Has Javascript Reached the Point Where Flash is Unnecessary in Web Design?

Apr 30
2010

What do you think? Has Flash has ran its course and no longer necessary within web design?

As we do every week, we like to offer a question to our readers that has been previously asked on Answers, this weeks question is: Has Javascript Reached the Point Where Flash is Unnecessary in Web Design?.

You can leave a comment below or you can leave an answer on the original question on Answers.

Answer from Jon Spooner:

What do you think? You can leave a comment below, or leave an answer here: Has Javascript Reached the Point Where Flash is Unnecessary in Web Design?

Thanks again, firstly to everyone who asked a question, but most importantly thanks to everyone that took the time to offer always helpful and useful answers.

Showcase of Amazing WordPress Sites

Apr 29
2010

The design of most Wordpress powered sites will always have a fair few similarities and traits. Sometimes you may have to look a little bit closer, but the tell tale signs will be there, and they will be shouting: “I am a Wordpress site!“. Of course not all WP sites are like that, there are some that will dare to break the mold, dare to extend it to its CMS limits, and create a site design unique and inspiring. Below you will find three showcases that show such sites.

40 WordPress-Powered Websites With Awesome Designs

40 WordPress-Powered Websites With Awesome Designs

Exceptional Web Sites Built on Wordpress

Exceptional Web Sites Built on Wordpress

30 Insanely Awesome Websites using Wordpress as a CMS

30 Insanely Awesome Websites using Wordpress as a CMS

By Paul Andrew (Speckyboy and speckyboy@twitter).

Comic Book Inspired Artwork: Wonder Woman

Apr 29
2010

10+ Online Tools To Improve Communication With Customers

Apr 29
2010

84 EPS Vector Mix Volume 13

Apr 29
2010


84 eps vector mix volume 13

WDB has reached to the volume 13 of the superb list of vector mix collection, and let me tell you that 13 isn’t a bad number for WDB or either for you!

You’ll get 84 EPS vector files, that means tons of stock vectors, because each EPS files contains more than one design element.

The 84 EPS vector Mix Volume 13 has 72 MB so please be patience while downloading.

You can browse below to see what this vector mix contains.

DIRECT download links are available to premium members only.
Login or Become a member for only $9.99 / life so you can download all the vector graphics directly + free + commercial use included!


Do you like what you see? Any help is welcome! It keeps me working and provide YOU with Free Vector Graphics. Thank you!



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21 Photo Effects Adobe photoshop tutorials

Apr 29
2010

Industrial Design: 50+ Wicked Product Designs

Apr 29
2010

12 Apps Every Windows Designer Should Have In Their Taskbar

Apr 29
2010


Designers have a lot of pressure on them to produce the best looking projects in as short an amount of time as possible. As part of your daily routine, you need to have the best tools at your disposal to make development fast and efficient. Rather than downloading and trialling lots of different programs, pick from this selection of apps that every Windows designer should have in their taskbar.
1. ColorPic
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If all you have to get started on your project is a logo, icon, or other image, ColorPic will help you get started. This utility let’s you select the main colors from the image and save them to a palette for repeated use. This is the most functional eyedropper tool ever that will become an essential part of your design toolbox.
2. KompoZer
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A robust Web creation system that makes it easy to create Web pages with either a code-based or WYSIWYG interface. No longer do you have to shell out a lot of money to get professional design tools for Windows: KompoZer is open source, making it suitable for those on a tight budget.
3. Visio
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An application Windows designers need to create workflow, prototype, and other diagrams that support projects and project documentation. This is a popular and pricy software application that first began as an addon for Microsoft Word.
4. Filezilla
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Probably the best ftp application out there: best of all its free. This powerful client runs on several platforms as well as a portable application that can be transported on media and run on any computer. Filezilla is incredibly easy to use and is known for its speed, reliability and cool features, including its QuickConnect feature that reconnects to your favorite FTP sites automatically.
5. FormatCSS

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A developers tool that helps format unstructured code into convenient views for clients. Just paste your valid CSS into the window, select formatting options, and Voila! You have visually appealing code you can be proud of.

6. MockupScreens

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A Windows application that gives developers the ability to build prototypes from wireframes with common elements. Screens can be exported to file or viewed as an HTML rendering.

7. Bluefish Editor

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A lightweight text editor that is perfect for coders. Featuring native project management functions and a robust search / replace engine, this handy app supports development in a variety of environments.

8. MWSnap

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Are you one of those developers who are fed up with using the Prnt Scrn button to get your screen shots? If so, you’ll find MWSnap a handy app that will make your life a whole lot easier. Featuring hotkeys, five modes of selection, and a selection of dummy cursors, MWSnap is a designers dream.

9. OPEN BEXI HTML Builder

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A browser-based, open source tool designed to help developers generate perfect HML code. A professional-grade selection of FCK, timelines, fisheyes, DOJO, and more make it easy to create and resize components in this interface.

10. Adobe Fireworks

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An essential tool that every developer should have. This application is perfect for generating prototypes of every grade and features symbol nesting, intelligent guide options, and automatic coding.

