Post pobrano z: IFCC 2017 Main Titles

More process on the Behance project page.
Hat tip to Cady Wachsman
Post pobrano z: IFCC 2017 Main Titles

More process on the Behance project page.
Hat tip to Cady Wachsman
Post pobrano z: In the hot seat with Joe Ball

Ever wonder what it would be like to be given your big break and have the opportunity to direct a spot for one of our industry’s most legendary companies? Well, in this Motionographer Q&A we chat with Joe Ball about just that as he moves from designer to director at Psyop.
Post pobrano z: 23 Delicious Dessert Graphic Designs!
Is there anything better than dessert? Seriously… I’m not sure about you but I’ve got a separate department in my stomach dedicated to desserts, that never gets full. No matter how much I eat, I’ll always have room for dessert. But enough about me, here’s some desserts that are exclusive in various countries:
[Source: Business Insider]
I’ve put together a collection of 23 delicious desert graphic design projects for your inspiration. Enjoy!
Credit to respective artists.
Credit:Linnea Djurberg & Nathalie Agnekil
Post pobrano z: How SEO and UX can Work Together
The goal of every website is to attract visitors and convert them into customers. While this seems like a simple enough goal, it has become increasingly difficult over the last few years as competition increases, user attention span decreases and new design and digital trends emerge. The big question every website owner should ask before building a website is: how do we design an online experience that captures and engages users?
The solution is to build a website that will combine UX principles with SEO principles. Together, these two unique specialties will create a website experience that not only attracts website visitors but also turn them into customers.
SEO and UX were once at odds against one another but as search engine algorithms evolve, the two have become more related. The simplest way to explain the connection is that SEO focuses on the customer’s journey before and after they arrive at a website and UX focuses on the customer’s journey while they are visiting a website. When SEO and UX work together, they can create a seamless and smooth experience for visitors from beginning to end. This article will explain how UX and SEO can work together, why it’s essential that they do so.
Search engine optimization has drastically changed over the last decade. What was once about filling a page with keywords has now become about providing quality content and a quality experience. Before we discuss how UX and SEO work together, let’s break down this new form of search engine optimization.

Search engine optimization is the process of getting traffic by ranking on search engine result pages (SERPs) by search engines. Many people continue to think SEO is the same as it was five to ten years ago and assume it only has to do with keywords and meta-tags. But search engine algorithms have become more focused on user behavior and the overall user experience of a website.
SEO has become so much more than getting the right keywords onto your page. According to a study done by Moz last year, the most important factors for SEO are mobile-friendliness, analysis of a site’s perceived value, quality of instant answers, usage data and readability/usability and design.
There are a multitude of factors that influence how search engines rank pages and place them in search results. Most recently BackLinko.com analyzed one million Google search results and learned some of the most influential factors of ranking high on search engine results page. Some of the most important ranking factors are the number of backlinks to a site, a site’s overall link authority, quality, depth and length of content, site speed and low bounce rate.
Clearly, SEO has grown from putting as many keywords into a page as necessary and has branched into the user experience of a website, which is why UX and SEO can complement each other to create a powerful website experience.
As previously stated, UX focuses on the ease of customer’s journey once they arrive onto a website. 93% of online experiences begin with a search. A usable website is not worth much if no one visits the website. SEO can provide data to the UX team to help create a better user experience. SEO experts use keyword data to identify patterns in how people search and what they are searching for online. Keywords allow teams to learn what their audiences are searching for, the language they are using and what their intent is. This data becomes real-life user data of potential website visitors and can be provided to UX designers to help inform decisions.

