When you Google the phrase “funny type tools“, you might get a myriad selection of the funny or odd names of hand tools such as the screwdriver or a monkey wrench; these names are indeed humorous, but they are for a completely different topic. On the Internet, a type tool is usually referring to an application that uses typography, or[…]
Conceptual photography is a type of conceptual art and it is based on the artist’s use of photographs and concepts to visualize unusual ideas. This type of photography involves techniques, photo editing, and computer generated effects to form the final artwork. It takes you beyond the direct idea of the photograph and lets you imagine new ideas or concepts. In[…]
In this new tutorial, we will see how to create a comic-book style image for yourself based on a personal portrait photograph. This tutorial will cover how to create this effect from scratch in Illustrator and Photoshop for intermediate level users. It is preferable to have a graphic tablet to follow this tutorial first steps. Related posts: Quick Tip: How to Create a Seamless Pattern in Photoshop[…]
The 3D and the animation features in Photoshop have been developed a lot in the new versions since CS4 and CS5. The 3D capabilities of Photoshop allow you to edit and create 3D models and scenes in Photoshop and control it in the 3D space. And the animation feature lets you create basic animation using the Animation timeline in Photoshop[…]
The Swiss Style of Graphic Design, as its name itself implies was developed in Switzerland during the 1950’s and became popular worldwide because of its precision, clarity, readability and typography. It is also known as the International Typographic Style. It became a new revolution in the world of graphic design and was instantly adopted by artists all over the world.
It seems like the Egyptian people still have some of the Pharaohs civilization genes that unifies them even in protests. As you all know, we are currently facing hard times in Egypt which is full of protests and tensions all over the country. During the recent protest that are known, like the Friday of Angel and the week after it,[…]
Album covers are known for their creative use of typography and other graphic design elements. Without this creativity, many albums most likely wouldn’t have grabbed as much fan attention and would not have achieved the same amount of fame. While capturing the essence of a band’s music in a design is a difficult feat to achieve, these 10 examples show[…]
As a website owner, you want to drive as much traffic as possible to your website. However, incorrect searches and improper links often prevent users from accessing website information. The 404 error pages that result from these incorrect searches can be the arch nemeses to website owners because they often cause visitors to abandon website searches and thus, reduce website[…]
Distraction can easily get to you while working. This problem is becoming more complex to freelancers because they work from home without a rigid schedule and strict accountability measures. While it gives an enormous amount of freedom to be a freelancer, it can be a backfire and the career can be in jeopardy when the available time is not utilized[…]
Egypt is a land where many civilizations took place more than 7000 years ago starting with the Pharaohs times, the Coptic and the Islamic civilizations. Each of these eras has left many motives and monuments that reflect its beliefs and arts. These monuments formed rich places to get inspired and take amazing photographs. Photographers can find many subjects in Egypt[…]