Colby James West
A really like the design of the personal site of pro skier Colby James West. The paper and tape feel really works here, the background making an immediate impact. I absolutely love the social media icons!
Posted in Web Design → Sport
TM Design
An awesome site for a design studio that makes an immediate impact with its header. I love the dramatic and intriguing image and the way it disappears as you scroll. The simple grid layout of previous work is effective and a quick way to get a grip on what it is the studio does.
Posted in Web Design → Design
Carnivale du Vin 2011
An intriguing site for a yearly fundraising event for the Emeril Lagasse Foundation. I love the attention paid to typography and the intuitive layout of information. The use of imagery is great and helps to engage the casual visitor to the site.
Posted in Web Design → Misc
5emegauche
A fascinating and uniquely engaging site for an online marketing agency. I love the concept of a giant slideshow, the use of imagery is powerful. I love the use of colour and step by step introduction to their company.
Posted in Web Design → Misc
Mark Strauss
An effortlessly clean site for a web designer. I really like the use of icons and small detailed graphics throughout. The consistent use of colour helps to create a sense of brand identity.
Posted in Web Design → Design
Whiteloupe
A simple but effective site for a company offering templates for photographers, designers, and artists. I like the restrained use of colour and strong layout. The descriptive tag and bold slider both help to get the purpose of the site across immediately.
Posted in Web Design → Photography
Fox Johnston
A brilliant and wonderfully striking site for an architecture firm. I love the design of the landing page and the use of large images throughout. The immersion in aspects of architecture is immediate and powerful for any visitors to the site.
Posted in Web Design → Corporate
Samuel Schuavon
A simple and clean portfolio site for a web designer. I like the colour palette, the orange helps to make a statement. The site very simply and quickly gets across the necessary information.
Posted in Web Design → Portfolio
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
NodeBeat
A gorgeous site for a unique and playful music creation application for the iPhone and iPad. I love the animated background and the vibrant use of colour. The purpose of the site is clear and it makes good use of the text it employs.
Posted in Web Design → Software
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
Marek Mis
A fascinatingly interactive portfolio site for a web designer. I like the unique approach, although it can feel a little stilted at times. The bright and friendly outlook of the site would certainly appeal to particular clients.
Posted in Web Design → Portfolio
DropIn
A simple site for a piece of software that works as an in-tray for your Dropbox. I like the simple but memorable graphics and the restrained use of text. The blue colour helps to link it to the service that it's complementing.
Posted in Web Design → Software
iPhone Icon Design
A simple but effective site for an icon design company. The use of icons is, unsurprisingly, very good and gives a good impression of their work. I like the intuitive layout and clear headings, you immediately know what the site is about.
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
404 not found
A great site that solely comprises of a curated 404 not found gallery. I like the non-standard layout and simple navigation. The staff badges that indicate favourite entries are great and help to give the browsing experience some direction.
Posted in Web Design → Design
Philip Readman
A brilliant example of an engaging portfolio site for a designer. I love the simple background and restrained use of text, it really allows the work to shine through. I particularly like the simple scrolling portfolio, each design capturing your attention individually.
Posted in Web Design → Portfolio
Idyllic Creative Handcrafted Design
A beautiful site for a designer specialising in 'handcrafted' design. I love the illustrations, they really bring the site to life. I particularly like the colour palette, it's different enough to make a statement.
Posted in Web Design → Design
1927
A fascinating site for a theatre company! The graphic style is bold and striking, it immediately grabs your attention. I particularly like the flickering sign and the subtle interactivity.
Posted in Web Design → Misc