Using SEO data will provide a larger sample size than a traditional focus group or previous design experience to help inform UX decisions. When it is clear how visitors search and what they are searching for, it is easier to make the necessary adjustments to a website so visitors can quickly find what they need from a website. SEO experts can also analyze data about what pages perform the best, how they rank against competition and that data can also be used to help UX teams determine which piece of the user experience needs to be enhanced.
SEO data allows teams to fix more technical issues at a faster rate and avoid them all together. SEO data tracks user behaviors and will inform a team when a link is broken, there is a page error or when people are dropping from a page. By understanding where these issues are, the UX team can fix them immediately which will not only improve the experience but also improve SEO.
Search engines are not able to read text, view photos or watch videos as a human could determine the value of a site. Instead, they rely on meta information and how visitors interact with sites and pages. So while UX does not directly influence SEO with keywords or metatags, it does provide indirect benefits.
UX ensures that a user’s experience on the site is smooth and successful. The outcome of a smooth and successful website visit is that the user finds a website useful, they spend longer amounts of time on the site, share the site, link to the site or return to the site. Each of these outcomes of great UX design are powerful signs to Google that the website is credible and will impact its rankings.
One of the most important ways UX impacts SEO is in the navigation of the website. For example, sitemaps can help make a website easier to click through and will make it easier for Google to index content, therefore making it beneficial for ranking and for usability.
Another way UX can impact SEO is the use of and tagging of images. The Backlinko study showed that content with at least one image significantly outperformed content without any images in terms of rankings. When UX creates pages that feature images, the SEO team can use alt tags and descriptions in those images to help increase the page or websites rankings.
Other UX factors that impact rankings include site speed, easy to read text and responsive design. Responsive design has been a hot topic in the SEO world this year as Google has repeatedly made clear that to keep a good ranking, websites must be responsive on all devices. According to a recent study, 13% of adults access the internet on mobile only. UX designers must create a responsive experience that is quick and easy to read, to continue to meet Google’s standards for rankings. A site’s SEO ranking can improve by mastering these UX elements.
It is clear that UX and SEO need one another to provide an excellent website experience. SEO has the data that UX needs to create an excellent experience and UX has the website framework that SEO needs to make key decisions. When SEO teams and UX teams share this data and their findings, they can create solutions and strategies that benefit the user.

As an example, many UX design teams use heat maps and scroll depth data to determine what is important to a user and what content they are drawn to. SEO experts can use this data to make learn what content or on-page elements is most important to users and can use that information to make strategic SEO decisions.
By looking at the big picture of user experience, it is evident that SEO and UX do not have opposing goals but actually have quite common goals. SEO will get people to the website and creating a good UX will get those people to stay and convert so both parties have an overall goal of an engaging, high-quality site and by working together, they will more effectively be able to build a website that attracts and converts.
Getting a user to a website or achieving a high ranking is only one step of the process. After all, 38% of people will stop engaging with a website if the content/layout is unattractive. It takes more than just having a user reach the website. The next step is to ensure visitors stay on the website, share the website and use the website. Google and other search engines are clearly taking more steps to understand user behavior and interaction with a website and its content. As their technology and strategies evolve, it will be even more pressing for UX and SEO to work together to create a dynamic experience.
To increase search rankings and create an excellent user experience, one option is to choose the best free website builder that will share SEO and UX data and consistently make decisions based on a user’s experience and needs. Combining two different perspectives will create powerful results that will benefit the user. Create user and buyer personas together so that each part of the process from keyword research to wireframes is based on user personas and decisions are made with the user in mind. Designing with SEO and UX principles will create a website that will satisfy search engines and users.
Featured image: Shot by JESHOOTS.COM
Post pobrano z: Still life series by Sam Kaplan

Sam Kaplan has a wide range of styles depending on the project he works on. The project that caught my attention the most is the Still Life series, an experiment in creating modern still lives with everyday objects neatly arranged. This series clearly made me think of a Swiss artist, Ursus Wehrli, but with a more creative touch.
The photographer, based in New-York, presents this series, along with his other work on his website.







