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http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/special-effects/design-an-shining-girl-poster-with-awesome-lighting-effect-in-photoshop.17966.html Editor's Pick in Photoshop Tutorials
Learn how to surround a womans silhouette with an abstract rainbow halo. Awesome blending and blur techniques are revealed.
Type: Photoshop Tutorials
Level: Beginner ]]> 2009-11-06 http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/special-effects/design-an-shining-girl-poster-with-awesome-lighting-effect-in-photoshop.17966.html

http://www.webdesign.org/html-and-css/tutorials/windows-7-navigation-code.17964.html Editor's Pick in HTML Tutorials9
A gaining popularity new operating system from Microsoft is sure to have a great impact on web design so its style is likely to become quite trendy in logo and icon creation.
Type: HTML Tutorials
Level: Beginner ]]> 2009-11-05 http://www.webdesign.org/html-and-css/tutorials/windows-7-navigation-code.17964.html

http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/drawing-techniques/create-abstract-fake-3d-objects-in-photoshop-.17959.html Editor's Pick in Photoshop Tutorials
While tuning up web design for the upcoming holiday season you might find this tutorial really useful as the final outcome is nothing but the graphical embodiment of sincere fun and joy.
Type: Photoshop Tutorials
Level: Beginner ]]> 2009-11-04 http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/drawing-techniques/create-abstract-fake-3d-objects-in-photoshop-.17959.html

http://www.webdesign.org/web-design-basics/design-principles/6-ways-to-take-your-webdesign-from-good-to-great.17965.html Editor's Pick in Design Principles
When it comes to flawless web design, it's all about details that can be spotted only by top notch experts while usual visitors get that hard-to-explain feeling of admiration.
Type: Design Principles
Level: Beginner ]]> 2009-11-03 http://www.webdesign.org/web-design-basics/design-principles/6-ways-to-take-your-webdesign-from-good-to-great.17965.html

http://www.webdesign.org/site-maintenance/se-optimization/the-fundamentals-of-seo.17956.html Editor's Pick in SE Optimization
6 basic things you should know about search engine optimization regardless whether you are about to outsource it or do it yourself.
Type: SE Optimization
Level: All levels ]]> 2009-11-02 http://www.webdesign.org/site-maintenance/se-optimization/the-fundamentals-of-seo.17956.html

http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/articles/halloween-tutorials-kit-for-web-designers-and-photoshop-geeks.17919.html Halloween related tutorials and templates set
Learn how to draw ugly and scary things and get away with it.
Type: Photoshop Articles
Level: All levels ]]> 2009-10-30 http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/articles/halloween-tutorials-kit-for-web-designers-and-photoshop-geeks.17919.html

http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/photo-editing/how-to-tidy-up-and-smoothen-skin-and-do-eye-makeups-in-photoshop.17932.html Editor's Pick in Photoshop Tutorials
A Photoshop digital make up tutorial to practice esthetician's skills and experiment with a natural attractiveness of a human face. Final image can be used in cosmetics related web design.
Type: Photoshop Tutorials
Level: Beginner ]]> 2009-10-29 http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/photo-editing/how-to-tidy-up-and-smoothen-skin-and-do-eye-makeups-in-photoshop.17932.html

http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/text-effects/create-a-unique-burning-text-effect.17931.html Editor's Pick in Photoshop Tutorials
Heat up your web design with flaming letters. A nice and easy technique to make hot titles, logotypes, buttons, etc.
Type: Photoshop Tutorials
Level: Beginner ]]> 2009-10-28 http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/text-effects/create-a-unique-burning-text-effect.17931.html

http://www.webdesign.org/vector-graphics/adobe-illustrator/halloween-pumpkins.17922.html Editor's Pick in Illustrator Tutorials
A few more tricks to perform in Photoshop to come up with unique Jack-O-Lantern cutouts and realistic glowing effects.
Type: Illustrator Tutorial
Level: Beginner ]]> 2009-10-22 http://www.webdesign.org/vector-graphics/adobe-illustrator/halloween-pumpkins.17922.html

http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/text-effects/create-a-transparent-text-effect-with-fresh-grass-texture-and-custom-brushset.17921.html Editor's Pick in Photoshop Tutorials
Whether working on nature related web design or creating a bright header with warm colors youll find these drawing and texture manipulation techniques quite useful.
Type: Photoshop Tutorials
Level: Experienced ]]> 2009-10-21 http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/text-effects/create-a-transparent-text-effect-with-fresh-grass-texture-and-custom-brushset.17921.html

