Proxart
This design style is fairly trendy right now and I am beginning to see it more and more. The basic premise is a very modular, grid layout with large squares placed over a beautiful photographic background. The end product is really nice.
Posted in Web Design → Community
Arte e Gusto
I really like the textured background used on this site in addition to the unique color scheme. There are some small details that could use a little refining but overall a solid design.
Posted in Web Design → Food
Kelli Anderson
Crazy graphics, awesome typography, and a strong layout, this blog has it all. There is a really nice four-up article preview near the bottom that you should check out along with an interesting timeline.
Posted in Web Design → Blog
Paul Mullet
This site features a fun, retro horror movie theme complete with flying saucers and crazy typography. There is also an alternate version in 3D that you should definitely check out!
Posted in Web Design → Portfolio
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
Nagoya
I do not have a clue what this site is about but I think it is beautiful. I love the big circle and the representation of Japan. The writing is also excellently rendered and placed. A great pice of design in any language!
Posted in Web Design → Design
Cascade Brewery
This awesomely original site is a beautiful example of great web design. The unique layout, superb retro illustrations, dark colors and aged textures are all spot on. You really have to stop by the site and see it live to appreciate it.
Posted in Web Design → Food
Help Scout
A really nice looking coming soon page with fun illustrations, bright colors and a subtle depth of field illusion. It is a nice touch that the water bottle is an indicator of how complete the site is at this point.
Posted in Web Design → Corporate
Dawghouse Design
An awesome looking site with beautiful illustrations and typography work. I really like the Ballpark script used for the headings as well as the subtle use of texture on the main banner.
Posted in Web Design → Portfolio
Newmedia
This site advertises an upcoming tech conference with some major speakers. I love the use of circles and contrast to really grab the attention of the user.
Posted in Web Design → Misc
Eco Vitta
A great looking coming soon page with an awesome nature theme. Notice how the design incorporates several rich textures to really push the theme.
Posted in Web Design → Misc
Charity Water
This is a beautiful site with a blurry photographic background and lots of contrast. Notice how the designer uses eye contact to draw you in and keeps you interested with large, stunning numbers about the project.
Posted in Web Design → Community
Creative Mints
This incredibly unique site features some awesome illustration work and super bright colors. Note the generous use of whitespace and the use of another color in the middle of the site to break up the content.
Posted in Web Design → Portfolio
Birdie Birdie
This website has a wonderfully simple layout that reminds of of really classy design in the 90s. I like the centered focal point with the stylish typography and abstract shapes.
Posted in Web Design → Portfolio
Mealeo
Mealo is a food ordering website with an awesomely clean and original design. The site is an elegant mix of fun and professional design that makes it immediately clear what the site does.
Posted in Web Design → Food
Singleframe Design
A fun looking design with bright colors and custom illustrations. I like the use of the MacBook to hold the image gallery as well as the implementation of Museo through @font-face.
Posted in Web Design → Portfolio
WeGraphics
WeGrahics is a great looking site that offers subscription-based visual resources for designers. From the navigation icons to the letterpress effect in on even the small text in the footer, there is a lot of attention to detail displayed throughout this design.
Posted in Web Design → Design
Mary-Ann Foster
Sometimes the simplest idea can make the strongest statement. Here we see only a large circle and a navigation area but the visual statement is quite unique and attractive.
Posted in Web Design → Portfolio
Mcdonalds
Mcdonalds really stepped up to the plate with their most recent website design. It is modern, clean, and uses superb food photography extensively. By ditching the clutter and letting the food be the hero, they really highlight their products well.
Posted in Web Design → Food
Rouse
An absolutely beautiful site with an incredible attention to detail a several extremely well designed areas on the page. I love the textures throughout as well as the 3D typography, attractive icon design and smooth animations.
Posted in Web Design → Software