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Design an Shining Girl Poster with Awesome Lighting Effect in Photoshop | Pixel2Life

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:38 EST

Design an Shining Girl Poster with Awesome Lighting Effect in Photoshop

Create a Retro Rainbow Waterfall Using 3DS Max | Pixel2Life

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:37 EST

Create a Retro Rainbow Waterfall Using 3DS Max

Sony Vegas Tutorial - Beginner | Pixel2Life

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:37 EST

Sony Vegas Tutorial - Beginner

How to Search and Advanced Search in Windows 7 | Pixel2Life

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:36 EST

How to Search and Advanced Search in Windows 7

Build a XML Driven Accordion Image Gallery | Pixel2Life

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:36 EST

Build a XML Driven Accordion Image Gallery

How to make a surreal mist effect | Pixel2Life

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:35 EST

How to make a surreal mist effect

Undoing the effects of magic_quotes_gpc and runtime, without editing php.ini | Pixel2Life

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:12 EST

Undoing the effects of magic_quotes_gpc and runtime, without editing php.ini

How to Create 3D Typography with 3DS Max and Photoshop | Pixel2Life

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:57 EST

How to Create 3D Typography with 3DS Max and Photoshop

Submit data to a Google Form with PHP | Pixel2Life

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:55 EST

Submit data to a Google Form with PHP

Create a Christmas design using Photoshop | Pixel2Life

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:55 EST

Create a Christmas design using Photoshop

JavaScript Dates - Get Methods | Pixel2Life

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:55 EST

JavaScript Dates - Get Methods

Ajax with Mootools - making a product rating | Pixel2Life

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:55 EST

Ajax with Mootools - making a product rating

JavaScript - Make a Number Guesser | Pixel2Life

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:54 EST

JavaScript - Make a Number Guesser

JavaScript - innerHTML tutorial | Pixel2Life

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:54 EST

JavaScript - innerHTML tutorial

JavaScript - jQuery Selectors | Pixel2Life

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:53 EST

JavaScript - jQuery Selectors

JavaScript - jQuery table formatting | Pixel2Life

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:52 EST

JavaScript - jQuery table formatting

JavaScript - jQuery Events | Pixel2Life

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:52 EST

JavaScript - jQuery Events

JavaScript - jQuery Validation | Pixel2Life

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:52 EST

JavaScript - jQuery Validation

Create a stylized Christmas tree with stars | Pixel2Life

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:47 EST

Create a stylized Christmas tree with stars

Create an abstract Christmas Tree | Pixel2Life

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:47 EST

Create an abstract Christmas Tree

Layers TV: Episode 111 | Layers Magazine

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:14:45 +0000

In this classic moments episode, RC does some symbol swapping in Flash and reviews the George iPod dock. Corey creates a 3D package design in Photoshop. You can download each episode by subscribing to the podcast on iTunes. var so = new SWFObject('http://media.kelbymediagroup.com/players/player.swf','mpl','500','300','7'); so.addParam('allowfullscreen','true'); // so.addVariable('type','rtmp'); so.addVariable('file','http://media.kelbymediagroup.com/switch/video/layers-tv-episode-111.mp4'); so.addVariable('plugins','hd-1'); so.addVariable('hd.file','http://media.kelbymediagroup.com/switch/video/layers-tv-episode-111-hd.mp4'); so.addVariable('hd.state','false'); so.addVariable('image','http://www.layersmagazine.com/images/layerstv-logo.jpg'); so.addVariable('height','300'); so.addVariable('width','500'); so.addVariable('autostart','false'); so.addVariable("backcolor","0x000000"); so.addVariable("frontcolor","0xF1F1F1"); so.addVariable("lightcolor","0xF88E21"); so.addVariable("quality","100"); so.write('player'); Thank you so much to iStockphoto for providing us with images [...]

