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Where Web Designers (and Designees) Can Go For Inspiration

webbuttons.jpgAlthough I am a writer at heart, I also do quite a bit of web design for my clients. It is something I’ve always been interested since back in the day where websites were completely hand-coded.

Today programs like Dreamweaver certainly make life easier. But no matter what the tool, the question is always one of design.

Vandelay Designs has a great little blog that features, among other things, different ways types of web designs. One of my favourites is 25 Beautiful Minimalistic Website Designs, along with a few sequels. In fact I studied quite a few of the designs listed there before creating my own new website.

Vandelay Designs also offers other web designs in its other “25 Beautiful…” series, including Dark, Colorful, and Unique. There are some great Photoshop tips there too.

Now I realize that not all of us are web designers. But this is also a great resource for people looking for ideas for their own websites. You get your best results when you give your web designer at least an idea of the type of websites you like. Not only are there plenty of examples in these various series, the category breakdown will help you solidify in your own mind — and in turn enable you to communicate to your designer — what style of website appeals to you most.

Now don’t get me wrong, your web designer will certainly have ideas for you. You might even go in a completely different direction based on his or her recommendations. But this way you have a mutual starting point, which (trust me!) is always a big help.

If you have a minute, take a quick look at 25 Beautiful Minimalistic Website Designs and see what inspires you!

Happy Hunting,

~Graham

PS - I have no connection with Vandelay Designs, and I am not getting paid for this link in any way. It is simply a great resource that I use for inspiration, and I wanted to pass it along to you!

PPS - In the market for a new website? I can help! Contact me for more information about my web content and design services.

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2 Responses to “ Where Web Designers (and Designees) Can Go For Inspiration ”

Kelly (31 comments.) says:
January 8th, 2009 at 6:37 am

Graham,

Yes. I love Vandelay! Steven Snell has a real eye for good work. He does cool roundups, but the regular posts he writes are what I stick around for. I’m a big fan of his.

Regards,

Kelly

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Graham says:
January 8th, 2009 at 1:54 pm

Hi Kelly,

Now that I think of it, I have read a lot of his other stuff. I guess I’m especially attracted to these series of his! I’ll have to take a closer look next time I’m there.

~Graham

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