Cheeky Monkey
This site features some really great graphical elements. The excellently illustrated monkey character stands in front of a jQuery chalkboard with smooth transitions. This is a really nice looking page that has been kept fairly simple with content and messaging, which made room for some eye-catching artwork.
Posted in Web Design → Misc
AppStorm Home
AppStorm is a great network of software blogs, and their new homepage is bright, bold, and a great jumping off point to the rest of the network. Icons work well to quickly show a visual representation of each different site.
Posted in Web Design → Blog
NihongoUp
This site is a great example of clean, corporate design that also happens to looks really nice. Note the heavy use of thin lines for content separation. The illustration is also very well done and really provides a great focal point.
Posted in Web Design → Corporate
Sign Relation
I chose this site pretty much based solely on the header. It is a colorful, attractive and crazy piece of typographic art that really sets a unique stage for the rest of the site.
Posted in Web Design → Portfolio
Floatnet
Floatnet uses very simple design that is also quite attractive. I like the slab serif typography and the simple sliding image gallery.
Posted in Web Design → Portfolio
Leaflet
Leaflet is an iPhone app for checking on your Envato Marketplace stats. The site is simple but gorgeous. The designer has a nice sense of color and contrast.
Posted in Web Design → Software
Productive Dreams
Productive Dreams really brings a fresh face to the typical blog layout. The colors, graphics and textures all work together very nicely. If you stop by the site, be sure to scroll down and take a look at the footer as well.
Posted in Web Design → Blog
CoconutCreative
A nice looking portfolio with an interesting theme. I actually like the footer best and have featured this portion of the site above.
Posted in Web Design → Portfolio
DataPop
An interesting looking site with lots of bright colors and crazy graphics. I actually like the lower parts of the page best. The content is organized in unique but attractive ways.
Posted in Web Design → Misc
IconToucan
IconToucan is an excellent source for free icons to use in your designs. The site layout is nice and clean and the typography is attractive. The thin slab serif looks great in all caps.
Posted in Web Design → Community
Novanta9
The dark theme, interesting colors and abstract art on this page caught my eye. I love how unique the design feels while still following a very common layout.
Posted in Web Design → Portfolio
Inglorie
This site uses lots of simple but interesting 3D work. There is a cube theme that is carried out in various ways across the site. Be sure to check out the little animated videos near the middle of the page, they are quite fun!
Posted in Web Design → Portfolio
Big Click
This site takes their name literally and presents some huge typography in a slideshow on the home page. The five boxes under the slideshow are a nice touch. They are simple but quite attractive and add some contrast to the page.
Posted in Web Design → Portfolio
Image Mechanics
Image Mechanics are a iPhone app development company in Sydney. The site has a minimalist feel with big, bold typography and interesting use of lines as a design element.
Posted in Web Design → Software
6 Wunderkinder
6 Wunderkinder is a group of very talented app developers with both an attractive website and some beautiful software. Check out Wunderlist, their awesome free task manager that rivals the functionality of sixty dollar apps in its category.
Posted in Web Design → Software
Botox Lips
Though the general concept of botox terrifies me, this site is actually really attractive. The bold photography and beautiful background texture really make for an attractive and high quality experience.
Posted in Web Design → Misc
Yoeran
This site was included mostly for its interesting interactivity. As you select an item in the navigation, it opens up a new window that is then moveable and can be arranged with the other open windows. Basically, it mimics the behavior of desktop windows. A novel idea that is fun to play with.
Posted in Web Design → Portfolio
TidyPSD
An interesting service idea, this site will convert your messy PSDs to tidy ones. The content is nicely organized with subtle dashed lines for structure and two clear sections created by different background colors. Overall a great layout.
Posted in Web Design → Design
Indigo Design
This site uses an attractive textured background with a sewn seam running along the top. The layout is strong and the bright graphics contrast well with the dark background.
Posted in Web Design → Portfolio
Jet Cooper
A nice and simple chalkboard theme that utilizes an uncommon circular design. It is a nice looking introduction page that comes off as friendly and informal.
Posted in Web Design → Design