Chennai-based designer M.A. Kather has created a cool series of minimalist posters that explain the differences between Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop. The intent of this comparison is to show the process and purpose of each program, not to prove which one is better (because they both have different uses). Check out the series below. … [Read more...]
JPEG, GIF or PNG? Which File Format Should You Use When Saving Images
When saving images for web, it's crucial to know which file format to use - JPEG, GIF or PNG? Using the wrong format makes images blurry, increases file size and page loading time, which not only affects user experience but is bad for SEO as well. This handy infographic by WhoIsHostingThis.com acts as an excellent reference guide when it comes to selecting the right format … [Read more...]
46 Famous Movie Scenes Before And After Special Effects
Back in the day, filmmakers used matte paintings, miniature models and trick photography to achieve impossible looking cinematic effects. Today, Hollywood has nearly perfected the art and application of computer-generated imagery (CGI) in movies and TV shows. In fact, most film scenes that you think are filmed in spectacular locations are actually CGI composites shot in a … [Read more...]
The Funny Things Superheroes Do When They’re Not Saving The World
Superheroes are people too. When they’re not saving the world, they’re pretty much leading normal lives like the rest of us. That includes doing household chores, running errands, hanging out with friends, goofing around and trying to impress the women around them. Based on this crazy idea, Indonesian photographer Edy Hardjo offers a hilarious glimpse into the everyday lives of … [Read more...]
This Hilarious Comic Strip Shows How Clients Ruin Web Design Projects
Renowned cartoonist Matthew Inman (a.k.a. founder of The Oatmeal) has come up with an epic comic strip that shows how idiotic clients drive web designers nuts with horrible feedback that makes their website look like crap. The sequence of events is hilariously depicted with footnotes from the author's actual experiences. If you've been in the business long enough you must … [Read more...]
Blast From The Past: Web Design Trends You’ll Never Forget
Remember what websites looked like in the '90s? If you're thinking Comic Sans, Scrolling Marquees, Hit Counters, and Animated GIFs, you're on the right track. Thankfully a lot has changed since then, but there are some design elements that have lingered through the years, whether they've inspired new trends or trends that are hot on the comeback trail. Think the dancing baby … [Read more...]
19 Mind-Boggling Photoshop Manipulations
Buenos Aires-based art director and digital artist Martin De Pasquale uses Photoshop to create crazy photo manipulations that show impossible realities with himself as the subject. Some of them are visual metaphors while the others are just wild or funny. Check out 19 of De Pasquale's best works followed by a behind-the-scenes video that shows how he goes about creating these … [Read more...]
Watch How This Photoshop Artist Makes A Japanese Celeb Lose 60 Kgs In 4 Minutes
Here’s proof that the Photoshop diet works better than any other diet on the planet. YouTube channel Real Retouch has come up with an incredible video that shows a photograph of Japanese TV personality and cross-dresser Matsuko Deluxe being retouched to a level that he looks at least 60 kgs (132 lbs) lighter. It’s interesting to see how the artist uses various Photoshop … [Read more...]
17 Famous Ad Slogans That Work For Condom Brands As Well
Here's an interesting observation - almost all famous advertising slogans can be used for a condom brand as well. To prove it, Los Angeles-based designer Max Wright came up with these hilarious condom wrappers that give Nike's "Just Do It" and KFC's "Finger lickin' good" a whole new meaning. Check them out below. … [Read more...]
50 Incredibly Creative Logos With Hidden Meanings
Looking for some logo design inspiration? Here are 50 ingenious examples that carry dual meanings in their design. The hidden symbols explain either the nature of the business or are a clever visual representation of its name. The symbolism is obvious in some cases but skillfully subtle in most. All in all, the designers behind these logos seem to have nailed the art direction … [Read more...]
Ads Vs Reality – How They Make Food, Hotels And Models Look Gorgeous
Ever wondered why your McDonald's burger never looks as juicy as the one in the ads? What about hotels that look fabulous in pictures but not quite as much once you're there? It's all about perception vs deception when it comes to advertising. Product photography is as crucial as any other factor in increasing sales - be it clothing, food, hospitality or the technology … [Read more...]
This Swedish Artist’s Photoshop Skills Are Pure Awesome
A wild imagination coupled with phenomenal image-editing skills makes for a killer combo. That's the story of Swedish photographer and retouch artist Erik Johansson, who creates surreal images in Photoshop by recombining hundreds of original photographs and raw materials. Erik's work is a benchmark in terms of photo-retouching and he has been a speaker at events like TED and … [Read more...]
Dulcolax Laxative Comes Up With The Most Awkward Ad Of The Year
If ever there was an ad that aroused mixed emotions, this is it. McCann Health in Shanghai came up with this awkward but well-executed print ad for Dulcolax Laxative which shows 'desperate turds' as prisoners trapped inside a colon staring down a hole with a tagline that says "Only you can set them free". … [Read more...]
19 Things That Clients And Bosses Should Never Say To Designers
Dear clients, account managers, creative directors and whomsoever it may concern - take note of these 19 statements that break the rules of design etiquette and sends creative karma on a 6-ton lead ball headed straight for your rear end. It doesn't matter if you use these phrases unintentionally or wether you see little difference between designers and hamsters. We are a … [Read more...]
Father of Deceased Baby Girl Asked Strangers To Photoshop Her Only Picture, Here’s The Response
4 days back, Ohio resident and Reddit-user Nathan Steffel uploaded a picture of his 6 week-old daughter who passed away due to medical complications. Since she had spent her entire (short) life in hospital, he didn't get the opportunity to take a single picture of her without the medical tubes attached to her body. Which is why he requested Redditors to photoshop them out of … [Read more...]
Photoshop Street Prank Video Gets Over 9 Million YouTube Views In 3 Days!
Adobe Photoshop's Street Retouch Prank video has skyrocketed to the top of the viral charts with over 9.2 million YouTube views and 300,000 Facebook shares within just 3 days! … [Read more...]
A Super Handy Guide To Creating Better Workflows For Responsive Web Design
If you're a web designer whose just designing static Photoshop comps in today's multi-display environment you might as well set-up your office up at the local history museum. … [Read more...]
25 Jaw-dropping Images You Won’t Believe Weren’t Photoshopped. Specially Number 18.
A picture is worth a thousand words. But when Adobe released Photoshop 1.0 in Feb '90, they gave us a tool to tweak the story as and when required, turning us all into doubting Thomases everytime we came across a surreal piece of photography. To be honest, we cross-checked the authenticity of these 25 images because they seemed too crazy to be true. The conclusion? Reality is … [Read more...]
Graphic Design Tips, Tricks & Valuable Advice From The Experts
Smartpress aggregated the opinion of the best graphic designers in the industry to find out what it takes to be to successful in this business. Wether you’re starting out in the field of graphic design or you’re a seasoned art director, this infographic will prove to be useful and informative. … [Read more...]
Subtle Patterns: A Free Collection of High Quality Textures
SubtlePatterns.com is the brainchild of Atle Mo, an Interaction Designer based in Oslo, Norway. Started in May 2011, its current database includes over 200 patterns - all free to download. A neat preview feature changes the website's background to your selected pattern giving you a better idea of what it looks like when tiled on a webpage. Alte has ensured that the quality of … [Read more...]
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