Layers Back Page Design Contest Ends Monday! | Layers Magazine

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:38:37 +0000

Hey everyone! Just wanted to get one more post in there before I took off for the weekend. We are presently running a Layers Back Page Design Contest that is scheduled to end on MONDAY – and the winner of it get’s a sweet drive, courtesy of our friends at Fotolia. Our [...]

Using QuickTime Videos with Dreamweaver | Layers Magazine

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:32:02 +0000

by Janine Warner: Dreamweaver makes it easy to add Flash Video to your webpages, but if you want to display your video in QuickTime format, you?ll have to take care of the various settings and other options yourself. In the following steps, you?ll learn how to easily control and customize your QuickTime videos in Dreamweaver. [...]

Using QuickTime Videos with Dreamweaver | Layers Magazine

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:56:39 +0000

Dreamweaver makes it easy to add Flash Video to your webpages, but if you want to display your video in QuickTime format, you?ll have to take care of the various settings and other options yourself.

How?d They Do That? | Layers Magazine

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:14:49 +0000

(Editor’s Note: The current Layers Back Page Design Contest is based on the following article from the Sept/Oct 2009 issue of Layers magazine. But if you want a chance to win a 1.5-TB Guardian MAXimus quad interface hard drive and $200 in credits from www.fotolia.com, you better hurry because the deadline is November 16, 2009. [...]

Fixing Panorama Alignment in Photoshop CS4 | Layers Magazine

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:10:30 +0000

Photomerge in Photoshop CS4 does an amazing job of aligning and blending panoramas, but occasionally you run into an image where there?s a glitch that has to be fixed manually.

Olympus E-620 | Layers Magazine

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:15:43 +0000

The 12.3-megapixel Olympus E-620 is one of the lightest, most compact DSLRs on the market.

Swift 3D 6 Review by Marcus Geduld | Layers Magazine

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:01:44 +0000

Some designers have a background in 3D modeling. I don?t. Still, clients expect me to make their logos spin and dance in 3D space. As much as I?d love to learn how to use Maya or 3ds Max, I don?t have the time or resources to do so. Thank goodness for Swift 3D 6. It?s a [...]

Formatting UV Maps for 3D Models in Photoshop CS4 | Layers Magazine

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:04:21 +0000

Stephen Burns moves 3D models between Lightwave and Photoshop and edits UV maps in this tutorial.

Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Layers Magazine

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:08:07 +0000

The SX1 IS includes full HD video capture (1920x1080 at 30fps), 25 shooting modes, and a host of other features.

Panorama Alignment in Photoshop CS4 by Sean Duggan | Layers Magazine

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:58:53 +0000

by Sean Duggan: Photomerge in Photoshop CS4 does an amazing job of aligning and blending panoramas, but occasionally you run into an image where there?s a glitch that has to be fixed manually. In this tutorial, we?ll take a look at panorama alignment problems and explore various strategies for fixing them. We?ll finish with a [...]

Swift 3D 6 | Layers Magazine

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:02:16 +0000

Thank goodness for Swift 3D 6. It?s a 3D application made specifically for Flash designers.

Introduction to CSS: Selectors and Relationships Explained | Good Tutorials

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:30:10 -0800

This article will provide an introduction to CSS, which also requires an explanation of HTML (even if you know HTML you may want to read through it as it explains the relationship model). This article won?t explain every single CSS attribute, but will explain everything you need to know to fully comprehend the language.

CSS Box Model differences in Firefox and Internet Explorer | Good Tutorials

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:30:10 -0800

This is an explanation of the box model theory, how it is treated differently in the big two (Firefox and IE), and how to overcome this problem using simple markup. Contains screenshots of both browsers for clarity.

Design Lab Layout #2 | Good Tutorials

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:00:15 -0800

Hello welcome to another tutorial by hv-designs. In this tutorial il be showing you how to make a simplistic colourful web design layout from scratch using photoshop.

Photographing Waterfalls | Good Tutorials

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:00:14 -0800

When photographing waterfalls, all you really need to do is find the characteristics of your waterfall, and then do what you can to capture them. Your waterfall might be gentle and docile, or raging and flamboyant. Regardless of the mood your waterfall portrays, this guide will help you capture it in a beautiful photograph.