http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/special-effects/create-a-trendy-galactic-poster-design-in-photoshop.17882.html Editor's Pick in Photoshop Tutorials
Use Photoshop's blending modes along with a mix of textures and brushes to come up with Aurora borealis visual effect to create an abstract looking cosmos background.
Type: Photoshop Tutorials
Level: Beginner ]]> 2009-10-20 http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/special-effects/create-a-trendy-galactic-poster-design-in-photoshop.17882.html

http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/web-layout/software-layout-5.17902.html Editor's Pick in Photoshop Tutorials
Web design ideas on creating a layout for a site with horizontal navigation and middle centered content area. Ideal for personal blogs as well as middle size company sites.
Type: Photoshop Tutorials
Level: Beginner ]]> 2009-10-19 http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/web-layout/software-layout-5.17902.html

http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/drawing-techniques/japanese-style-volume-effect-background.17918.html Editor's Pick in Photoshop Tutorials
Learn how to use Asian hieroglyphs and come up with awesome graphics for culture oriented web design.
Type: Photoshop Tutorials
Level: Beginner ]]> 2009-10-16 http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/drawing-techniques/japanese-style-volume-effect-background.17918.html

http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/photo-editing/design-a-bold-and-sleek-war-themed-poster.17917.html Editor's Pick in Photoshop Tutorials
Behold advanced Photoshop techniques covered in this tutorial teaching you how to create a horrific poster.
Type: Photoshop Tutorials
Level: Experienced ]]> 2009-10-15 http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/photo-editing/design-a-bold-and-sleek-war-themed-poster.17917.html

http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/text-effects/cool-unusual-text-effect.17913.html Editor's Pick in Photoshop Tutorials
Give letters a look as they are sinking in the background and catch more eyeballs. Awesome hints for a logo design.
Type: Photoshop Tutorials
Level: Beginner ]]> 2009-10-13 http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/text-effects/cool-unusual-text-effect.17913.html

http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/photo-editing/adding-texture-to-the-skin.16865.html Editor's Pick in Photoshop Tutorials
Give a man's face a stone feel and look to manipulate the message. Great trick for propaganda and social advertising as well as provoking web design.
Type: Photoshop Tutorials
Level: Beginner ]]> 2009-10-09 http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/photo-editing/adding-texture-to-the-skin.16865.html

http://www.webdesign.org/vector-graphics/adobe-illustrator/dot-matrix-effect.17912.html Editor's Pick in Illustrator Tutorials
Combine Illustrator and Photoshop features to come up with a 3d look composition. The visual effect is indeed worth learning and can be used in creative web design.
Type: Illustrator Tutorial
Level: Beginner ]]> 2009-10-08 http://www.webdesign.org/vector-graphics/adobe-illustrator/dot-matrix-effect.17912.html

http://www.webdesign.org/vector-graphics/adobe-illustrator/design-a-coffee-mug-icon.15786.html Editor's Pick in Illustrator Tutorials
Illustrator tutorial on how to draw a vector image of a cup of hot coffee. Step-by-step instructions guiding you from a scratch to a ready-to-use picture.
Type: Illustrator Tutorial
Level: Beginner ]]> 2009-10-07 http://www.webdesign.org/vector-graphics/adobe-illustrator/design-a-coffee-mug-icon.15786.html

http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/drawing-techniques/create-a-rather-interesting-wavy-and-curving-abstract-shape-effect-in-photoshop.17911.html Editor's Pick in Photoshop Tutorials
Use the attractiveness of irrational beauty of this iridescent visual effect to your advantage in web design, wallpaper creation or logo making.
Type: Photoshop Tutorials
Level: Beginner ]]> 2009-10-06 http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/drawing-techniques/create-a-rather-interesting-wavy-and-curving-abstract-shape-effect-in-photoshop.17911.html

http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/photo-editing/how-to-create-skin-for-the-cube.17910.html Editor's Pick in Photoshop Tutorials
An imagination striking Photoshop tutorial on how to apply any texture to a 3-dimensional surface and give your visitors a 'wanna-touch-it' feeling.
Type: Photoshop Tutorials
Level: Beginner ]]> 2009-10-05 http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/photo-editing/how-to-create-skin-for-the-cube.17910.html