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Post pobrano z: Let’s Define Exactly What Atomic CSS is
As Atomic CSS (also known as Functional CSS) has been gaining in popularity, some confusion has occurred about similar related terms. The goal of this article is to clarify this terminology.
There are other projects that use the term Atomic, including Atomic Web Design by Brad Frost. Atomic CSS is a completely separate concept from these.
Let’s start by defining Atomic CSS:
Atomic CSS is the approach to CSS architecture that favors small, single-purpose classes with names based on visual function.
There are different ways to write Atomic CSS (see variations below). One example would be this:
.bgr-blue {
background-color: #357edd;
}
The term „Atomic CSS” was coined by Thierry Koblenz in his foundational article „Challenging CSS Best Practices” in October 2013.
Some people started referring to this approach as „Functional CSS” some time later. Though there have been cases in the past where Functional CSS has been used to describe something else, today the terms Functional CSS and Atomic CSS are used interchangeably.
While Atomic CSS has been the title of an open source project which originated with Thierry’s original article, the term itself applies to the architectural philosophy, not any one particular variation (see below).
Many people write Atomic CSS much like they have always written CSS. It is common to use a preprocessor to generate a library of classes with set variations that define a unit-based design system for spacing, color, typography, etc.
The advantage to this style is that because it is familiar, it has a lower barrier to entry, and is more easily understood by those who are not well-versed in CSS.
The Programmatic approach to Atomic CSS involves using a build tool to automatically generate styles based on what it finds in the HTML.
For example, given this:
<!-- Programmatic Atomic CSS Example -->
<div class="Bgc(#0280ae) C(#fff) P(20px)">
Lorem ipsum
</div>
The following CSS would be generated:
.Bgc\(#0280ae\) { background-color: #0280ae; }
.C\(#fff\) { color: #fff; }
.P\(20px\) { padding: 20px; }
This flavor of Atomic CSS uses the syntax of a function call with parameters. As demonstrated by the open source ACSS project, which uses Atomizer to programmatically generate styles, it is no longer necessary to write CSS whatsoever. Stylesheets that are generated during the build process are fully optimized with no unused styles of any sort.
The longhand style favors more readable class names (see Expressive CSS and Solid), while shorthand favors brevity (see Tachyons and Basscss).
/* Shorthand Atomic CSS Examples */
.bg-blue { background-color: #357edd; }
.f1 { font-size: 3rem; }
.ma0 { margin: 0; }
/* Longhand Atomic CSS Examples */
.bgr-blue { background-color: #357edd; }
.background-blue { background-color: #357edd; }
.backgroundcolor-blue { background-color: #357edd; }
.text-h1 { font-size: 3rem; }
.text-3rem { font-size: 3rem; }
.text-huge { font-size: 3rem; }
.fontsize-1 { font-size: 3rem; }
.marg-0 { margin: 0; }
.margin-0 { margin: 0; }
/* Programmatic Shorthand */
Bgc(#357edd) { background-color: #357edd; }
/* Programmatic Longhand */
bgrBlue(#357edd) { background-color: #357edd; }
backgroundBlue(#357edd) { background-color: #357edd; }
backgroundColorBlue(#357edd) { background-color: #357edd; }
Utility classes (also referred to as Helper Classes) are easily understood, single function classes that help with common styling patterns (e.g. .clearfix, .hidden).
Many CSS architectures rely on utility classes (e.g. grids, spacing, typography) but do not necessarily fully embrace the concept of Atomic CSS.
An aspect of Atomic/Functional CSS where utility classes are never to be modified, thus producing highly dependable results.
Immutability plays an essential role in the proper execution of Atomic CSS architecture. Without it, you risk this:
.black {color:navy;}
Atomic CSS is about shifting complexity away from stylesheets and into HTML. When design changes occur in a Atomic CSS project, it is best if you have well-structured HTML templates so that, for example, you can use an editing tool to quickly change Bgc(colorOne) to Bgc(colorTwo) wherever you may need to.
This technique is a way to allow utility classes to override styles at different breakpoints to make implementation of responsive web design simple and efficient.
/* Examples of breakpoint prefixing */
.grid-12 /* Full width by default */
.m-grid-6 /* 2 column at medium screen sizes */
.l-grid-4 /* 3 column for large screen sizes */
Below is a list of places you can go to begin, depending on which variation you prefer.
Additionally, here are some foundational articles that are worth reading:
Atomic CSS has gained in popularity particularly among those who use it for rapid prototyping and, on the other end of the spectrum, for large scale ongoing front end projects.
Thank you to Thierry Koblenz for his feedback on this article and hard work over the years!
Let’s Define Exactly What Atomic CSS is is a post from CSS-Tricks
Post pobrano z: Best of the Design Web: March 2017
Welcome back to Best of the Design Web, where we feature some of the
best design tutorials of this past month! Tackle new and exciting
projects from across the web, and let us know your favorites in the
comments!

