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8th March Vector Cards

Tamagochi — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:44:01 CST

Monday is the 8th Of March 2010 and I would like to give a special gift to all the mothers out there, especially to those who read WDB.I wish you only good and happiness in your life, “Happy Birthday Mothers” from WDB.(...)Read the rest of 8th March Vector Cards ( you won't regret it :-) )Do you like what you see? Any help is welcome! It keeps me working and provide YOU wi

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Inspiration Smorgasbord

Tamagochi — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:43:54 CST

Ok Go – This Too Shall PassAnd Then There Was SalsaSaul Bass: On Making Money vs Quality WorkKaleidoscope Made from Typography by Katerina Orlikovaavantgarde by Max QuolinLarent Nivalle Photography Crush+LovelyHipstamatic iPhone AppHaäfe & Haph Simon CollisonSponsored byAdvertise on Fuel Brand Network. Fuel Brand Network 2010 cc (creative commons license)Inspiration Smorgasbord

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Web Design across Culture and Context

Tamagochi — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:43:34 CST

With China emerging as the next great economic powerhouse -not to mention its population of 1.3 billion potential customers – it makes sense that if you're building a website right now, you'll want to make sure it appeals to a web user from an Eastern cultural background.Sure, I know what you're thinking - really, how much difference can there be between what Mike Lilly and Li Ming want fro

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Gift Boxes Mega Pack in Vector

Tamagochi — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:04:20 CST

Beautiful gift boxes in vector format that will help you accomplish any project that you have related to.Click to read more and see all the vector boxes that are included in this pack.(...)Read the rest of Gift Boxes Mega Pack in Vector ( you won't regret it :-) )Do you like what you see? Any help is welcome! It keeps me working and provide YOU with Free Vector Graphics. Thank you!© G

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Stellar Branding Across Various Mediums

Tamagochi — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:04:08 CST

Branding & Identity can make or break a company. If you have worked on large scale client with billboards, brochures, letterhead, envelopes, TV, web etc. you know how many details there are to work out over a various amount of mediums. You also know how consistency plays a big role in how well a campaign or branding is executed on those multiple platforms. We as consumers are flooded with man

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jQuery Resources for One-Page Portfolios

BBF — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:03:14 CST

A few weeks ago we published a showcase of one-page portfolios and pointed out some trends among them. Many of those sites are using jQuery to accomplish specific things. In this post we’ll feature some plugins and tutorials that are ideal for one-page portfolios. Of course, they can be used on other types of sites as well, but they are well-suited to match up with the trends among one-page

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Developing a Social Strategy: Slides and Webinar Recording –Share It

Elmark — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:51:37 CST

Yesterday, we had the second in a three part webinar series about social strategy. The first, which you should listen to, focuses on understanding customers though socialgraphics. The following slides and recorded webinar (a bit faint, so be sure turn it up) are intended to be the foundation for companies of all sizes to [...]

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Yahoo And Twitter Join Forces

allweb — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:40:18 CST

Two of the most recognizable names on the Internet today have joined forces, causing quite a stir, especially in the world of social media. Both names – Yahoo and Twitter – have been around for quite some time and have gathered their own set of ardent followers. Due to the merger, more possibilities are arising, creating a lot of excitement. What’s the best thing about this mo

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10 Premium Membership Accounts Giveaway

Tamagochi — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:39:25 CST

To celebrate the fact that WDB is back online after a severe server crash I’ve decided to make another Premium giveaway.You know the rules to participate:Leave a comment and say what WDB means to you.Follow @Garcya on twitter.Wait :)(...)Read the rest of 10 Premium Membership Accounts Giveaway ( you won't regret it :-) )Do you like what you see? Any help is welcome! It keeps me

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Tales of an Ex-designer

Tamagochi — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:39:05 CST

Tired of clients? Sick of toeing the line between artist and "mad man" (without the added bonus of the martini lunches)? Want to get paid? Want to get paid on time?Me too.photo by yushimotoI was sitting on the plane from New York to Los Angeles racing to finish a project for a client. My battery life was rapidly dwindling and the pressures of design and technology restrictions put me over the edg