http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/photo-editing/make-yourself-an-amazing-typographic-portrait.17909.html Editor's Pick in Photoshop Tutorials
Combine the mysteriousness and beauty of a human face with the power of the written word to come up with a deep mesmerizing visual effect.
Type: Photoshop Tutorials
Level: Beginner ]]> 2009-10-02 http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/photo-editing/make-yourself-an-amazing-typographic-portrait.17909.html

http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/drawing-techniques/an-interesting-graffiti-effect.17908.html Editor's Pick in Photoshop Tutorials
Urban style is quite appropriate for web design targeted at young audience, so check out these techniques to come up with a required outcome.
Type: Photoshop Tutorials
Level: Beginner ]]> 2009-10-01 http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/drawing-techniques/an-interesting-graffiti-effect.17908.html

http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/text-effects/design-an-awesome-geometric-shaped-typography-with-grungy-background-in-photoshop.17907.html Editor's Pick in Photoshop Tutorials
An inspirational Photoshop tutorial on how to create a somewhat abstract and impressive looking text while getting to know nice features of familiar tools.
Type: Photoshop Tutorials
Level: Beginner ]]> 2009-09-30 http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/text-effects/design-an-awesome-geometric-shaped-typography-with-grungy-background-in-photoshop.17907.html

http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/text-effects/clouds-text-shapes.17906.html Editor's Pick in Photoshop Tutorials
Endow a plain text or any web design object with a romantic and dreamy style to deliver the mood of happiness and lightness by applying these heaven visual effects.
Type: Photoshop Tutorials
Level: Beginner ]]> 2009-09-29 http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/text-effects/clouds-text-shapes.17906.html

http://www.webdesign.org/vector-graphics/adobe-illustrator/how-to-design-a-skate-deck-with-a-cool-skull-pattern.17905.html Editor's Pick in Illustrator Tutorials
Create a realistic full-custom mockup of your skate deck graphic while doing basic and simple manipulations in Adobe Illustrator.
Type: Illustrator Tutorial
Level: Beginner ]]> 2009-09-28 http://www.webdesign.org/vector-graphics/adobe-illustrator/how-to-design-a-skate-deck-with-a-cool-skull-pattern.17905.html

http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/drawing-techniques/recreating-apple-macintosh-logo.17904.html Editor's Pick in Photoshop Tutorials
Learn how to draw one of the most recognized computer corporate symbols in the world in a raw-aluminum color scheme.
Type: Photoshop Tutorials
Level: Beginner ]]> 2009-09-25 http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/drawing-techniques/recreating-apple-macintosh-logo.17904.html

http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/special-effects/realistic-view-wooden-applique.17903.html Editor's Pick in Photoshop Tutorials
A learn-as-you-do way to get acquainted with pretty much of all the tools and their features of the best image editor. The outcome is a photorealistic wooden craft.
Type: Photoshop Tutorials
Level: Beginner ]]> 2009-09-24 http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/special-effects/realistic-view-wooden-applique.17903.html

http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/text-effects/create-a-stunning-text-on-wild-fire-effect.17900.html Editor's Pick in Photoshop Tutorials
A photoshop tutorial on how to mix filters and blending methods and come up with fascinating flame-coloured letters that are sure to attract attention.
Type: Photoshop Tutorials
Level: Beginner ]]> 2009-09-23 http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/text-effects/create-a-stunning-text-on-wild-fire-effect.17900.html

http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/3d-effects/design-a-slick-3d-ice-text-effect.17897.html Editor's Pick in Photoshop Tutorials
Learn how to design a 3D typography and use lightning and perspective to your advantage to get the final result the exact look you want.
Type: Photoshop Tutorials
Level: Beginner ]]> 2009-09-22 http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/3d-effects/design-a-slick-3d-ice-text-effect.17897.html

http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/photo-editing/easily-transform-your-photo-into-a-watercolour-painting-in-photoshop.16723.html Editor's Pick in Photoshop Tutorials
A few-step technique to get a realistic drawing that even seems to have that odour of a paint. A great method to create your own gallery while improving your Photoshop skills.
Type: Photoshop Tutorials
Level: Beginner ]]> 2009-09-21 http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/photo-editing/easily-transform-your-photo-into-a-watercolour-painting-in-photoshop.16723.html

http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/drawing-techniques/showy-advertising-badge.16398.html Editor's Pick in Photoshop Tutorials
Take into consideration this tutorial when working on creating an eye-attracting and action provoking web design elements that are meant to increase your sales.
Type: Photoshop Tutorials
Level: Beginner ]]> 2009-09-18 http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/drawing-techniques/showy-advertising-badge.16398.html

