8 Apr 2009
4 Awesome Portfolio Design Trends
I like to bookmark all design portfolios I come across. I noticed that a few trends have emerged over the last 12 months while going through my bookmarks. Most designers have started using innovative design patterns that have emerged in the recent years. The use of lightbox, for instance, has become universal… Continue Reading
8 Apr 2009
The essentials for attention-grabbing ads
A survey by Lightspeed Research and the Internet Advertising Bureau (IAB) – the trade body for digital marketing in the UK – has revealed what consumers believe are the kinds of ads most likely to grab their attention online. The online audience knows they want - adverts that are relevant, useful and the third most popular incentive, money off - but the results reveal that there are key differences by age group when developing appealing creative executions… Continue Reading
11 Feb 2009
Web Design Trends: Stars and Aurora Effect
I’m not sure if I like the ‘aurora’ trend. I find it a touch cheesy. It was appropriate for Apple, and occassionally I see an implementation that I think works well (youlove.us for example). From Lee’s list the stand-outs for me are the Tennessee tourism site and the Rawkes site - both notably much more ‘stary night’ than ‘star trek’.
