Category Archives: Graphics
Retina Artwork Bloats iPad Apps
What am I talking about? Bitmap images. When quadrupled in size to look nice on the hi-res screen, bitmaps bloat the apps containing them. For example, iMovie for iOS jumps from a merely large 70MB to a terrifying 404MB. That 16GB iPad is starting to look a little small, right?
[Via Cult of Mac]
33 Typography Effect Photoshop Tutorials
“You’ll find some really cool grunge and glass styles, learn how some of the best designers create their unique effects.”
[Via Graphic Alerts]
User Controls Icon Set
Free to download icons for website user controls. Basic user interface buttons such as Home, About, Register, Login, Logout and User Profile.
Free Wallpaper Download 2 [bat-symbol]
My bank recently allowed me to create a custom credit card design so naturally I decided to design a Batman inspired look. Later that day I adapted that design into a desktop wallpaper available for download on my website. Enjoy!
Inspired by the classic comic book symbol known by millions.
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Free Wallpaper Download [d-light]
An overcast afternoon spawns a vista-like deskop wallpaper free to download for your computer desktop. I’ve provided a few popular sizes below.
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5 Photoshop Tutorials to Energize Creativity
A fast, simple neon sign tutorial. Switch it on! Your open for business.
The simplest way to explode a planet without doing the actual deed.
“Sharp-looking glow effects using a combination of layer styles, the Pen Tool and Color Blending. The end effect is quite stunning…”
“This tutorial [will] show you how to use a photograph of fire to set text to the match.”
“Add a comic book effect to an ordinary photo using a few layers, the Cutout and Poster Edges filters and a few different layer blend modes.”