http://www.webdesign.org/vector-graphics/adobe-illustrator/the-making-of-abe.17813.html Editor's Pick in Illustrator Tutorials
Behold sites mascot creation steps described in details to give an idea of making a character that would be a nice brand building tool in addition to web design.
Type: Illustrator Tutorial
Level: Experienced ]]> 2009-09-17 http://www.webdesign.org/vector-graphics/adobe-illustrator/the-making-of-abe.17813.html

http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/text-effects/interesting-water-text-effect.17895.html Editor's Pick in Photoshop Tutorials
The ocean's abyss is a great source of inspiration for creating any image composition as well as a font design and texture.
Type: Photoshop Tutorials
Level: Beginner ]]> 2009-09-16 http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/text-effects/interesting-water-text-effect.17895.html

http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/text-effects/super-star-logo.17892.html Editor's Pick in Photoshop Tutorials
Learn how to create a glamorous and stylish logo that'll fit any celebrity related web design.
Type: Photoshop Tutorials
Level: Beginner ]]> 2009-09-15 http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/text-effects/super-star-logo.17892.html

http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/special-effects/making-of-the-imaginary-paint-dancers.17891.html Editor's Pick in Photoshop Tutorials
Behold an explained creation of a digital artwork illustrating the creative perception of music, dancing and painting.
Type: Photoshop Tutorials
Level: Experienced ]]> 2009-09-14 http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/special-effects/making-of-the-imaginary-paint-dancers.17891.html

http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/special-effects/abstract-space-background.17880.html Editor's Pick in Photoshop Tutorials
You'll find this stainless background creation extremely useful for a web layout of a site that requests much viewing or browsing time.
Type: Photoshop Tutorials
Level: Beginner ]]> 2009-09-11 http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/special-effects/abstract-space-background.17880.html

http://www.webdesign.org/site-maintenance/web-promotion/3-stupid-mistakes-in-getting-free-backlinks.17889.html Editor's Pick in Web Promotion
Link building campaign can steal tons of your time with no tangible results or even cause being banned by Google. Behold a list of not-to-do things when trying to increase your search engine visibility.
Type: Web Promotion
Level: Beginner ]]> 2009-09-10 http://www.webdesign.org/site-maintenance/web-promotion/3-stupid-mistakes-in-getting-free-backlinks.17889.html

http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/web-layout/business-layout-6.17881.html Editor's Pick in Photoshop Tutorials
Create a sleek business web template from a scratch and grasp the principles of professional looking web design.
Type: Photoshop Tutorials
Level: Experienced ]]> 2009-09-09 http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/web-layout/business-layout-6.17881.html

http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/drawing-techniques/design-a-retro-style-ribbon.17862.html Editor's Pick in Photoshop Tutorials
Retro style in web design is a periodic trend so keep in a mind a few techniques of drawing awesome and somewhat nostalgic objects.
Type: Photoshop Tutorials
Level: Beginner ]]> 2009-09-08 http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/drawing-techniques/design-a-retro-style-ribbon.17862.html

http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/special-effects/stylish-professional-advert.17861.html Editor's Pick in Photoshop Tutorials
Top-notch ads just like web design are much more than just informative way to present your products. See a good on how to associate your message with positive emotions and use visual marketing concepts.
Type: Photoshop Tutorials
Level: Beginner ]]> 2009-09-07 http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/special-effects/stylish-professional-advert.17861.html

http://www.webdesign.org/vector-graphics/adobe-illustrator/create-your-own-leprechaun-for-st-patrick-s-day.17860.html Editor's Pick in Illustrator Tutorials
A nice Illustrator tutorial on how to draw a funny character and make it a web design mascot in case you are willing to increase your sites identity recognition.
Type: Illustrator Tutorial
Level: Experienced ]]> 2009-09-04 http://www.webdesign.org/vector-graphics/adobe-illustrator/create-your-own-leprechaun-for-st-patrick-s-day.17860.html

http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/text-effects/floral-text-wallpaper.17859.html Editor's Pick in Photoshop Tutorials
Letters wrapped by blooming blossoms may become a nice elating decoration of your desktop theme as well as a background for your web design layout.
Type: Photoshop Tutorials
Level: Beginner ]]> 2009-09-03 http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/text-effects/floral-text-wallpaper.17859.html

