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<title>Design Float / dolceshan / Floated 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 18:11:44 +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 18:11:44 +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[Single-Page Portfolio Sites]]></title>
<link>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/single-page-portfolio-sites/</link>
<comments>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/single-page-portfolio-sites/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:07:25 +0000</pubDate>
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<category>Graphic Design</category>
<guid>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/single-page-portfolio-sites/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Are you looking for ideas to design a portfolio site? Maybe all you need is a single-page site? Great list of single-page portfolios here!<br/><br/>18 Floats ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[A Guide to Web Typography. The Basics: contrast, size, hierarchy, space | i love typography, the typography and fonts blog]]></title>
<link>http://www.designfloat.com/Typography/a-guide-to-web-typography-the-basics-contrast-size-hierarchy-space-i-love-typography-the-typography-and-fonts-blog/</link>
<comments>http://www.designfloat.com/Typography/a-guide-to-web-typography-the-basics-contrast-size-hierarchy-space-i-love-typography-the-typography-and-fonts-blog/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:18:50 +0000</pubDate>
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<category>Typography</category>
<guid>http://www.designfloat.com/Typography/a-guide-to-web-typography-the-basics-contrast-size-hierarchy-space-i-love-typography-the-typography-and-fonts-blog/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Typography for the Web has come a long way since Tim Berners-Lee flipped the switch in 1991. Back in the days of IE 1.0, good web typography was something of an oxymoron. Today things are different. Not only do we have browsers that support images (gasp!), but we have the opportunity to make our web pages come to life through great typography.<br/><br/>2 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 00:07:44 +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[Creating an Abstract Nighttime Rainbow Lighting Effect - PSDTUTS]]></title>
<link>http://www.designfloat.com/Tutorials/creating-an-abstract-nighttime-rainbow-lighting-effect--psdtuts/</link>
<comments>http://www.designfloat.com/Tutorials/creating-an-abstract-nighttime-rainbow-lighting-effect--psdtuts/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 12:41:03 +0000</pubDate>
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<category>Tutorials</category>
<guid>http://www.designfloat.com/Tutorials/creating-an-abstract-nighttime-rainbow-lighting-effect--psdtuts/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Chuck Anderson is a well known graphic designer who has a knack for enhancing images by adding unique lighting effects. Today I'm going to show you how to make a piece similar to one of his well-known designs using mostly just simple brushing and blend modes.<br/><br/>2 Floats ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Achieve HDR Style Effects Using Photoshop and the Lucis Art Filter - PSDTUTS]]></title>
<link>http://www.designfloat.com/Tutorials/achieve-hdr-style-effects-using-photoshop-and-the-lucis-art-filter--psdtuts/</link>
<comments>http://www.designfloat.com/Tutorials/achieve-hdr-style-effects-using-photoshop-and-the-lucis-art-filter--psdtuts/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:24:41 +0000</pubDate>
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<category>Tutorials</category>
<guid>http://www.designfloat.com/Tutorials/achieve-hdr-style-effects-using-photoshop-and-the-lucis-art-filter--psdtuts/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Hey everybody! In this tutorial, I'll show you some great techniques to achieve HDR effects. There are a lot of different techniques out there, but I prefer to use this specific filter called LucisArt. Soon there will be a new and better release called Lucis Pro. Till then we'll use this one. You can buy it from their website or take the 30 days trial to test and see if you like it. Also, the filter is only available for Windows. The new Lucis Pro will also be available for MAC though.<br/><br/>2 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 14:33:13 +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[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 12:30:32 +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[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 12:29:35 +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[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>Wed, 06 Aug 2008 23:48:07 +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 19:32:32 +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 16:55:44 +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[Tutorial - iPod Shuffle From Scratch]]></title>
<link>http://www.designfloat.com/Tutorials/tutorial-ipod-shuffle-from-scratch-1/</link>
<comments>http://www.designfloat.com/Tutorials/tutorial-ipod-shuffle-from-scratch-1/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2008 19:13:48 +0000</pubDate>
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<category>Tutorials</category>
<guid>http://www.designfloat.com/Tutorials/tutorial-ipod-shuffle-from-scratch-1/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[In this Photoshop tutorial you will learn how to re-create an Apple iPod Shuffle by using the original image from apple's website as a reference and using the gradient tool, layer masks and basic selection and guide techniques. We will also cover a few keyboard-shortcuts that will make your photoshop experience easier.<br/><br/>2 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 12:43:55 +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 12:01:43 +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 15:45:07 +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 13:17:12 +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>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:35:30 +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[Office Website Showcase]]></title>
<link>http://www.designfloat.com/Showcases_Galleries/office-website-showcase-1/</link>
<comments>http://www.designfloat.com/Showcases_Galleries/office-website-showcase-1/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:45:52 +0000</pubDate>
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<category>Showcases &amp; Galleries</category>
<guid>http://www.designfloat.com/Showcases_Galleries/office-website-showcase-1/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[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/>16 Floats ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[50+ Fonts for Big, Bold Headlines]]></title>
<link>http://www.designfloat.com/Typography/50-fonts-for-big-bold-headlines/</link>
<comments>http://www.designfloat.com/Typography/50-fonts-for-big-bold-headlines/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 01:38:44 +0000</pubDate>
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<category>Typography</category>
<guid>http://www.designfloat.com/Typography/50-fonts-for-big-bold-headlines/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[A huge list of fonts that are great for headlines.<br/><br/>23 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 15:55:46 +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[Inspirational Hyperreal Vector Artists and Images | Graphics | Smashing Magazine]]></title>
<link>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/inspirational-hyperreal-vector-artists-and-images-graphics-smashing-magazine/</link>
