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Designing A Website: 15 Web Design Related Photoshop Tutorials

SpEEdyRoBy — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:30:06 +0000

After 10 Adobe Photoshop tutorials and 10 New Creative Adobe Illustrator CS6 Tutorials is time to present a collection of 15 Web Design Related Photoshop Tutorials.

1. Rounded: Create A Detailed Solid Dark Layout In Photoshop

Hello there everybody and welcome to another PSD web design tutorial here at 1stwebdesigner! In this tutorial you will learn how to create a Solid Dark Layout in Photoshop. A few techniques discussed in this tutorial include the use of proper spacing, typography, and colors. Let’s get started – I hope you will make out together with me until successful finish together !

2. Learn To Create A Ribbon Style Header

Good evening, in todays quick and easy tutorial I’ll be showing you how easy it is to create a simple ribbon style header which can be used in a number of ways for your websites.

3. How To Design a Custom YouTube Background

The design we’ll be creating is a dark military theme for my new gaming channel. Subtle camouflage patterns, grungy background textures and an array of awesome weaponry all combine to form an eye catching background design to entice viewers and subscribers.

4. Photoshop Tutorial: Sleek Call-To-Action Button

As a part of occasionally treating our readers and members with freebies and contributing to the web design community, we decided to start a new section of Photoshop tutorials, which will hopefully will be useful. Today we will begin with a very simple “call to action” button…

5. Create a Website Design using The Bricks UI

In this tutorial we will be creating a simple but elegant e-commerce layout of a website, it being entirely built by using The Bricks UI e-commerce user-interface set. I will teach you how to start with a blank document and end with a beautiful layout that can actually be used as a design for an e-store.

6. Designing beautiful and elegant form in photoshop – FREE PSD

Today I’ll be showing you how You can create a really nice contact form in photoshop. Free PSD file is also included.

7. Iphone Inspired Menu/Navigation

Apple hit the nail on the head with their awesome Iphone/Ipad graphical user interface, its sleek, easy to read and works well. In this tutorial I’ll be showing you how to create your very own Iphone inspired menu/navigation.

8. Design a nice layout with Rainbow UI Kit

Published recently on our partnership Hongkiat website, The Rainbow UI Kit is an incredible tool for web designers. It includes all items needed for the creation of web site, and there are ready to use. Easy roll and drop them to create an amazing Template. As a proof, follow the present Photoshop tutorial to create a Template taking only 30 minutes.

9. Create a Simple Contact Form in Adobe Photoshop

In this tutorial we will show you how to design a Contact Form with Adobe Photoshop.

10. How to create a Business Web Layout in Photoshop

11. Create a Classic-Styled Portfolio Design in Adobe Photoshop

Howdy, today we will be creating a nice design for your online portfolio. What we will learn here is how you can use a combination of textures and patterns to create a nice old-school look and how to use guides in a smart way.

12. Create a Fabric Textured Web Layout Using Photoshop

In this web design tutorial we will create a portfolio web layout using fabric textures. You will be taken through the process of designing the logo using Adobe Illustrator, creating spotlights for the “services” area and how to apply textures to the layout in a subtle way that will increase the quality of the final result. Let’s get started!

13. Design A Clean Portfolio using Photoshop

14. How to Make a Light Textured Web Design in Photoshop

15. Create a One-Page Retro Web Design Layout in Photoshop

In this tutorial we will explain how to create a one-page retro web design using Adobe Photoshop. While most of the design is created in Photoshop, we will also use Illustrator to create various shapes and elements. Let’s get started!

LaFerrari

SpEEdyRoBy — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 10:25:53 +0000

Ferrari launched at 2013 Geneva Motor Show the new supercar, the La Ferrari (Italian for “The Ferrari”). Code named Ferrari F150, La Ferrari is the successor of Ferrari F50 Enzo. Because we are a design related blog we are not talking about the car, but we will talk about her design and craftsmanship.

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The LaFerrari perfectly melds cutting-edge formal and aesthetic research and aerodynamic functionality, a result achieved by the synergies – from the start of the model’s inception – between Ferrari’s Styling Centre, headed by design chief Flavio Manzoni, and the engineering and development departments.

The LaFerrari’s driving position is an entirely new concept and draws heavily on F1. Both Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa were directly involved in its development, resulting in a functional cockpit that is track-inspired, delivering the perfect marriage of tradition and modernity. The ergonomics of the LaFerrari’s driving position actually turn conventional road car concepts on their heads and has a design normally seen only in racing cars: the seat is fixed but both the steering wheel and pedal box are highly adjustable to accommodate the driver’s preferred position.

Source: LaFerrari.com

The CompTIA CTP+ Certification Validates Skills in Voice and Data

SpEEdyRoBy — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 17:08:00 +0000

Experts in data and voice technologies or individuals interested in getting involved in this area of expertise should waste no time in earning the CTP+ certification available through CompTIA. In this professional program, participants will get the chance to work directly with convergence technologies in data, telephony and convergence networking. Two main aspects of this career pathway will be covered: selling and servicing data and voice technologies. Each one will prepare candidates with current information and an in-depth look at particular components of each technology.