http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/drawing-techniques/sleek-icon-design.17858.html Editor's Pick in Photoshop Tutorials
A step-by-step tutorial on how to create a unique looking and click attracting icon which can serve as a great shortcut for your images or any other files.
Type: Photoshop Tutorials
Level: Beginner ]]> 2009-09-02 http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/drawing-techniques/sleek-icon-design.17858.html

http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/text-effects/creating-cool-marble-text-effect.17857.html Editor's Pick in Photoshop Tutorials
Learn how to use the texture of a polished stone to make your text look and feel more significant and attractive.
Type: Photoshop Tutorials
Level: Beginner ]]> 2009-09-01 http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/text-effects/creating-cool-marble-text-effect.17857.html

http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/photo-editing/making-a-beautiful-pair-of-fantasy-eyes.17854.html Editor's Pick in Photoshop Tutorials
A fabulous make-up technique to get mysterious and seductive images of womans eyes. Explore the way to make your web design more feminine.
Type: Photoshop Tutorials
Level: Beginner ]]> 2009-08-31 http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/photo-editing/making-a-beautiful-pair-of-fantasy-eyes.17854.html

http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/drawing-techniques/transformers-movie-wallpaper.17853.html Editor's Pick in Photoshop Tutorials
A real treat for autobot fans to decorate their desktops. A quick Photoshop tutorial covers techniques good enough to start working on web design for a movie worshippers's site.
Type: Photoshop Tutorials
Level: Experienced ]]> 2009-08-28 http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/drawing-techniques/transformers-movie-wallpaper.17853.html

http://www.webdesign.org/miscellaneous/software-reviews/free-flash-gallery-providers-overview.17852.html Editor's Pick in Software Reviews
Behold stunning ways to demonstrate your images online and create easy-to-install and pleasant-to-browse picture galleries. Go beyond just sharing and learn how to increase viewers positive experience.
Type: Design Software
Level: All levels ]]> 2009-08-27 http://www.webdesign.org/miscellaneous/software-reviews/free-flash-gallery-providers-overview.17852.html

http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/text-effects/design-a-chilling-and-icy-text-effect-in-photoshop.17851.html Editor's Pick in Photoshop Tutorials
Learn how to create and apply snowy/effect visual effect to your text making the whole web design feel refreshing freezing.
Type: Photoshop Tutorials
Level: Beginner ]]> 2009-08-26 http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/text-effects/design-a-chilling-and-icy-text-effect-in-photoshop.17851.html

http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/special-effects/semicolor-transparent-chameleon-effect.17850.html Editor's Pick in Photoshop Tutorials
When it comes to creating a unique looking web design a Photoshop technique like this can help you come up with quite extra ordinary visually effects.
Type: Photoshop Tutorials
Level: Beginner ]]> 2009-08-25 http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/special-effects/semicolor-transparent-chameleon-effect.17850.html

http://www.webdesign.org/web-programming/javascript/learn-how-to-create-your-own-jquery-plugin.17848.html Editor's Pick in JavaScript Tutorials
Behold tips thatll get you involved in jQuery plugin writing for your web projects.
Type: JavaScript Tutorials
Level: All levels ]]> 2009-08-24 http://www.webdesign.org/web-programming/javascript/learn-how-to-create-your-own-jquery-plugin.17848.html

http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/special-effects/create-a-stylish-club-poster.17847.html Editor's Pick in Photoshop Tutorials
Stunning techniques to add photographic details making your work fun to scrutinize. Learn the tricks as you create an urban style poster.
Type: Photoshop Tutorials
Level: Beginner ]]> 2009-08-21 http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/special-effects/create-a-stylish-club-poster.17847.html

http://www.webdesign.org/vector-graphics/adobe-illustrator/swirly-border-design-in-illustrator-cs4.17846.html Editor's Pick in Illustrator Tutorials
Swirlys and flourishes are periodically getting popular and trendy in web design so behold a quick and easy way to create those.
Type: Illustrator Tutorial
Level: Beginner ]]> 2009-08-20 http://www.webdesign.org/vector-graphics/adobe-illustrator/swirly-border-design-in-illustrator-cs4.17846.html

http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/photo-editing/create-an-artistic-photo-by-yourself.17845.html Editor's Pick in Photoshop Tutorials
Beauty and glamour web design requires some fancy and stylish images of women. Behold basic techniques of a photo retouch to get ones.
Type: Photoshop Tutorials
Level: Beginner ]]> 2009-08-19 http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/photo-editing/create-an-artistic-photo-by-yourself.17845.html

