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<title>Design Float / dolceshan / Popular Entries</title>
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<description>Design Float is a Digg style news website focused around the design community.</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:58:03 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[45 Beautiful Motion Blur Photos  | Smashing Magazine]]></title>
<link>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/45-beautiful-motion-blur-photos-smashing-magazine/</link>
<comments>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/45-beautiful-motion-blur-photos-smashing-magazine/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:58:03 +0000</pubDate>
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<category>Graphic Design</category>
<guid>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/45-beautiful-motion-blur-photos-smashing-magazine/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Photos taken with a camera do not represent a single moment of time. Due to technological constraints these shots stand for some scene over a brief period of time. This time frame depends on the camera's shutter speed. In motion blur, any object moving with respect to the camera will look blurred or smeared along the direction of relative motion.Motion blur is frequently used to show a sense of speed. You can artificially achieve this effect in a usual scene using cameras with a slow shutter speed. Also Adobe Photoshop can be used for this purpose, though sometimes images may look unnatural and unprofessional. You may want to take a look at resources provided in the end of the article - they show how one can add the motion blur effect in photos.<br/><br/>9 Floats ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[7 Principles Of Clean And Optimized CSS Code]]></title>
<link>http://www.designfloat.com/CSS_WebStandards/7-principles-of-clean-and-optimized-css-code-1/</link>
<comments>http://www.designfloat.com/CSS_WebStandards/7-principles-of-clean-and-optimized-css-code-1/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 10:27:35 +0000</pubDate>
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<category>CSS &amp; Web Standards</category>
<guid>http://www.designfloat.com/CSS_WebStandards/7-principles-of-clean-and-optimized-css-code-1/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Some of you may remember the days when 30KB was the recommended maximum size of a web page, a value which included HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Flash, and images. I find with every new project with even the slightest bit of complexity, it's not long before that 30 KB ideal is well out of my reach. With the popularity of CSS layouts and JavaScript-enriched web page experiences, it's not uncommon, particularly for large sites, for the CSS files alone to jump well beyond that 30KB ceiling.But there are some principles to consider during and after you write your CSS to help keep it tight and optimized. Optimization isn't just minimizing file size - it's also about being organized, clutter-free, and efficient. You'll find that the more knowledge you have about optimal CSS practices, smaller file size will inevitably come as an direct result of their implementation. You may already be familiar with some of the principles mentioned below, but they are worth a review. Being familiar with this concepts will help you write optimized CSS code and make you a better all-around web designer.<br/><br/>15 Floats ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How To Stop Being A Lazy Designer]]></title>
<link>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/how-to-stop-being-a-lazy-designer-1/</link>
<comments>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/how-to-stop-being-a-lazy-designer-1/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:27:17 +0000</pubDate>
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<category>Graphic Design</category>
<guid>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/how-to-stop-being-a-lazy-designer-1/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[From working with wide range of projects, I have learned one thing: designers are lazy (sometimes myself included). Most often it comes from our desire to get a quick signoff and move on with the next project. While several posts could have been written on this, I offer here a few suggestions guaranteed to make things at least a little bit easier in the end.<br/><br/>9 Floats ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Create An Aperture Style Camera Lens Icon]]></title>
<link>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/create-an-aperture-style-camera-lens-icon-1/</link>
<comments>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/create-an-aperture-style-camera-lens-icon-1/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2008 13:02:17 +0000</pubDate>
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<category>Graphic Design</category>
<guid>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/create-an-aperture-style-camera-lens-icon-1/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[In this tutorial, we'll create a detailed camera lens similar to the one used as the logo for Apple's Aperture photo-editing software. A camera lens is good for a software icon, logo, or just as a graphic for use in any design. Although, the image appears detailed, the process of creating it involves little more than simply layering objects with different fills and gradients to give a three-dimensional illusion.<br/><br/>12 Floats ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[50 Photoshop Tutorials For Sky and Space Effects]]></title>
<link>http://www.designfloat.com/Tutorials/50-photoshop-tutorials-for-sky-and-space-effects-1/</link>
<comments>http://www.designfloat.com/Tutorials/50-photoshop-tutorials-for-sky-and-space-effects-1/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2008 13:02:12 +0000</pubDate>
