AppStorm is a great network of software blogs, and their new homepage is bright, bold, and a great jumping off point to the rest of the network. Icons work well to quickly show a visual representation of each different site.
Posted in Web Design → Blog
This site is a great example of clean, corporate design that also happens to looks really nice. Note the heavy use of thin lines for content separation. The illustration is also very well done and really provides a great focal point.
Posted in Web Design → Corporate
Instapaper is incredibly simple, but executed to perfection. Text is crisp, well laid out, and a joy to read. Icons blend in with subtlety, and it's a wonderful place to spend some time reading and catching up on news!
Posted in Interface → iPad App
Although Getting Things Done apps aren't always particularly "pretty", OmniFocus has done a remarkable job of making a beautiful iPad app. In particular, the "Forecast" and "Review" screens are particularly fantastic!
Posted in Interface → iPad App
These business cards have a beautiful texture, rounded corners, and vivid colour. They certainly stand out from the norm. I particularly like the inverted use of the logo in white on the reverse of the card.
Posted in Branding → Business Cards
Reeder is a beautifully designed iPhone and iPad application, and has now made it to the Mac. Gorgeous brown and sepia styling makes this a fun place to read, and the devil is in the detail. Just look at the detail...
Posted in Interface → Mac App
Packed with information, but still keeping a digital sheek look. iStat is a fun application for monitoring your Mac, and I love the colour scheme. A little busy in places, but a great all-round effort.
Posted in Interface → iPhone App
Futuristic sci-fi gameplay with a simple control structure, coupled with some really gorgeous interface styling. It's hard to pull off "space age" while retaining style, but Astronut nails it.
Posted in Interface → iPhone App
Things has an understated, Mac-link interface that works phenomenally well. From the simple item graphics, to the classic icons, everything looks great. Also worth noting is the fantastic "magnifying glass" effect used to highlight certain aspects of the UI.
Posted in Interface → Mac App
Two strikingly different colours, but consistent styling makes these cards work really well. The whole concept just seems to "work" for me, and I love that they're presented on a wooden textured background.
Posted in Branding → Business Cards
Bright colours, good use of symbol, and some fascinating graphics on the front of the card. Definitely very appropriate for someone who designs characters and 3D animation!
Posted in Branding → Business Cards
Big, bold and red. This mock branding is a real attention-grabber, and I love the use of bold colour. The logo is surprisingly good, with the sideways heart offering a unique take on a well-known concept.
Posted in Branding → Letterhead
I love anything that has an embossed letterpress effect, and these cards have a great colour palette that ties together well. The combination of a bold logo with intricate detail in the background is definitely a winner.
Posted in Branding → Business Cards
It's not every day that you see a 3D card, and these don't fail to disappoint. Two different designs both really "stand out", and offer something unique. The one on the left in particular makes for a great Christmas gift to staff or customers.
Posted in Branding → Business Cards
I chose this site pretty much based solely on the header. It is a colorful, attractive and crazy piece of typographic art that really sets a unique stage for the rest of the site.
Posted in Web Design → Portfolio
I do not have a clue what this site is about but I think it is beautiful. I love the big circle and the representation of Japan. The writing is also excellently rendered and placed. A great pice of design in any language!
Posted in Web Design → Design
Floatnet uses very simple design that is also quite attractive. I like the slab serif typography and the simple sliding image gallery.
Posted in Web Design → Portfolio
This awesomely original site is a beautiful example of great web design. The unique layout, superb retro illustrations, dark colors and aged textures are all spot on. You really have to stop by the site and see it live to appreciate it.
Posted in Web Design → Food
A really nice looking theme site with big, bold design elements and a friendly appearance. I love the frog character scattered all over the site in addition to that interesting background graphic and the treatment of the typography in the headlines.
Posted in Web Design → Design
Leaflet is an iPhone app for checking on your Envato Marketplace stats. The site is simple but gorgeous. The designer has a nice sense of color and contrast.
Posted in Web Design → Software