Design A Surreal, Ancient Fantasy Scene In Photoshop | Good Tutorials

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:30:07 -0800

This tutorial shows you how to create a surreal, ancient fantasy scene in Photoshop using several real world objects and seamlessly blending them together.

How to Create Digital Slide | Good Tutorials

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:00:13 -0800

This technique is used quite often and can be great for everything from presentations to websites. It?s a pretty easy thing to create.

Switching heads using photoshop | Good Tutorials

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:30:08 -0800

Save a bad group photo using individual portrait shots. Can be done in Photoshop CS and Elements.

Design Christmas card with tree balls in Photoshop | Good Tutorials

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:30:08 -0800

In this tutorial, we are going to design a simple Christmas card in Photoshop. I hope you enjoy this tutorial and that it inspires you to create your own postcard for Christmas!

6 Ways To Take Your Webdesign From Good To Great | Good Tutorials

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:00:15 -0800

The difference between good and great webdesign is relatively small. The average person may not be able to explain the tangible differences that make up great design, but they can usually spot a design they like. By examining some awesome sites, I?ll attempt to put my finger on some of the small details that make up the difference.

Fascinating Watercolor Effect | Good Tutorials

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:00:15 -0800

Watercolor is one of those effects that can be difficult to replicate digitally, but with a little practice and experimentation I think you?ll find it can be rather fun. This tutorial will be based around creating a really cool watercolor effect, but this technique works just as well when creating paintings in Photoshop.

Web 2.0 Nav Bar | Pixel Groovy

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 00:20:01 PST

Create an amazing Web Navigation Bar with a Web 2.0 Style

Web 2.0 metallic button | Pixel Groovy

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 23:20:14 PST

You will learn how to create a simple and clean button using Layer Styles in a few steps.

Blue Glassy Nav Bar | Pixel Groovy

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 22:20:01 PST

Create a Navigation Bar for your web site with a glassy look.

Dark Navigation Bar | Pixel Groovy

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 21:20:01 PST

Create an amazing Dark Navigation Bar in this full tutorial that explains the 3 states of the nav bar, on hold, on click and hover.

Retro Style Font Effect | Pixel Groovy

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 20:20:01 PST

Create a Retro Style text effect in a very easy way with Layer Styles

WebHost company header template | Pixel Groovy

Sun, 11 Nov 2007 10:20:12 PST

This tutorial will show You how to create WebHost company header.

Buy Now! button | Pixel Groovy

Thu, 08 Nov 2007 22:20:01 PST

This tutorial will show You how to create Buy Now! button with Shopping Cart icon.

Water Spirit - drawing fire | Pixel Groovy

Tue, 06 Nov 2007 12:20:01 PST

This tutorial will show You how to draw/place a fire on someone's hands.

Jenna Jameson Video | Pixel Groovy

Sun, 04 Nov 2007 02:20:14 PST

Collection of Jenna Jameson Picture, Video and lot more

100 Legal Sources for Free (as in Beer) Fonts | Pixel Groovy

Wed, 24 Oct 2007 14:20:01 PDT

Are you a whiz at developing your site or blog, but need a little help tweaking smaller details, like fonts? Not to worry, there are loads of resources out there to help. Check out these sites for 100 of the best legal sources that feature free fonts for online development.

Real Estate template | Pixel Groovy

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 13:20:01 PDT

This tutorial will show You how to make nice looking web template for Real Estate site.

How to make a Email System with PHP | Pixel Groovy

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 01:20:02 PDT

A real great how to... tutorial from codingcollege.com Learn how to make a Email system with php.

Starting first website - from idea to profits | Pixel Groovy

Sun, 14 Oct 2007 09:20:01 PDT

In this tutorial I will try to show You how to start first website. From idea, hosting, domain, by design, coding to profits.

