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50 Beautiful and Creative Blog Designs

Miguel — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:27:27 +0000

The most recent collection of creative blog designs was featured here on Smashing Magazine back in July. Only three months have passed and we’ve got a new dose of inspiration for you. Beautiful and sophisticated designs are constantly appearing on the Web; creative activity is in non-stop mode, despite global economic shocks and unfortunate events; and this is surely a positive sign. (…) The variety of styles represented in this collection is considerable, so everyone will be able to find a tasty piece of inspiration for their own creative aspirations. Notice that every screenshot is clickable and leads to the website itself.

Source: Smashing Magazine

Microsoft launches MSN Music almost four months late

Miguel — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:01:57 +0000

Microsoft is finally launching MSN Music, a music streaming and download service, nearly four months later than originally scheduled.

Source: The Telegraph

Pearl Jam, R.E.M., Trent Reznor Crank Up Volume On Guantanamo Debate

Miguel — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 10:25:27 +0000

Pearl Jam, R.E.M., and Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails are among the musicians who have joined the National Campaign to Close Guantanamo, which launched Tuesday.

Source: Billboard

Wright Ousts Slater During ASP World Title Shake-Up at Rip Curl Pro Search

Miguel — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 15:30:05 +0000

The heat was an extremely tight affair with Slater opening up with solid scores on both his forehand and backhand while his younger opponent waited patiently. Wright’s progressive forehand arsenal was put to use in the punchy lefthanders, threading barrels and stomping air reverses to come within striking distance of the champ. Needing a solid score with time winding down, Wright pulled into a lengthy left barrel to score a 7.73 out of a possible 10 to take the lead and the heat win.

Source: ASP

Tow-In Session Mick and Knox – 2009 Rip Curl Pro Search

Miguel — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 08:47:20 +0000

Tow-surfing Session with Taylor Knox and Mick Fanning, big surf after the stormy night. Supertubes site was damaged with the big surf.

Source: Rip Curl

75 Creative And Unique Business Card Designs For Your Inspiration

Miguel — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:18:23 +0000

When it comes to promoting your business offline, having a unique business card design will definitely helps you. Business card speaks for your brand, and creative business card will help you gain a better impression from your potential clients.

Source: Web Design Booth

Showcase of Web Design in Russia

Miguel — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:03:12 +0000

The land mass that is one-sixth of the Earth is always surprising. As the founder of one of design-related magazines in Russia (Designcollector.net), I am happy to present the hidden force that is Russia. I won’t dwell on the classic stereotypes but will rather look at the creativity flowing through.

Source: Smashing Magazine

10 Useful Usability Findings and Guidelines

Miguel — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 09:00:39 +0000

Many studies have been done over the years on various aspects of Web and interface design, and the findings are valuable in helping us improve our work. Here are 10 useful usability findings and guidelines that may help you improve the user experience on your websites.

Source: Smashing Magazine

12 Twitterrific Twitter Background Designs

Miguel — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 17:24:43 +0000

Twitter is quickly becoming a hot spot for people and business of all kinds, including designers. Many designers now have twitter accounts so they can network with other designers on twitter and promote their work to a new audience. What I found interesting is, because of twitter a whole new niche of design has been created and that is Twitter backgrounds.

Source: YouTheDesigner

Top 10 social iPhone apps

Miguel — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 13:22:05 +0000

We present the top 10 iPhone apps for keeping in touch with friends, and getting the views of others…

Source: The Telegraph