Archive for Inspiration

50 Remarkable Black And White Images Of People

50 Remarkable Black And White Images Of People

Posted on 20. Aug, 2010 by Shawn Ramsey.

In photography, we often rely on color to help define the images that we capture. When this variable is eliminated from the equation, it completely changes the way that images are shot and even perceived. Other elements such as lighting, shadows and focus take on larger roles and must be carefully taken into consideration for the shot.

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50 Really Cool Random Images For Your Inspiration

50 Really Cool Random Images For Your Inspiration

Posted on 28. Jun, 2010 by Shawn Ramsey.

Over the past couple of months I’ve set a folder aside in my browser specifically for random pieces of inspiration that have caught my eye. Anytime I came across an image that I thought was rather cool, I dropped it in the folder. In no time the folder was bursting at the seams and now it’s time to dump my findings into the laps of my readers.

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35 Killer Examples Of Lion Logos

35 Killer Examples Of Lion Logos

Posted on 09. Jun, 2010 by Shawn Ramsey.

Often used to represent pride, strength and of course the top of the food chain, the lion is one animal that can make for a great logo mark. In this showcase I’ve hunted down 35 of some of the best lion logos on the web for your inspiration. Some are simple and strong, a few are beautifully drawn and others are all in the details.

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60 Amazing Typography-Based Posters

60 Amazing Typography-Based Posters

Posted on 25. May, 2010 by Shawn Ramsey.

Designing a typography-based poster that actually works is not an easy task. With the spotlight turned towards the typeface itself, many different variables from placement to color to the chosen font all have to work together. Not everyone can pull it off, but when a designer is skilled in this type of work the results can be quite beautiful.

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Brilliant Examples Of Pencil vs. Camera

Brilliant Examples Of Pencil vs. Camera

Posted on 14. May, 2010 by Shawn Ramsey.

The Pencil vs. Camera series sprung from the mind of an artist by the name of Ben Heine. The basic concept is to take an existing image, lay a torn piece of paper over it and let the pencil and creativity flow. This crossbreed of photography and sketching isn’t exactly new, yet through an extremely creative mind and an artist alike, it is taken to an entirely new level.

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30 Fresh Logos To Get Your Creative Juices Flowing

30 Fresh Logos To Get Your Creative Juices Flowing

Posted on 30. Apr, 2010 by Shawn Ramsey.

I’m constantly keeping my eyes open for fresh new logo designs to make their way to the web. Fortunately, there is an awesome community of logo designers out there that steadily crank out new material whether it be for client work or for their own creative fun. This particular showcase isn’t necessarily centered around a particular theme. Some of the work is simple and clever, others are focused more on color and a few are all about the details.

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50 Inspiring Examples of Retro Poster Designs

50 Inspiring Examples of Retro Poster Designs

Posted on 16. Apr, 2010 by Shawn Ramsey.

The term “retro” is often described as a culturally outdated, aged style that has since become trendy or functionally the norm in present day. Pairing this type of style with today’s powerful graphic design software, many talented designers have taken the time to create some extremely creative posters. To help inspire your creative mind while drawing from the styles of the past, here is a collection of 50 Inspiring Examples of Retro Poster Designs.

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