Articles Tagged 'Freebies'
Create Elegant Tags With Sliding Post Count For WordPress
Tired of the boring category style being always same, like a mini menu? Tired of items arranged horizontally or vertically, styled always the same way? Yes, I'm tired of it too. So let's make things more interesting now. Our starting point will be a cool sliding tags design made by Thomas Bosée. Then we'll learn how to use WordPress wp_list_categories function, how to edit its result, how to code CSS and finally a little of jQuery "Black Magic". So, let's rock!
40+ Amazing Free Brushes for GIMP
GIMP might be the little brother of Photoshop but it is a really powerful program and the truth is that many top web designers design solely with GIMP. There might be fewer resources for GIMP than there are for Photoshop but still there are enough resources you can find online. Almost all of these resources are free, which makes it even better. For instance, have a look at this list of more than 40 fantastic GIMP brushes:
Can Free Design Resources Be Exemplary?
As designers we’re always after some good resources for inspiration and even for design elements to help us when we have a mental block. But the thing is that there’s not very many GREAT resources out there that give FREE stuff away. You have inspiration sites like Dribbble and DeviantArt (deviant does give some things away) but there’s a new community emerging where the resources are not only free, but also outstanding. Let’s take a deeper look into this new community called DesignMoo.
Holiday Inspired Freebies: 50+ Templates, Fonts & Icons
Hello there in winter - it's cold out there, icy and everybody needs to put on their warmest coat, but here comes bright side! People are decorating and beautifying their homes, stores, cars, hotels - just anything they own or walk into are inspired by the holidays. Especially on the internet where anything is possible and quickly can be implemented and changed. People go crazy on Christmas inspired/related designs, where nothing is over done or too subtle. After all, Christmas is about love, peace & joy! In this article, I will be sharing tons of resources & images to all the bloggers, readers and everybody who's reading this with theme of Christmas and Holidays. You may say it's too late for this kind of article - but I am saying, while there is winter in the weather and people are still trying to get over New Year and start working - it's not too late!
60 Must-See Creative Vector Wallpapers on DeviantArt
Last time we have compiled websites with vector landscapes for you. Now, we gathered vector wallpapers to put as your desktop background. Vectors are great way to give creativity and attraction on your design. Also, it can make your desktop lively by downloading some of these cool vector wallpapers. Have fun browsing and be inspired to make your own vector wallpaper!
Improve Your Work Flow: Photoshop Cheat Sheets And Reference Cards
For busy people who are always conscious of time, don't we always wish for easier and faster ways to get things done? I know, it's a pain to be doing long processes and looking at the wall clock every once in a while to keep track of time. Using Photoshop isn't always a breeze, there are lots and lots of tools to use. Especially if you're doing serious photo manipulation techniques. It's a hassle to be clicking from one button to another. Well, here's good news! I will be sharing cheat sheets for Photoshop to save your time and effort. This should make it easier for you to go around the tools using keyboard shortcuts like an expert. It is difficult to remember all of the shortcuts since there are too many of them. Download, print then stick them to your wall or anywhere, near your working area.
60+ Handwritten Fonts To Add Personal Typing Touch In Designs
Before computers and printers were invented, every prints were handwritten. From letters to documents, and notes to advertisements. Even today, writers and some designers use pen and paper first to create a draft. A handwritten style is a way of putting a human touch on your design, and one element you can use on this are handwritten fonts. Not to mention that it also gives a touch of creativity to your work. To inspire you more in using handwritten fonts, here are some examples of websites that have used traditional methods on their design:
35+ Must Have And Fresh Free Nature Themed Photoshop Brushes
Two years ago, we published a collection of high-quality nature and floral Photoshop brushes. Now, to update you with nature-inspired brushes that are uploaded from 2009 up to the current year on Deviantart, we have compiled awesome brushes for you to use on your designs all for free! Don't forget to credit the creators of these brushes when using them. To download the brushes, click the link or the image then you will be prompted on the download page.
60 Free High Quality Icon Sets For Your Next Project
Using icons in designs is a hot trend these days. Most of the websites now a days uses icons for their logos, navigation, bookmarks or use to represent their website. I'll be featuring 60 high quality icons set that are free to download but be sure to read the terms of the owner's icon.
70 Professional Fonts For All Design Life Situations
Choosing the right fonts for your design is very important. This gives your viewers an impression on what you promote or convey. Choosing of fonts can also be an art, and fonts can also be in style. In this article, I will give you the best fonts you can download and use to make your designs look clean, professional but stylish. The fonts you will see below are the fonts we can consider as clean, professional but stylish. Now, scroll down and enjoy downloading! Make sure that you read author’s notes or license first before using.