Monthly Archives: May 2010

Jigsaw puzzle of falling dollar with alternating star pattern

An illustration based on the theme of the alleged devaluation of the dollar. It includes an almost solved square jigsaw puzzle with 25 pieces recreating the image of the world’s leading currency seen falling from the sky. Next to it there’s the central missing item with the words “Game Over” written in the middle. In the background there is a seamless pattern made from alternating dollar signs and five pointed stars on a red surface. The S symbol has been completely redesigned from the [...]

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Backdrop Lights – free minimalist WordPress theme for photo bloggers

It’s fairly common knowledge that when it comes to displaying digital photography, either offline or online, less is more. Some photographers even go as far as suggesting that you should go with a grayscale palette or at the very least use desaturated colors. While that would certainly work in the best interest of the images, it might also bring about some usability issues which could make such a website an unfriendly place and deter the visitors from exploring it further. Since I’m not a [...]

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Complete Color Index or where to find the right color schemes

For some strange reason, i have a hard time using websites as a source of inspiration. Time and time again, i seem to be drawn back to printed materials or at least electronic versions of books. I know this might make me a bit eco-unfriendly, yet it evens out by not wasting a blank piece of paper every time i have to write something down or doodle when bored. In those cases when you’re dealing with color, using a printed proof for reference becomes [...]

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Why i should have canceled this website redesign project

Last autumn, we were approached by a multinational company to redesign their website. At the time, taking the project felt like a good idea: it came as a recommendation from an acquaintance, those in charge seemed like nice people and the tight deadline felt like another proof they were determined to work with us in developing a modern online presence. I also liked the fact they prided themselves on being professionals who treasure honesty and good work ethics. About a half a year later [...]

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