beautiful large scale mural

July 8th, 2008   |

Large Scale Mural in San Antonio, Eucador
[detail view]

I had a chance to travel to Ecuador early this Summer and while touring San Antonio, a small town about a few hours away from Quito, I saw this great large scale mural painting.  It is pretty impressive.

Large Scale Mural in San Antonio, Ecuador (detail 2)
[detail view]

Large Scale Mural in San Antonio, Ecuador (detail 3)
[detail view]

Large Scale Mural in San Antonio, Ecuador
[large view]

photos courtesy of James Linehan

beautiful large scale mural

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where’s Waldo in this pixel town?

July 6th, 2008   |

Pixel Town

I believe this site has been up for a while now, but i just saw it a few days ago and was amazed at how much details was put in to create this pixel town (very large image, will take a lot longer to load on slow connection).

Pixel Town (detail)

wheres Waldo in this pixel town?

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creative poster for The Dark Knight

July 5th, 2008   |

Batman The Dark Knight Poster

This poster is freaking awesome,  part of a brilliant viral marketing campaign for Batman The Dark Knight by Warner Brothers.  Directed by Christopher Nolan.  This is probably the last poster for the film.  13 MORE DAYS!

source [ firstshowing ]

Batman The Dark Knight Poster

creative poster for The Dark Knight

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Test your web design with browsershots

June 30th, 2008   |

browsershots

Browsershots makes screenshots of your web design in different browsers. It is a free open-source online service created by Johann C. Rocholl. When you submit your web address, it will be added to the job queue. A number of distributed computers will open your website in their browser. Then they will make screenshots and upload them to the central server for you to view.

simply a great tool for every web designer looking to see their design across all browsers.

Test your web design with browsershots

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understanding web typography

June 29th, 2008   |

Web typography has come a long way due to much improved browsers and text rendering.  Web designers who fully understand typography will reap the benefits and will get the most out of it.  Here are some resources out there to learn web typography.  feel free to add more of your favorite type site by commenting.

I love Typography

this is a great resource website designed to inspire people to be more aware of the typography around them.  Its a community dedicated to everything typography.

Typophile

Another great typographic discussion board, type design critique forum.

Here are a few articles about web typography:

  • Web Style Guide
  • Jon Tangerine : A paragraph in Web Typography & Design
  • A List Apart: Typography
  • Typographic Contrast and Flow  - WebDesignerWall
  • 5 Principles and Ideas of Setting Type on the Web - SmashingMagazine
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    also check out 

  • 101 Typography Resources for Web Designer
  • 46 resources & tools to improve your web typography
  • TypeSites.com
  • understanding web typography

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