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Using three-dimensional objects–though made less arduous in the recent years due to the proliferation of 3D computer graphics software such as Maya, 3ds Max and even Adobe Illustrator–continues to be one of the more difficult styles of artwork. In this visual inspiration collection, we present to you a few exceptional pieces that use 3D typography well.
Using textures enables you to create a sense of tactility in your designs. In addition, textures can be used to make the design look more elaborate and artistic, and is therefore a promising design element that can set your web layout apart from the crowd. To follow up on Jan Cavan’s tutorial on making a beautiful textured layout, I’d like to share with you some inspirational web designs that incorporate a similar theme of using textures for enhancing your projects.
There’s something about using vintage elements that give a design a refreshing appearance. Applied in business cards, it can give the card a distinct and memorable look. For your inspiration, here is a showcase of well-designed business cards that use a vintage theme.
Here is an assortment of cardboard textures that you can freely download and use in your projects. Each image has a dimension of 1944×2896px. Using the cardboard textures is permitted on commercial and personal projects with no limitations. The only thing you can’t do is redistribute the files and the texture pack without prior consent from Design Instruct.
Placing your portfolio on the Web gives you an additional venue to feature your work and gain more clients. In addition, in this day and age, clients expect you to have some form of web presence. For your inspiration, here is a visual showcase of some eye-catching web portfolios of creatives in various industries. This showcase follows up on Matthew Heidenreich’s tutorial on creating a portfolio web layout in Photoshop.
Logotypes (or wordmarks) are logos that use typography to represent companies, organizations and products. Logo designers show their talent and creative skills by crafting a logotype that’s memorable, clever, and symbolic of the company they’re representing. To follow up on our logo design tutorial that presented a process developing a logotype from start to finish, here’s a showcase of logotypes (wordmarks) for visual inspiration.
Your site’s color scheme affects the way your website is perceived by your visitors. The colors of your blog give your audience an insight about your personality. To follow up on our tutorial on how to make a dark blog design in Photoshop, I’d like to show you a collection of beautiful blogs that have selected a dark color scheme for your visual stimulation.
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