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<category>Tutorials</category>
<guid>http://www.designfloat.com/Tutorials/50-photoshop-tutorials-for-sky-and-space-effects-1/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Humans have always had an infatuation with the air above us and the space around our planet. With Adobe Photoshop we can create new images or enhance existing photos to include the sky and space as a backdrop. There is virtually no limit to what can be done with some Photoshop skills and a bit of creativity.As you will see from the tutorials featured here, some of the most entertaining and practical Photoshop creations and manipulations deal with the sky and space. Whether you are looking to make adjustments to the sky in the background of a photo or if you want to create an exploding space scene from scratch, Photoshop can meet your needs.From this collection of tutorials you'll learn all kinds of tricks that can be applied to your own work. Some of them are ideal for realistic photo manipulation and others are more suited for fun and experimentation. Take some time and explore the possibilities when working with the sky and space.<br/><br/>16 Floats ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Design Showcase Of Creative Online-Shops]]></title>
<link>http://www.designfloat.com/WebDesign/design-showcase-of-creative-online-shops-1/</link>
<comments>http://www.designfloat.com/WebDesign/design-showcase-of-creative-online-shops-1/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2008 15:19:52 +0000</pubDate>
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<category>Web Design</category>
<guid>http://www.designfloat.com/WebDesign/design-showcase-of-creative-online-shops-1/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Times when online-shops were boring and unattractive are over. To attract customers' attention designers tend to design online-shops according to the atmosphere it has to create. An online-store in which retro-products are offered is designed in a retro-look. And shops which are aiming to attract young customers are designed in vibrant colors and modern style. Furthermore, interactive browsing through the store, implemented with Flash and JavaScript, gain on popularity as well.This post showcases 45 examples of creative and unusual designs of online-stores. Being creative doesn't necessarily mean that the designs are successful as well since unconventional approaches often increase the time users need to climb the learning curve and figure out how they can achieve their goals. Still, how can you present your products in a distinctive way and how to design a truly unique online-store? Let's find out.<br/><br/>9 Floats ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Design Gift Boxes Using Illustratora4s 3D Tools]]></title>
<link>http://www.designfloat.com/Tutorials/design-gift-boxes-using-illustratorrsquos-3d-tools-1/</link>
<comments>http://www.designfloat.com/Tutorials/design-gift-boxes-using-illustratorrsquos-3d-tools-1/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2008 19:36:04 +0000</pubDate>
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<category>Tutorials</category>
<guid>http://www.designfloat.com/Tutorials/design-gift-boxes-using-illustratorrsquos-3d-tools-1/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Quickly make wrapped and unwrapped gift boxes using Illustrator's built-in 3D Extrude &amp; Bevel effect. Learn how to make a fully editable 3D ribbon and masked 3D typography. Also, we'll be creating sparkles using Symbol Tools.<br/><br/>11 Floats ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[27 Attractive Movie Poster Designs of the Year 2008]]></title>
<link>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/27-attractive-movie-poster-designs-of-the-year-2008/</link>
<comments>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/27-attractive-movie-poster-designs-of-the-year-2008/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2008 19:33:54 +0000</pubDate>
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<category>Graphic Design</category>
<guid>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/27-attractive-movie-poster-designs-of-the-year-2008/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Movie posters are often a great source for design inspiration. Next time you're at the theater, take a closer look at the posters that are being displayed, here I've collected 27 cool movie poster designs in the year 2008,Personally me myself is a movie poster addict, the way they are designed, typography and balancing art, it helps to learn a lot about design, the collection here are mostly Illustration and typography based, hope u like the collection<br/><br/>14 Floats ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[35 Beautiful Music Album Covers]]></title>
<link>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/35-beautiful-music-album-covers-1/</link>
<comments>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/35-beautiful-music-album-covers-1/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2008 16:54:24 +0000</pubDate>
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<category>Graphic Design</category>
<guid>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/35-beautiful-music-album-covers-1/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Album cover art is often considered to be one of the &quot;extincted&quot; fields in modern graphics design. In times when digital copies are cheaper and quicker to get, album covers have somehow lost their importance as less and less customers actually buy CDs and LPs in the stores. That's a pity because album covers can be extremely expressive and convey the message of the album in a number of creative ways. This post attempts to prove exactly that.Music and art go hand in hand. And the best way to get a potential buyers' attention is with an eye catching album cover. We all know you can't just judge a book by it's cover but it doesn't hurt to give a CD a spin based off a sexy piece of art.<br/><br/>8 Floats ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Vivid Imagery In Modern Web Design]]></title>
