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Showing posts with label Inside. Show all posts

Saturday, May 23, 2015

10 Reasons to be a Happy Designer Today (Hint: Freebies Inside!)

Sitting idle browsing through random channels on a Sunday? Why not take some time out to check out our 10 resourceful freebies that can be a saving grace for some (we promise it would be a lot and not just some) of your upcoming projects?


From web marketing templates to colorful typeface, these freebies are a complete must-have. Download them all!


Free Invoice Template in HTML with Auto Calculations


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Sending an invoice is the happy part of doing any business. But most freelancers (and even some companies) completely ignore the layout. The result is a jumbled mess of information and unclear number.


With this invoice template you not only maintain a more professional look with aligned text and impressive layout, but the information can be sectioned to show cost breakup. The total amount due is highlighted and there’s no need for manual entry of basic information.


And that’s not all. The auto calculation part ensures cent percent accuracy and the HTML format makes editing and sending the invoice relatively hassle-free.


Free Download


Beautiful TriColore Scalable Free Typeface


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Colorful is good unless you love noir. The tricolored typeface gives you the creative freedom to do more than just use them as font. Use them in infographics and brochures or in the backdrop of a befitting web page, you are spoilt for choice.


Since this is a typeface and if you want to use them as fonts to write with, a basic vector editing app should help with that. Also, the typeface is free for personal and commercial usage except in case of reselling.


Free Download


48 free social media icons


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Just like social media websites are the most frequented, social media icons too are the most popular icon set in blog and web designing. What can you do with this set of 49 social media icons you may ask?


Well for starters, you can really have fun with it! Put them to bring a colorful freshness to a website or include them in brochures and invites. Icons are versatile in usage and social media icons are no different. This addition to your resources would prove helpful in a lot of projects. The 32 pixel images are available in two formats: .PSD and .PNG.


Free Download


Vector Stars Pack


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Here’s a Star Wars pack, okay it’s a Vector Stars pack that mightn’t feature light sabers or a trip to the Death Star but it’s packed with classic and contemporary styled stars that comes handy when you are building websites for clients. There’s an indispensible need for stars for websites with a feedback rating system.


The stars can also be featured on the background of web pages or be included in brochures, adverts and posters. As an instantly downloadable vector pack, this set of stars is available in .AI .EPS .GIF and .PSD formats.


Free Download


35 Thin Line Icons


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Versatility could well be a synonym for line icons. These are so widely used that it’s easy to miss out on them. From battery icons to arrows, these thin line icons visually communicate the message in the most minimalistic way.


If you work a lot on graphic designing, you can create a nuanced visual by subtly including these icons. Churn your creative juices and find a perfect fit for the icons. Either way don’t forget to stock up on these line icons for future use.


Free Download


Add Magic to Your Photos with 8 Free Photoshop Actions


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There’s more to a picture than correct lighting or ISO sensitivity. In fact what dramatically influences the end result is not a well-shot picture but a well-edited one. That’s what transitions a fairly good picture to a breathtaking one.


And you can do all of that with just a few clicks. Check out the 8 Photoshop actions for ulterior photo manipulation to bring out the best in every click. Enhance your picture or age them, there’s a lot to be done.


These actions are available in two variants- for both Photoshop (CS 4+) and Photoshop (PSE11+).


Free Download


Hipster & Retro Icon Set


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Love it or hate it, the hipster trend is here to stay. The 60s black-rimmed glasses to tasteful hats and macho beards, chances of you using this set of hipster and retro icon are high. Include them in themed party invites or channel Hendrix or Lenon in your next blog post on these legends.


The hand drawn vectors come in a multitude of variety to make up for the complete picture. Your clients will love this addition to their similar themed website. Licensed for commercial and persona, usage, there are in total 47 different icons.


Free Download


33 Web Marketing Templates


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Whether yours is a startup or an established e-commerce business, there’s no way you can undermine the importance and influence of web marketing. From harnessing the potential of Instagram through visually attracting prospect to connecting with the industry’s who’s who on LinkedIn, there is a growing need to get your web marketing strategies right.


