Lilies are one of the most popular flowers in the world. There are countless different species and types of lilies that can be found almost anywhere in the world. Lily flowers such as the cala lily are excellent wedding flowers. Based on the color and type, lily flowers convey different meanings.White lily, for example, symbolizes modesty and virginity while orange lily means passion. Yellow lily represents gaiety while lily of the valley symbolizes sweetness and purity of heart. Because of its varieties and regal beauty, lilies are also popular gifts such as stargazer and cassablanca lily bouquets, which are the most popular floral bouquets. Read Best Design News
July 28th, 2010 | Posted in Wallpapers | 1 Comment
Letterpress printing remains to be one of the most popular for wedding invitations. Many couples prefer letterpress wedding invitation cards because they look elegant and formal. Letterpress also gives invitations a unique texture and depth, which could not be achieved using other printing processes. For your inspiration (whether you are looking for inspiration in designing your own wedding cards or for a client), we are showcasing here today 25 great examples of letterpress wedding invitations. Read Best Design News
July 26th, 2010 | Posted in Print Designs | 5 Comments
Black is a very popular color. It also invokes different meanings to different people. In fashion industry for example, black is classic color for clothing possibly because it makes the wearer appear thinner and more sophisticated. If you are one of those people who prefer dark colors, here are 32 dark or black wallpapers for your desktop. Feel free to download these black wallpapers and create interesting and inspirational work environment. Read Best Design News
July 23rd, 2010 | Posted in Wallpapers | 3 Comments
Typewriter fonts are usually used to compliment vintage or retro-themed designs. Using these types can make your designs look like it was taken from the Second World War Era mainly because of the popularity of typewriters during these years. We have seen numerous movies and posters depicting the 1920s to 1950s era that made use of typewriter fonts. Or, for a personalized look, you may also use these fonts to design birthday cards or anniversary cards. Read Best Design News
July 20th, 2010 | Posted in Typography | No Comments
Retro and vintage style never go out of style. From music to fashion and design, vintage look remains a favorite. For photographers, creating vintage effects in pictures or photographs can be achieved in many ways. One is through the use of certain filters while others apply the vintage effect in Photoshop. The easiest way to do this in Photoshop is through Photoshop actions. Using Photoshop actions automates the process through a set of action that you can use in Photoshop. Read Best Design News
July 20th, 2010 | Posted in Photoshop | 1 Comment
Shoes are among the top consumer products these days. That is why, big brands are also spending much more to promote their product in the market. However. to capture the attention of consumers and attract them to patronize the brand, one needs a very effective advertising approach. One of the best ways to sell is through humor. Read Best Design News
July 9th, 2010 | Posted in Inspiration, Print Designs | No Comments
To set the summer mood, we decided to have a round up of the best photoshop brush sets that include mostly summer graphics–from pictures of beaches, sand, surf boards, hibiscus, sea shells and star fishes. I hope you will find these brushes useful. You can create a scrapbook of your summer vacation photos using some of the brushes here or maybe create a personal blog that serves as a journal of your summer escapades. Read Best Design News
July 7th, 2010 | Posted in Brushes | No Comments
Font management is one of the many problems faced by designers and typographers. With so many different types of fonts available, managing them all can often be a job within itself. Especially if you are the type who keep thousands of fonts in your hard drive, then choosing, installing, uninstalling and comparing fonts could prove to be really daunting. Also, having too many fonts installed in your computer will affect the performance of your machine. Not only that, if you have hundreds of fonts displayed in your selection menus, which are usually arranged in alphabetical order, then it is nearly impossible to find the one font you need. Read Best Design News
July 6th, 2010 | Posted in Typography | No Comments
As a way to start the new month, we are proud to present the best Photoshop brushes released in June 2010. We know designers are always on the lookout for brushes that they can use for their projects. Since there are thousands of brushes released every month, our monthly roundup of the best Photoshop brushes from around the web therefore is a way to update you with the latest quality free resources that you can take advantage of. Read Best Design News
July 2nd, 2010 | Posted in Brushes | 2 Comments
Tilt-shift photography actually refers to the use of camera movements on small- and medium-format cameras, and sometimes specifically refers to the use of tilt for selective focus, often for simulating a miniature scene. To give you an idea of what we are talking about here, we decided to pool together 30 amazing examples of tilt-shift pictures produced either optically (using tilt-shift lens) or through digital processing. Read Best Design News
July 1st, 2010 | Posted in Inspiration, Photography | 2 Comments