Monthly Archives: May 2009
Nature: The world’s largest advertising trashcan
Going green seems to be the latest trend sweeping the planet. It is unfortunate that this is a trend and not a permanent lifestyle change for everyone because trends fade with time. It is truly disheartening to see McDonald’s cups … Continue reading
Ghosts of design work past
Do you remember your very first school project? How about the first website you ever made a profit off of? It is a real treat to see a designer transform and evolve into a professional by taking at look back … Continue reading
Win a free StayValid subscription for 6 months!
Starting today through Monday, May 18th, 2009 all VelvetAnt subscribers have a chance to win a free StayValid subscription for 6 months! We will be giving away 1 premium subscription and 2 basic subscriptions. To learn more about StayValid check … Continue reading
45 logos that utilize negative space effectively
Logos that utilize negative space effectively are always exciting and inspiring to look at. I really enjoy spotting elements created within negative space alone. Negative space is very important to any composition because it creates balance. It takes a designer’s … Continue reading
StayValid without the hassle: A new tool for web developers
Web standards are a hot topic when it comes to the web design/development community, and a big part of web standards is having a flawless website consisting of no XHTML errors. It is very rewarding to get the green light … Continue reading