<link>http://www.designfloat.com/WebDesign/vivid-imagery-in-modern-web-design-1/</link>
<comments>http://www.designfloat.com/WebDesign/vivid-imagery-in-modern-web-design-1/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2008 13:19:22 +0000</pubDate>
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<category>Web Design</category>
<guid>http://www.designfloat.com/WebDesign/vivid-imagery-in-modern-web-design-1/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[By using vivid images designers can draw user's attention, communicate a message effectively and leave a memorable first impression. Practically all websites use images in their design, but few use vivid images to achieve maximum results. What is a vivid image? A simple definition is an image or photo that is striking, shocking, intriguing, interesting, beautiful or sexy (we'll be looking at plenty of examples below). It causes a reaction from the senses of visitors that an average image would not.Words can communicate on their own. Photos can often communicate quicker and in different ways than text. Vivid images used in combination with the right words can be incredibly powerful. These images do more than just play a mere complementary role in the design.A good starting point for this discussion is to look at the purposes of images in general and why they are used in web design. From there it's possible to observe the true impact that vivid images can have as opposed to just standard images.<br/><br/>5 Floats ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Office Website Showcase | Inspiredology]]></title>
<link>http://www.designfloat.com/WebDesign/office-website-showcase-inspiredology/</link>
<comments>http://www.designfloat.com/WebDesign/office-website-showcase-inspiredology/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2008 16:30:12 +0000</pubDate>
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<category>Web Design</category>
<guid>http://www.designfloat.com/WebDesign/office-website-showcase-inspiredology/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Designers are always faced with trying to come up with an innovative website without design the same old grid based site. Designers have tried to take their work environment and bring it to the web by integrating navigation, and other web elements to create websites that make you feel you are navigating around your office. These few sites offer a good showcase of these elements.<br/><br/>8 Floats ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Logo Design Project Step by Step Walkthrough]]></title>
<link>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/logo-design-project-step-by-step-walkthrough-1/</link>
<comments>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/logo-design-project-step-by-step-walkthrough-1/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 27 Jul 2008 18:52:07 +0000</pubDate>
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<category>Graphic Design</category>
<guid>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/logo-design-project-step-by-step-walkthrough-1/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[A personal project I'm currently working on with a developer friend is a website called myNiteLife. As part of the overall design process one of the first jobs of the project was to develop a logo and brand for the website, follow this step by step documentation of the whole process of the logo design from conception to completion.<br/><br/>15 Floats ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Learn Illustrator CS3 in 30 Days]]></title>
<link>http://www.designfloat.com/Tutorials/learn-illustrator-cs3-in-30-days/</link>
<comments>http://www.designfloat.com/Tutorials/learn-illustrator-cs3-in-30-days/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 26 Jul 2008 04:12:43 +0000</pubDate>
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<category>Tutorials</category>
<guid>http://www.designfloat.com/Tutorials/learn-illustrator-cs3-in-30-days/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[This FREE 30 days Illustrator crash course is created for beginners interested in learning Illustrator. Each lesson will take around 20 mins to complete and you will be able to learn the basic fundamental techniques before the 30 days trial ends.In this crash course, I will not be drilling down in details how each feature works. However, I will be covering all the essential tools that are commonly used so that you can get started and have a feel of how illustrator works. At the 30 days you will be able to and draw your illustrations, design your own logos and create special effects!<br/><br/>10 Floats ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Desktop Wallpaper Calendar: July 2008]]></title>
<link>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/desktop-wallpaper-calendar-july-2008-1/</link>
<comments>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/desktop-wallpaper-calendar-july-2008-1/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2008 20:47:31 +0000</pubDate>
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<category>Graphic Design</category>
<guid>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/desktop-wallpaper-calendar-july-2008-1/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Desktop wallpapers can serve as an excellent source of inspiration. However, if you use some specific wallpaper for a long period of time, it becomes harder to draw inspiration out of it. That's why we have decided to supply you with smashing wallpapers over 12 months.And to make them a little bit more distinctive from the usual crowd, we've decided to embed calendars for the upcoming month. So if you need to look up some date, isn't it better to show off a nice wallpaper with a nice calendar instead of launching some default time application?This post features 25 free desktop wallpapers, designed by 25 designers across the globe. Both versions with a calendar and without a calendar can be downloaded for free.<br/><br/>8 Floats ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[10 Techniques That are Essential For Successful Photo Manipulation Artwork]]></title>
