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The DC Participation Contest: The Results...
Posted by ^Mark C. on 16th Nov, 2009 | 28 Comments in Goodies
OK here we go! Here are the winners of the DesignersCouch Community Participation Contest. The following are members that we really want to be here at DC. We hope that their acts of commitment and participation can inspire others to do just the same.
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Sex in Advertising: Where is the line?
Posted by Jessica B. published by §Damian M. on 5th May, 2010 | 21 Comments in Marketing & Advertising
It's nice to think that in our age of supposed modern enlightenment that when it comes to gender issues, we basically know at this point what's acceptable and what isn't. Or so you would think. In the wonderful world of advertising, sex still sells above all - and anything deemed un-PC can be defended as being "edgy" or "artistic". Where's the line? You decide.
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50 Creatively Animated CSS Websites
Posted by §Damian M. on 7th Oct, 2009 | 14 Comments in Inspiration
Animation isn't just the use of Flash or moving the cursor from one side to the other when it comes to web design, it's also the integration of jQuery, Ajax, Javascripts and Mootools. As you scale through these sites, try to pay attention to the way the above named technologies interact with the web to create an undeniable presence.
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16 Remarkable Ads on Elevators
Posted by §Damian M. on 23rd Nov, 2009 | 14 Comments in Inspiration
Print ads are great but it's often refreshing to see print pushed in ways we've never seen before. Sometimes these ads can be brought to life when combined with our surroundings. In this case here's a collection of ads that were combined with elevators and escalators to further emphasize its points. Very inspirational. Click images for full-view and enjoy.
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Minimalist Design Philosophy: How to Achieve Simplistic Perfection
Posted by §Damian M. on 10th Nov, 2009 | 13 Comments in Graphic & Web Design
Minimalist design is an extensively vast field for even the most experienced of designers to holistically conquer and understand. The minimalist philosophy espouses subtle visual qualities that are meant to evoke an appreciation for simple/understated elegance without appearing as boldly overwhelming or domineering.
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Large Collection Of Resources
Posted by `Scott J. on 28th May, 2009 | 12 Comments in Graphic & Web Design
Ive always logged and bookmarked resources if in the future i might need them, as a result ive collected a large amount of them and wish to share them with you now. There are tons of resources that can be used for more then Webdesign & Graphics so i hope these help you alot.
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Top 5 Project Management Tools for Designers
Posted by øJoel R. published by §Damian M. on 13th Jan, 2010 | 12 Comments in Business Development
Being organized alone isn't the main force behind great project management, it's more of a supporting factor. Designers that are able to manage a project successfully are more than likely a step ahead of the competition. And having a good understanding of what it takes to plan and execute a project is vital in today's evolution of our industry.
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The 18x24 Poster Print Giveaway Showcasing What is Poster Worthy
Posted by §Damian M. on 15th Feb, 2010 | 12 Comments in Goodies
Our friends at Online Poster Printing is giving away to one lucky reader of DesignersCouch an 18x24 Poster Print with High Gloss or Semi Gloss finish and FREE shipping.
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50 Amazing and Inspirational Graphic Tees
Posted by §Damian M. on 28th Sep, 2009 | 11 Comments in Inspiration
Graphic Tees are geared towards the young at heart and often contain graphics that expresses our style, personality and taste. It seems that this fashion trend is here to stay because as long as it expresses our personality there will always be a place for it.
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20 Twitter Tools to Help You Manage Your Followers
Posted by øJoel R. published by §Damian M. on 11th Jan, 2010 | 11 Comments in Social Media
Effectively managing your Twitter followers isn't easy. However, knowing how active and how to create a more influential environment on your Twitter account is directly associated with the success of your community's growth.
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35 Outstanding iPhone Applications and their Website Designs
Posted by øJoel R. published by ^Mark C. on 22nd Dec, 2009 | 10 Comments in Inspiration
The number of iPhone applications are exceedingly growing and more developers are realizing they need to make their apps standout above the competition. When applications for the iPhone began to roll out the marketing strengths and design of their websites were less than mediocre.
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5 Ways for Freelance Designers to Build Your Brand
Posted by øBecky S. published by §Damian M. on 21st Feb, 2010 | 10 Comments in Marketing & Advertising
So you’re serious about being a fulltime freelance designer. You’ll probably never have the brand imprint of Leo Burnett. Don’t worry. You don’t need it.
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50 Astonishing Website Footers
Posted by §Damian M. on 11th Sep, 2009 | 9 Comments in Inspiration
Throughout the years we've had enough luck to see the evolution of footers from having been one of the least important aspects of your sites design. Scaling through the web you'll find yourself staring at various sties who have taken creativity further by implementing a great deal of usefulness to their footers.
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40 Sites Showcasing Creative Use of Lighting Effects
Posted by §Damian M. on 3rd Dec, 2009 | 9 Comments in Inspiration
The use of dynamic lighting effects in web design goes hand-in-hand with color theory and they way colors can affect a users emotions and thoughts. In example, if you were to use dark colors in your design, compared to a site that has bright lights, colors and beautiful effects, your site will be less appealing and attractive.
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Best and Worst Logo Redesigns
Posted by Jessica B. published by §Damian M. on 18th Jan, 2010 | 9 Comments in Marketing & Advertising
Boiling down the creative and consumer-related concepts of your company to one illustration is no short order. So it’s not without some degree of compassion and understanding that one should look at and judge companies’ logos.
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Best and Worst Logo Redesigns: Take 2
Posted by Jessica B. published by §Damian M. on 27th Jan, 2010 | 9 Comments in Marketing & Advertising
Last week, when I compiled what I thought were the absolute best and worst examples of logo redesigns and company re-branding that exist out there, I thought I did a pretty good job getting all the little rants and raves off my chest. Turns out, there are still more people out there committing glorious and utterly wrong acts of corporate branding and logo design. And so, part two:
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40 Dark and Sleek Web Designs
Posted by §Damian M. on 30th Sep, 2009 | 8 Comments in Inspiration
The use of dark backgrounds gears much of the attention toward the content, allowing the visitor to become engaged in what you have to offer rather than just the design. Dark web designs, once mastered, are simply clean, professional, and centered.
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50 Over the Top Retro-Vintage Website Designs
Posted by §Damian M. on 7th Dec, 2009 | 8 Comments in Inspiration
Vintage and Retro inspirations are a piece of history that have been designed to mimic a time when life was much simpler, new and creative ideas where at a forefront, and all of the jargon surrounding our industry didn't exist. These designs, when skillfully designed, have a much better chance at grabbing attention than some of the newer sites designed to modern standards.
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Font Managing Tools that'll Make Typography Easier to Deal With
Posted by øJoel R. published by §Damian M. on 25th Jun, 2010 | 8 Comments in Graphic & Web Design
Most designers have a large collection of fonts waiting to be used a first or second time for whichever project they make be working on. However, because of how many fonts there are it can be pretty hard to deal with. Choosing a font can be a heck of a task, especially if you don't have them organized in any way.
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33 Breath Taking Letterpress Designs
Posted by §Damian M. on 25th Aug, 2009 | 7 Comments in Tips & Tricks
Letterpress printing from raised metal type was the primary means of mass communication for over 500 years. While no longer an economically significant segment of the printing market, letterpress continues to live on for specialized commercial applications and, perhaps more importantly, as the heart and soul of a wonderful avocational world known as the private press movement.
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