By taking the CompTIA 65 question exam, participants will have certified knowledge necessary to work in roles such as network administrator and field support technician. Upon earning the certification, candidates will have a complete understanding of the specific steps and processes of implementing and managing components and multimedia applications related to data and voice technologies. The ability to analyze requirements and common obstacles is also a part of this certification’s backbone.

As a convergence technology professional, skills in data and IP networking, convergence networking and voice technology management will be mastered. Individuals becoming certified as hardware experts are recommended to take this CompTIA exam and earn this certification as one of five available in that expertise. Because this is a professional level exam, the content will provide a challenge to all participants – questions will rely on knowledge and skills that are gained outside of the classroom, by working hands-on with the technologies and performing the processes that require strong foundational knowledge and the ability to incorporate concepts on a daily basis. CompTIA suggests that at least a year and a half of experience with convergence technologies is had before attempting this exam.

The 5 Essentials of Creating a Logo (Guest Post)

SpEEdyRoBy — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 07:10:09 +0000

Image: http://www.flickr.com/photos/27845211@N02/2662264721/

If you’re operating a new business in today’s world of instant Internet access and mobile marketing, then you probably need a solid brand logo now more than ever. Having the right type of logo can make you stand out amongst the competition while also conveying a strong message and ensuring that the public at large recognizes your brand instantly.

There are a variety of business logos out there that you would undoubtedly recognize on the spot. Brands like McDonald’s, Footlocker, Apple, Tums, and even famous sports teams and bands – every famous brand has a logo backing them up. This is why it’s important to go through the proper steps when creating a logo.

Top 5 Things to Consider when Making a Brand Logo

1: Make it Unique

Uniqueness is what sells more than almost everything when creating a brand logo. Think about the logo you want to create (a rough estimation of it, obviously) and then do some serious searching. You want to ensure that your brand isn’t similar to other brands out there. Even if you find similarities with a unpopular brand, you don’t want to copy any elements into your design.

2: Visual Creativity

The best logos in the world stand out and capture your attention instantly. They’re not usually abstract or too colorful, but they are very visually appealing. Colors and shapes can make a statement more than shadowing and other complex graphic choices. So when you think “creativity,” think of it in the context of bolstering the logo’s unique factor rather than making it jump off the page at someone.

3: Conveying the Right Message

Remember that your logo is going to speak for your brand. While your logo may one day change or evolve, you have to view it as if it’s the biggest factor in representation that you have. Think of all the places your logo will be seen: Business cards, pamphlets, websites, and a slew of other advertisements. You want to ensure that your logo is conveying the right message for your brand.

4: Be a Minimalist

What do logos like Nike and Coca-Cola have in common? Well, they may be iconic now, but that’s not what we’re getting at. These logos are very minimal in design. Some lettering and unique shapes that stand out – that’s about as far as these logos go. But that has been enough to make them very iconic. The lesson here is that, with logos, less is almost always more.

5: Make it Stand Out

Referring back to famous logos again, you will find another factor that makes the more popular designs stand out is that they’re easy to remember. When you’re creating your logo, put it up against other logos out there. Strive for something that sticks out in a person’s memory. Send your logo, along with other logos, through focus groups. You should keep perfecting the design until your logo is remembered.

Having a winning logo is going to help you succeed as a brand. Remember to implement these five factors when creating your logo using Logosack or other services out there. Putting the effort in will pay off in a big way.

Martin Nilsson is the business developer of Logosack – a logo design company in Sweden specializing in business logos for small businesses. His areas of interest includes graphic and logo design. When not working, you could probably see him anywhere because this guy loves to travel around the world.

15 Highly Detailed PSD Files For Free

SpEEdyRoBy — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 16:10:01 +0000

Free PSD Files are used among web and graphic designers. Using these free and high quality PSD Files can save a lot of time and also you can improve your skills by seeing which techniques have been used to create them. This is our first collection of FREE PSD Files and if you like this we will make another ones. Enjoy!

1. Primary School Website Theme (Psd)

2. Blank note pinned to corkboard

3. Notification Centre UI PSD & CSS

4. Web Weather Forecast Widget (Psd)

5. iPhone 5 PSD format

6. Opened Leather Book (PSD)

7. Kitchy Ui Kit – Restaurant & Food Theme (Psd)

8. Password protected icon (PSD)

9. Upload File Interface PSD (Metro Style)

10. 3 State Push Search Field (Psd)

11. Sticky Notepaper PSD

12. Paper Login Form PSD

13. Vertical Book Style Menu (Psd)

14. Spotify Mini Player PSD

15. Map GUI kit (PSD)