And if you are some with zero to limited knowledge of web marketing and its domino effect on your sales, these web marketing templates will both give you the requisite knowledge to go about strategizing web marketing procedures plus it will do most of the work for you.


The brainchild of Adam Franklin and Toby Jenkins, the set contains 33 templates in total.


Free Download


Seamless Pack of Vector Patterns


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The right pattern can up the quotient of any background. Use these vector seamless patterns to create the perfect web page, henna inspired borders, theme invites, printed cards, and even for fabric printing.


An effortless way to beautify your work and thrill your clients! The patterns – available in 78 different designs- are up for instant download.


Free Download


Free UI Kit with a stylish and modern look


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More like a cheat sheet to creating the perfect user interface when you’re bogged with work. Save time without compromising on either the aesthetics or the functionality.


The UI kit comes equipped with all the basic requirements such as blogging, typography, service and requirements and so much more. All you need to do it just add to cart and download via the link that will be mailed to you.


Free Download


Happy Freebie Day!



10 Reasons to be a Happy Designer Today (Hint: Freebies Inside!)

Thursday, February 5, 2015

What 20 Designers Carry Inside Their Bags [PICS]

Designers and artists are pretty fashionable folks, as you may know. They like to get creative from the clothes they wear to how they organize their desks. If you’ve always wondered about what designers carry in their bags as well, you definitely want to pay attention to this.


Mijlo, a Dutch-based collective which has a backpack project you can back on Kickstarter, has reached out to a group of creatives from all over the world, asking them the essentials they have in their bags. On their site you can find about 100 of these designer bag exposés, so what we have here is just a sneak peek into what you can probably find in a designer’s bag.


More on Hongkiat.com:


Jiani Lu


Juani Lu is a designer, photographer and bookbinder from Toronto, who currently lives in Dubai. It is evident just how passionate she is about her craft with the particular items she uses for her craft like thread and the paper cutter. The camera, and a set of pens and markers in her bag complete her artistic endeavours.



Fabrizio Querida


Fabrizio Querida is a designer at a graphic design bureau based in Barcelona called Querida (which means lover in Spanish). The array of things featured in the picture display a quirky sense of style as well as humor. The subtle nods to pop culture are pretty cool as well.



Leta Sobierajski


Leta Sobierajski is a designer and Creative Director based in New York city, which explains the mug. What makes this display unique is the different combinations of item that seem to go together such as the radical pineapple with sunglasses and the lipstick holding figurine.



Amanda Cole


Amanda Cole is a graphic designer and illustrator from Newcastle, Australia. She is also co-founder of the Shorthand design studio. Instead of going the conventional route and taking a picture of her items, Amanda went with what she knew. You can really tell that she dials it back down to the real essentials.



Justin Broadbent


Justin Broadbent is an artist based in Canada. Judging by his collection of items military bag, Justin is a fan of coffee and skateboarding. It’s highly likely that he’s 32 years old and dabbles with different mediums of art.



Jordan Blyth


Jordan Blyth is the owner of a small design studio, JB Studio, that specializes in identity design and brand development. His fairly minimalistic style is depicted here by his choices which are black and white in color.



Ed Nacional


Ed Nacional is a freelance designer and illustrator from Brooklyn, New York. As you see, Ed is a fan of trade marks and symbols. He also uses the stylish field notes notebook and only takes a few things along with him.



Daniel Brokstad


What really strikes a person about this photograph is the arrangement of the stuff Daniel has. As a freelance graphic designer that also works in photography and illustration, the Norwegian has a particular elegant style that’s depicted by his accessories.



Kasia Kurek


Kasia is a Melbourne based freelance graphic designer. She is inspired by various people like Wes Anderson and Saul Bass and loves to experiment with different creative elements. Her playful and creative nature comes alive through her things in this photo.



