Useful Tools For Product Shots
Not a designer? No worries, these tools will help you put a screenshot on to a laptop or mobile image.
Fascinating tools I came across that are time savers. If you're not a designer or you don't have the tools available to you to create product images, these will help you get the job done quickly and easily.
Snapito
Snapito is a simple web tool created by Cazcade Ltd, a startup in Brighton, UK. This tool . . .
100 Tips For Better Beta Tests
Years ago when I was taking my CIS courses, I remember my professors often said, "always beta test your software before launching it."
This couldn't be more true especially through social networks like Facebook and Twitter. Users will not hesitate to vocalize their opinions if you didn't test out your software and . . .
Moved To Silvrback
A few days ago, I came across this new blogging platform, Silvrback. I have moved some of my posts from my site that was self hosted on WordPress.
As much as I appreciate the features WordPress offers, I have been thinking of moving my portfolio site for a few reasons.
I already have a site that a friend and I update . . .
How To Create A Ray Of Light Effect In PicMonkey
In the last tutorial, I showed you how to create a gradient in PicMonkey. This tutorial, using a similar method, I will show you how to create a ray of light effect.
The photo below is the before and after. The image on the right is what we will create.
Before and after photos.
Step One: Add A Rectangular . . .
How To Create A Gradient In PicMonkey
PicMonkey is a simple photo editing tool that’s easy to learn and use. While tinkering with PicMonkey, I did notice some limitations and tools that didn’t exist such as the gradient fill often found in Photoshop, Paint Shop Pro and others. It doesn’t mean it can’t be created in PicMonkey, it’s just a different way to create the same visual . . .
How To Create Your Own Instagram Or Pinterest Collage Using PicMonkey
Introduction
There are a variety of ways to put your Instagram or Pinterest photos in your sidebar. To jazz things up a bit, this tutorial will show you how to create a photo collage image to link to your Instagram or Pinterest account. This is useful especially if you want your image a little more eye catching and not something that . . .
Future Of Interaction Design In A Connected World (video)
Great 18 minute mini documentary created by Basset & Partners about the future of interaction design and UX in a connected world. This is also a great introduction clarifying what is good interaction and UX design.
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