Compilation – Gabriel Catalano®

A Showcase of Single Page Websites

When designing a website with a minimal number of pages and not a ton of content, a single-page design can be an innovative way to set the site apart.

Single-page websites often utilize JavaScript and Flash, along with HTML and CSS to fit more content on a page without substantially increasing load times.

Navigation has to be given some special consideration when it comes to single-page sites, to make sure visitors can get back to the home section of the page without issues, and navigate from any one section to any other section. This is often achieved through sticky headers or repeating navigation in each section.

The sites below are all excellent examples of single-page websites. They’re both usable and aesthetically-pleasing, and take full advantage of the single-page format.

thumbnail When designing a website with a minimal number of pages and not a ton of content, a single-page design can be an innovative way to set the site apart.

Single-page websites often utilize JavaScript and Flash, along with HTML and CSS to fit more content on a page without substantially increasing load times.

The sites below are all excellent examples of single-page websites. They’re both usable and aesthetically-pleasing, and take full advantage of the single-page format.

Roaaar

The Roaaar website includes a “return to top” link at the bottom of each section, which makes it easy for visitors to get back to the navigation in the header.

Duplos by Ricardo Mestre

The Duplos site takes a different approach, putting the main content at the bottom of the page. Navigation takes you further up the page, rather than down.

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20+ New Apps and Websites for Designers

New apps and websites seem to appear on an almost-daily basis.

Trying to find the best ones each week or month can be tough, especially considering how many come out that aren’t that great.

Here we’ve compiled some of the best apps and websites that have come out in the past few months.

Some are apps closely tied to a web designer’s daily work, while others aren’t likely to be used as often, but are still useful.

If you want to share a recent web app or website useful to designers, please send a tweet to @cameron_chapman for inclusion in our next monthly roundup.

New apps and websites seem to appear on an almost-daily basis.

Trying to find the best ones each week or month can be tough, especially considering how many come out that aren’t that great.

Here we’ve compiled some of the best apps and websites that have come out in the past few months.

Some are apps closely tied to a web designer’s daily work, while others aren’t likely to be used as often, but are still useful.

If you want to share a recent web app or website useful to designers, please send a tweet to @cameron_chapman for inclusion in our next monthly roundup. Continuar leyendo «20+ New Apps and Websites for Designers»

40 Colorful and Abstract iPad Wallpapers

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At this stage, I’m sure not a single reader here needs a definition of Apple’s new revolutionary device; the iPad.

You all know what it is, and you all know what it does – whether you see a purpose for it or not. It hasn’t been around for all that long, in fact only a matter of weeks in some countries, yet iPad owners already have a huge selection of inspirational and beautiful backgrounds to choose from to brighten up their iPads, both digital and photographic ones.

Please note that iPad wallpapers are square (their default size is 1024×1024 pixels) so that they work both vertically and horizontally when the iPad is flipped from side to side.

This round-up consists of 40 quality abstract and colorful iPad wallpapers and backgrounds, ready for you to download and use for free.

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Worldy Inspiration from Tourism Websites

The tourism industry can be a major source of revenue for a country and in some cases, it can even be its main source or revenue.

That’s one of the main reasons why web design for this field plays such a vital role in promoting and attracting potential tourists from other parts of the world.

In this post, we’re showcasing some great official tourism websites from various countries and cities around the world.

Most of them feature stunning photography and use typography and color that are reminiscent of the particular city or country.

Please let us know which ones are your favorites and feel free to suggest other great tourism websites.

The tourism industry can be a major source of revenue for a country and in some cases, it can even be its main source or revenue.

That’s one of the main reasons why web design for this field plays such a vital role in promoting and attracting potential tourists from other parts of the world.

In this post, we’re showcasing some great official tourism websites from various countries and cities around the world.

Most of them feature stunning photography and use typography and color that are reminiscent of the particular city or country.

Please let us know which ones are your favorites and feel free to suggest other great tourism websites.

Arizona, USA

Athens, Greece

Argentina

Australia

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Smart Logos with Hidden Symbolism

Logos can convey many ideas in one simple design and as designers we need to be fully aware of any hidden symbolism.

You should be in full control of your design and use symbolism to convey messages to your advantage as this will further the impact of your logo.

For this post, we’ve compiled some great logos that carry hidden symbolism that you can use for inspiration in your own designs.

Try to figure what the hidden messages are before reading the explanations. Have the designers manage to convey the right messages for these logos? Please let us know in the comments’ area.

Logos can convey many ideas in one simple design and as designers we need to be fully aware of any hidden symbolism.

You should be in full control of your design and use symbolism to convey messages to your advantage as this will further the impact of your logo.

For this post, we’ve compiled some great logos that carry hidden symbolism that you can use for inspiration in your own designs.

Try to figure what the hidden messages are before reading the explanations. Have the designers manage to convey the right messages for these logos? Please let us know in the comments’ area. Continuar leyendo «Smart Logos with Hidden Symbolism»

Great Ads of the 2010 World Cup

The world cup in South Africa continues to be one of the hottest events of the summer and the fascination for this event continues strong as we approach the finals.

Last week we featured the best website designs for the 2010 World Cup (check it out if you haven’t done so yet) and this week we continue with this theme.

In this post, we’re featuring some great ads made for this worldwide event that you can use for fun and inspiration.

The world cup in South Africa continues to be one of the hottest events of the summer and the fascination for this event continues strong as we approach the finals.

Last week we featured the best website designs for the 2010 World Cup (check it out if you haven’t done so yet) and this week we continue with this theme.

In this post, we’re featuring some great ads made for this worldwide event that you can use for fun and inspiration.