Archive for October, 2010

30 Oct 2010

New Mac icons for Microsoft Office 2011

3 Comments Design, Graphic Design, iconography, Inspiration

So the new Microsoft Office 2011 for mac is out. It has some promising updates and rumors are that it runs a lot better too. What caught my eye though was the new branding for Office 2011. Microsoft hired well known product design company Frog to come up with the new look (for more on this check out microsoft office redesigning and icon).

Now Lets check out what LOOKS different about Microsoft Office 2011.

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27 Oct 2010

Youtube Brand Channel Photoshop Template

11 Comments Creations, Design, Graphic Design

FREE Youtube Brand Channel Photoshop Template!

At Unbrewed we like to give back. So for all those designers out there working on Branded Youtube Channels this one is for you!

Template Features:

- Non-Flattened Layers (so you can edit text or anything else)

- Flattened layers for coloring by type (links, body text, wrapper, & background colors)

downloadBtn Youtube Brand Channel Photoshop Template


26 Oct 2010

2010 Halloween Wallpapers

No Comments Creations, Design, Graphic Design, Illustration

Unbrewed brings you four great halloween wallpapers sure to give your family or co-workers a scare… or just question your sanity icon smile 2010 Halloween Wallpapers

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26 Oct 2010

A quick and simple image placeholder service.

1 Comment CSS, HTML, Inspiration, Site of the week

Ever need a place holder image thats 250×250(or any size) and have to open up photoshop create the 250×250  jpg, save for web, upload to your server, grab url, and paste in your code? well that sounds like alot of work. NOT ANYMORE! check this sweet website out.

http://placehold.it/

25 Oct 2010

HTML5 Comic book – Never Mind The Bullets

2 Comments Code, CSS, Design, HTML, Illustration, Inspiration, Javascript

HTML 5 has created a lot of buzzzzzzz. It has been named “The Flash Killer”. Which in my opinion is wrong… at least for the next couple years till technology throws another wrench in things, flash will still be VERY useful . There are however things that HTML & JQuery can pull off that warrant’s projects not being built in flash. Enough of my POV on HTML5 v.s. Flash.

“Never Mind The Bullets” was a created by Microsoft & Steaw Web Design. It shows a different approach to the comic book experience with enhanced effects and movement with parallax. Move your mouse around and check out this awesome example of what HTML 5 is capable of.

View our comic

Check out the Unbrewed Comic!

See The Full Interactive Comic & Create your own

http://www.nevermindthebullets.com/

15 Oct 2010

Tutorial – 3D text in Illustrator

No Comments Creations, Tutorials

Sometimes quick and easy is the best route to go. If your in need of some 3D text and don’t have 3D software but you do have illustrator… THAT’S ALL YOU WILL NEED! Crack open illustrator and follow this quick tutorial to create simple but quality 3D text. Enjoy! oh and watch the video to find the BONKERS Easter egg icon smile Tutorial   3D text in Illustrator

14 Oct 2010

Tutorial – Illustrator Multiple Art boards

No Comments Creations, Tutorials

This trick has actually evaded me for many years… why i dont know. Maybe not enough time in illustrator. BUT here it is. If you are creating wire frames or multiple page documents, you can do this in illustrator by duplicating the art board. Watch the video to see how its done and bask in the glory of knowing. KNOWING IS HALF THE BATTLE.

09 Oct 2010

Googles wishes John Lennon a happy 70th

No Comments Design, Inspiration, Motion Graphics
07 Oct 2010

Documentary – Influencers

6 Comments Inspiration, Video

This looks really good. It reminds me of the Helvetica documentary.

“INFLUENCERS is a short documentary that explores what it means to be an influencer and how trends/ideas become contagious today in music and fashion. Directed by Paul Rojanathara and Davis Johnson, the film is a Polaroid snapshot of New York influential creatives (advertising, design, fashion and entertainment) who are shaping today’s pop culture.”

The full feature will be available starting October 27th.

Follow INFLUENCERS on facebook.com/​influencersfilm

07 Oct 2010

SoBe Heads Or Tails Contest site

No Comments Design, Graphic Design, Inspiration, Motion Graphics

I love the simplicity & interactivity of this site. I think this makes getting involved in the contest a lot more entertaining. Great job First Born Multimedia. Be sure to check it out while you can, or just cycle threw the screen shots above.

[View Sobe Heads Or Tails Website]

Reasons why i love it.

  • 1. Fits the demographic perfect
  • 2. Simple navigation
  • 3. Simple yet fun interactivity.
  • 4. Great use of fullscreen video on the web.