WERBUNG
A glossary of different design fields
Whenever I am asked for my profession, I usually tend to answer simply with “Webdesigner”. Although the answer would pass in general terms, it still remains very unprecise. Nathan Shedroff certainly leaves no room for guessing in his “Evolving Glossary of Experience Design“. A good reference for determining your current field as a designer.
To build better webapps
A community site that helps Webdevelopers and Webdesigners create partnerships. I for sure know many well programmed sites that could use a good Designer and vice-versa. The site not only offers jobpostings, prices and deadlines but also offers search results as RSS-Feeds. A really good idea.
via Lifehacker
Practical advice for those managing websites
Very useful Blog if you are responsible for your organisation’s web site. Boagworld is a blog and podcast aims to provide news and advice on web design and management without overwhelming you with techno babble! Podcast 45 is all about the importance of art direction.
Interactive test of creative skills
While some of us might generate great ideas in the shower, the rest of us can be helped along by using various creativity techniques. Some of the best concepts make use of recognizable symbols. Here is a creativity test that allows you make a creative choice and compare your ideas with the test examples.
A powerful presentation from the SXSW
Andy Budd and Andy Clarke prove that static presentations don’t have to be boring and if done well, can be quite humorous.
Download the pdf format and see for yourself (5.9MB)
Tip #12-Laugh all day
In my previous post we learnt how thinking patterns influence your creativity… I wonder what these designers where thinking when they created their Logos.
20 ways to enhance your creative Brain
In the “Human Brain Project”, scientists have proven that our eating habits or the way we think enhance our creativity. Find out what works for you with this well done set of illustrations displaying a list of 20 ways.
via Blogfonk
A site that focuses on showcasing online advertisement.
Banners sorted by “Agency”, “Brand” or “Category” and are easy to find. A collection of good ideas… I personally am a fan of the interactive Banners
How real are the images we see on TV, magazines, film etc.?
Girl Power displays how the Media use Photoshop to manipulate images. The site goes on to demand more criticism from consumers.
via Sloganmaker
Veerle’s newly redesigned site
With great attention to detail and a tasteful use of colors, Veerle, a Belgian based Webdesigner makes a solid statement with her blog and raises the bar for the web design community.