Type and treatment is so very important to successful web design, and yet is often overlooked. The style of your text is every bit as important, if not more so, than what you are saying. Proper and imaginative styles tell a story just as the words do, and helps the reader create a subliminal impression before they read a single word. It’s not just about what you say, but also how you say it. Your style doesn’t have to overly dramatic to make a point. Often times simple changes and additions make the biggest impact. Check out the link below to see some great examples. Lately, I have become a big fan of the “hand-drawn” or “handwritten” effect. You can check that one out at number 5.
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Paper…a dead medium? I disagree. I love the well designed integration of paper in a web-site layout. It merges a traditional feel in a new way that helps users instantly connect. Some of the best designs can be achieved by combining old and new in a way that is unexpected, but visually pleasing. Check out this compilation of 30 sites which have done managed to do it right. I also love the way many of these sites present images in a mock “Polaroid” style.
I am a fan of great photography, and I am amazed at how Photoshop can help you manipulate and change your photo’s in order to achieve results you never could with a lens alone. What makes these photographs all the more brilliant is the fact that they have not been “Photoshopped”. The images and actions captured in these images are all real as real can be. It makes you appreciate patience, an eye for the original, and also being in the right place at the right time.
21 Brilliant Photos That Look Like They’re Photoshopped But Are Not
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Looking for a bit of creative inspiration? “Logo of the day” is a site that promotes excellence in logo design by awarding a new logo of the day status from submissions by the international community. This is a great sign for browsing, or for re-juicing your creative mojo. I have a couple personal favorites on there already. I would recommend checking out “Tiny Mouse Design” and “Cream”. “Horror Films” is also pretty ingeniously simply brilliant. Make sure to check it out and let me know if you find any favorites too!