PHP If ... else statement | Pixel Groovy

Fri, 12 Oct 2007 16:20:01 PDT

A look at the if...else statement in PHP

PHP Variables and Strings | Pixel Groovy

Fri, 12 Oct 2007 15:20:02 PDT

A look at variables and strings in PHP

The Basics of PHP | Pixel Groovy

Fri, 12 Oct 2007 14:20:02 PDT

The very basics of PHP

Introduction to PHP | Pixel Groovy

Fri, 12 Oct 2007 13:20:02 PDT

Just a brief overlook at PHP before you start coding with it

Making grass pattern | Pixel Groovy

Mon, 08 Oct 2007 01:20:02 PDT

This tutorial will show You how to use grass picture for making patterns.

Earn on Your website - AdSense Basics, advices and Tips | Pixel Groovy

Tue, 02 Oct 2007 12:20:12 PDT

This tutorial will help You start with Google AdSense. Some basic informations, advices and tips.

Modelling a Mosque Dome in 3D Studio Max | Pixel Groovy

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 09:20:07 PDT

This tutorial will teach you how to model a mosque dome using three main techniques, (1) the box modelling technique for creating the base of the dome, (2) the lathe modifier for creating the body of the dome, and (3) loft modelling technique for creating the metal tip of the dome.

Flash ActionScript Loops | Pixel Groovy

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 08:20:06 PDT

ActionScript loops are tools used to execute a segment of code repeatedly for a number of times or while a certain condition is satisfied. This can save time and effort by not having to type the same code multiple times to repeat a process.

CSS graphic menu with rollovers | Pixel Groovy

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 04:20:12 PDT

This tutorial will show You how to code website menu using unordered lists, and valid xHTML/CSS. No JavaScript was used!

CSS top image preloader | Pixel Groovy

Thu, 27 Sep 2007 04:20:01 PDT

This tutorial will show You, how to use nice GIF animated preloaders for top images (or any other image). Now You can use larger images and show preloader first (Like in flash).

Dynamic PHP Google Sitemap | Pixel Groovy

Thu, 27 Sep 2007 03:20:14 PDT

This tutorial will show You how to generate google sitemaps based on Your site MySQL structure.

Nice animated preloader | Pixel Groovy

Thu, 27 Sep 2007 02:20:12 PDT

This tutorial will teach You how to make simple and clean animated preloader using Adobe Photoshop.

Google Sitemaps basics | Pixel Groovy

Thu, 27 Sep 2007 01:20:01 PDT

This tutorial will show You how to read and make simple, static Google Sitemaps. If You have static, small site this will be a good idea to make such map yourself.

Slice Your web graphic properly. | Pixel Groovy

Thu, 27 Sep 2007 00:20:12 PDT

This tutorial will teach You how to slice Your web graphic with future xHTML and CSS in mind.

Nice, clean vertical menu. | Pixel Groovy

Wed, 26 Sep 2007 23:20:07 PDT

This tutorial will show You how to make clean, nice vertical menu using Adobe Photoshop.

Creating a Flash Lite Game | Pixel Groovy

Fri, 17 Aug 2007 04:20:12 PDT

A detailed guide for creating a Flash Lite game to be played on mobile phones.

Rounded Button | Pixel Groovy

Mon, 13 Aug 2007 13:20:02 PDT

Create a rounded button perfectfor using in your next web design.

7 Things Photoshop Does Automatically | Photoshop Lab

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 03:01:55 +0000

More accurately this should be called “7 Things Photoshop Does Automatically That Aren’t in the Automate Menu”, but I found that title to be a bit lengthy. Of course, Photoshop does many things “automatically”, but these are a few things I find especially useful and easy-to-use, that you may not know about yet. For the [...]

Digital Painting with Light | Photoshop Lab

Mon, 02 Apr 2007 14:15:39 +0000

Peeling Sticker Effect | Photoshop Lab

Tue, 27 Mar 2007 02:51:58 +0000

As a child, there are few things more fun than sticking stickers on things. Everything(s). Here’s how to easily create a peeled sticker effect. I got this idea from the Sticker System Icon pack from Iconfactory. First, you want to start with your object on it’s own layer. If you need help getting your object [...]

