Archive for the ‘Inspiration’ Category

30 Unique Business Cards

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Unique business cards can help you to stand out to potential clients. Being more memorable will often result in being more likely to get hired. Fortunately, there are all kinds of possibilities to create unique business cards. In this post we’ll showcase 30 examples for your own inspiration.

Popup Business Cards

Popup Business Cards

QR Code Business Card

QR Code Business Card

Tie-Shaped Business Card

Tie-Shaped Business Card

Drink Me Creative

Drink Me Creative

Optometrist Business Card

Optometrist Business Card

TAM Cargo

TAM Cargo

Paper Doll Business Card

Paper Doll Business Card

Business Card Bird

Business Card Bird

3D Business Card

3D Business Card

Plexiglass Business Card

Plexiglass Business Card

Dog Treat Business Cards

Dog Treat Business Cards

Razor’s Edge Business Card

Razor's Edge Business Card

Pirate Treasure Card

Pirate Treasure Card

Money Business Card

Money Business Card

Disguise the Unworthy

Disguise the Unworthy

Marianne Lock

Marianne Lock

Smiling Surface

Smiling Surface

Macomix

Macomix

Megan Harrigan

Megan Harrigan

Katie Evans

Katie Evans

AppWare

AppWare

Laptop Business Card

Dr. Federico Alvarez

Dr. Federico Alvarez

Danielle Abisaab

Danielle Abisaab

Credit Counselling Society

Credit Counselling Society

Common

Common

Wake Up Your Body

Wake Up Your Body

Asterix

Asterix

Dylan Dylanco

Dylan Dylanco

Franco Caligiuri

Franco Caligiuri

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Sharper Image: Ghost in the Machine

So in love was Todd with his own handsomeness, he didn’t mind in the least having to stand twice as far back from mirrors in order to see the entirety of his grotesquely swelled head.


Here’s a pure CGI image which fails on several levels, from the too-large reflected image of a missing man, to the too-small shower head, to the questionable reflection of the area where the razor hangs.  I also love how nothing in this image is the least bit wet!  What, is this the only mirror in the entire bathroom?

Great catch Mark! You can see this on the Sharper Image website.


FYI Monday: The West End Show by Brand Nu

This post is part of the For Your Inspiration Monday series showcasing the most inspiring designs out there. Each week a new artist or design style will be presented in order to get your creative juices flowing for the upcoming week. I hope you enjoy the series.

For his first self-intitiated solo show ‘The West End Show‘, graphic designer and illustrator Radim Malinic, aka Brand Nu, has taken the multifarious, vibrant and frequently taxing area of London’s West End as his inspiration. Radim explores the magical and bustling part of the capital in a series of elaborately illustrated poster designs, bringing together classic old century design with the dazzling neon future of the 22nd century.

I was at the opening on Friday night and loved it. Radim really managed to capture the essence of each of the 10 areas. The show runs until the 2nd March at the Nancy Victor Gallery in Fitzrovia. If you’re around London then I urge you to check it out. You’ll have to see the work up close for all the details. For more information visit thewestendshow.co.uk

The West End Show by Radim Malinic

The West End Show by Radim Malinic

The West End Show by Radim Malinic


25 Websites with Awesome Backgrounds

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In recent years the use of large background photos and illustrations has become increasingly common in web design. In some cases the background image is the most distinct feature of the design.

There are all kinds of different backgrounds that can be used, like nature photos, nature illustrations, and abstract designs. In this post we’ll showcase 25 websites with impressive backgrounds that really make the sites stand out. If you’re looking to make a website or a design memorable, a large background may be a good option.

Museum of Science and Industry

Museum of Science and Industry

Studio 7 Designs

Studio 7 Designs

Lift

Lift

365 Days of Astronomy

365 Days of Astronomy

Ecoki iPhone Reader

Ecoki iPhone Reader

Priid

Priid

Ray’s Lab

Ray's Lab

Shipment App

Shipment App

Nanda & Juan Diego

Nanda & Juan Diego

Small Studio

Small Studio

Wells Riley

Wells Riley

The Kennedys

The Kennedys

Yvan Rodic

Yvan Rodic

Moods of Norway

Moods of Norway

Inservio Web Solutions

Inservio Web Solutions

Noah Stokes

Noah Stokes

Fleming Steele

Fleming Steele

Digital Love

Digital Love

Centro Genesis

Centro Genesis

Stephan Siegrist

Stephan Siegrist

Grand Canyon Skywalk

Grand Canyon Skywalk

Eastpoint Community Church

Eastpoint Community Church

Havana Bar

Havana Bar

Experience Wyndham

Experience Wyndham

Drupalcon DC

Drupalcon DC

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Jackson Sun: Photo Bombastic

Sensitive to recent criticism that their group was neither family friendly nor racially diverse, the People’s Militia of Flathead County found Photoshop to be a godsend in alleviating their public relations nightmare.


It’s pretty clear the dad with two kids is a cut-and-paste job.  I personally think the black gentleman on the left was also a last-minute addition.  The reason they were added in to the original group is anyone’s guess.  I almost let the shovels inspire my imagination towards more nefarious speculations, but I’ll leave that angle for others to play with.

Thanks Bradley. You can see the original on the Jackson Sun website.