The Icon Directory For Designers
Jun 29, 2009 General, Resources
Icons are necessary in web design to convey messages, create mental images, and to establish a visual connection between your content and your readers. Whether you are attempting to design your own icon, find the perfect set for your website, or implement the icons into your design successfully, finding the perfect resource can be a daunting task. Welcome to the complete Icon Directory For Designers . This post is a complete directory of icons for designers. Featured are hundreds of icon sets that will be continually updated, dozens of icon design tutorials, as well as dozens of examples of successful uses of icons in web design. Bookmark this page so you will always have a growing resource for icon information at your fingertips! Jump To A Section: Icon Sets Directory Directory Of Icon Design Tutorials Examples and Uses of Icons In Modern Web Design Sources Icon Sets Directory Directory Of Icon Design Tutorials Photoshop Laser Printer Model Create a Custom Mac OSX Style Ring Binder Address Book Icon Create An Adobe Box Icon In Photoshop Create A Glossy Volt Icon In Photoshop Create A Vector Film Slate Icon Vista Folder Icon Tutorial Design A Detailed Compass Icon In Photoshop Professional Technique For Creating Icons Paint Roller Icon Design Tutorial Pyramid Icon Design Scissor Icon In Photoshop Vista Error Icon In Photoshop The Making Of An Icon USB Portable Speaker Icon Design In Photoshop Designing A New Icon In Illustrator iTunes Icon In Illustrator How To Design Mini Icons 3D Isometric Vector Icon Tutorial Create A Cute Panda Bear Face Icon How To Create A Transparent Battery Icon Create An Aperture Style Camera Lens Icon Illustrate A Traffic Cone Icon In Photoshop Create A Shiny Lock Icon Design Creating An XP Style Monitor Icon How To Create A Super Shiny Pencil Icon How To Create A Van Icon In Photoshop Make 3D, Yet Flat Looking Shopping Basket Icons How To Create An Alarm Clock Icon How To Make A Calendar Icon How To Create A Vector Safari Compass Icon In Illustrator Translucent IM Style Illustrator Icon Tutorial Create An Enveleope Icon With A Satin Feel Create A Vector Home Cinema Design Design Float Icon Tutorial Design A Pencil Icon In Illustrator Icon Design Tutorial: Drawing A Pencil Icon How To Create A Magic Wand Icon Design A Carbon Style Icon Design A Share This Icon Skype Icon Design In Photoshop Mac OS X Mail Style Icon How To Design A Set of Multicolored Buddy Icons Make A Handy 3D Vector Calendar Icon Design The Adobe Photoshop Bridge Icon Create A Vector Lock Icon Design Design A Security Icon Billings Icon Design Tutorial Design A Thermometer Icon Glossy RSS Icon Tutorial Calendar Icon Tutorial Design A Custom Hard Drive Icon Create A Speed Gauge Icon Designing An Angry Emoticon Create A High Gloss Graduation Hat Icon Design Create A Jaguar Style Folder Icon Create Icons Tutorial Creating A Cool Yellow Helmet Icon World Icon Tutorial Recreate The Famous Yahoo! Smiley How To Make A Vector Military Cap Icon How To Turn Glasses Into A Great Geek Icon Gradient Flower Icon In Photoshop Create A Detailed Camera With Photo Icon USB Stick Tutorial MP3 Digital Player Icon In Photoshop Simplistic Multi Tag Icons Craft A Delicious Chinese Food Icon Create A Monitor Icon Sony Playstation Logo Icon In Photoshop Design Head Phone Icon In Photoshop 7 Principles Of Effective Icon Design LG LCD Monitor Icon Making A Digital Watch Icon Nike Sports Cap Icon In Photoshop Photoshop A Postal Package Icon Examples And Uses of Icons In Modern Web Design Icons hold no value if they aren’t used correctly in web design. In light of this, I present a showcase of websites that use icons beautifully and effectively. Keep in mind the way that they are used to organize content, separate content, provide visual organization, as well as spice up a web page. Click each image to view the full site Sources Here is a plug to the sites that have helped compile the resources that found their way into the Icon Directory For Designers. Check them out and send them some love! Six Revisions Noupe Smashing Magazine Spoon Graphics Dzine Blog Hongkiat Speckyboy Web Design Ledger Vandelay Design PSD Tuts Conclusion I hope you have found something of use in this directory. Remember to keep checking back for updated icon galleries, more tutorials, and additional stunning examples of icons in modern web design. If you enjoyed this post, share it with your friends and the world by clicking one of the icons below!
25 Photoshop Tutorials for Creating 3D Text Effects
Jun 26, 2009 General, Tutorials
With some creativity you can create amazing text effects with Photoshop. In this post we’ll feature 25 of the best tutorials for creating 3D text effects. There are a variety of different types of effects, so hopefully you can find some new tricks to learn.
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10 Unusual Places to Get Design Inspiration
Jun 25, 2009 General, Inspiration
Inspiration isn’t something that just pops into a designer’s head. Most of the time, we must make an active approach to discover it. This obviously isn’t a new concept, and there are
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Tags: Design Inspiration
10 UI Design Patterns You Should Be Paying Attention To
Jun 23, 2009 General, Tips & Tricks
design patterns are solutions to recurring problems. By extension, UI design patterns are solutions to common user interface problems. This article goes over 10 interesting UI design patterns that you can use in your own projects. In fact, you may already be using them now without knowing it.
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125 Creative Text Based Logo Designs For Design Inspiration
Jun 23, 2009 General, Inspiration
A Logo is a graphical element that, together with its logotype (a uniquely set and arranged typeface) form a trademark or commercial brand. Typically, a logo’s design is for immediate recognition.
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Tags: Design, Inspiration, Logo
40 Photoshop Tutorials To Create Fantastic Art
Jun 19, 2009 General, Inspiration, Tutorials
Using photoshop you can do amazing things. You can manipulate photos, create textures or create beautiful art. There are always new things to learn about photoshop and there is never end to it. Creating beautiful art using photoshop is a real fun.
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Tags: Fantastic Art, Photoshop Tutorials
Informative And Usable Footers In Web Design
Jun 18, 2009 General, Inspiration
We’ll look here at what to include in footers, the importance of site maps, usability practices and styling ideas and trends. We’ve also compiled almost 50 well-designed footers to give you ideas and inspiration for your own footer designs.
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Tags: Informative, Usable Footers, Web Design
20 New Creative And Unique Web Portfolios
Jun 16, 2009 General, Inspiration, Resources, Tutorials
As web designers we always need to think about how potential clients are looking at our work and determining whether or not we are worth hiring. Having an impressive, clean, and more importantly, creative, portfolio is a great way to leave a good first impression on new visitors. Need some inspiration to craft your own web portfolio? Just take a look at the 22 listed below and I’m sure that you will find something to help you along the way.
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40+ Helpful Resources On User Interface Design Patterns
Jun 16, 2009 General, Tips & Tricks
best of the best, cream of the crop sites, galleries, online publications, and libraries devoted to sharing information and exploring concepts pertaining to User Interface design patterns.
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Tags: Design Patterns, Helpful, Resources, User Interface
20 Creative and Unique Typefaces
Jun 14, 2009 General, Resources
20 of the most creative typefaces available, many of which have been designed by amateur typographers.
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