<link>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/10-techniques-that-are-essential-for-successful-photo-manipulation-artwork-1/</link>
<comments>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/10-techniques-that-are-essential-for-successful-photo-manipulation-artwork-1/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2008 20:47:30 +0000</pubDate>
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<category>Graphic Design</category>
<guid>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/10-techniques-that-are-essential-for-successful-photo-manipulation-artwork-1/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Photo manipulation techniques can be difficult master, but not hard to experiment with. Once you get the hang of it, anyone can transport their dreams onto the computer screen using Photoshop. For beginners in this field, there are ten main points to consider in photo manipulation. Let's review these to help you make successful photo manipulation based artwork.<br/><br/>13 Floats ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[70 Beauty-Retouching Photoshop Tutorials]]></title>
<link>http://www.designfloat.com/Tutorials/70-beauty-retouching-photoshop-tutorials-1/</link>
<comments>http://www.designfloat.com/Tutorials/70-beauty-retouching-photoshop-tutorials-1/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2008 20:47:29 +0000</pubDate>
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<category>Tutorials</category>
<guid>http://www.designfloat.com/Tutorials/70-beauty-retouching-photoshop-tutorials-1/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Beauty retouching is probably one of the most popular application areas in which Adobe Photoshop is used extensively. There are two simple reasons for that. First, Photoshop offers a variety of advanced tools to smooth out skin and hair, optimize body proportions and emphasize some beautiful details. And second, if you have some experience with Photoshop it is easy to learn the basics and quickly produce very impressive and beautiful results.<br/><br/>13 Floats ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Create a Stylized Gradient Mesh Soccer Ball Illustration]]></title>
<link>http://www.designfloat.com/Tutorials/create-a-stylized-gradient-mesh-soccer-ball-illustration-1/</link>
<comments>http://www.designfloat.com/Tutorials/create-a-stylized-gradient-mesh-soccer-ball-illustration-1/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2008 20:47:28 +0000</pubDate>
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<category>Tutorials</category>
<guid>http://www.designfloat.com/Tutorials/create-a-stylized-gradient-mesh-soccer-ball-illustration-1/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[In this tutorial, we'll show the advanced Adobe Illustrator artist how to create a realistic looking soccer ball with mesh objects. You'll learn how to create reflections with the Opacity Mask. We'll also make our own swooshes and custom brushes.<br/><br/>9 Floats ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[25 Free Stock Photo Sites  ::  Digital Image Magazine]]></title>
<link>http://www.designfloat.com/Resources/25-free-stock-photo-sites-digital-image-magazine/</link>
<comments>http://www.designfloat.com/Resources/25-free-stock-photo-sites-digital-image-magazine/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2008 20:42:14 +0000</pubDate>
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<category>Resources</category>
<guid>http://www.designfloat.com/Resources/25-free-stock-photo-sites-digital-image-magazine/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[A list of 25 websites where you can find free stock photos.<br/><br/>9 Floats ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Create an iPhone Style Vector Phone Illustration]]></title>
<link>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/create-an-iphone-style-vector-phone-illustration-1/</link>
<comments>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/create-an-iphone-style-vector-phone-illustration-1/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2008 21:18:23 +0000</pubDate>
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<category>Graphic Design</category>
<guid>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/create-an-iphone-style-vector-phone-illustration-1/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Tutorial on creating an iPhone using Illustrator.<br/><br/>8 Floats ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Blog Headers For Free Download  | Smashing Magazine]]></title>
<link>http://www.designfloat.com/WebDesign/blog-headers-for-free-download-smashing-magazine/</link>
<comments>http://www.designfloat.com/WebDesign/blog-headers-for-free-download-smashing-magazine/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2008 21:18:20 +0000</pubDate>
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<category>Web Design</category>
<guid>http://www.designfloat.com/WebDesign/blog-headers-for-free-download-smashing-magazine/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Free blog headers from Smashing Magazine.<br/><br/>7 Floats ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Creating A Successful Online Portfolio | Smashing Magazine]]></title>
<link>http://www.designfloat.com/WebDesign/creating-a-successful-online-portfolio-smashing-magazine/</link>
<comments>http://www.designfloat.com/WebDesign/creating-a-successful-online-portfolio-smashing-magazine/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2008 21:18:18 +0000</pubDate>
