Documentary
A stunning abstract icon for the film category 'documentary'. I really like the typeface and intriguing shapes and lines of the design. The use of negative space is effective and helps to make this icon memorable despite its abstract nature.
Posted in Branding → Logo
DEDA
An absolutely stunning personal site for a freelance designer and web developer, you must experience it to understand it. The simple interactivity and gorgeous use of typography is utterly enticing. I love the colours and consistently brilliant illustrative style.
Posted in Web Design → Design
Grand Café XL
A simply but effective site for a cafe. I particularly like the use of a coloured squares to add style and interest to the layout of the site. The photography is great and really adds something to the experience.
Posted in Web Design → Food
Cinnamon Toast
A great site for a design agency that draws you in with its bright use of colours. I like the illustrations and graphic styling of the site, it gives an idea of the style of the designers. The simple five-slide gallery slider works well to showcase recent work.
Posted in Web Design → Design
Stickybeak
A simple site for a web design agency that uses a two column layout. I like the company's logo and the colour palette. The text is effectively descriptive and leads the visitor to an understanding of the company.
Posted in Web Design → Design
Born in the Barn
A fascinating site for recruiting new people to The Site Doctor team. I love the concept of this site and the way you can collect your favourite job concepts into a 'hand'. The design is engaging, if a little confusing - playing cards and the barn don't seem to go hand in hand.
Posted in Web Design → Misc
Psyrup
I love the first impression this site makes, it photograph and use of fascinating typography gives the site a strong presence. I like the restrained use of text, although it's a little hard to judge what it is the site is for.
Posted in Web Design → Design
Vertical Grain Design
A gorgeous portfolio site for a web designer based in Vancouver. The vertical design layout works really well, while the panel of wood grain helps to grab attention. I like the simple navigation and the free-flowing gallery.
Posted in Web Design → Portfolio
Arnaud Beelen
A fascinating approach to a design portfolio. I love the twist on the grid concept that's been implemented here! The use of fragments works well to give any prospective clients a taste of this designers style.
Posted in Web Design → Portfolio
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
egopop
A fascinating site for a creative studio that, for better or worse, makes a strong statement. At least the navigation is simple and concise. The vivid colours and childlike graphics are engaging but may put some people off.
Posted in Web Design → Design
Tinkering Monkey
A great, and gorgeous, site for a pair of designers and their woodworking studio. I love the custom typeface and consistent use of colour. I like that the gallery of pieces doesn't use borders, it helps the products to make their own impact.
Posted in Web Design → Misc
Mostly Serious
A clean and clear portfolio site for a web design agency. I like the simple background and intuitive layout, although there is perhaps a little too much space between the logo and the 'Work' section. I like that the purpose of the site is immediately clear.
Posted in Web Design → Portfolio
Wildernest
A simple but effective logo that would make for a strong brand. I like the use of a clear typeface and restrained colours. The hidden 'w' in the trees works really well to make the overall design coherent.
Posted in Branding → Logo
