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January 31, 2013 · 270,319 awesome subscribers
NEWSLETTER ISSUE #53

Empty apps to inspire you

Empty States is a Tumblr blog showcasing probably one of the most overlooked and under-appreciated parts of app design: what an app looks like when it's empty. The empty state of an app can be horribly boring or incredibly informative, depending on whether the designer gives it the attention it deserves. After all, it's generally the first thing most new users will see.

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Responsive, free invoices

sprInvoice Template is a simple HTML invoice template that is easy to use. Open it up, drop in your text and payment buttons, and it's good to go. There are demos for new invoices, paid, invoices, and late invoices. Just download and edit them, and there are even 3 main classes that can be applied to #invoice to change the look depending on the invoice's status.

Child of the 90s

Child of the 90s, from Internet Explorer, takes us down a retrospective road trip to many of the fantastic memories children of the 90s likely have. Things like slap bracelets, 56k modems, 3.5" floppy disks, fanny packs, Oregon Trail, and much more are include. Sure, it's emotional blackmail. But it's probably enough to make a lot of people at least consider giving IE 9 a chance.

Easily create Twitter bootstrap themes

Bootstrap Magic is a Twitter bootstrap theme generator, with a lot of great features. It has a contextual preview so you can see what you're changing in real-time, a typehead function that lets you find variables as you type, a colorpicker, and includes Less support. When you're happy with your theme, just download the CSS, minified or not, complete with Less variables.

The new rules of the responsive web

Responsive web design has become a near ubiquitous buzzword on the web. Try searching for #rwd on Twitter to find equal parts content and Twitter spam. This is a common phase in the maturing of a new idea. I remember when AJAX was all the rage; the term got driven into the ground... Read the full article

HTML5 examples that will make you a devotee

This site showcases Form Follows Function, a phenomenal site filled with examples of interactive HTML5 designs. It really shows off some of the things HTML5 is capable of, including a minimal fractal generator ("Plant Trees", which is surprisingly addictive), a "Universe Panorama" and many more.

205 Killer Photoshop Actions

This bundle that contains 200+ Photoshop actions. With 14 different action sets, you're bound to find more than just a few that you'll enjoy. Includes the following actions: Fashion, Autumn, Vintage, Sunset & Sunrise, Black & White, Faded & Hazy, Light Leaks, Monochromatic, and more... Check it out

   






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