Articles Tagged 'showcase'
10 Amazing DOS Games to Rid Yourself of Boredom
Salman SiddiquiRemember the days when a computer would require a floppy to boot? There was hardly any on-board storage in computers in those days. You wanted to save anything then you had to save it on your floppy drive or else forget it. Those were the days when DOS based games were top of the gaming heap and we would spend hours playing those Pac-Man type games. Gone are those days but somehow the love for good old DOS based games is still around. That's why the playable Pac-Man Google Doodle became ultra famous. DOS games will continue to a place of their own in our highly technical lives. This list will introduce you to some of the famous DOS-based games that you can still enjoy during your free time. You won't get bored. Trust me!
15 Eye-Catching Food & Beverage eCommerce Website Designs
Jenna ScaglioneGreat eCommerce web design presents an avenue for e-tailers to showcase the true essence of their brand message along with a visual representation of their products. Presenting sumptuous and refreshing foods and beverages gives eCommerce owners much to work with when it comes to website design. Tantalizing images and a showcase of the associated benefits work well to draw customers in to the purpose behind the website and lead their clicking fingers all the way to checkout. As you will see from these examples, a great image can go a long way. Warning: Some of these food images are so tantalizing you may find yourself reaching for a snack before the article is through.
Background Pattern Design Trends And An Inspirational Showcase
How many times have you focused on the layered background textures or the background image of a website instead of its overall appearance? Background Patterns are like the watchdogs for a website that watches her back without even disturbing its existence. Background patterns (when used smartly) add to the website's overall appeal. Sometimes they might look overdone but design is very subjective and sometimes new designers go a bit overboard. This discussion is part of our ongoing series of Design Trends in the design industry. Stick with us and rest assured that some astonishing designs are coming your way.
14 Unusual Websites To Kill Time With When Bored
How is the world on the other side you bored go-getters? I know that a time can come when you just don't know what else to do? There comes a time in life when you just don't want to go offline because you are addicted to the internet but you don't know what to do because you seem to have surfed almost all of it. If you are still reading this then I am assuming that you are someone who will give up on their youth if not shown a way..err..to kill their precious time. Worry not. I will introduce you to some of the most amazing websites that provide a quick cure to boredom.
Mouthwatering Collection Of jQuery Plugins And CSS3 Tricks
Costin GămanI'm sure that at one point or another you were designing a website and thought it could use a little something extra. That bit of something that adds extra functionality or enhances what it already has, making it not only easier for the user to receive the information they seek, but also present it in a neat package. In no particular order, I give you a handpicked collection of jQuery plugins and some CSS3 tricks to top it off. Surely, with these in your designer arsenal, your creations will stand out more than ever before.
Pligg: A Social Networking Content Management System
What is Pligg? Don't we use WordPress as the "default" Content Management System? Enough, you WordPress dreamers! The world outside WordPress is huge and you got to jump out of your favorite content management system so as to discover the rest of the virtual world. Today, we will break some shackles to travel outside our comfort zone. It is time to discover one Content Management System which has been doing rounds for quite some time: Pligg. P.S. You will notice how by the end of the article I slowly drift into the favor of WordPress (even when I won't mention this openly). After all, WordPress rocks!
Trends Behind Hotel Web Design And A Mesmerizing Showcase
Hotels cannot be tagged as a second home for most of us (other than those executives who tend to spend their lifetimes in hotels) but the time spent in a hotel somehow sticks with us. Not saying that life never gifted me with the luxury that a hotel serves but still! The hotel industry has grown leaps and bounds due to their efficient on-spot service. Although the hotel industry is already flourishing, there is still a lot of room for improvement. Most hotels do not understand the importance of their online presence. Having a website is not the only solution. It is about a riveting website just like it is about riveting service within hotel premises. I thought that it was time for me to study the latest trends on hotel web design and help you gauge a few real-time examples. Time to check-in!
Free Graphic Design Software Reviews And An Amazing Showcase
Needless to say, the dominance of proprietary graphics software can make this particular domain incredibly prohibitive for those who are just starting and need much more than just a trial period to learn their way around. This is where free software takes the spotlight. While it aims to provide functions similar to those of its more expensive counterparts, it shouldn't be regarded as a complete replacement. Though users constantly bicker about which is better, the answer couldn't be more obvious: it all depends on what you use it for.
A Brush With The Elegant Ampersand
Ampersand is one of the very few typographical characters that has been a part of our daily lives since we can remember. It was the uniqueness of ampersand that made designers experiment with the design of ampersand. The end results at times were amazing while sometimes it was hard to recognize the outcome. I might not leave a shiver down your spine when I introduce you to the history of ampersand but believe me, it is worth your time. Today, we will dive into the past and understand how ampersand become what it is today - Ampersand. Also, we will admire some of the most amazing experimental ampersand designs that designers could imagine.
20 Mac Apps For Everyone To Help Increase Productivity
Rachel ArandillaEvery hardworking employed or self-employed individual strives to be more productive at work. However, a resolution to be more productive is easier said and done. There are plenty of temptations in the office, especially for home-based workers. Sleep, idling around and even playing games are just a few clicks away. Of course, being less efficient at work will result in less quality output and in turn a smaller paycheck. Thankfully, there are plenty of Mac apps out there to keep you in check. Here are our top 20--to do lists, documents, spreadsheets, task management and other productive office applications. The Macbook is a great innovation (thanks to Apple and the late Steve Jobs, bless him). Many of these applications aren't free though, but we know that good things are never free these days although these apps are worth more than what you pay for.
