By Ana-Gabriela Stroe on April 25, 2011
Whether you are just starting up with developing applications for Apple’s mobile operating system, iOS, or you’ve been doing this for a while now, it’s imperative that you keep yourself updated constantly with what’s going on when it comes to the Apple world. The best way to do this is by reading a few blogs that are specialized on this subject. Here’s a list of some of the most recommended iOs development blogs of the moment, so make sure to check them out! Continue Reading →
Posted in Reviews | Tagged blogs, development |
By Ana-Gabriela Stroe on April 23, 2011
Society is becoming more and more visual, so design is increasingly important nowadays. One of the most important jobs of designers is to shape identities and create memorable experiences. New identities for various kinds of companies are built all the time, but just some of them are strong enough to remain consistent. Below you will find a few wise tips that will help you build strong, lasting brands. Just remember one thing: branding is not a synonym for “marketing”. You should look at it as a means of explaining who the respective company really is and conveying that essence of them to the broad audience, through relevant visual support. Continue Reading →
Posted in Tips | Tagged branding, Tips |
By Ana-Gabriela Stroe on April 22, 2011
Recently character design has become more and more popular – in illustrations, web design or logos. One of the strongest reasons companies have started using characters as part of their logos is the fact that they create a physical face for customers to recognize. Good character designs used in the right way can help support the core brand and make it more dynamic. Of course, character design logos might not be a good idea for some companies or corporation, so one must be aware of the context when using them. Here is a collection of 40 hand picked examples of stylish logos that use character design – the right way. Continue Reading →
Posted in Inspiration | Tagged logo design, showcase |
By Ana-Gabriela Stroe on April 21, 2011
Internet users from all over the world are now using a wide variety of operating systems, browsers (Firefox, Safari, IE etc.) and browser versions. With such a range of possibilities, it’s only natural that a website can and will look different to some of the viewers. Therefore it’s a big challenge for every web builder to make sure that their pages are displayed properly to the visitors, regardless of their browser of choice. For example, just because a design looks good in Firefox, it doesn’t mean it will work the same way in IE! This is why testing websites in different browsers in different browsers before they go live is a vital thing, from a design perspective. Continue Reading →
Posted in Tools | Tagged tools, webdesign |
By Ana-Gabriela Stroe on April 6, 2011
Macro – also known as Photomacrography – is a brilliant way to discover the world of the very small through close-up photography, using a photographic lens at reproduction rations of one times or greater. This ratio denotes that the object will appear on the photo sensor in the same size as it is in real or bigger. Macro has substantially increased its popularity in the last few years, providing that the equipment necessary is now accessible to more and more people. It is a fascinating technique mostly because it can capture images that the human eye is simply unable to catch. Here is a showcase of 50 beautiful macro shots that will inspire you to try it out for yourself. Continue Reading →
Posted in Inspiration | Tagged macro, Photography |
By Kristen Brunell on March 18, 2011
A collection of the best wedding photography tutorials and tips on the web, focusing on ways to improve your wedding photography and tips for beginners. These tutorials and tips can help anyone who is in the wedding photography business or looking into it. Everyone has to start somewhere, and there’s always room to improve your talent, and these tutorials and tips can help with both. If you use these tutorials and tips wisely you will be on your way to taking the best wedding photography; and have fun while doing so. Continue Reading →
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By Ana-Gabriela Stroe on March 17, 2011
Architecture is everywhere around us, on a daily basis, so it shouldn’t be a surprise that architecture is such a popular subject in photography nowadays. Architectural photographers experiment with different angles, settings, effects or timing in order to achieve the most spectacular photographs of architectural elements. Here is a showcase of 60 handpicked examples of beautiful architecture photography. Each of them is linked to its original source, so feel free to refer back to them for more inspiration. Continue Reading →
Posted in Inspiration | Tagged architectural photography, Photography |