Top 7 Photoshop Keyboard Shortcuts for Productivity | Photoshop Lab

Mon, 09 Oct 2006 16:43:46 +0000

This is a list of my top 7 (or so) favorite and most used Photoshop keyboard shortcuts. Some might be obvious to you, some you might already know, and some might be new to you. Feel free to add your own below. There’s nothing more damaging to your productivity than having to wrestle with the [...]

Fun with Transparent PNG Images | Photoshop Lab

Sun, 27 Aug 2006 23:28:37 +0000

Transparent PNG images have been always been a great tease to web designers. This tutorial will show you a few tricks to working with transparent PNG files. Transparent PNG’s themselves are great, it’s their lack of support from the most used web browser in the world that makes them flawed. Thanks Microsoft! Until the new version [...]

Pixelated Mosaic Edges | Photoshop Lab

Mon, 07 Aug 2006 14:32:54 +0000

This tutorial will show you a way to easily create a pixelated mosaic-type effect for use on edges or borders or whatever you want. I first noticed this effect with the (animated) launch of the new Iconfactory website. I was later browsing through my normal list of bookmarked sites and noticed that SimpleBits has been doing [...]

Lightbox 2.0 Web Photo Gallery | Photoshop Lab

Fri, 14 Jul 2006 01:41:12 +0000

Due to popular demand, I have extended the Lightbox Web Photo Gallery tutorial with instructions on adapting it to work with Lightbox 2.0. Since this is a continuation, I highly suggest reading the original tutorial, otherwise you’ll probably be a bit lost. Quick Guide Lightbox Web Photo Gallery original tutorial Lightbox 2.0 Web Photo Gallery example Photoshop Lightbox [...]

Website Design Mockup Tips | Photoshop Lab

Fri, 07 Jul 2006 02:40:06 +0000

This tutorial will show you a few tips, tricks and techniques you can use when mocking up your next website. When mocking up a website design, there are a few design elements and styles that are really easy to create in code, but may not be as obvious when working in Photoshop. Borders and Underlines It’s incredibly [...]

PixelCreation Visual Effects ? sponsored by Twisting Pixels | Photoshop Lab

Mon, 26 Jun 2006 15:07:51 +0000

PixelCreation is an impressive suite of visual effect filters. These sensational filters are designed to allow the user to create fluffy clouds, spectacular constellations, and celestial skies. Drop in a moon add a soft glow and some twinkling stars with easy to use tools that will allow precise placement of each visual in the areas [...]

PixelPaper Paper Effects ? sponsored by Twisting Pixels | Photoshop Lab

Mon, 26 Jun 2006 02:21:37 +0000

PixelPaper is a remarkable collection of filters that turn your images into folded, crumpled, and crinkled pieces of paper. PixelPaper allows you to Bend your image, turn in the sides of it with a curl. Crinkle and Crumple together your image for it to resemble a balled up piece of paper that]s been smoothed out. [...]

Lightbox Web Photo Gallery | Photoshop Lab

Tue, 13 Jun 2006 02:44:01 +0000

Adobe Photoshop’s Web Photo Gallery is a great and easy to use function, but the quality of your preset options have always seemed lacking. Using the Lightbox JS javascript library and the Web Photo Gallery we can easily create a very slick photo gallery for your website. Here’s an example of a Photoshop Lightbox Web Photo [...]

Web 2.0 Design Kit, Part 2 | Photoshop Lab

Mon, 05 Jun 2006 14:30:43 +0000

In this continuation of the Web 2.0 Design Kit I’ll show you how to do a few more simple effects that I’ve seen becoming more popular in web design. Diagonal Line Patterns There are a lot of websites out there that use some sort of variation of a diagonal pattern. One of them being this website (look [...]