http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/special-effects/create-a-distant-desert-city-scene-with-energy-ray-blast-in-photoshop.17843.html Editor's Pick in Photoshop Tutorials
A well described process of creating a fantasy style composition. Layer mask and a few filter techniques are being covered.
Type: Photoshop Tutorials
Level: Beginner ]]> 2009-08-18 http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/special-effects/create-a-distant-desert-city-scene-with-energy-ray-blast-in-photoshop.17843.html

http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/drawing-techniques/creating-colorful-disco-lines-effect.17839.html Editor's Pick in Photoshop Tutorials
A simple Photoshop Brushes and Blend Modes manipulation can result as a disco style background for your web design layout or a banner.
Type: Photoshop Tutorials
Level: Beginner ]]> 2009-08-17 http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/drawing-techniques/creating-colorful-disco-lines-effect.17839.html

http://www.webdesign.org/web-programming/javascript/how-to-add-flair-to-your-actions-with-jquery.17836.html Editor's Pick in JavaScript Tutorial
Learn how to make your web design more sophisticated with jQuery animations and visual effects.
Type: JavaScript Tutorials
Level: Beginner ]]> 2009-08-14 http://www.webdesign.org/web-programming/javascript/how-to-add-flair-to-your-actions-with-jquery.17836.html

http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/photo-editing/design-an-awesome-watercolour-style-city-on-cloud-artwork-in-photoshop.17835.html Editor's Pick in Photoshop Tutorials
Intermediate Photoshop tutorial on how to create a brush drawn looking picture. Lots of lot of photo manipulation techniques have been covered so its quite educational for photographers and web designers.
Type: Photoshop Tutorials
Level: Experienced ]]> 2009-08-13 http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/photo-editing/design-an-awesome-watercolour-style-city-on-cloud-artwork-in-photoshop.17835.html

http://www.webdesign.org/vector-graphics/adobe-illustrator/create-a-cool-floral-monogram-using-floral-brushes.17832.html Editor's Pick in Illustrator Tutorials
Adobe Illustrator tutorial on how to design a curlicue style and fancy looking frame while using pretty much only brushes and following the basic techniques.
Type: Illustrator Tutorial
Level: Beginner ]]> 2009-08-12 http://www.webdesign.org/vector-graphics/adobe-illustrator/create-a-cool-floral-monogram-using-floral-brushes.17832.html

http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/drawing-techniques/vector-style-earth.17831.html Editor's Pick in Photoshop Tutorials
Learn how to learn draw an image of a globe in a vector style from a scratch that can be used in print media, web design or icon creation.
Type: Photoshop Tutorials
Level: Beginner ]]> 2009-08-11 http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/drawing-techniques/vector-style-earth.17831.html

http://www.webdesign.org/flash-swish/articles/flash-components-as-a-way-to-increase-your-web-project-efficiency.17830.html Editor's Pick in Flash Articles
Flash powered web sites with limitless web design opportunities can have a great impact on your visitors impression. Learn how to manage really nice looking sites hassle free with a really low budget.
Type: Flash Articles
Level: All levels ]]> 2009-08-10 http://www.webdesign.org/flash-swish/articles/flash-components-as-a-way-to-increase-your-web-project-efficiency.17830.html

http://www.webdesign.org/vector-graphics/adobe-illustrator/a-pseudo-sugar-skull-from-start-to-finish.17829.html Editor's Pick in Illustrator Tutorials
A breath-taking Adobe Illustrator tutorial which enlarge your experience of creating vector illustrations from drawing in pencil. At the end you will get an eye-catching pseudo-sugar skull.
Type: Illustrator Tutorial
Level: Experienced ]]> 2009-08-07 http://www.webdesign.org/vector-graphics/adobe-illustrator/a-pseudo-sugar-skull-from-start-to-finish.17829.html

http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/drawing-techniques/create-a-metallic-rss-feed-button-in-photoshop.17828.html Editor's Pick in Photoshop Tutorials
RSS button with a polished steel texture is sure to bypass any icon blindness and catch the attention of potential subscribers. It's a perfect addon for a stylish somewhat futuristic web design.
Type: Photoshop Tutorials
Level: Beginner ]]> 2009-08-06 http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/drawing-techniques/create-a-metallic-rss-feed-button-in-photoshop.17828.html

http://www.webdesign.org/web-design-basics/templates-tuning/how-to-make-a-website-for-a-jewelry-store.17825.html Editor's Pick in Template Tips
Learn how to customize a web design template for a luxurious online jewelry store running on a magento CMS.
Type: Template Tips
Level: All levels ]]> 2009-08-05 http://www.webdesign.org/web-design-basics/templates-tuning/how-to-make-a-website-for-a-jewelry-store.17825.html

