http://observin.com Web Design Blog Wed, 06 May 2009 03:58:47 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Some of you may know Shadowness, if not Shadowness is an art community that allows artists to share their work with others. It is a great way to learn, get some critiques/comments about your work and even find potential work. Shadowness was formed into an art community in 2001 by Meng ... http://observin.com/2009/04/shadowness-version-8-sneak-peek/ Today, April 22, is Earth Day. Earth is inspirational, but sometimes we forget how beautiful it really is. Hopefully this Earth Day you are inspired to show your appreciation for our incredible planet and our important environment. Visit Earth Day Network / World Wildlife Fund to learn more about Earth Day.Inspiration ... http://observin.com/2009/04/earth-day-2009/ The reason Observin has been so inactive is that I have had an incredibly busy last couple months. I have almost finished by Spring semester at university and am going to take it much easier over the summer. This will hopefully give me time for Observin.com and similar projects. Here's a ... http://observin.com/2009/04/what-is-going-on-at-observin/ Just got specs in for the new D5000 by Nikon. 12.3MP ISO 200-3200 (expendable 100-6400) 11 Point AF 1280x720 High Definition Video Recording @ 24 fps 2.7 inch Variable LCD monitor Live View Quiet shooting reduces sound of internal camera mechanisms Body Only RRP: £719.99 / €878.00 D5000 + 18-55 VR kit: £799.99 / €972.00 Sales start date: ... http://observin.com/2009/04/nikon-d5000-release/ 2008 has been filled with an assortment of useful articles. Before the year ends I want to sum up some great year end lists that are packed full of incredibly useful design articles and tutorials. Noupe One of my favorite websites, they have given me many hours of useful posts that I ... http://observin.com/2008/12/2008-design-article-list-of-lists/ I'm going to start off by saying Happy New Years to everyone; it has been an interesting year for me and I am sure for many others. Thank you to everyone who has visited my blog this years! Whats happening in 2009 2009 I expect to be another great year. I will ... http://observin.com/2008/12/2008-a-year-in-review/ The holiday season is here and these winter photoshop tutorials and brushes are the perfect way to spruce up your designs and get you in the holiday mood. Photoshop & Illustrator Tutorials We Wish You A Merry Christmas Card Drawing A Christmas Tree Create A Glittering Christmas Card Animated Christmas Bells Cheerful Snowman Christmas Card Make A ... http://observin.com/2008/12/wonderful-winter-photoshop-tutorials-brushes/ The weather might not be great out but there are still some great ways to get inspiration this season. Snowboards always seem to have great designs on them, unfortunately, we do not always get to see the designs since they are always covered with snow! Here is a list of snowboard ... http://observin.com/2008/12/28-snowboard-designs-for-inspiration/ There are quite a few terms thrown around with regards to typography. Hopefully this article will help you understand more about the world of typography. If this is your first true introduction to typography you probably underestimate the effect it has on the world. What Is Typography Typography is the process of ... http://observin.com/2008/10/learning-about-type/ Basic Design Principles - Part One Information on basic design principles, part one of a series of articles providing useful design information. This article covers hierarchy, balance, contrast and proximity. Hierarchy Depending on what you want your reader to view first will depend on the hierarchy you have set up. By changing the ... http://observin.com/2008/10/design-lessons-basic-design-principles-part-one/