• 15 Mar

    Common Elements Used in Wooden UI Design

    How to, Textures, Tutorials

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    We all know texture is used a lot in both modern and vintage design, although in many cases of design produced many years ago, noisy and grungy textures were unavoidable.

    When it comes to wooden texture in design, though, whether in a print product, a web or mobile user interface element, or general layout, it is always used to enhance visual appeal.

    In this article, we will look at five common elements in UI design that use wood textures to do just this.

    In addition to discussing these elements and admiring some rather sexy user interface designs that I collected from Dribbble, we will also be learning how to reproduce some of these effects by following mini-tutorials right here in this article. Read more

  • 7 Sep

    Showcase: Textures in Web Design

    Compilation, Design, Textures

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    thumbnailTextured backgrounds in website design are common, especially in grunge designs. But they’re used in a variety of other design styles, too.

    Textures can add visual interest to an otherwise-minimalist design, or can add that extra bit of detail that really makes a design pop.

    Paper textures are by far the most common, but other regularly-seen textures include stone, concrete, rust, and fabric. And they’re not just used for backgrounds, either. Some sites incorporate textures into every aspect of their design, while others just use them for accents.

    Below are more than thirty great website designs that make use of textures. Feel free to share your favorites, whether featured here or not, in the comments… Read more

  • 11 Feb

    50 Free Rusted Metal Texture Backgrounds

    Design, Effects, Textures, Wallpapers

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    If you ever heard the phrase ‘you can find inspiration everywhere you look’, then this article is for you. Today we look at rusted metal textures as both an unusual source of inspiration as well as an option for unique backgrounds.

    Textured backgrounds are a great way to add an extra dimension to any graphic design project. Magazines and printed media can resort to textured paper for added impact however, this is impossible to do on the web, and the closest we can do is adding texture to simulate this effect.

    We’ve compiled a list of 50 free rust metal texture backgrounds that will really look great on your websites, blogs, Twitter backgrounds or even wallpapers. Most of these are available under a Creative Commons License requiring attribution however, check each source for any specific details. Read more

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