Archive | July, 2009

26 Ridiculously Awesome CG Portraits

One of the great things about computer graphics is that literally anything is possible.  Software such as 3DSMax, Maya, and Cinema4D are incredibly powerful, and when put in the hands of a talented user, the results can be breathtaking. Today, we have 26 ridiculously awesome computer generated portraits.  From Captain Jack Sparrow, to the evil [...]

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29 Gorgeous and Colorful Macro Photographs

Macro photography, or taking incredibly close up photographs to reveal hidden details, is one of the most interesting styles of photography around.  Humans are used to seeing only what they can perceive with their eyes, and that often limits our perception of beauty.  Macro photography allows the hidden details, the true inner beauty to be [...]

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Best of the Web #30

As always, since it’s Monday, I’ve gone ahead and rounded up the best posts from the design world from the previous week.  While certainly not the “end-all” of best of the web posts, I think that these posts illustrate the 7-10 posts that I think readers would most enjoy. This week had some great tutorials, [...]

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12 Totally Cool Interfaces

Interfaces are everywhere.  Windows, Linux, OS-X all have their own unique interface.  Each application has its own interface.  However, amidst the mediocrity that users have come to expect with interfaces, there are some artists pushing the very boundaries of design and usability to bring some of the most spectacular user interfaces available. Today, we have [...]

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26 Breathtaking Environment Digital Paintings

Environment digital painting is a popular artform that requires incredible skill, talent and attention to detail in order to produce an image that truly captures the beauty, mood and scenery of a natural environment. Today, we have 26 breathtaking environment digital paintings by some of the masters themselves, that will transport you into another realm [...]

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Best of the Web #29

This past week had some really awesome inspirational roundups by design blogs across the web.  I love to see the artwork of other talented people, it helps keep me inspired and also reminds me that I have to keep improving to get to the level that I want to be at. Today we have the [...]

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Fanurio Giveaway Winners

Fanurio is a time tracking and billing software application, highly appreciated by freelancers for its intuitive interface, flexible timer and ability to produce detailed invoices. 10 days ago, the great folks over at Fanurio allowed me to give away three of their licenses to lucky readers.  Well, today it’s time to announce the winners. There [...]

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