The design and usability of sign-up forms for web apps and websites is crucial because it can have a huge effect on conversion rates.

It may just seem just an ordinary coffee day when you’d sit and wait for your cup. How yummy and fun can your latte get? That’s where Latte Art comes in. You could have been into coffe shops where you might be in awe of your espresso topped with an artwork… The artist could have surged milk that’s steamed right on top of your espresso or draw your desired design on it. We can’t deny the fact that not everyone has this talent but it leaves an aroma of relief having to drink your latte with a special art on top.

This is probably one of those refreshing reasons why we just enjoy our Latte everytime we go to our favorite coffee shops. And so today, we have collected 30 Drenching Latte Art Collection to quench your espresso craving. Let it … Read More »

Google users may soon see celebrity endorsements included as annotations under paid search results as part of new advertising program that the company has just started testing. Google’s Christian Oestlien revealed the test this afternoon as part of a session on Google+ and the Google +1 button at our SMX East Conference in New York City.

As you’d expect, Oestlien was very tight-lipped about the program, but he did tell the audience that there only a “handful” of advertisers in the program right now.

I’m apparently one of the users who can see the celebrity endorsements as they apply to paid ads. The screenshot above is from a Google search for kardashian collection sears, which includes an annotation that Khloe Kardashian has endorsed an ad about the Kardashian clothing line at Sears.

During his presentation, Oestlien explained that, in this example, … Read More »

It’s a pretty safe bet to say that the vast majority of people like movies. They’re usually entertaining and sometimes even informative or thought-provoking. But most designers probably don’t pay too much attention to how they might be able to offer inspiration for website or other designs.

But most movies, especially those with large budgets, have extensive art direction and production design happening to make sure the entire look of the movie is exactly the way the screenwriter and director have envisioned it. Whether it’s a fantasy film, a family movie, a historical drama, or anything in between, there’s a good chance that a team of dozens of people worked hard to make sure the visual design of the film was absolutely perfect.

Below are a number of popular films from the past few years. Many of these have won awards for … Read More »

Content should precede design. It’s a basic and essential piece of advice that you’ll hear from me as well as countless other designers.