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Components of a Great Website Footer

BBF — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:37:48 CST

Footer design has come a long way in the last few years, as can be seen in the many footer design showcases on various web design-related blogs. Creativity and aesthetics aside, what are the elements that make up a great footer design?Site MapMany web site footers contain some level of site map. Often this is a duplication or expansion of the main navigation in order to aid the visitor as they mo

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People on the Move in the Social Media Industry: Feb 24, 2010

Elmark — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 09:20:55 CST

Lots of changes, in particular, many of my former colleagues from the Forrester Research interactive marketing and marketing leadership teams that I used to work closely with have moved on. Forrester hires top minds, so when I run across an alum, like a graduating class at a university, there’s a strong camaraderie, stemming from common [...]

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36 Minutes of Creative Genius

Tamagochi — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 09:09:07 CST

We all need a small spark to get going sometimes… What makes it easier to get going than some creative videography, editing & animation? Not much. Here are some creative videos some with mind blowing CG landscapes or an amazing look at what goes into a Macworld cover and some just have a great soundtrack to bop your head to.Neurosonics Audiomedical Labs Inc. from Chris CairnsKingdom of

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Win a Free Template of Your Choice from TemplateWire

BBF — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 09:07:42 CST

TemplateWire has offered to give free templates to three Vandelay Design readers. If you're not familiar with TemplateWire they are a leading marketplace of CSS templates, Flash templates, and logo templates. For $49 you can get 12 months of unlimited access to all of their premium templates. Or you can get 3 months of access for $29. You can use the templates on an unlimited number of webs

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Big THANKS to WDB Sponsors

Tamagochi — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 21:06:04 CST

Would like to give a big thanks to WDB Sponsors:vectorstock.com, buystockdesign.com, vectorportal.com, dreamtemplate.com, 123freevectors.com, Fotolia, One Eyeland, Eco Budget Press, HostGator, Seo Company, Portland Web Design, Envelope Printing Online, Website Design UK, Illustrator Vectors, Web design suffolk, Google SEO, Printing, SEO, Video Backgrounds, Web Design, SEO, Internet Marketing, SEO

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Showcase of Transparency in Web Design

BBF — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 21:04:28 CST

Transparency is being used in an increasing number of websites. In some cases transparency subtly adds to the quality and character of the design, and in other cases it can be a major design element. In this post we’ll feature 35 websites that are making excellent use of transparency.2amElectricurrentSam BrownHousing WorksLiftLilly’s TableSisuRuss KirbyImaginaria CreativeMintOrdered L

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Sleek & Sexy Faucet Designs

Tamagochi — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 01:27:45 CST

Faucets are used in your house very frequently and are not always regarded as “highly designed objects”. Unless you’ve looked outside the box or know someone with an interesting faucet you may have not ventured outside the “standard faucte” box and you’re missing out on a plethora of wonderful designs. Here are some sleek, sexy, cutting edge and most of all bea

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Webinar: Socialgraphics Provides a Customer-Centric Approach to Social Strategy.

Elmark — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 20:53:56 CST

Left: In the past, marketers have relied on tried and true demographics to understand customers. Now, as consumers adopt social technologies, marketers must measure socialgraphics, which indicates how they interact with each other.Update: Get the slides and watch the webinar: Thanks for attending, with over 800 registered, we’ve now made the Slides and Recorded [...]

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People on the Move in the Social Media Industry: Jan 16, 2010

Elmark — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 20:53:55 CST

From an industry perspective there were significantly more hires this month, than last. This is due to two pieces: 1) It’s traditional for new roles to be filled during the new year, 2) An uptick in the overall financial space and a continued focus on the social and open web.In an effort to recognize the [...]

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Need Inspiration? Get Out!

