega menus can make it easier for users to get deeper into the site with fewer clicks, the huge amount of options can also potentially overwhelm some visitors. For this reason, great care should be taken to make mega menus as user-friendly as possible. In this post we’ll look at 30 examples of mega menus in action.
Personal Websites: 25 Examples for Your Design Inspiration
Published September 27th, 2010 in Galleries - 35 Comments
Personal websites are becoming increasingly popular and they are often provide an excellent source of design inspiration. In this post we’ll feature 25 examples of well-designed personal websites. This showcase presents a variety of different styles. You’ll see mostly blogs and/or social streaming sites, but there are a lot of different approaches and design styles.
Showcase of Amazing Vector Art
Published September 8th, 2010 in Galleries - 30 Comments
Seeing what are designers are doing can be a great source of inspiration and motivation. Today we’re featuring vector designs, and this post includes more than 30 for your own inspiration. This showcase includes vectors of people, cars, and other objects.
