Entries Tagged as 'Galleries'
40 Vintage Advertisements for Design Inspiration
Published August 2nd, 2011 in Galleries - 17 Comments
Design inspiration can come from anywhere. Web designers tend to look for inspiration from the design of other websites, but there is a lot that can be gained by taking inspiration from a variety of different sources. Print design, advertisement design, packaging design, photography, architecture, and the list could go on.
In this post we’ll showcase 40 vintage/retro advertisements. The ads shown here represent a wide variety of different products, and they showcase different design styles as well.
Showcase of Patterns in Web Design
Published July 26th, 2011 in Galleries - 12 Comments
Patterns can be used in web design as a visual focal point, or they can be used subtly to add character to a design. The use of subtle patterns is very popular at the moment. In many cases subtle patterns are used on backgrounds instead of a flat, solid color or a heavy texture that might dominate the design.
In this post we’ll showcase more than 25 websites that make use of visual patterns in their design. You’ll notice that subtle grids in particular are very common, and the sites in this gallery use them effectively.
25 Ecommerce Websites for Your Design Inspiration
Published July 19th, 2011 in Galleries - 25 Comments
Ecommerce websites can be one of the more challenging types of websites for designers. There is a lot that needs to be considered (see 9 Characteristics of Well-Designed Ecommerce Websites) and the design decisions can have a significant impact on the effectiveness of the website at converting visitors to customers.
In this post we’ll showcase 25 ecommerce websites that feature an attractive visual design. They should serve as an excellent source of inspiration when working on ecommerce projects of your own.
Showcase of Desert Photography
Published July 18th, 2011 in Galleries - 16 Comments
In this past we have showcased examples of landscape photography, which includes photos of mountains, valleys, plains, lakes, coast lines, and a variety of other types of landscapes. Deserts may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of subjects for landscape photography, but even a barren desert provides opportunities for beautiful photographers.
In this post we’ll showcase 20 outstanding examples of desert photography from a variety of different photographers. Hopefully it will serve as inspiration for you in your own work.
Photo credit: Barabeke
Aerial Photography: 25 Amazing Examples
Published July 12th, 2011 in Galleries - 14 Comments
Some of the most interesting photos are those that show the world from a different point of view. Aerial photography can take certain subjects that we’re used to seeing in a certain way and present it in a much more interesting and intriguing manner.
In this post we’ll showcase 25 beautiful aerial photos. They feature a variety of different subjects including landscapes like mountains and coastlines, plus other types of subjects like buildings and cities.
Photo credit: Alex Olguin
Restaurant Websites: Inspiration and Options
Published July 11th, 2011 in Galleries - 26 Comments
Restaurants that use their websites effectively are able to have a significant impact on their business. Whether it is allowing customers to view menus and specials, find a location, make reservations, sign up for a mailing list, or place an order online, there are a lot of ways that restaurants can benefit from a website.
National chains and small, local restaurants both have the potential for impact with their website, and in this post we’ll showcase 25 well-designed websites for your inspiration. You’ll see a lot of sites that make use of vibrant colors, and of course photos of temping food. At the end of the post we’ll also list a few options for creating a restaurant website, including some of the best templates and themes.
25 Beautiful Navigation Menus
Published June 28th, 2011 in Galleries - 20 Comments
Navigation menus are a critical part of web design because of their importance for usability and creating a position user experience. Websites with poor navigational structure or a lack of clarity in navigation will frustrate visitors and result in people leaving the site without finding the right pages and content.
Aside from the usability aspect, navigation menus also provide designers with the opportunity to create something attractive. In this post we’ll showcase 25 websites that have beautiful menus. You’ll see a variety of different styles, which should help with providing inspiration for your own designs.
Design Inspiration: 35 Photo Manipulations
Published June 27th, 2011 in Galleries - 14 Comments
The things that can be accomplished with Photoshop are quite amazing. Designers who are skilled at photo manipulation can use their creativity to produce stunning results. In this post we’ll feature 35 pieces of work from various designers, for your inspiration.
If you want to learn more about how to create your own photo manipulations please see:
- 30 Photo Manipulation Tutorials for Photoshop
- 30 Outstanding Tutorials for Photo Manipulation in Photoshop
- 25 Photoshop Tutorials for Photo Manipulations
Credit: Roberto Gamito
25 Exceptional Blog Designs
Published June 20th, 2011 in Galleries - 16 Comments
Most of us visit several different blogs every day. While the greatest factor in a blog being successful and useful is the content, having a memorable and attractive design can certainly help. With so many blogs using the same or similar themes, a unique design can have a positive impact on first time visitors and can improve the visitor’s experience on the blog.
In this post we’ll showcase 25 blogs with beautiful designs. Hopefully these examples will prove to be useful for your own design inspiration.
25 Beautiful Minimalist Websites – Part X
Published June 14th, 2011 in Galleries - 17 Comments
Minimalism in web design has always been a favorite topic of our blog readers, and today we continue the series with our tenth edition of minimal showcases. The websites shown here manage to achieve an attractive design without the clutter.
You may also be interested in the previous posts in this series:
- 25 Beautiful Minimalist Websites – Part IX
- 25 Beautiful Minimalist Websites – Part VIII
- 40 Beautiful Minimalist Websites – Part VII
- 35 Beautiful Minimalist Websites – Part VI
- 25 Beautiful Minimalist Websites – Part V
- 25 Beautiful Minimalist Websites – Part IV
- 25 Beautiful Minimalist Websites – Part III
- 25 Beautiful Minimalist Websites – Part II
- 25 Beautiful Minimalist Websites