http://www.webdesign.org/vector-graphics/adobe-illustrator/create-a-vector-rss-icon.17808.html Editor's Pick in Illustrator Tutorials
Behold a nice coverage of Illustrator's powerful tools on the example of drawing a simple RSS icon within a few seconds.
Type: Illustrator Tutorial
Level: Experienced ]]> 2009-08-04 http://www.webdesign.org/vector-graphics/adobe-illustrator/create-a-vector-rss-icon.17808.html

http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/special-effects/create-a-simple-vibrant-light-effect-in-photoshop.17812.html Editor's Pick in Photoshop Tutorials
Learn how to draw with light. Manipulate the image made of intense light streams in Photoshop to get it ready for use in web design or any digital art composition.
Type: Photoshop Tutorials
Level: Experienced ]]> 2009-08-03 http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/special-effects/create-a-simple-vibrant-light-effect-in-photoshop.17812.html

http://www.webdesign.org/vector-graphics/adobe-illustrator/create-a-cute-furry-vector-monster-in-illustrator.17804.html Editor's Pick in Illustrator Tutorials
An Adobe Illustrator drawing tutorial that'll teach you how to create a character starting with the basic shapes and then moving on with more advanced techniques of making realistic fur.
Type: Illustrator Tutorial
Level: Experienced ]]> 2009-07-31 http://www.webdesign.org/vector-graphics/adobe-illustrator/create-a-cute-furry-vector-monster-in-illustrator.17804.html

http://www.webdesign.org/web-design-basics/design-principles/8-steps-to-better-party-flyers.17655.html Editor's Pick in Design Principles
Just like web design a flyer creation has its own list of dos and donts. Take into consideration these call-to-action examples of stylish leaflets when planning a promotion of your event.
Type: Design Principles
Level: All levels ]]> 2009-07-30 http://www.webdesign.org/web-design-basics/design-principles/8-steps-to-better-party-flyers.17655.html

http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/photo-editing/how-to-quickly-and-effectively-clean-out-body-hair-in-photoshop.17797.html Editor's Pick in Photoshop Tutorials
A nice photo retouch tutorial about digital epilation by means of smudge and blur tools in Photshop. Great techniques for working with images of people.
Type: Photoshop Tutorials
Level: Beginner ]]> 2009-07-29 http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/photo-editing/how-to-quickly-and-effectively-clean-out-body-hair-in-photoshop.17797.html

http://www.webdesign.org/web-design-basics/templates-tuning/how-to-create-a-website-for-a-lawyer.17796.html Editor's Pick in Template Tips
Behold trustworthy web design creation tips for imposing online presentation of your business. The web template used in the tutorial is perfect for attorney related companies.
Type: Template Tips
Level: Beginner ]]> 2009-07-28 http://www.webdesign.org/web-design-basics/templates-tuning/how-to-create-a-website-for-a-lawyer.17796.html

http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/special-effects/creating-an-abstract-watercolor-wallpaper.17792.html Editor's Pick in Photoshop Tutorials
Learn how to imitate watercolor brush by means of Layer Masking. The result is indeed realistic and likely to be taken as hand drawn.
Type: Photoshop Tutorials
Level: Beginner ]]> 2009-07-27 http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/special-effects/creating-an-abstract-watercolor-wallpaper.17792.html

http://www.webdesign.org/site-maintenance/se-optimization/ten-tips-for-higher-ranking-in-search-engines.17770.html Editor's Pick in SE Optimization
Proven by time white SEO practices to keep your site visible for search engines. Make sure you know them before developing a site or doing a redesign.
Type: SE Optimization
Level: Beginner ]]> 2009-07-24 http://www.webdesign.org/site-maintenance/se-optimization/ten-tips-for-higher-ranking-in-search-engines.17770.html

http://www.webdesign.org/site-maintenance/rss/a-guide-to-rss-aggregators.17768.html Editor's Pick in RSS
Take advantage of a great time-saving tool that will help you informed about most recent updates of your favored resources.
Type: RSS
Level: Beginner ]]> 2009-07-23 http://www.webdesign.org/site-maintenance/rss/a-guide-to-rss-aggregators.17768.html