Calen Knauf


Calen Knauf makes up half of the Knauf and Brown studio based in Vancouver, Canada. The contents of his bag are kind of weird: a pocket camera, notebook, sunglasses, a handy pocket knife and an old cell phone.



Adam Gray


A quick glance at the contents inside the bag and you can tell that Adam Gray is someone who loves the outdoors. The artist from San Francisco has a huge imagination as indicated by his selection. Definitely someone with a wide range of interests.



Polly Stanton


Polly uses photography, videos and sounds to reflect her view of the way human’s experience the world with all its features. In addition to her art, she also works in film and television which is reflected in the items that she carries in her bag.



Thorbjorn Gudnason


Originally from Denmark, Thorbjorn Gudnason is a New York based designer. He has a fondness for creating ideas that combine both Scandanavian simplicity and New York mentality which we can see. The contrast between his passport and the rest of his items which are black in color really highlight his taste.



Levi van Veluw


Levi van Veluw is a Dutchman who has produced varying artworks in a combination of different disciplines. The powertools displayed here showcases just how much he plays around with all sorts of materials.



Thibault Zimmermann


French artist Thimbault Zimmermann is a part of the Zim&Zou brand. Their specialty lies in creating wonderful installations out of phsycial objects although their preferred medium is paper. Thimbault’s vibrant personality comes through below.



Joe Perez


Joe Perez is a creative director and graphic artist based in Los Angeles, California. His clients consist of a lot of well-known musicians if you didn’t guess by the guitar and his general style.



Yah-Leng Yu


Yah-Leng Yu has worked with some renowned names in fashion. Currently she is one of the co-founder’s and a creative director at Foreign Policy Design, which is based in Singapore. You can sense the tropical vibe by the garments pictured below and the particular rustic sense of asthetic.



Adriana Barros


Adriana is a founder and award-winning designer of Scene 360’s Illusion. Scene 360 is a magazine featuring art, design, and films. As one would expect, as someone who is in charge, she needs a lot of tools in her bags, be it make up or artistic tools.



Amy Woodside


Amy Woodside is an artist and founder of OKREAL, a site which features stories of everyday women from all over the globe. Her own story unfolds her before our eyes. She comes across as down to earth and someone who appreicates the simple things in life.



Davy Rudolph


As the current Interactive Art Director at Apple, Davy Rudolph is someone who understands what the company is about. His Californian roots are showcased here in the form of the sunglasses and shoes. A fusion of elegance and simplicity.



Share with us what you have in yours in the comments below.











What 20 Designers Carry Inside Their Bags [PICS]

What 20 Designers Carry Inside Their Bags [PICS]

Designers and artists are pretty fashionable folks, as you may know. They like to get creative from the clothes they wear to how they organize their desks. If you’ve always wondered about what designers carry in their bags as well, you definitely want to pay attention to this.


Mijlo, a Dutch-based collective which has a backpack project you can back on Kickstarter, has reached out to a group of creatives from all over the world, asking them the essentials they have in their bags. On their site you can find about 100 of these designer bag exposés, so what we have here is just a sneak peek into what you can probably find in a designer’s bag.


More on Hongkiat.com:


Jiani Lu


Juani Lu is a designer, photographer and bookbinder from Toronto, who currently lives in Dubai. It is evident just how passionate she is about her craft with the particular items she uses for her craft like thread and the paper cutter. The camera, and a set of pens and markers in her bag complete her artistic endeavours.



Fabrizio Querida


Fabrizio Querida is a designer at a graphic design bureau based in Barcelona called Querida (which means lover in Spanish). The array of things featured in the picture display a quirky sense of style as well as humor. The subtle nods to pop culture are pretty cool as well.



Leta Sobierajski


Leta Sobierajski is a designer and Creative Director based in New York city, which explains the mug. What makes this display unique is the different combinations of item that seem to go together such as the radical pineapple with sunglasses and the lipstick holding figurine.



