Print Handbook
A brilliant site design that features some really nice detail. The coloured \'buy it\' buttons are great, as is the execution of the three column approach! I love the fresh approach to layout shown here, the site guides you left to right across the columns rather than straight down the page.
Posted in Web Design → Design
Bagatelle Records
An immediately intriguing site for a vinyl record shop based in Long Beach. The illustrations work well to hold a visitors attention although there\'s a lot more that could be done with vinyl art. I like the use of typeface and division of the background!
Posted in Web Design → Music
Jose Alonso
This gorgeous site is the personal portfolio of designer Jose Alonso. I love the unique slideshow of his previous projects and the bold statement made by the header! The rest of the site is just as well thought out and features some delightful icon design!
Posted in Web Design → Design
Strawberryjam
A beautiful site that makes excellent use of illustration to hold your attention and draw you in! I particularly like the little details, such as the bee and flowing pipework!
Posted in Web Design → Community
Eveline 1911
A whole site devoted to a boat! The map based background adds interest while the fundamental content is easily readable and contained with the central boxes. I like the straightforward use of a header for all navigation purposes.
Posted in Web Design → Misc
The Queenstown Trail
A straightforward but effective site for The Queenstown Trail. The use of photography is excellent and really works to grab your attention. The clear typeface makes the site easily accessible while the trail sign adds a nice touch of character!
Posted in Web Design → Misc
Toc-Toc
A company site that makes an immediate impact. The use of colour is interesting and the luxurious use of space is compelling! It can be surprisingly effective not to bombard visitors with excessive content.
Posted in Web Design → Corporate
Egil Paulsen
A fascinating design for a business card! Each one can fold out into an easel that holds a piece of art by the designer. I love that the concept is the focus here, the information on the card is displayed simply and clearly on the back.
Posted in Branding → Business Cards
Cellar for iPhone
Cellar is a beautiful way to keep track of your wine collection! The wood theme is consistent and works well while the interface is intuitive and clear. The star ratings look great and the graphic wine illustrations make your collection look stunning!
Posted in Interface → iPhone App
iBooks
iBooks for iPad is a stunning application that looks simply gorgeous! The bookshelf design is brilliant and makes the entire concept of reading on your iPad supremely enticing. I particularly love the design and layout of the books themselves - the classic paper feel and beautiful typefaces make for an awesome reading experience!
Posted in Interface → iPad App
Toasted Candy
A friendly logo for a software company. The toaster illustration is interesting and I like the slight difference in typeface between the word toasted and candy. The colour inversion works well but I prefer the cartoon-style logo on a white background.
Posted in Branding → Logo
Oye Corazon
Relatively simple but extremely effective packaging for a CD. I love the use of just two colours throughout and the consistent graphical style. The continuation of the design onto the CD itself is excellent and shows great attention to detail.
Posted in Branding → Product
Web Effectual
You expect design portfolios to be good and this is no exception. The bold use of text and colour makes for a friendly and welcoming site that urges you to read on! I\'m not a huge fan of the background colour but the beautiful typefaces used throughout more than make up for it.
Posted in Web Design → Design
Tim Palmer
Good use of orange against a neutral background here. The layout of the site makes it easy to navigate while the tape player adds interest. I like the box that slides through various tracks that were produced and/or mixed by Tim Palmer.
Posted in Web Design → Music
Visual Freaks
I love the artistic focal point of this site. The minimalism of the links and other aspects allow your attention to be drawn to the action! The logo is simple but works brilliantly!
Posted in Web Design → Design
Minky
The first thing that hits you when this site appears is the header, it\'s fantastic! The kooky custom typeface and the wood effect works really well and instantly intrigues the visitor. I also particularly like the border between the header and body of the site although the company\'s purpose could be made clearer...
Posted in Web Design → Misc
Sander Wapstra
A relatively simple site that uses its typefaces and layout to draw you in. The designers initial in the to left is great but could be larger while there is a certain lack of colour. I do really like the custom designed Twitter icon however.
Posted in Web Design → Portfolio
Rocket Farms
The incorporation of the rocket in this logo is great. It\'s bold, eye-catching, and makes the brand recognisable. I particularly like the custom typeface used alongside a subtle colour palette.
Posted in Branding → Logo