This is an interesting topic which isn’t often discussed between web designers. Getting started in Adobe Photoshop is difficult, and you feel an exhilarating rush when you complete your first web project. But what good is a website mockup if you can’t build it? Arguably designers by definition do not need to understand any programming. Design is just that – pretty pixels in an image. However many talented individuals are coming forward who take the time to study both fields. You can market yourself at prospective jobs as being proficient in both design and markup. I’m going to discuss a few points on this topic and maybe we can figure out a balance on how much code is required for web designers to understand. Read the rest of the article on : Speckyboy Design Magazine

Advertise here with BSA Today, although many hosting companies are offering huge diskspaces and there is almost no chance of using it to the limits, keeping the total size under control is pretty important for reasons like: unnecessary and big-sized files can eat up bandwidth fast this data needs to be backed up regularly (smaller backups will be easier [...] Read the rest of the article on : WebResourcesDepot

The only way you’ve not heard about Pinterest yet is if you have been totally living under a rock. Allow me to enlighten you. Pinterest is a social photo sharing website, styled like a pin-board, that lets you create and manage theme based photo collection. Not only has it become a rage with home users, it is also being used by businesses and non profits to gather visibility and let people know about them. Interestingly, libraries too are jumping on to the Pinterest band wagon as well, to encourage visitors to use their services as well to facilitate the library experience of existing users. Here are 20 creative ways libraries around the world are using this new social platform to communicate with the common reader: 1. Pinning book covers Read the rest of the article on : SaveDelete

A slick button with three states (normal, hover and active/pressed) with a tooltip on hover. I really like the beautiful simplicity on show here. There’s nothing flashy going on, just a great minimal button. This design was featured on the Sunday 18th of March 2012. It falls under the category of Element, and has a layout style of Other. If you’d like, you can visit this site, or view all our other featured designs. … Read the rest of the article on : Design Shack

A stunning site for a brewery that makes a bold impact through its use of impressive typography. I love the colours of the background and the restrained use of text, you’re intrigued to see what the next slide will be. This design was featured on the Monday 19th of March 2012. It falls under the category of Food, and has a layout style of Other. If you’d like, you can visit this site, or view all our other featured designs. … Read the rest of the article on : Design Shack

I simply love this example of typography, the missing sections are perfectly judged to make an impact while leaving the logo readable. The colours also work rather beautifully together! This design was featured on the Monday 19th of March 2012. It falls under the category of Logo, and has a layout style of Other. If you’d like, you can visit this site, or view all our other featured designs. … Read the rest of the article on : Design Shack

Simple call to action buttons perfect for your website designs. I particularly like the thickness of the arrow and the slight division in colour between the top and bottom of the buttons, it adds a nice depth to the design. This design was featured on the Monday 19th of March 2012. It falls under the category of Element, and has a layout style of Other. If you’d like, you can visit this site, or view all our other featured designs. … Read the rest of the article on : Design Shack

A clean yet engaging site for a mortgage broker that uses a detailed infographic to capture your attention. I like the subtle colour palette and the restrained use of text. This design was featured on the Tuesday 20th of March 2012. It falls under the category of Corporate, and has a layout style of One Column. If you’d like, you can visit this site, or view all our other featured designs. … Read the rest of the article on : Design Shack

A great logo for a flower shop that makes effortless use of colour to make a statement. The use of shapes works beautifully to create a memorable mark that fits the company. This design was featured on the Tuesday 20th of March 2012. It falls under the category of Logo, and has a layout style of Other. If you’d like, you can visit this site, or view all our other featured designs. … Read the rest of the article on : Design Shack

A almost lickably gorgeous icon for iOS that takes its inspiration from classic rocket lollies. I love the combination of colour and texture to create a lively and dynamic design. This design was featured on the Tuesday 20th of March 2012. It falls under the category of iPhone App, and has a layout style of Other. If you’d like, you can visit this site, or view all our other featured designs. … Read the rest of the article on : Design Shack