50+ Amazing Examples of HDR Photography

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High dynamic range imaging (HDRI or HDR) is a set of methods used in image processing, computer graphics, and photography, to allow a greater dynamic range between the lightest and darkest areas of an image than current standard digital imaging methods or photographic methods. This post covers some extremely beautiful and perfectly executed HDR-pictures. Enjoy!

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20 eCommerce Sites Built with Flash

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Nowadays, online shopping has become a common thing, but some web shops are not only sources of useful goods, but also sources of inspiration. In this article we will look at Flash aminated online stores which are definitely worth your attention.

Whether we like it or not, but quite often Flash sites load slowly and that is why there are more static online stores, than those built with Flash. Another reason why you have not seen a lot of Flash e-Commerce sites is because many webmasters and web designers still do not know that Flash sites can be SEO friendly, and supplemented with other useful features.

Now, we suggest that you scroll down for 20 web shops that are built with Flash and see that sometimes Flash is really good for eCommerce. As you may guess, the images in the post are links, so why don’t you click on the ones you enjoy most and see what an exciting experience it is browse Flash stores?

And of course, we would be happy to know your opinion about using Flash when creating online stores. Do you think it’s a good idea or does animation distract users from products offered in the store?

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A Web Designer’s Guide to Choosing the Best Domain and Hosting

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A web designer’s hosting needs are slightly different than what most typical consumer web hosts provide, so finding a web host that caters to all of these needs specifically can be a monumental challenge. Most designers wish their job description ended at simply designing a website, but more often than not maintaining the website for the client falls under the job description as well.
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35+ Creative 404 Error Page Designs

A good Error 404 page is perhaps as important as having great contents. An Error Page is just a page that shows up when user tries to browse the page that doesn’t seem to exist anymore. The link may be broken, moved, or even it has never existed and never will. If a user hits such error page, it will do the best to help reader find what he is searching for; otherwise he will go away and may never come back. Check out this really well designed error pages to get inspiration for your own creative 404 page design.


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Djdesignerlab.com Guest Author Starts from now!

Hi Everyone. I am Dibakar Jana, Founder and Editor of Djdesignerlab.com

I have started this blog on 1st November 2009. The main focus of the blog was mainly for the Designers.

After writing for almost 6 months I have discovered that there are lots more things to share.

Today I am opening a new Section on my blog, Guest Authors. If you are a Good Designer or have a Good Knowledge on current Trends and want to share Designing Tips, Tutorials, Resources, Freebies for the other Designers to get inspired, then don’t wait a little and start writing your article.

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Creative and Stylish Photos by Victor Eredel

Victor Eredel, a young talented photographer from Petrozavodsk, Russian Federation. Started his photography career three years ago. Shoots of different styles, sometimes combined with graphics, various animals, fantastic characters and surrealism. For more information visit his website http://popplagip.livejournal.com/ or Behance Profile.


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40+ Amazing Examples of Graffiti Art

Graffiti is the name for images or lettering scratched, scrawled, painted or marked in any manner on property. Graffiti is any type of public markings that may appear in the forms of simple written words to elaborate wall paintings. Graffiti has existed since ancient times, with examples dating back to Ancient Greece and the Roman Empire. In modern times, spray paint, normal paint and markers have become the most commonly used materials. Although the defacing of property is a crime punishable by law, many artists choose to express themselves this way. This form of art is also used by some for communicating social and political messages. In this post, I’ve compiled a 40+ Amazing Examples of Graffiti Art.


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Showcase of Awesome Editorial Designs

Editorial design is a branch of graphic design which is specialized in the lay out and composition of the different applications such as books, magazines or newspapers and, what is more, of the internal and external graphics. These graphics must follow an esthetic line which is directly related to each publication concept and must be created taking into consideration the printing and the readers. The aim of professionals specialized in editorial design is to accomplish a unit among the text, the graphic and layout so as to convey the content message more efficiently, give the design an esthetic value, and improve the publication commercial possibilities. In this post, you will find some excellent editorial designs.


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40+ Really Creative and Funny Print Advertisements

In the world of print advertising, whether it is for any printing services,for example magazines, newspapers or billboards, sets specific challenges for ad designers. Being restricted to a still image means the message must be very strong and catchy. Humorous ads remain one of the few effective ways to engage an audience in a very saturated advertising market. This is an area where the audience is far more receptive and still willing to pay attention. In this article, I’ve posted 40+ really creative and funny advertisements for your enjoyment.


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The Beauty of Architecture Photography: 40 Amazing Examples

Architectural photography can be broadly considered to encompass views of the exteriors and interiors of domestic, commercial, religious, institutional, and engineering structures, as well as records of the evolution of towns and cities. Its aim may be to create either visual documents or expressive images for artistic, publicity, or propaganda purposes. Depending on format, carefully calculated camera movements and/or the use of special lenses are required, especially to control perspective.


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