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  • How to Turn Inspiration from Others into Personal Original Works
    This is an article on how to turn inspiration that derives from others’ digital projects into a new original piece. When you come accross talented designers works, do you spend days trying to achieve a similar result? If yes this post is for you. I want to show you a constructive practice [...]

  • Ten Biggest Web Design Mistakes
    1. Overloading the site: Having too many ads and images on a page will make your site distracting and unattractive. You shouldn’t fill every empty space, having a white space or two will make a better overall impression. Visit Source.

  • How To Display Your Latest Tweet On Your WordPress Blog
    Check out this video tutorial if you want to learn how to integrate Twitter into your WordPress site. It shows you how to display your latest tweet in just a few lines of simple code. Visit Source.

  • 8 Design Elements Your Blog Should Have
    There are certain design elements that all blogs should have to keep readers happy and engaged in your content. With the evolution of blogs and social media sites, the expectations for a blog are much higher. Visit Source.

  • Advice from the Real World: What a web design firm looks for when hiring
    Have you ever wondered what design firms are looking for when they are hiring? What they want to see in your portfolio? What they are looking for during the interview? Creative Opera has reached out to design professionals, asking for advice and guidance. Visit Source.

  • Photoshop Shortcuts – The Fun Way
    In this post I’m going to focus on several Photoshop shortcuts that I tend to use more often than others. Sure I could sit here and spell out every single shortcut available, but why reinvent the wheel (besides, there is a shortcut for that)? Here is a list of 10 of my [...]

  • 88 Tips to Make You a Productive Freelancer
    A Huge list to change your life in a Huge way. Manage your time properly with this in depth and informative article, guaranteed to improve your worklife. Visit Source.

  • 43 Really Creative Block Font Logos
    See how having a block font in your logos can change the outcome completely. Visit Source.

  • Showcase: 20+ Blogs Use Paper In Their Design
    Paper is one of the most texture that people usually use in their website, the reason is simple because paper given unformal impression for anyone see that. Be sides that paper given a creative impression too. Here we offer 20 + blogs that use a paper element in their design, as a [...]

  • 50+ beautiful Business Cards & Resources
    Do you have a Creative Job?, Yes? well then you really need a Creative Business Card! It’s very important to have a special Business Card especially in a Creative Job. So check out these wonderful pieces of Paper and get Inspired! Visit Source.

  • Showcase of Double-Sided Business Cards
    Business cards are a necessary marketing tool for any designer, and they also provide an opportunity for the designer to showcase some creativity and to make a lasting impression. In this post we'll feature 25 examples of double-sided business cards for your own inspiration. There are a lot of different approaches taken by the designers of the cards shown here, but each presents an attractive image to potential clients. Double-Sided Business Cards Double-Sided Business Cards

  • Showcase of Textured and Distressed Typography
    Grungy, textured designs are very common right now. These types of effects can also be used with typography to create impressive results. In this post we'll feature 25 examples of textured and distressed typography. If you see something you like, please click through to see more work from the designer.

  • Win 1,000 Business Cards from Next Day Flyers
    Next Day Flyers has offered to give 1,000 business cards and $25 of printing credit to a lucky reader of Designm.ag. Next Day Flyers

  • 25 of the Best Non-Profit Websites
    In recent years the quality of non-profit websites has improved dramatically. Fortunately, a growing number of organizations are recognizing the need for a quality website and the opportunities that it presents. In this post we'll showcase 25 well-designed sites of non-profit organizations. If you enjoy this collection please see the one we did back in December or 2008, 40+ Inspirational Non-Profit Website Designs. Sower of Seeds Sower of Seeds

  • Freebie: High Res Spray Paint Textures
    Spray Paint TexturesToday we have a high-quality set of 8 spray paint textures to release to DesignM.ag readers. The textures are from Sebastiano Guerriero of WeGraphics. This is a follow up to the first set of spray paint textures released at WeGraphics. The textures are free for personal or commercial purposes (which includes use for creating templates or themes to distribute or sell). All 8 textures are shown below. Click on any of them to go to the Flickr page where the image can be downloaded. Or you can download the whole set at the end of the post.

  • 9 Ways Freelancers Disrespect Their Own Time
    As a freelancer or independent designer, the most valuable asset you have is your own time. Your ability to earn a living relies upon your own time management, which will allow you to perform income-generating services for clients. With effective time management you may be able to earn more and work less, and with poor time management you may find yourself working very long hours just to get by. In this article we will look at 9 different things that freelancers often do that is disrespectful to their own time. If you find that your own time management skills are sometimes lacking, evaluate yourself in these areas to see if you have some room for improvement. Respecting your own time will lead to more profitable and efficient work, and more time away from work with your family or friends.

  • 25 Mega Menus for Your Design Inspiration
    Navigation is a critical element to any website. Mega menus are a current trend that take drop down menus a step further in attempt to make it easier for visitors to navigate through a large site. In this post we'll showcase 25 examples of mega menus in use. For more, see this post from our archives: 25 Examples of Mega Menus in Web Design. Converse Converse

  • Free HTML/CSS Template for Download
    A few weeks ago we published a tutorial How to Design a Blue Marketing Company Layout in Photoshop. Our friends at SnobbySlice have taken that design, coded it, and made it available for free download. The template includes the homepage design that was created for the tutorial, as well as a secondary page that can be used for the other pages on the site. The homepage includes a jQuery slider to provide information about the various services offered. Here is a preview of the homepage: Free HTML/CSS Template for Download

  • 15 Useful Premium Plugins for WordPress
    In the past few years the growth of the premium/commercial WordPress theme market has grown exponentially. While there are also premium plugins available, they generally get far less attention than premium themes. The right plugin will allow you to improve your site through specific functionality that might otherwise take a lot of time and/or money to set up. In this post we'll feature 15 premium plugins that may be able to help you with your own site or with those of clients. Please feel free to share your experiences in the comments at the end of the post. Gravity Forms Gravity Forms is a form creation and management plugin that makes it quick and easy to add simple or advanced forms. Features include conditional form fields, email notification routing, dynamic field population, reply to entries from WP, autoresponers, allow users to create posts through a form (example, community news), and much more. A single-site license costs $39 and an unlimited developer's license costs $199. Gravity Forms

  • 11 Tips for Making Your Home Office More Comfortable
    Freelance designers will probably spend more time in their home office than anywhere else. Having a comfortable office that is conducive to work is essential in order to keep your working hours pleasant and productive. In this post we'll look at some things that you can do to make your home office more comfortable and more enjoyable to spend those working hours. Obviously, some home offices come with certain limitations (such as the area of the house or the size of the space), but every situation could be improved in some way by the things in this list.

    1. Get a Comfortable Desk Chair

    Having a comfortable desk chair really is a necessity since you will be spending so much time in it. If you have an uncomfortable chair, you're probably not enjoying your work as much as you could be. A good chair can cost a lot more than a cheap chair, but your health and comfort are worth the expense. For some tips, see How to Buy an Ergonomic Desk Chair. Home Office Photo credit: Cameron

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