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<category>Web Design</category>
<guid>http://www.designfloat.com/WebDesign/creating-a-successful-online-portfolio-smashing-magazine/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[How to create a successful online portfolio.<br/><br/>12 Floats ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Isna4t it sweet? Mascots in Modern Web Design | Design Showcase | Smashing Magazine]]></title>
<link>http://www.designfloat.com/WebDesign/isnrsquot-it-sweet-mascots-in-modern-web-design-design-showcase-smashing-magazine/</link>
<comments>http://www.designfloat.com/WebDesign/isnrsquot-it-sweet-mascots-in-modern-web-design-design-showcase-smashing-magazine/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2008 21:18:17 +0000</pubDate>
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<category>Web Design</category>
<guid>http://www.designfloat.com/WebDesign/isnrsquot-it-sweet-mascots-in-modern-web-design-design-showcase-smashing-magazine/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Examples of mascots and illustrations in web design.<br/><br/>7 Floats ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Create an Inspirational Vector Political Poster]]></title>
<link>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/create-an-inspirational-vector-political-poster-1/</link>
<comments>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/create-an-inspirational-vector-political-poster-1/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2008 21:17:57 +0000</pubDate>
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<category>Graphic Design</category>
<guid>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/create-an-inspirational-vector-political-poster-1/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[This tutorial is inspired by Sheppard Fairey's famous political poster series for the Obahma campaign in the US. We'll be showing you how to create this style of design. We'll start with basic image editing techniques in Photoshop to get our guide layers setup, and then we'll jump into Illustrator. You don't need any fancy equipment to do this. I used an older mouse that still has the rubber ball.<br/><br/>8 Floats ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Splash Pages: Do We Really Need Them?]]></title>
<link>http://www.designfloat.com/WebDesign/splash-pages-do-we-really-need-them-1/</link>
<comments>http://www.designfloat.com/WebDesign/splash-pages-do-we-really-need-them-1/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2008 21:13:54 +0000</pubDate>
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<category>Web Design</category>
<guid>http://www.designfloat.com/WebDesign/splash-pages-do-we-really-need-them-1/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Reasons for using a splash page and whether or not they should be used.<br/><br/>9 Floats ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[15 Great Tutorials on Grunge Design Styles! | CSSAddict]]></title>
<link>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/15-great-tutorials-on-grunge-design-styles-cssaddict/</link>
<comments>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/15-great-tutorials-on-grunge-design-styles-cssaddict/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2008 21:13:45 +0000</pubDate>
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<category>Graphic Design</category>
<guid>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/15-great-tutorials-on-grunge-design-styles-cssaddict/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[&quot;In this post you will find step by step great photoshop tutorials to create your own unique grunge design. You will also find resources on how to create your very own unique grunge brushes, for going really wild on your page design.&quot;<br/><br/>8 Floats ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Night Lights - Creating a Glowing Neon Effect in Illustrator]]></title>
<link>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/night-lights-creating-a-glowing-neon-effect-in-illustrator/</link>
<comments>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/night-lights-creating-a-glowing-neon-effect-in-illustrator/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2008 21:13:44 +0000</pubDate>
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<category>Graphic Design</category>
<guid>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/night-lights-creating-a-glowing-neon-effect-in-illustrator/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[A tutorial on creating a neon glow effect in Illustrator.<br/><br/>4 Floats ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Simple organic shapes the Illustrator way | Veerle's blog]]></title>
<link>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/simple-organic-shapes-the-illustrator-way-veerles-blog/</link>
<comments>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/simple-organic-shapes-the-illustrator-way-veerles-blog/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2008 21:13:41 +0000</pubDate>
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<category>Graphic Design</category>
<guid>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/simple-organic-shapes-the-illustrator-way-veerles-blog/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[A tutorial on creating simple organic shapes using Illustrator.<br/><br/>7 Floats ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Create a Detailed Vector Traffic Light with Simple Shapes, Gradients, and Glows]]></title>
<link>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/create-a-detailed-vector-traffic-light-with-simple-shapes-gradients-and-glows-1/</link>
<comments>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/create-a-detailed-vector-traffic-light-with-simple-shapes-gradients-and-glows-1/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 13 Jul 2008 22:49:48 +0000</pubDate>