In this tutorial, illustrator Alexandra Onica shows you how to create a fun vector burger in Illustrator. Learn how to ink the initial lines before coloring the full design in a few simple steps.

In this tutorial, our very own Jenny Le shows you how to create awesome wood textures from scratch. Learn how to use Photoshop’s unique filters to create realistic wood for any project.

Instructor Bao Nguyen takes you along the journey of creating this wonderful school bus illustration. Learn how to use fast tools in Illustrator to build a bus from simple shapes and gradients.

Love chalk art? In this tutorial, expert Chris Spooner shows you how to create exquisite chalk lettering in Adobe Illustrator. Learn how to plan out the initial typography before experimenting with realistic chalk effects.

Create a stunning portrait inspired by Emma Leonard’s great tips! In this tutorial, Emma shows us how to start a portrait with a pencil drawing before moving onto color in Photoshop.

Learn great InDesign tips from instructor Jo Gulliver! In this tutorial, Jo shows us how to create new ink swatches and groups using Adobe InDesign.

Disney artist Aaron Blaise shows you his incredible process behind the character designs of some of your favorite classic movies. Learn the importance of creating a story for your characters as well as how to draw them out in Adobe Photoshop.

In this tutorial, Jana Heidersdorf shows you how to create an atmospheric, mixed media painting inspired by the horror movie from Guillermo del Toro. Follow her process and get an inside look with a bonus video.

Learn how to make a trendy double exposure effect from Adobe Creative Cloud’s official YouTube channel. In this quick video, learn how to blend two images together using a variety of Photoshop tools.

In this quick video, instructor Nathaniel Dodson shows you how to create a wicked neon music poster in Photoshop. Learn how to create the initial geometric elements before finalizing the overall design.
Our
experts have provided you with many great tutorials this month! Here
are 15 of our most tried, tested, and shared tutorials from the Design and Illustration section here at Envato Tuts+.
And see entries from our latest Envato Tuts+ Community Challenge: Created By You, celebrating the incredible efforts of our talented community.
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Post pobrano z: How to Create an Instagram Filter Photoshop Action in 60 Seconds

Welcome to our Photoshop in 60 Seconds series, in which you can
learn a Photoshop skill, feature, or technique in just a minute!
Have you ever wondered how to create your own Instagram filter? Well, with a few simple adjustments you can achieve a cool photo effect like your favorite app in Adobe Photoshop. And in this quick tutorial, I’ll show you how to make a Photoshop action that recreates the famous Hudson filter for any future project.
Open your photo into Photoshop. I’ll be using this Woman Stock.

Start with the action. Go to Window > Action to bring up the Actions palette. Click on the folder icon to create a New Set. Name the set „Instagram,” and then select New Action and name it „Hudson.” Once you hit Record, the action will automatically record your steps.

Then go to Layer > New Adjustment Layer > Color Lookup. Set the settings for the 3D LUT File to Fuji F125 Kodak 2395, and then set the Layer Blend Mode to Luminosity.

Now create a New Layer and Fill it with a pale yellow color #fef3d5 using the Paint Bucket Tool (G). Set this layer to Divide.

Finish with a vignette. Fill a New Layer with black. Use the Elliptical Marquee Tool (M) to create a large circle, and then hit Delete to remove the center. Now go to Filter > Blur > Gaussian Blur and blur the edges with a Radius of 65 px. Lower the final Opacity to 40%.
When you’re done, hit the Stop button on the Actions palette to use this new action for other photos.

Here is the final effect.

Want to see this in action? Check out the quick video above to see this lesson at work!
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This awesome Photoshop action package includes 22 of the most popular filters Instagram has to offer. Get access to cool effects like Mayfair, Clarendon and more for easy, non-destructive photo editing.

Sizing your photos for Instagram can be tricky. Make the process easier with this Photoshop action. This download includes one action file with a five-step tutorial that is easy to follow. Transition your photos to Instagram easily with this awesome action.

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This is part of a series of quick video tutorials on
Envato Tuts+ in which we introduce a range of subjects, all in 60
seconds—just enough to whet your appetite. Let us know in the comments
what you thought of this video and what else you’d like to see explained
in 60 seconds!