Beautiful Liquid Flowers

26 May 2012

The person behind this excellent art is Jack Long, a skilled photographer that usually spends a few months preparing and testing to create these beautiful shots. Every image from his "Vessels and Blooms" series are colored paint droplets caught in mid-air using a high-speed camera and plenty of paint and patience.

Ways to Find Inspiration For the Best Design

25 May 2012

“Good art inspires; Good design motivates.” Otl Aicher

Being a designer, you always crave for design inspiration to spark your design ideas. One of the best places to look for creativity is the work of great artists. Their work brings a sense of creativity inside your minds, and motivates you to create unique and different things. But, that’s a very common thing. Most of the designers follow this technique. 


Let’s explore and find more unique ways of creating best designs. As we are surrounded by inspirations both on and offline world, we can easily manipulate things and showcase some fresh work. Whether you are finding it really difficult to come up with new ideas or looking to polish thoughts, try considering some of these ways to see if you can kindle some ideas out of them:

Online slideshows

High speed photography is a very good source of finding inspiration for the design. Hundreds of slideshows having such kind of images are available over the web. Flickr by itself is a very good source to look for these types of photos. Try to dig deeper into these photographs and take full benefit of cool effects and draw out some ideas that you can incorporate into your designs.

Brainstorming

Brainstorming is a great workout to help breed fresh ideas when designers block rises. Though, it can be performed alone, but, it would give you best design and productive ideas if you involve your friends along with you. Just grab one of your weird friends and ask him for some stupid ideas. Tell him about your ideas and ask him to share his suggestions and thoughts with you.

Keep yourself updated

Blogs and forums covering latest news and reviews are like idea factories. You can learn about new fashion of designing and can inspire ideas. Don’t merely depend on other people to send you information regarding inspirational wordpress designs. Be proactive in your approach. Use the search engines and let fresh inspirations flow your way.

Dream Up

Before going to bed, think about your potential blog design ideas. Get rid of the garbage thoughts and let new ideas to come into your mind, which you think could turn into art. Having them in you mind, go to sleep. You never know, you might wake up with an exceptional idea.

Share and Learn

There are quite a few websites available, where not only you can share your work, but also get feedback on your wordpress designs. There are also a few designers who can actually interact with you. This is really a good way to grab some inspiration from the professionals. Share your work with them and listen to their thoughts of finding inspiration for the design. Ask questions, their answers will surely shed some light on how to make you tick.

Inspirational Quotes

When your body language is down and you feel yourself off track, try reading some of the design inspiration quotes to inspire the designer in you. Be creative and think original. Only original thinkers can create great designs. 

Frederick is infographics designer and a member of mac how community.

A Brief Guide to Packaging

If you have recently developed a wonder product and are now thinking of the ways in which to package it, you may be interested to learn that packaging is one of the most important areas to consider and there are many aspects you will need to think about. Before leaping in, familiarise yourself with all you need to know about packaging by reading this handy guide.



Design

You may have a clear idea in your mind of exactly what you want the packaging to look like, but design needs to incorporate so much more than just the right colour and vibrant logo. Undertake market research and discuss your product with design experts and you may discover that what you thought was the perfect packaging could actually completely mislead your target audience. Getting professionals on board is a great way to blend creative thoughts whilst also having someone with experience in effective branding.

Protection

When your product hits the shelves, not only do you need it stand out through unique and eye-catching packaging, you also need to know that each product is in perfect condition. To do this, the right materials need to be chosen and the packaging needs to be the right size so that the product slots in neatly without too much room to move. Certain items can be tied to the packaging using coated wire for extra protection, so consider the placement of holes in the back of the box if this is something you feel the product would benefit from.

Environmental Impact

In the modern day, having packaging that does not take environmental factors into consideration not only damages the planet, it could have serious repercussions for your brand. Recyclable material is one of the most important areas to be aware of and you should also consider ways to use the amount of packaging needed. An example of how this has been done effectively is the Kenco refill packs which use significantly less packaging than their jars and can be sent for recycling. With supermarkets now rewarding people in points for their recycling efforts, it is certainly something consumers are increasingly aware of.

Cost

The craziest, most intricate of designs are the ones that will undoubtedly cost the most, so you need to determine just how far you can go before your budget spirals out of control. A professional design team can help to create something that offers innovative design whilst remaining in line with your budget so it’s always worth involving them sooner rather than later.
When looking at ways to package your product that not only protects what’s inside but that also acts as an effective marketing tool, starting with these areas  is the very best way to ensure a successful end result.

Sophie works alongside Amplitude and has plenty of experience in overseeing packaging from initial conception through to completion.

Jaguar XKX Concept

24 May 2012

Inspired by the old-fashioned Jag e-type from the 1960s, this Jaguar XKX concept finds a modern balance between pure muscle and supreme beauty. This electric powered car concept comes with modern aerodynamic design and use piezoelectric cells in order to collect the energy produced by air friction.
Designed by studio skyrill and Marin Myftiu.


Tiny Landscapes by Slinkachu

23 May 2012

Work by street art installation artist Slinkachu, an artist that puts little figurines across the city, since 2006. Slinkachu modifies and paints figurines designed for model train sets just before setting these in alleys and parks, where he shots the landscape and simply leaves the figures behind. Although the scenarios indicate the loneliness and despair of city life there's always a hidden sense of humor.


How To Choose A Real Estate Photographer

When it comes time to sell your home or other piece of real estate, nothing engages those that are on the hunt for their next piece of property more than the first images they see of what you’ve got up for sale. With hundreds of options to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the crowd of listings that swarm the internet each and every day. If you’re in a hurry to sell, or are really looking for people who have the money to invest in your property, you want to make sure that you’ve got the photos that will land a phone call at your desk with a request to come view the property. Here are some tips on how to choose the best real estate photographer.
  
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Partly Hidden Posters

22 May 2012

Graphic designers Adri Bodor and Mark Szulyovszky have designed a series of posters called "Think Invisible". All the posters reveal well-known figures with just the key details suggested inside a circle while all other details are disguised. All these posters were created to test your brain if it is capable of seeing something once it's not really there.

What's Hot in Interior Design?

Home decoration, similar to most fashion pursuits, is constantly changing. While you don't have to completely overhaul your ideas for interior design, there are a few trends you need to consider. Just remember that no matter the look you choose, you shouldn't spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on an interior makeover, especially with design styles changing so frequently. The last thing you want to do is go bankrupt trying to keep up with the latest styles. Here are the top 3 trends to target with your project.


 
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