Michael Doyle | Blog » Design http://michaeldoyle.eu/blog Well, I'm not sure whether to call this a blog or a sideblog. Either way, it's my personal, never-ending, post-it note, so that when I learn something interesting, it'll find its way here. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 01:44:31 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Web Design – Wireframing (A Beginners Guide) http://michaeldoyle.eu/blog/web/web-design-wireframing-a-beginners-guide http://michaeldoyle.eu/blog/web/web-design-wireframing-a-beginners-guide#comments Sat, 19 Sep 2009 12:54:47 +0000 Michael Doyle http://michaeldoyle.eu/blog/?p=359
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    • ]]>     Smashing magazine had a lengthy post about wireframing (which I mentioned previously), BuildInternet have a crash course on wireframing.

    http://buildinternet.com/2009/09/why-your-next-website-should-be-designed-with-wireframes/

    In the article, a great online wireframing application is recommended called HotGloo. Signup is required, but it is free and you get your own subdomain name which allows you to share your projects with clients.

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  • Design – PSD Files for Designers
    • ]]>     Here's an article that provides over 70 PSD web Templates:

    http://www.instantshift.com/2009/09/17/70-ultimate-round-up-of-free-psd-website-templates/

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    • ]]>     Noupe has a good article covering some essential tips for portfolios. THere's also a showcase section of good portfolios with the pros and cons of each.

    http://www.noupe.com/design/12-tips-for-creating-a-great-portfolio-site.html

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    • ]]>     Hongkiat has a great list of PSDs for use in web design. Objects include mp3 players, monitors, computers, icons, etc.

    http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/60-high-quality-photoshop-psd-files-for-designers/

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  • Inspiration – 12 Tips for Creating a Great Portfolio
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    • ]]>     Six Revisions have a good article covering the design of various great looking portfolios online.

    http://sixrevisions.com/web_design/five-popular-design-portfolio-website-styles/

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    • ]]>     Smashing Magazine has a great article about wireframing, tools to create wireframes and why it's better to design wireframes first.

    http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2009/09/01/35-excellent-wireframing-resources/

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    http://pixelactic.com/2009/08/40-fresh-beautiful-websites-for-design-inspiration/

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    • ]]>     Carsonified has an interesting artocle with some photoshop tutorials on design elements for the web with Photoshop.

    http://carsonified.com/blog/design/5-advanced-photoshop-techniques-for-web-designers/

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    • ]]>     Elliot Jay Stocks made an interesting 2 part video on how to make a portfolio site. Very good information  and things to think about in them:

    http://carsonified.com/blog/design/how-to-design-a-portfolio-site/

    http://carsonified.com/blog/design/how-to-design-a-portfolio-site-part-2/

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  • Fonts – Web Safe
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    • ]]>     This article covers the basics of using fonts on web sites, basic but important stuff:

    http://www.admixweb.com/2009/08/02/things-to-consider-when-choosing-font-for-your-website/

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