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Infographic: Analysing the Envato Tuts+ Network

Chuck Lockhart (Zavose) — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 12:21:20 +0000

As far as websites to be jealous of go, the Tuts+ network has got to be right at the top. The Tuts+ network, comprised of 8 websites, dominates the design sector and continuously and unfailingly provides high quality, usable tutorials and articles every single day. This infographic displays some general statistics about the Tuts+ network, including the ballpark monthly advertising revenue earned through these sites.

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13 Stunning & Inspiring Advertising Posters

Chuck Lockhart (Zavose) — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 00:36:16 +0000

13 extraordinary digitally designed advertising posters created by some of best graphic designers in the world.

1. Martini Asti Elements | Earth

2. Tiger Beer

3. Red Bull | The Spirit Within

4. Liquid Color

5. Redd’s | Pitch

6. Nike Air Lab 1

7. Wrigley’s 5 Gum

8. Make a Drawing | Paris

9. Bacardi | Shoot and Fly

10. RPM Hard Drive Clock | Reclaim Time

11. Fanta Advertisement

12. Martini Asti Elements | Water

13. Redd’s | Ekspress

3 Step LetterPress Text Effect

Chuck Lockhart (Zavose) — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 17:59:05 +0000

An increasing trend in graphic design at the moment is the use of the Letterpress style, which we have utilized throughout our designs on this website. This style is a fantastic (and simple) way in which to create a clean, minimalist effect in your designs.

Follow this simple tutorial below, or alternatively if you’re not really the tutorial type, download the layered PSD file which we have provided below this post, and simply copy the layer style into your designs

1. Choose your Font:

Begin by typing out the desired text on a new PSD file. Choose your font carefully – the Letterpress style works better with a thick, bold font. We have used Myriad Pro, however for other quality, free fonts click here.

2. Apply the Layer Styles:

Apply the following Layer Styles to your text (Layer > Layer Style > …)

Drop Shadow:

Inner Shadow:

Gradient Overlay:

3. Apply a Background Gradient:

The Letterpress Technique looks better on vivid backgrounds, so choose a bright and vibrant gradient overlay to complete the image. Below we used colour #224d73 and #5bc7e0 to create an Adobe Photoshop CS4 style effect.

And that’s it, you’re done – an easy and painless text effect in under a minute. Download the layered PSD file below for additional letterpress styles.

Download Layered PSD File