Interface Menu
A great example of intriguing interface design that makes good use of colour to engage with users. I like the depth and presence of the buttons, they make a real statement.
Posted in Interface → Element
Unarchiver
A good example of a strong app icon that immediately gives you a clear idea of what it does. The details help to give the design depth and makes it stand out.
Posted in Interface → Mac App
Naranjo Gallery
A brilliant example of a grid design as a web layout. I love the minimal navigation and the size of the blocks. I particularly like the attention paid to type and the interaction of the gallery.
Posted in Web Design → Design
Go2Tanzania
A simple but effective site for a safari holiday company that immediately conveys the right impression. I really like the way that thumbnails throughout the site are carved to fit alongside text.
Posted in Web Design → Misc
Zesty Toggles
Here we have some great toggles that make an immediate statement. I love the use of colour and fading to give real depth to the design. The bold approach works really well here.
Posted in Interface → Other
Power of CSS
A simple and clean interface element that takes the no frills approach. I like the simple lines and block colours, it makes a statement.
Posted in Interface → Other
Snooker Table Icon
An excellent example of icon design for iOS that makes great use of little details. I love the texture of the table surface and the wood grain. The lighting and reflections, on the ball in particular, add great depth to the icon.
Posted in Interface → iPhone App
Massimo Bonini
A gorgeous and intriguing site for a designer. I love the fascinating layout and arrangement of the content. The strong contrast between the white background and the black boxes helps to make an impact.
Posted in Web Design → Design
British Tea Cup
A simply gorgeous example of an illustrated icon. I love the effective use of colour and the excellent use of shading. The background colour helps to highlight the detail on the cup itself.
Posted in Interface → Other
Malaria Infographic
A simple gorgeous design for a malaria infographic. It has been designed to be interactive on tablets such as the iPad, something that will help people engage with the problem. I really like the illustrative style and implementation of interactive elements.
Posted in Interface → Infographic
Honey Icon
An absolutely gorgeous honey icon for an iPhone app. I love the illustrative style and the simply delicious use of detail and colour. The presentation of the icon is great, on wooden boards with a drip of honey and a bee in the background.
Posted in Interface → iPhone App
YESS BMX
A great site for a custom designed BMX frame. I love the brutal impact that the image has when you first open the site. The restrained use of colour in the background and for the text merely enhances the power of the yellow on the bike itself.
Posted in Web Design → Sport
Shopping Cart
An excellent shopping cart element for a web based interface. I like the clear and bold buttons and the subtle use of colour. It's the little details here, like the texture on the buttons, that really make this interface design.
Posted in Interface → Web App
Gallo Olive Oil
A brilliant product redesign that makes a statement with its powerful use of colour. I love how distinct each design looks in each different colour. Attention to detail goes a long way!
Posted in Branding → Product
Mount Tea Special Edition
A gorgeous, and unique, example of brilliant packaging design. I love the bright and vibrant use of colour and geometric shapes. The concept of using a shape that accurately represents not only the brand name, but also the shape of the tea bags, is just great!
Posted in Branding → Product
Bjarke Clauson-Kaas
A well structured and intuitive portfolio site for a web designer. I like the use of colour and motion that the arrow elements give the site. The gallery is simple but functional, with colour fading in as you scroll over an entry.
Posted in Web Design → Portfolio
MB Bass Combo
A beautiful piece of icon design for an iPhone app. I love the depth and detail on the icon, the switches make you want to press them! The perspective here really works to make this icon stand out.
Posted in Interface → iPhone App
Radium Icon
A great icon for a Mac app that would look gorgeous in any dock. I love the vast attention to detail and beautiful use of shapes. I particularly like that the colour yellow has been used as the primary colour, it certainly helps to mark this app out.
Posted in Interface → Mac App