Amazingly it has been nearly two years since my first post on the color purple. Clearly it is long over due for an update, but there aren't exactly a lot of purple sites to show. So it just takes a long freaking time to accumulate. All the same here are 11 fresh samples of the color pallet in use; a small collection, and yet there are some gorgeous designs in the set.
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The Color Purple Part 2
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April 29 2009, 8:48am | Comments »
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Grey Designs Part 7 - 30 fresh samples
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/designmeltdown/uecD/~3/1FvD0iwBe64/Part7.aspx
It doesn't seem like a true color trend pops up very often. But lately one has become incredibly clear to me. The usage of gray on the web is definetly on the upswing. Is gray the new black? The new blue? What ever it is, its being used a lot. It does make me wonder if it is a reflection of the economy and our bleak future. Who knows. There are some fantastic examples here and I am really enjoying the trend.
April 28 2009, 1:03pm | Comments »
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Announcing the second Web Designer's Idea Book
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With work on the second book in my series on web design under way you are invited to submit your site to be showcased in it. While the first book was by invitation only this one is open for anyone to submit their site for usage in it. Entering is free and easy to do.
You can submit your site, or a site you built for a client. As in the first book, the content will showcase all the sites in a positive light and will be limited to around 800 sites at most. So, indulge in an act of shameless self promotion and drop your name in the hat. Just do it soon because all entries must be received before May 31st!
April 27 2009, 7:51am | Comments »
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Atypical Navigation Part 5
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It has been a long time since this section was updated. I always enjoy this topic because it challenges my assumptions. I don't always like the methods used, but they do at least keep my mind open.
April 17 2009, 8:14am | Comments »
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Photographic Backgrounds Part 6
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This is one design style I never get tired of. Enjoy the fresh batch of samples.
April 16 2009, 7:59am | Comments »
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Web Software Part
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I am always on the look out for fresh ways to build a vitual office based on web software. While I don't endorse these products for that purpose, they all have embraced design and have created some fine examples of this type of site.
April 15 2009, 8:02am | Comments »
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Real Estate Sites Part 4
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Real estate is perhaps not the most exciting topic, and yet, this batch of sites shows its a topic that can be handled beautifully.
April 13 2009, 6:25am | Comments »
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3d Worlds Part 3
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Well it has only been three years since I updated this category, I suppose it is due for a fresh batch of samples. It is really hard to believe DMD has even been around that long. More on topic is this fresh batch of sites that leverage a 3d element with out actually being 3d in the typical (or expected) way. In this case the use of 3dimensional elements create the illusion of depth.
I suppose the real question with this style is why do it? Why use this style? This is one of those styles that has very little to offer beyond simply looking nice. I have a hard time coming up with any connotations the style reflects, or any other message it sends. In the end this seems like one of those styles that can simply be very beautiful and create an enticing design.
April 3 2009, 8:03am | Comments »
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Coming Soon Pages Part 2
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Many of the examples for this follow up topic have been sitting int he queue for a bit to long. As a result, some of theme have launched or moved on. I figured I have saved screenshots though, so I might as well share them before they get any older.
April 2 2009, 10:35am | Comments »