11. Inkscape

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An open source tool for creating vector graphics, supporting features similar to Adobe Illustrator, and creates SVG formatted files.

12. WinSCP

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A Windows-based SFTP/FTP client that comes with an easy to use file manager to make all your FTP transfers easy. This is an open source application that features secure FTP and SSH options.

This guest post was written by James Adams, a UK based blogger and designer (using Windows) who works for a supplier of next day ink. Check out his other writing about advertising and design on their blog.


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25 Twitter Applications That Help Promote Your Artwork

Apr 28
2010

There are a variety of ways designers can distribute their designs, however, with the flame social media has ran with, the way we promote our work has to evolve as well. Below we’re going to show you numerous applications that will allow you to promote your artwork through Twitter. The core functionality of these applications is to share images, however, you can use them in order to tweet your work and help gain exposure.

Which apps your favorite?

Img.ly

Img.ly lets you easily share your images through to anyone through Twitter. Just login to your Twitter account on their website and being to upload your images.

TwitPic

TwitPic lets you share photos on Twitter. You can post pictures to TwitPic from your phone, TwitPic’s API, or through the site itself. There are also popular twitter clients that have built-in support for TwitPic.

TweetPhoto

TweetPhoto is a real-time media sharing platform for the social web. TweetPhoto allows users to instantly share their media, at the same time, to popular social networks through mobile devices and on the web.

Twitr Pix

TwitrPix gives you, your friends, family and co-workers the ability to share photos on Twitter by mobile phone, email and the web.

SmugMug

SmugMug is a simple online application that allows you to share your images and photos on Twitter and other social media venues. Once you login simply choose which images you’d like to share and select to share on Twitter.

Flick to Twitt

flick.to.twitt is a service that lets you post a photo to your Flickr account and automatically announce it on your Twitter account.

TwitC

Use TwitC to organize, search, view, comment, share, embed, batch download, collect, favorite, rate uploads, view timelines and profiles, post links to or embed files, and send updates to your profile on Twitter, MySpace, Facebook and other networks.

slect.ly

Slect.ly is a great brand spanking new service that lets you quickly upload and share your images on Twitter. It just recently launched and it comes with a few awesome features. Be one of the first to sign-up!

FolExt

FolExt lets you share photos on Twitter. You can post pictures to FolExt from your phone, our API, or through the site itself. There are also popular twitter clients that have built-in support for FolExt.

Picktor

Picktor is a social picture management service & community that enables users to manage their photos, share their photos, and interact with their online communities.

rosa.ly

Rosa.ly lets you easily share any image found on the web through Twitter. You can even install a Firefox Add-on to take better advantage of this simple and secure application.

twtgal

With twtfal all you have to do is upload your pictures, get short url for the gallery, tweet it! Your first tweet with gallery url will be imported and shown on the gallery page. Last 20 tweets about your gallery will be shown below the images. You can set the style of the gallery and few other options.

Twittergram

Send your Flickr pix to Twitter and show people what you’re up to. To disable posting simply enter your flickr username, select the disable checkbox below it and click Submit.

ShoZu

ShoZu lets you post directly to Twitter and you’ll be able to see your replies. You can also change your Facebook status every time you tweet an image and work with your friends on Flickr.

Pikchur

Pikchur is a simple service that updates your social networks / micro-blogging platforms with pictures & videos (Motion Pikchurs)! No need to signup, just upload your images and start distributing them through Twitter!

Virl

Virl is small and contagious. Share Your Photos, Shorten URLs & Spread the News. Use Virl for Twitter, Facebook, Digg, Delicious or Blogs & Websites Everywhere!

TwitPickr

TwitPickr does not help you update your Twitter status with images, but it allows you to upload your images to TwitPic and then share them on Flickr. All you have to do is enter your Twitter Username and choose the images you’d like to share.

twic.li

Twicli is an way to share your photo and video content on Twitter.

Mobypicture

Directly share your photos, text, audio and videos with all your friends on your favorite social sites: facebook, twitter, flickr, vimeo, and more!

ow.ly

Ow.ly is a pretty clever application that lets you sign in with your Twitter account, then upload a variety of supported files such as .jpg, .gif, .png, .pdf, and .mp3. You’ll be able to easily share them on Twitter once they’ve been uploaded.

Twitsnaps

Share your pictures and videos on Twitter. Log in using your Twitter username and password, or simply sign in with Twitter.You can upload photos directly from our website, or send it as an email attachment.

TwitLens

TwitLens is a premier photo & video sharing service for Twitter. Sign in with Twitter, select the images or videos you’d like to share, and then send them off to Twitter!

Tweet Reel

Tweet Reel lets you shoot pictures and video on your iPhone, upload them to TweetReel.com, and share them on Twitter!

Tweet Mojo

Tweetmojo allows you to share your videos, photos, and documents on Twitter easily. You can also add more mojo by recording from your webcam and adding more text to your tweets!

Brizzly

Brizzly is a reader that works with Twitter and Facebook. It simplifies your browsing and updating experience, while adding a few nifty extras.

20+ Awesome Navigation Menus To Enhance Usability Of Your Website

Apr 28
2010