<comments>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/inspirational-hyperreal-vector-artists-and-images-graphics-smashing-magazine/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2008 15:50:24 +0000</pubDate>
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<category>Graphic Design</category>
<guid>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/inspirational-hyperreal-vector-artists-and-images-graphics-smashing-magazine/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Hyperrealism is an art movement,which requires the same level of technical ability as photorealistic illustration. To get an idea what is actually meant by that, you can take a look at some excellent examples in the post The World's Most Photorealistic Vector Art. While Hyperrealism brings a similar level of skill to images, this style allows the artist to creatively interpret an image. In Hyperrealism artists utilize ethereal lighting effects, depth of field techniques, and camera style perspective to depict the images. They create images that are imaginatively realistic.<br/><br/>2 Floats ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[125+ Unconventional Sources of Web Design Inspiration]]></title>
<link>http://www.designfloat.com/Showcases_Galleries/125-unconventional-sources-of-web-design-inspiration/</link>
<comments>http://www.designfloat.com/Showcases_Galleries/125-unconventional-sources-of-web-design-inspiration/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2008 15:46:13 +0000</pubDate>
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<category>Showcases &amp; Galleries</category>
<guid>http://www.designfloat.com/Showcases_Galleries/125-unconventional-sources-of-web-design-inspiration/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Take a look at this variety of inspirational work, and you might find that it can help motivate and inspire you on your next project.<br/><br/>17 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>Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:45:32 +0000</pubDate>
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<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[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>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:56:17 +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[Radical Retro Web Design | Inspiredology]]></title>
<link>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/radical-retro-web-design-inspiredology/</link>
<comments>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/radical-retro-web-design-inspiredology/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2008 02:24:11 +0000</pubDate>
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<category>Graphic Design</category>
<guid>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/radical-retro-web-design-inspiredology/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Retro Web Design Examples<br/><br/>16 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>Fri, 11 Jul 2008 13:51:55 +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[Typography is Sexy - Part 1]]></title>
<link>http://www.designfloat.com/Typography/typography-is-sexy-part-1/</link>
<comments>http://www.designfloat.com/Typography/typography-is-sexy-part-1/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2008 03:49:32 +0000</pubDate>
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<category>Typography</category>
<guid>http://www.designfloat.com/Typography/typography-is-sexy-part-1/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Lately I have been surfing around vi.sualize.us and last night I was totally inspired by some really sexy use of typography.<br/><br/>23 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>Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:08:25 +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[24 Design and Inspiration Websites]]></title>
<link>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/24-design-and-inspiration-websites/</link>
<comments>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/24-design-and-inspiration-websites/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 16:06:08 +0000</pubDate>
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<category>Graphic Design</category>
<guid>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/24-design-and-inspiration-websites/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Collection of design and inspiration websites that everyone should bookmark.<br/><br/>10 Floats ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Showcase: Comment form design]]></title>
<link>http://www.designfloat.com/Resources/showcase-comment-form-design/</link>
<comments>http://www.designfloat.com/Resources/showcase-comment-form-design/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 15:13:16 +0000</pubDate>
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<category>Resources</category>
<guid>http://www.designfloat.com/Resources/showcase-comment-form-design/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[showcase of some comment form design from various websites<br/><br/>8 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 14:09:51 +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 14:07:51 +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 13:14:57 +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 14:52:10 +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[30 Most Inspirational Light Web Designs]]></title>
<link>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/30-most-inspirational-light-web-designs/</link>
<comments>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/30-most-inspirational-light-web-designs/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2008 02:45:27 +0000</pubDate>
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<category>Graphic Design</category>
<guid>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/30-most-inspirational-light-web-designs/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[A beautiful and inspiring collection of light web designs.<br/><br/>12 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>Mon, 07 Jul 2008 16:58:39 +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[Top 10 CSS buttons tutorial list]]></title>
<link>http://www.designfloat.com/CSS_WebStandards/top-10-css-buttons-tutorial-list/</link>
<comments>http://www.designfloat.com/CSS_WebStandards/top-10-css-buttons-tutorial-list/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2008 12:32:28 +0000</pubDate>
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<category>CSS &amp; Web Standards</category>
<guid>http://www.designfloat.com/CSS_WebStandards/top-10-css-buttons-tutorial-list/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[That's obvious: Buttons are a very important part of a website: They're the most common way your visitors can trigger an action and interact with your website. Sadly, even theses days many web pages still displays ugly buttons. Here's our &quot;Top Ten&quot; CSS buttons tutorial list, for giving your buttons, submits and links the beauty they deserve.<br/><br/>13 Floats ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Sexy character illustration showcase]]></title>
<link>http://www.designfloat.com/Illustration/sexy-character-illustration-showcase/</link>
<comments>http://www.designfloat.com/Illustration/sexy-character-illustration-showcase/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2008 10:19:02 +0000</pubDate>
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<category>Illustration</category>
<guid>http://www.designfloat.com/Illustration/sexy-character-illustration-showcase/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Collection of sexy/erotic illustrations over at Designfeedr - NOT worksafe.<br/><br/>10 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 01:53:44 +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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