Web 2.0 Design Kit | Photoshop Lab

Mon, 29 May 2006 05:13:17 +0000

Web 2.0 is a term coined by O’Reilly describing the new trends in design and development appearing across a flood of innovative websites. This tutorial will show you how to create some of the more popular “Web 2.0″ design effects using Photoshop. Gradients The reflective or glass effect was first popularized by Apple. There have been [...]

Rainy Day Rain Effect | Photoshop Lab

Sat, 18 Jun 2005 02:07:28 +0000

This tutorial will show you an elaborate way to create a semi-realistic rainy day effect. You’ll get familiar with the brush settings again but it creates a bit better looking effect than just the motion blur filter. I’ll show you the image I’m going to use, courtesy of PhotoSpin.com. Creating Rain Drops The first step is going to [...]

Photoshop CS2 Custom Menus and More | Photoshop Lab

Sat, 04 Jun 2005 02:04:21 +0000

Photoshop CS2 has a ton of new features, added to the existing plethora of features, turning Photoshop’s menus into small novels. The latest version of Photoshop allows you to customize your menus as much as you could imagine. This tutorial will show you how to tame your new mess of menus. Start by going to [Edit [...]

Fake nike Sneakers made from Paper [Pics] | Digg - Design

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:00:03 +0000

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The History Of Coke Bottles Design [PIC] | Digg - Design

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:02 +0000

The evolution of the Coke bottle design in one image. I love the classic one!

Skyscrapers Made from Staples | Digg - Design

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:40:02 +0000

Pretty cool idea.

WTF? Ok, which Digg user is responsible for this? (PIC) | Digg - Design

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 14:20:03 +0000

I'm going to go with either a Digg user, or Seth Rogan on this one...a railing with phallic overtones.

Dazzling Photomanipulation and illustration By Zach | Digg - Design

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:50:01 +0000

Zach Bush is very talented and mind blowing artist, he has done lots of breathtaking and creative artworks, he has an astonishing gift for creating pragmatic, detailed and original illustrations that not a lot of designers can really match.

What a logo does not have to be or do | Digg - Design

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:02:03 +0000

When designing a logo, designer's and clients (when conveying to the designer what they are looking for in their new logo) often focus on what their logo should be. In this article, I focus on the exact opposite:

Really Unique & Interesting Clock Design [PIC] | Digg - Design

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:20:02 +0000

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Color: The Next Limited Resource? | Digg - Design

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:20:03 +0000

Color is as free for us to use as the air we breathe... or is it? The color palette is shrinking. It could affect the foundation of design for everything from websites to fashion. The fate of businesses and billions of dollars ride on choosing the right one.

40 Seriously Funny Print Ads | Digg - Design

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:40:03 +0000

Humorous ads remain one of the few effective ways to engage an audience in a very saturated advertising market. Here are 40 hilarious and really creative print ads for your enjoyment.

Pushchair amputation risk recall | Digg - Design

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:38:26 +0000

About a million pushchairs made by Maclaren USA are recalled in the US amid reports of children's fingertips being cut off in the hinge.

45 Strange and Funny Photoshop Manipulations | Digg - Design

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:40:02 +0000

?Photoshop manipulation is the process of image editing techniques to photographs in order to create an illusion or deception, through digital means.? Personally, I consider Photoshop Manipulation to be the best art form of the digital age. If executed well, Photoshop gives amazingly powerful results and can be a lot of fun, at the same time...

What Beautiful HTML Code Looks Like [inforgraphic] | Digg - Design

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:40:03 +0000

In HTML, it comes down to craftsmanship. Let?s take a look at some markup written they way markup should be written and see how beautiful it can be.

Awesome Dragon Skeleton Using Lego | Digg - Design

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:40:03 +0000

Dragons existed? Well, no, not unless their bones were made of Lego.Which would have been equally cool, right?! I mean, we discover dragons exist, and then we learn that their magical bones are made from one of the world's most beloved customizable creations? Nerdgasm, not to mention an epic overhaul of the paleontology field as we know it.

Who on Digg hates this? | Digg - Design

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:00:05 +0000

A democratic vote for diggers... who wants digg to look like an advertiser has thrown up over the submissions with full background image ads, digg up/down for yes or no?