Amanda Cole


Amanda Cole is a graphic designer and illustrator from Newcastle, Australia. She is also co-founder of the Shorthand design studio. Instead of going the conventional route and taking a picture of her items, Amanda went with what she knew. You can really tell that she dials it back down to the real essentials.



Justin Broadbent


Justin Broadbent is an artist based in Canada. Judging by his collection of items military bag, Justin is a fan of coffee and skateboarding. It’s highly likely that he’s 32 years old and dabbles with different mediums of art.



Jordan Blyth


Jordan Blyth is the owner of a small design studio, JB Studio, that specializes in identity design and brand development. His fairly minimalistic style is depicted here by his choices which are black and white in color.



Ed Nacional


Ed Nacional is a freelance designer and illustrator from Brooklyn, New York. As you see, Ed is a fan of trade marks and symbols. He also uses the stylish field notes notebook and only takes a few things along with him.



Daniel Brokstad


What really strikes a person about this photograph is the arrangement of the stuff Daniel has. As a freelance graphic designer that also works in photography and illustration, the Norwegian has a particular elegant style that’s depicted by his accessories.



Kasia Kurek


Kasia is a Melbourne based freelance graphic designer. She is inspired by various people like Wes Anderson and Saul Bass and loves to experiment with different creative elements. Her playful and creative nature comes alive through her things in this photo.



Calen Knauf


Calen Knauf makes up half of the Knauf and Brown studio based in Vancouver, Canada. The contents of his bag are kind of weird: a pocket camera, notebook, sunglasses, a handy pocket knife and an old cell phone.



Adam Gray


A quick glance at the contents inside the bag and you can tell that Adam Gray is someone who loves the outdoors. The artist from San Francisco has a huge imagination as indicated by his selection. Definitely someone with a wide range of interests.



Polly Stanton


Polly uses photography, videos and sounds to reflect her view of the way human’s experience the world with all its features. In addition to her art, she also works in film and television which is reflected in the items that she carries in her bag.



Thorbjorn Gudnason


Originally from Denmark, Thorbjorn Gudnason is a New York based designer. He has a fondness for creating ideas that combine both Scandanavian simplicity and New York mentality which we can see. The contrast between his passport and the rest of his items which are black in color really highlight his taste.



Levi van Veluw


Levi van Veluw is a Dutchman who has produced varying artworks in a combination of different disciplines. The powertools displayed here showcases just how much he plays around with all sorts of materials.



Thibault Zimmermann


French artist Thimbault Zimmermann is a part of the Zim&Zou brand. Their specialty lies in creating wonderful installations out of phsycial objects although their preferred medium is paper. Thimbault’s vibrant personality comes through below.



Joe Perez


Joe Perez is a creative director and graphic artist based in Los Angeles, California. His clients consist of a lot of well-known musicians if you didn’t guess by the guitar and his general style.



Yah-Leng Yu


Yah-Leng Yu has worked with some renowned names in fashion. Currently she is one of the co-founder’s and a creative director at Foreign Policy Design, which is based in Singapore. You can sense the tropical vibe by the garments pictured below and the particular rustic sense of asthetic.



Adriana Barros


Adriana is a founder and award-winning designer of Scene 360’s Illusion. Scene 360 is a magazine featuring art, design, and films. As one would expect, as someone who is in charge, she needs a lot of tools in her bags, be it make up or artistic tools.



Amy Woodside


Amy Woodside is an artist and founder of OKREAL, a site which features stories of everyday women from all over the globe. Her own story unfolds her before our eyes. She comes across as down to earth and someone who appreicates the simple things in life.



Davy Rudolph


As the current Interactive Art Director at Apple, Davy Rudolph is someone who understands what the company is about. His Californian roots are showcased here in the form of the sunglasses and shoes. A fusion of elegance and simplicity.



Share with us what you have in yours in the comments below.



What 20 Designers Carry Inside Their Bags [PICS]