In Motion
I really like the layout and design of this particular site, especially the illustration on the left that only becomes entirely clear after you realise it's a site for a mobile massage company. The colour palette is great, while the iconography makes a real statement.
Posted in Web Design → Misc
Sticky Butterscotch UI
A gorgeous example of consistent user interface design that makes an impact. I like the dark textures and little details that give this UI set depth. One of the hardest things to achieve is making all of the elements look like they fit together, something that is certainly accomplished here.
Posted in Interface → Element
Cloth Hill
A simple but effective logo for a clothing site called Cloth Hill. I like the way the white works on the yellow background and the use of shapes. Using very basic shapes and ideas, a clear picture is formed in your mind - something that is very effective at making a design memorable.
Posted in Branding → Logo
Designstudio Steinert
A simply great site for a design studio that makes beautiful use of the grid layout to grab your attention. I particularly like the diversity of colour, and the way the designs brighten as you highlight them.
Posted in Web Design → Design
Column Five
A simply gorgeous site for a design studio that specialises in infographics. I love the use of a huge slider to showcase examples of their work, it makes an immediate impact. The use of typography throughout is what most stands out to me, attention to detail and neat little touches abound.
Posted in Web Design → Design
Hillary Hopper Logo
This logo is just so clean and fresh it makes an immediate statement! I love the selection of typefaces and the interesting combination of colours. It's recognisable and gives you exactly the right impression about this designer.
Posted in Branding → Logo
Drops
A simply stunning site for a charitably project that aims to support Wateraid. I love the colour palette and consistent design throughout the site. The illustrated elements make a great impact, as do the little touches like the pictures of the team behind the site.
Posted in Web Design → Charity
Jim Nielsen
An effortlessly clean and stylish portfolio site for a web designer. I particularly like that the site uses a consistent red, white, and black theme throughout. The simple typography and use of thumbnails help to give you an idea of this designer's work.
Posted in Web Design → Portfolio
Contacts Icon
A solid icon design for an upcoming contacts app on iOS. Why you would need a different contacts app is beyond me, but the icon has a good sense of style. The use of textures and detail and a nice depth and character to the icon.
Posted in Interface → iPhone App
Orlebar Brown
A solid design for the site of a clothes designer that makes a statement by sticking to a limited colour palette. The monochrome photography and use of red works really well and gives the shop a level of style.
Posted in Web Design → Misc
Tiny Player
A gorgeously simple interface element that really goes for conserving space! This tiny music player uses subtle colours and minor details to add depth to its minimal design.
Posted in Interface → Element
ThemeINN
A slick holding page for a site that will hopefully become a useful resource for WordPress users. I like the badge and banner approach, the colours help to add depth and make this design jump out.
Posted in Web Design → Design
Promotion
A simply stunning icon design for an upcoming iOS app. I really like the attention to detail and carefully thought out use of textures. The dark wood surround works really well with the deep red silk and medal concept.
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Mic Meter Switch
A gorgeous example of attention to detail in user interface element design. I particularly like the use of colour to give life to the meter and switch. The perspective of the switches is enticing, almost begging you to reach out and press them.
Posted in Interface → Element
Fanny Nordmark
A stripped back but effortlessly effective portfolio site for a graphic designer and illustrator. I love the grid layout of the portfolio page and the simple use of jQuery. The site gives a very clear idea of the designers style and approach.
Posted in Web Design → Portfolio
Brewin Apps
An excellent and stylish business card design that uses colour to make an impression. I particularly like the smaller square shape and the effectiveness of punctuating the black with a colour wheel.
Posted in Branding → Business Cards
Emma J Shipley
A stunningly minimal site for a luxury scarf label founded by the eponymous, award-winning designer. I really like the use of photography and transitions to give you an immediate impression of the style of her work.
Posted in Web Design → Misc
Twitter Bubble
A simply gorgeous redesign of the Twitter app icon for the Mac. I love the boldness of this design and the brightness of the colour palette. It's not as understated as Twitter likes to be but it can't help but make you feel happier...
Posted in Interface → Mac App