Ask the Artist: How Windows 7's Iconic Home Screen Evolved | Digg - Design

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:15:22 +0000

Chuck Anderson, creator of Windows 7's laid-back, cerulean-cool default wallpaper and login screen, showed me the evolution of his work --including Easter eggs, avoiding Mac tropes and why flaming skulls didn't make the final design.

10 cool 3D buildings made with Google SketchUp (SLIDESHOW) | Digg - Design

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:50:14 +0000

Among all the free tools that Google produces, its 3D modeling software, SketchUp, has to be one of the best and most addicting. These 10 models were selected from Google's 3D Warehouse, its online library of thousands of models created by SketchUp users. (SLIDESHOW)

Cookie monster eats Google! | Digg - Design

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:20:02 +0000

Another Google Sesame Street 40th anniversary celebration - at http://www.google.co.uk

Wallace and Gromit Google logo | Digg - Design

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:16:00 +0000

Google celebrate the 20th anniversary of Wallace and Gromit

Futuristic pod car uses vacuum | Digg - Design

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:10:02 +0000

Futuristic Vacuum Pod concept car uses maglev (magnetic and gravitational force field) technology.

Artistic Expression: Logo Design from Start to Finish | Digg - Design

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:50:02 +0000

See what goes on behind the scenes while creating a professionally designed logo...

HTML 5: What Does It All Mean? | Digg - Design

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:20:02 +0000

A HTML page that has absolutely nothing wrong with it is taken, and improved. Parts of it become shorter. Some parts become longer. All of it become more semantic. It?s awesome.

Amazing Dubai's Technosphere Concept Architecture | Digg - Design

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:20:02 +0000

I think they ran out of weird building designs, because the centerpiece of Dubai's Technopark looks like it was copied from Epcot's Spaceship Earth. Whatever happened to architecture proposals for Dubai being completely nuts?

Toyota Engineers New Flower Species to Absorb Emissions | Digg - Design

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:10:04 +0000

Critics of Toyota have said the process of manufacturing Priuses has a larger environmental impact than most cars. So the giant automaker genetically engineered two brand new flower species to absorb greenhouse gases at its manufacturing plants.

25+ Experimental Typography Showcases | Digg - Design

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:10:02 +0000

We all know it ? ?A picture is worth a thousand words?. This is certainly true in most cases but clever use of typography can also turn words into pictures and then interesting things start to happen.

New Frontier: Construction at Sea | Digg - Design

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:10:04 +0000

With land in urban areas becoming more expensive and even more scarce, developers are looking out to sea for future construction projects. With that in mind, we look at some of the current offshore schemes currently in development or under construction.

20 Dos and Donts of Effective Web Design | Digg - Design

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:30:02 +0000

For the average person who wants a website or blog for their business, they are after one very important thing â?? sales. Now, they may tell you that they want the big flashy logos, or the overdone textures/gradients, but it is the job of a well skilled web designer to steer their clients in the right direction.

Should you use Comic Sans? | Digg - Design

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 03:40:02 +0000

Great typographic advice in a simple flowchart.

Sneak Peak of Adamo XPS [SlideShow] | Digg - Design

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:50:02 +0000

The spotlight is on Windows 7, but Dell managed to steal just a tiny bit of light to reveal the Adamo XPS, which it claims will be the thinnest laptop in the world.

World Upside Down! | Digg - Design

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 20:30:02 +0000

?(-??? -?)?

4-Oh!-4 is no longer an error - Top 404 error pages (PICS) | Digg - Design

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:30:02 +0000

Many times in your life you have probably seen these petrifying 404 error pages which meant nothing but that you?ve lost your way surfing the web in your pursuance of certain objectives.

Top 10 Touchscreens | Digg - Design

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:20:02 +0000

With Windows 7 right around the corner, there's lots of talk of touch-screen tech in PCs, but plenty of devices have mastered the touch-screen interface.