280daily
An relatively subdued site for an interesting web and iPhone App. The two tone background works well and allows the visitor to immediately take in the important stuff before heading on the the rest of the content. I love the custom Twitter, Facebook and Youtube icons!
Posted in Web Design → Software
JLOFSTEDT
Minimal content but a strong sense of purpose is what characterises this site. The dramatic absence of content is refreshing and encourages the visitor to stick around. The bold and carefully designed illustrations only add to the impact of this site!
Posted in Web Design → Design
Steve Brown
A clean and straightforward site for a multimedia designer. I like the use of a relatively common layout, it allows the visitor to immediately find their way. The typeface used for \'Steve Brown\' is wonderful and makes a great statement about his design philosophy!
Posted in Web Design → Portfolio
Tom Pain
An understated but stylish site for a digital designer. The use of a textured background works really well, while the plain white text on black is clear and makes a bold statement. The subtle use of colour in the header bar works well offset against the confident black and white of the rest of the page.
Posted in Web Design → Design
Paradise Proffessional
A themeforest page for a Paradise Proffesional xHTML Template. Themeforest is a good looking site and this particular entry effectively uses a single image to get across the vital stats of their template. I like the custom design of the RSS, Twitter, and Facebook links.
Posted in Web Design → Design
Think Luke
A slick portfolio site that features a massive central slideshow! The use of a scrolling gallery of recent work is excellent and perfectly showcases the company\'s diversity. I like the use of green to add interest to an otherwise monochrome layout!
Posted in Web Design → Portfolio
Verkuhl
A simple but effective site for a digital marketing agency. I like the uncomplicated layout and huge slideshow of design work! Uncluttered and bold this site immediately gets you on its side!
Posted in Web Design → Design
James Oconnell
The personal portfolio of James O\'Connell features a screen-wide slideshow that makes a great impact. As a designer it\'s vital to showcase your work and design philosophy to any prospective clients and this is achieved here using a gallery of James\' recent work. I like the subtlety of the dark grey text on the light grey background. It\'s not something that immediately makes sense, but that works perfectly to allow the colourful designs to grab your attention.
Posted in Web Design → Portfolio
Notch
A good and intriguing site for a web design agency. I particularly like the colourful doodles and friendly typeface! The spacing of everything does bother me slightly but it\\\'s made up for by the textured background and strokes of colour.
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7 Best Things of 2010
Although only really a section of a blog this is a site that has to be seen to be understood. It\'s just an awesome example of brilliant web design that captures your imagination! I love how with every inch it draws you in and demands that you delve further!
Posted in Web Design → Blog
Bento for Mac
Bento is personal database management in true Mac style. Filemaker really stepped up and addressed the complicated nature of their apps and made Bento both beautiful and simple to use. The sheer array of options for customisation is awesome!
Posted in Interface → Mac App
Neve
A beautiful site for a handmade clothing company that uses photography extremely effectively! I love the hand-drawn logo and the lightness of the site.
Posted in Web Design → Misc
BrushLovers
A beautiful site that collects together free and premium photoshop brushes. The background is subtle yet gorgeous, while the use of a gallery is excellent and really grabs your attention! I absolutely love the care that has gone into the logo design!
Posted in Web Design → Design
Instix
An interesting site for a web portfolio. The graphic on the right is intriguing and certainly makes an impact but the overall spacing feels slightly off - the redundant gap beneath the header is screaming for attention! Overall, the black and silver approach is stylish but could benefit from some colour.
Posted in Web Design → Portfolio
Deez Harman
A straightforward but undeniably effective portfolio for a web designer. The intuitive header is good and I like the size and readability of the main typeface. The coffee mug and cookie design is a nice touch and adds interest to the focal area of the site.
Posted in Web Design → Portfolio
Cuban Council: Propaganda on the Agenda
A wed design site that makes a stunning, and immediate, impact! The central logo grabs your attention while the important content falls effectively into a relatively common layout. I particularly like the supreme attention to graphical detail.
Posted in Web Design → Design
Pixelbleed
A beautifully minimal site for a web design and development company. The brutally sparing use of content allows the viewer to immediately take in the fundamentals of the site. I really like the use of brushstroke colour at the bottom, waves in an ocean of colour.
Posted in Web Design → Design
Empire State Recordings
The header of this site just hits you in the face as it appears! It makes an awesome statement and urges you to look further. I love the overall feel of this site and the use of typefaces to highlight important content.
Posted in Web Design → Music
Pulse News Reader for iPad
Pulse News fo iPad sports what can only be described as a gorgeous interface. The use of neutrals and a light blue allows the photographs to take centre stage. I particularly like the transparency used throughout and the clear icons and typeface used.
Posted in Interface → iPad App
BigFiveGlories
For a site dedicated to classic movies this hits the mark perfectly! The subtle detail is excellent, as is the colour palette. The consistency throughout the site is good as is the use of a star ratings system is muted colours.
Posted in Web Design → Misc