Tamagochi — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 20:39:22 CST

There's been much back-and-forth about telecommuting vs. working in a cubicle. One of the arguments often cited by people who work from home is that they're free of distractions at the office; they are able to focus more and produce faster.So "they" say.I know that when I've worked from home full time, I've experienced creativity block. I think that often has to do with the lack of interaction am

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Design Trend Showcase: 30 Horizontal Websites

BBF — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 20:38:20 CST

Horizontal websites have been increasing in popularity over the past year or two. Although the approach isn’t a good fit for every project, a horizontal layout can provide designers with an opportunity to showcase some creativity and to break out of the box. As you may notice from the sites showcased here, portfolio sites of designers and photographers are probably the most likely type of s

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Growth at Altimeter Group: Supply Chain Management, Government Innovation

Elmark — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 16:12:21 CST

Two Key Additions In Growth Areas: Lora Cecere, Alan WebberWe’re pleased to announce that we’re expanding two new partners Lora Cecere (full bio), Supply Chain Management and Alan Webber (full bio), Government Innovation. Founding partner, coauthor of Groundswell, Charlene Li discusses the hires and the changes in the market. At the Altimeter Group, we’re not forced [...]

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Premium members last contest winners

Tamagochi — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 14:32:40 CST

Hey! I’ve “selected” the winners through random.orgYou can see the results on facebook were I’ve uploaded the screenshot!Instructions for winners can be found there also.Any other info please leave a comment.© Garcya for Web Design Blog, 2010. |Permalink |No commentPost tags: contest winners

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Amazing Executions of Lundberg Architecture Design

Tamagochi — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 14:32:36 CST

Lundberg Architecture Design has some serious talent, skill & superior execution. They are a group of creative minds that aren’t afraid to custom fab anything and everything they can get their hands on. Their interiors are stunning & exteriors are equally intriguing. Their philosophy says it all:Good design is always personal, and it is often the little touches that impart the uniqu

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FREE Viral Email List Building Tool!

Tamagochi — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 14:32:30 CST

OK, growing an email list is one of the hottest ways to make money online right now and I just heard Russell Brunson has built a system that will grow an email list like a virus and he’s letting a limited amount of people get in on the fun for FREE.Also he offers an awesome sponsored spot in there for only $47 to grow it even more and faster, but this is optional. You can use it FREE to a

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Instant Placeholder Image Generator

BBF — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 14:30:45 CST

The Dummy Image Generator makes it a snap to create placeholder images for use in a design or even to include when you're building out HTML code but don't have final assets.For example, to create the image above you'd just use the following code:RelatedDummy text generatorRandom image generator[via Lifehacker]

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400+ Valentine’s Day EPS Vector Collection

Tamagochi — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:09:06 CST

The 14th of February is coming fast and all designers should have in their EPS vector collection some hearts, valentine’s day topic vectors, etc.WDB is giving away to it’s supporters over 400 Valentine’s Day topic EPS files.This is the must have collection for every designer out there, once you’ve got this you won’t have to worry about another 14th of February or ano

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Brandstack gets a new sibling. Introducing: Upstack

Tamagochi — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:09:00 CST

Brandstack, the creative marketplace for logos has an unveiled another way to market logo designs to the masses. Upstack. Upstack is a unique route for a person needing a logo, website, web design, advertisement or other creative service. Unlike the predecessor Brandstack, Upstack lets anyone build a team of hand-picked designers that are ready to burn the midnight oil to work on your project. Up

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Do Your Visitors TRUST Your Site?

Tamagochi — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:08:56 CST

Among many things that can be done to make your website and business or brand trustworthy there are simple little things that most forget, or didn’t even know about. We as website owners go through endless processes and upgrades to protect our investment, to protect from security breaches, to protect our property and our customer information, but rarely do we think about how much of an impa

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Win Free Die Cut Business Cards from UPrinting!

