Almost a year ago we featured a showcase with 50 Inspiring Dark Web Designs and today we decided to gather a new list of dark websites to inspire you. It’s always nice to remember that a dark layout also has it’s beauty, specially when everybody is talking about clean white web designs. So check out some examples of inspiring dark websites and start thinking about giving dark colors a try. (more…)
Last week we showcased a list with 25 Excellent Examples of Forms in Web Design and today I’ve decided to gather some examples of subscription forms and buttons to show you. When I was browsing around looking for form examples last week, I found some interesting examples of subscription forms and though you would also like to see them.
I’m the kind of person that tends to subscribe to something when the design is appealing and beautiful. I think it’s a good way of showing your user you care about them and even with such small details you give your best. (more…)
A form can be a very important part of a website. From really simple and direct ones, to fancy, colorful and creative, there is a form style for each site. When thinking about the interface design of your site, this is certainly an element you should focus on. From Login/SignUp forms, to contact forms and other types of forms, we need to keep in mind that the point of those forms is to get the user’s attention and make them want to fill in the info. So here are some excellent examples of forms in web design. (more…)
This week I was doing some research and I often found that horrible error blank page in several websites. I instantly recalled a showcase we had a while back with 40 Creative 404 Error Pages to Inspire You and decided to do a new roundup on 404 error pages. I simply love when someone spends time designing an error page, even knowing that this page won’t be seen that much – or at least it shouldn’t be seen. This is a major proof of consideration for users. It’s knowing and remembering that sometimes we all make mistakes and end up in the wrong page. So for those few times when something goes wrong, it’s much better to see something nice. (more…)
In this post, we’re showcasing a collection of design agency websites to let you see how agencies and firms are presenting themselves to potential clients. When choosing a design firm to do a project, it’s extremely important that you get a good feeling from their website. It’s important that you feel confident in the type of work they do. If you like the style of their website, it’s a good possibility that you’ll like what they can do for you. (more…)
During 2010 we showcased 4 lists of minimalist and clean websites to inspire you! We started with A Showcase of Clean White Web Designs (January), then we had 55 Minimal Black and White Web Designs (April), 60 Minimal and Super Clean Web Designs (May) and 40 Fresh Examples of Minimal Web Design (October). Since we know that there’s always something new to see surrounding this style, we decided to start 2011 with a list of clean and minimal websites to inspire you. We believe this is the perfect way to start a new year. (more…)
We all have to agree that in 2010 everyone talked a lot about HTML5. The buzz around HTML5′s new features and possibilities was a strong subject during the year. Back in august we showcased a list with 55 Excellent Examples of Websites Using HTML5 and today we will show you 35 new examples of websites that are also using some new tricks from HTML5. (more…)
Typography is certainly a very important aspect of web design. So choosing the proper typography for your site is for sure a huge step of the design process. You can have a simple and delicate typo, a huge and strong one, you can also go colorful and crazy or light and smooth. From simple headers to whole ‘typed’ layouts, we have selected some good examples of typography to show here. So enjoy the selection and remember to take good care of the typography in your next project. (more…)
Whether you’re taking the subtle approach or using a lot of it, texture is an excellent way to add depth and interest to a web design. Last week we posted some free texture packs for you to use in your design, but this week we’re looking to give you some inspiration when it comes to using texture. From subtle scratches and grain to heavy paper textures, you’ll see a wide variety of texture uses in this collection. So here are 40 Excellent Examples of Texture in Web Design. (more…)
We all know that a good coffee can really make a difference in our day. The smell, the appearance, texture… everything surrounding coffee gets our attention, specially if you – like me – believe that the main consumers of coffee are web designers, developers and ‘tech related’ people. What better way to celebrate than a collection of coffee related websites to inspire us. From coffee shops to roasters and famous brands, we have several sites to start off your week with an extra dose of caffeine and inspiration. (more…)