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<category>Graphic Design</category>
<guid>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/create-a-detailed-vector-traffic-light-with-simple-shapes-gradients-and-glows-1/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[In this tutorial, we'll see how creating this detailed traffic light is just a matter of building up layers of simple shapes, custom gradients, and the Outer Glow effect.<br/><br/>7 Floats ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Create a Glowing Surreal Planet Design]]></title>
<link>http://www.designfloat.com/Tutorials/create-a-glowing-surreal-planet-design-1/</link>
<comments>http://www.designfloat.com/Tutorials/create-a-glowing-surreal-planet-design-1/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 12 Jul 2008 12:05:38 +0000</pubDate>
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<category>Tutorials</category>
<guid>http://www.designfloat.com/Tutorials/create-a-glowing-surreal-planet-design-1/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[This time I'll show you how to create a glowing planet design. You'll learn how to create a planet from a panoramic picture, use the Lens Correction Filter, create complex background patterns, and more.<br/><br/>9 Floats ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Craft a Dramatic Vector Landscape Environment]]></title>
<link>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/craft-a-dramatic-vector-landscape-environment-1/</link>
<comments>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/craft-a-dramatic-vector-landscape-environment-1/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 22:04:59 +0000</pubDate>
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<category>Graphic Design</category>
<guid>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/craft-a-dramatic-vector-landscape-environment-1/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[This tutorial will show the intermediate Adobe Illustrator artist how to make a dramatic landscape environment. You should have a basic understanding of Adobe Illustrator tools before you begin this tutorial, as the tutorial moves at a rapid pace.<br/><br/>11 Floats ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Learn How to Make Your Own Cartoon Mascot]]></title>
<link>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/learn-how-to-make-your-own-cartoon-mascot-1/</link>
<comments>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/learn-how-to-make-your-own-cartoon-mascot-1/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 19:23:33 +0000</pubDate>
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<category>Graphic Design</category>
<guid>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/learn-how-to-make-your-own-cartoon-mascot-1/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[It's popular to see mascots on websites and used for various identity designs. Mascots are versatile, full of personality, and incredibly useful. In this tutorial, you'll learn a workflow for creating mascots in Photoshop. So, let's learn how to make your own mascot!<br/><br/>7 Floats ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[72 Super Cool Vector Icons]]></title>
<link>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/72-super-cool-vector-icons-1/</link>
<comments>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/72-super-cool-vector-icons-1/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 14:24:27 +0000</pubDate>
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<category>Graphic Design</category>
<guid>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/72-super-cool-vector-icons-1/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Featuring here at Web Design Blog, some super cool vector icons, that will cover everything you need. As you will see in the preview below these are HIGH QUALITY, in the archive you'll find 18 EPS file, each EPS file will have 4 vector icons.This is not a freebie, and can be also used for commercial use after purchased via PayPal for the amount of $29.<br/><br/>8 Floats ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Transforming a Daylight Image Into a Wild Night]]></title>
<link>http://www.designfloat.com/Tutorials/transforming-a-daylight-image-into-a-wild-night-1/</link>
<comments>http://www.designfloat.com/Tutorials/transforming-a-daylight-image-into-a-wild-night-1/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2008 15:28:31 +0000</pubDate>
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<category>Tutorials</category>
<guid>http://www.designfloat.com/Tutorials/transforming-a-daylight-image-into-a-wild-night-1/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[In this tutorial we'll learn how to convert a plain daylight shot into a night shot and add some special effects to it. We'll not only turn a daylight image into a nighttime image, but we'll also add add some stormy rain to the scene.<br/><br/>7 Floats ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Inspiration series: Posters | Veerle's blog]]></title>
<link>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/inspiration-series-posters-veerles-blog/</link>
<comments>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/inspiration-series-posters-veerles-blog/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 07:44:01 +0000</pubDate>
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<category>Graphic Design</category>
<guid>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/inspiration-series-posters-veerles-blog/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[We continue the inspiration series with some very cool poster designs. The reason I started these series is to show that there is so much more out there to jump start the inspiration process. You don't need the website galleries all the time. For me it is a good thing to browse around in the *offline* world as well. It's a bit of glimpse into my bookmark library.<br/><br/>14 Floats ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Marcofolio - (Inspiration) The beauty of 3d typography]]></title>
