“Mouth-watering” probably isn’t a word you would think of using to describe web design, but that’s exactly the one that comes to mind when looking at these 35 sites inspired by and focusing on food. Big Apple Hot Dogs New York-style hot dogs in London. Their cartoony dogs are so adorable you might not even want to eat them!Woki Tokee This site for what appears to be a Chinese/Mexican...
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Is the ability to design a talent you must be born with or is it a skill you can learn? Successful designers have shown that the answer to this question may not be so black and white. Famed designers like David Carson have changed traditional design by experimenting with typography and images. His story and others like it support the argument for innate design – the ability to innovate on such...
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In-depth keyword research is the backbone of any effective SEO campaign. Fortunately, you don’t have to go it alone. The Internet abounds with keyword tools. Some of them are free, and some of them come with monthly fees. Which ones are worth your while? We’ve compiled a list of 12 of the most effective keyword tools. Learn more about each one below. Google AdWords Keyword...
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If I had a C++ poster on my wall growing up, I might have had more success with the programming language later in life. Having a firm grasp of the basics in anything you wish to master is crucial for your success. This is why I think the HTML5 Poster Kickstarter project is a fantastic idea. It is raising funds for the printing and distribution of a poster that educates beginners on the basics of...
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Today we have a set of 5 grunge paper textures that are free for downloading. These textures have a different look and feel than the standard paper texture, and they’re very useful for creating backgrounds for websites and your other graphic designs.The textures are free for use on personal and commercial projects, no attribution needed. They cannot be given away or sold at any other...
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Our friends at BlueCotton have offered to give $200 of printing credit to a lucky reader of the Vandelay Design Blog. But that is really just the beginning. They have also set up a page on their site especially for our readers where you can enter to be one of 100 winners who get $50 coupons! So in addition to the one grand prize winner of $200, BlueCotton is giving out another $5,000 in...
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Most designers spend an incredible amount of time in their office on the computer. Because of this, it’s important to have a work area that is comfortable, enjoyable, and encourages creativity. The space doesn’t have to be large or extravagant, but it does need to allow you to do your best work for long periods of time. In this post we’ll showcase 40 workstation examples....
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