BBF — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:07:35 CST

Our friends at UPrinting have offered to give 500 free die cut business cards each to five readers of the Vandelay Design blog! If you’ve been wanting to impress potential clients with some high-quality business cards, this is your chance to get them for free.If you’re not familiar with UPrinting, they are a leading online printing company that offers printing for a wide variety of

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The 4-Hour Workweek, Expanded & Updated

Tamagochi — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 15:56:58 CST

I finally finished reading all the stuff I had laying around like, FREE – The Future Of A Radical Price (which, I must say, every entrepreneur should read, check out my book review on it), and an issue of Web Designer and a Website Magazine.Now that loose ends are tied I can start on this new Expanded and Updates edition of The 4-Hour Workweek. I read the first one and found it very useful,

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Become a WDB Fan on Facebook and WIN a Premium Membership

Tamagochi — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:19:29 CST

How would you like to win a Premium Membership and access all the cool vector graphics found here on WDB?It’s simple and all you have to do is:Become a fan of WDB on facebookInvite all your friends to be a WDB fan on facebook (click to see how)Post something on WDB wall so I can see you’ve joined or…Write a comment hereWho will win?There will be a total of 10 giveaway Premium Ac

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Unforgettable Textiles Created to Inspire

Tamagochi — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:19:17 CST

Minä Perhonen is a fashion brand that produces clothing lines which do not lose their allure over the years. This group of talented textile designers hail from Japan and aspire to develop new materials and techniques with various production houses over the globe. They showcase patterns beautifully with a very linear and graphic quality that parallels graphic design & traditional art. They hav

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What’s the Right Website for You?

Tamagochi — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:19:13 CST

The Internet has been around for ages, but that does not mean that everyone in the world has a presence on it. It is only now that people are waking up to the fact that the web is the best, cheapest and fastest way to grow and promote your business. All a potential customer has to do is Google your company name and see what the Internet throws up - it may take them straight to your website or it

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Web Button Design Showcase

BBF — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:18:17 CST

Buttons are a small but critical part of a web site design. In the best designs they create a strong call-to-action — add to cart, sign up, or learn more — as well being one of the details that reinforces the overall quality of the design.Zendesk buttonHere are over 60 examples of great web button design to provide some ideas and inspiration for attractive buttons to enhance your next

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40 Beautiful Corporate Websites

BBF — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:18:12 CST

In today’s marketplace, every company needs an effective website. Of course, the purposes and needs of each company’s site will be unique, but every company should have a site that presents a professional image to visitors. That image should also be an accurate representation of the company and should work with other branding efforts to present consistent messages to customers. In thi

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1000+ Professional Business Cards in Vector

Tamagochi — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:44:50 CST

The most complete set of professional business cards in vector format. Once you have this set in your collection there is no need to design / purchase another business card anywhere else. It’s impossible not to find a suitable business card in the mega collection of vector business cards.Just read the full post and see some of the business cards that you will get.(...)Read the rest of 1000+

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PANTONE is blowing up in 2010

Tamagochi — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:44:43 CST

PANTONE released the 2010 Spring Fashion colors for the industry recently. Is it too hard to conceive that these colors will play a role in the design industry? Actually, they already have. Some of the following are the 2010 Spring fashion colors compared to web design & print design and it seems that designers are already ahead of the curve. What are your thoughts on the colors of the new 2

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Networking Tips for the Busy Designer

BBF — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:43:16 CST

Professional networking is an important part of being a designer and working towards a challenging and rewarding career. Unfortunately, most designers are so busy with client work, or trying to find more clients, that networking-related activities are more of an afterthought that get attention whenever the time happens to be available. While networking is critical, it doesn’t have to a

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The most complete collection of apple vectors

Tamagochi — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:42:53 CST

This is by far the most complete collection of 61 vector apples in EPS format. You’ve also got the preview of each vector file so you won’t have to open everything to get the vector you need.(...)Read the rest of The most complete collection of apple vectors ( you won't regret it :-) )© Garcya for Web Design Blog, 2010. |Permalink |2 commentsPost tags: FREE VECTORS, vector apples

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