<link>http://www.designfloat.com/Typography/marcofolio-inspiration-the-beauty-of-3d-typography/</link>
<comments>http://www.designfloat.com/Typography/marcofolio-inspiration-the-beauty-of-3d-typography/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 07:43:58 +0000</pubDate>
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<category>Typography</category>
<guid>http://www.designfloat.com/Typography/marcofolio-inspiration-the-beauty-of-3d-typography/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Everybody loves typography in design. Playing around with characters in an awesome way really gets the attention of the viewer, especially when the typography is in motion.This article from Marcofolio.net is showcasing the most beautiful 3d typography for your design inspiration, including 5 tutorials on how to create your very own.<br/><br/>6 Floats ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Photoshop: Hand Drawn Design]]></title>
<link>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/photoshop-hand-drawn-design-1/</link>
<comments>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/photoshop-hand-drawn-design-1/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:29:45 +0000</pubDate>
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<category>Graphic Design</category>
<guid>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/photoshop-hand-drawn-design-1/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[In case you haven't noticed yet, the hand drawn style is one of the hottest design trends. There are several ways to create hand drawn images - you can create it from scratch in Photoshop or you can scan an actual hand drawn sketch. Personally, I like to use a scanned drawing because you get a realistic drawing texture. Here is a quick tutorial to show you how to create a hand drawn design in Photoshop using the blending mode and alpha channel.<br/><br/>16 Floats ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Design an Energy Drink Ad Design]]></title>
<link>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/design-an-energy-drink-ad-design-1/</link>
<comments>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/design-an-energy-drink-ad-design-1/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:47:51 +0000</pubDate>
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<category>Graphic Design</category>
<guid>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/design-an-energy-drink-ad-design-1/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Featuring a product in an ad is a common task for any designer. In this tutorial, we'll look at a flexible design solution that you can use to create one for an energy drink. It relies on a combination of the Difference Blending Mode and the Radial Blur Filter to achieve unique colors, contrast, and lighting.<br/><br/>6 Floats ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[36 Beautiful Business Card designs | Dzine Blog]]></title>
<link>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/36-beautiful-business-card-designs-dzine-blog/</link>
<comments>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/36-beautiful-business-card-designs-dzine-blog/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 05:43:27 +0000</pubDate>
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<category>Graphic Design</category>
<guid>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/36-beautiful-business-card-designs-dzine-blog/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[&quot;In a company where the visual identity became essential, these creations make it possible to make the difference. A well designed and printed business card can impress and make people take notice and remember you . A badly designed or printed card can leave a bad impression or even worse be simplyforgotten.&quot;<br/><br/>9 Floats ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[5 Resources for Free Vector Designs]]></title>
<link>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/5-resources-for-free-vector-designs-1/</link>
<comments>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/5-resources-for-free-vector-designs-1/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 22:52:12 +0000</pubDate>
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<category>Graphic Design</category>
<guid>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/5-resources-for-free-vector-designs-1/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[A list of 5 places to find free vector designs.<br/><br/>10 Floats ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Arrows, Lines, and Improving Your Photoshop Workflow]]></title>
<link>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/arrows-lines-and-improving-your-photoshop-workflow-1/</link>
<comments>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/arrows-lines-and-improving-your-photoshop-workflow-1/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:52:45 +0000</pubDate>
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<category>Graphic Design</category>
<guid>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/arrows-lines-and-improving-your-photoshop-workflow-1/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[&quot;The focus of this tutorial will be on adding efficiency and flexibility in your workflow. When working as a designer or artist in a commercial setting you not only have to be creative, but you have to be able to build files that allow you to go back and easily make changes. Learn Photoshop workflow improvements, while reconstructing a magazine cover made up of arrows and lines.&quot;<br/><br/>8 Floats ]]></description>
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