Causality in Web sites is a must these days. People want action, plain and simple. Not only does it add greater functionality for the user, it gives you a whole other dimension for design.
When I visit a site with static buttons and unchanging link styles I get confused (something I'm quite proficient at actually). I've grown so accustom to being shown visually that "this is a place I can do some…
No Web 2.0 Web site is complete without a smattering of glass-like buttons. This simple Photoshop tutorial quickly shows you how to make these little buggers in a jiffy. The process is quite simple, but I've spelled it out with as much detail as possible for any new-comers to Photoshop. Obviously, if you've experience, just scan for gist ;-).
The desired result.
Step 1: Open a new Photoshop file…
I love photography, and whenever possible I like to shoot as much of my own imagery to be used in my designs.
Sometimes, however, it's just not practical or possible to get out and take the photo you need yourself - enter stock photography.
In and of itself, stock photography is nothing new. Designers have always used stock photography as a way to spice up everything from magazine layouts to ide…
