Just a few of my favorite sites I’ve checked out this week. Sites are selected for their style, usability, and visual appeal (or just because I like them). Today’s sites include Free Agent, Climate Wisconsin, Think Luke, Beautiful Type, and Visual Republic. Check back every week for more great web design showcases.
In this web layout tutorial we’ll be creating a clean, minimal website design. This design would be perfect for a photography website or similar creative professional. Follow along as we explore some simple techniques to perfect a beautiful minimal design.
Just a few of my favorite sites I’ve checked out this week. Sites are selected for their style, usability, and visual appeal (or just because I like them). Check back every week for more great web design showcases.
Want to see some great church websites? This showcase features some of the best church website designs around the web. These websites were selected for their technique, visual appeal, and general awesomeness. So enjoy these 60 great church web designs.
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A listing of some of the best posts and tutorials from the first year of Visual Swirl. A great reading list for those looking to kill some time and a great first stop for those who’ve just stumbled across the site. Enjoy!
Photoshop Actions are very handy when you’re looking to quickly apply a series of filters/effects to enhance a photo or comp. This tutorial uses the High Pass Filter in combination with a few other techniques to create a dramatic result. You can follow along or just skip to the bottom to download the action and start turning your ordinary photographs into epic works of art.
New Years is a time for people to make resolutions they won’t keep. Instead, why not take this time to spruce up your design business and make some simple, yet lasting changes. I’m calling these small changes, refreshes. Take a short break from designing to work on these refreshes and make New Years a time for actual change.
New Years Day is a time for celebration and new beginnings. Why not give your desktop a fresh start too with a great looking desktop wallpaper. I’ve selected 11 beautiful desktop wallpapers to help you kick off 2011 the right way. Take a look and find the wallpaper that fits your resolutions for the New Year. Have a safe and Happy New Years!
Visual Swirl is just over 1 year old and our first birthday went by very quietly. It’s been somewhat bleak on the blog for the last few months but all that’s about to change. So get excited because around the first of the year, a fresh, brand-spanking-new Visual Swirl will be unveiled. Here’s a little more about the changes.
