Huge collection of custom shapes for Photoshop!

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Designing a logo in Photoshop. Good or bad?

1. Photoshop is a raster graphics software and very limited when it comes to image scalability. A logo needs to be in vector format for easy enlargements and reductions without losing pixels and quality.
2. Vector files are very compact and small in size as opposed to Photoshop files which tend to be larger. This makes them very easy to transfer, manage and share.
3. Even if you design in Photoshop, you will have to convert it to a vector format by re-creating it in a vector software like Illustrator or Coreldraw. So why waste time and effort doing something twice that you could’ve done once and done it well. You also risk not creating it exactly the way you created it the first time around. Continued....

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Good to great in Web Design!

The difference between good and great webdesign is relatively small. The average person may not be able to explain the tangible differences that make up great design, but they can usually spot a design they like. By examining some awesome sites, I’ll attempt to put my finger on some of the small details that make up the difference.

http://www.myinkblog.com/2009/11/02/6-ways-to-take-your-webdesign-from-good-to-great/

McDarby's creative process in Photoshop

A detailed process of Phil McDarby's process of creating his art in Photoshop.

http://www.philmcdarby.com/index.php/blog/article/the_green_man_awakens_-_a_walkthough

How to even out lighting in photos w/ PS

Here's a new free Photoshop tutorial from Photoshop Daily on how to even out lighting in a photo. This technique will work in any version of Photoshop. It enables you to quickly brighten up underexposed sections of the shot without burning out correctly exposed areas.


http://www.photoshopsupport.com/photoshop-blog/09/cs4-10/even-lighting-photo-tutorial.html

Design Inspiration: Splatter Effects!

Splatters can be used in web and graphic design to create interesting effects that grab your attention. In this post we’ll showcase many examples from a variety of different types of design. One of the easiest ways to use this type of effect in your work is to take advantage of the Photoshop brushes that are readily available.


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how to choose colors for websites

One of the most challenging aspects of design for many web designers is color selection. The color scheme of a site can have a huge impact on the overall look of the site, and it will have an impact on visitors as well. There are a number of different methods that can be used for finding the right color scheme for a particular project, and in this post we will look at several of those methods. Throughout the post you will find links to helpful resources that you may appreciate.

How to choose a graphics tablet??

There are many things that factor into play when choosing your tablet.
The most relevant technical specification is pressure sensitivity. The more, the better.
Smaller tablets are better, cheaper, easier to fit into your desktop, and they work just like the bigger ones. I would only choose the big model if you're going to use it for CAD.
Think about the use you'll give to your tablet. If you want if for painting, coloring and photo manipulation, it will be 100% useful. For drawing, only Cintiq models are really good, and for designing, you need no more than a mouse.
There are second hand markets or brand new old models. They are really worth checking.

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17 Photoshop tutorials for creative ad designing

Advertisements often display a lot of creativity in design, and Photoshop is an excellent tool for those who are designing advertisements. Fortunately there are a number of tutorials specifically for designing advertisements, and others that demonstrate techniques that are effective for for these purposes. In this post we’ll feature 17 different tutorials that can help you in your own ad design.

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20 Great Tuts for Web Designers!

As a Web Designer, it is very important for you to stay on top of your game from a visual standpoint. The more Photoshop tricks you have up your sleeve, the more versatile you can be with your designs. Here is list of tutorials that will help you do just that.
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How to use Layer Masks in Photoshop

In this short tutorial you will learn what layer masks are and how to utilize them for working faster and more efficiently in Photoshop.
Lets consider what masks do: They hide or show things. Masks in photoshop work the same way: they can hide or show parts of images. In general filling a layer mask with black hides a part of the image. Filling a layer mask with white shows a part of an image. Filling the mask with gray will show the part of the image with varying opacity based on how light or dar the gray is.

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7 Rules for mixing different fonts in Web Design

Typography can be one of the most creatively rewarding parts of web design, but it can also be one of the most frustrating. Working with just one or two fonts can be challenging enough for most web designers, yet some still insist on using three, four, seven, or even more fonts in their designs. Some people excel at creating sites with complicated typography, while others fail miserably. Read on to find out tricks to creating fantastic website designs with complicated type, as well as some great examples of sites that get it right, and those that get it wrong.

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17 Photoshop tutorials for creative ad designing

Advertisements often display a lot of creativity in design, and Photoshop is an excellent tool for those who are designing advertisements. Fortunately there are a number of tutorials specifically for designing advertisements, and others that demonstrate techniques that are effective for for these purposes. In this post we’ll feature 17 different tutorials that can help you in your own ad design.

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Web Designer's Typographic library

Though there are some great examples of web designers writing on typography recently, one thing that I’ve always wanted is a quick little reference to help me remember both the terms and how the typographic toolkit should be used. This is the beginning of such a reference.

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Ultimate collection of Grunge Photoshop brushes!

We’ve gone ahead and again rounded up all of the nicest and best grunge Photoshop brushes that you would ever need.
Simply hover over the images and see the name of the specific Photohop brush set. Click it and you will be directed to the place where you will be able to download it.

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