http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/photoshop-basics/an-explanation-of-photoshop-blend-modes.17760.html Editor's Pick in Photoshop Tutorials
Learn how to change the way layers react with each other in Photoshop by means of blend modes and create stunning images.
Type: Photoshop Tutorials
Level: Beginner ]]> 2009-07-22 http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/photoshop-basics/an-explanation-of-photoshop-blend-modes.17760.html

http://www.webdesign.org/html-and-css/articles/color-and-css.17762.html Editor's Pick in HTML Articles
Behold a list of color keywords for CSS. A cheat sheet that each web designer should at least be aware of.
Type: HTML Articles
Level: Beginner ]]> 2009-07-21 http://www.webdesign.org/html-and-css/articles/color-and-css.17762.html

http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/drawing-techniques/making-of-mafia-in-the-jungle.17759.html Editor's Pick in Photoshop Tutorials
A great example of using Photoshop brushes to come up with an imagination striking result. Definitely must know techniques for creative web design.
Type: Photoshop Tutorials
Level: Beginner ]]> 2009-07-20 http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/drawing-techniques/making-of-mafia-in-the-jungle.17759.html

http://www.webdesign.org/web-design-basics/templates-tuning/how-to-make-a-website-for-a-dental-center.17771.html Editor's Pick in Template Tips
A web template customization tutorial for building up a fully functional site. A step-by-step guide to the setting up the online presence.
Type: Template Tips
Level: All levels ]]> 2009-07-17 http://www.webdesign.org/web-design-basics/templates-tuning/how-to-make-a-website-for-a-dental-center.17771.html

http://www.webdesign.org/miscellaneous/software-reviews/a-web-cms-for-xml-based-flash-websites.17761.html Editor's Pick in Software Reviews
For those who don't want to be weighed down by hefty back-end systems check out the review of a new solution of managing a flash site. Maintaining a gorgeous web design tends to become much easier.
Type: Design Software
Level: All levels ]]> 2009-07-16 http://www.webdesign.org/miscellaneous/software-reviews/a-web-cms-for-xml-based-flash-websites.17761.html

http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/drawing-techniques/glue-stick.17725.html Editor's Pick in Photoshop Tutorials
Basic techniques of drawing in Photshop are covered and explained while creating an image of a quite simple object from scratch.
Type: Photoshop Tutorials
Level: Experienced ]]> 2009-07-15 http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/drawing-techniques/glue-stick.17725.html

http://www.webdesign.org/vector-graphics/adobe-illustrator/how-to-create-a-paisley-seamless-vector-pattern.17740.html Editor's Pick in Illustrator Tutorials
Give a glamorous feel of an Indian textile print to your background or any web design element.
Type: Illustrator Tutorial
Level: Beginner ]]> 2009-07-14 http://www.webdesign.org/vector-graphics/adobe-illustrator/how-to-create-a-paisley-seamless-vector-pattern.17740.html

http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/text-effects/design-a-horror-style-text-effect-with-dirt-and-splatter-texture-in-photoshop.17736.html Editor's Pick in Photoshop Tutorials
A spooky logo creation for a web design thats supposed to get your visitors some goosebumps. A scary way to get acquainted with custom brushsets painting and filter effects in Photoshop.
Type: Photoshop Tutorials
Level: Beginner ]]> 2009-07-13 http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/text-effects/design-a-horror-style-text-effect-with-dirt-and-splatter-texture-in-photoshop.17736.html

http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/text-effects/create-a-bright-floral-text-effect.17733.html Editor's Pick in Photoshop Tutorials
You'll be fascinated by the final result of just simple motion blur manipulation and vector style usage. A nice way to build logos and headers.
Type: Photoshop Tutorials
Level: Beginner ]]> 2009-07-10 http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/text-effects/create-a-bright-floral-text-effect.17733.html

http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/drawing-techniques/drawing-an-abstract-lightbulb.17714.html Editor's Pick in Photoshop Tutorials
Learn how to create glows using layers styles in Photoshop. A few more techniques are covered that will come handy when working on very detailed web design project.
Type: Photoshop Tutorials
Level: Beginner ]]> 2009-07-09 http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/drawing-techniques/drawing-an-abstract-lightbulb.17714.html

http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/drawing-techniques/creating-broken-link.17717.html Editor's Pick in Photoshop Tutorials
Behold a great example of how a masterpiece of a digital art can be created with Photoshop. Learn to use digital brushes to come up with photorealistic results.
Type: Photoshop Tutorials
Level: Professional ]]> 2009-07-08 http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/drawing-techniques/creating-broken-link.17717.html

http://www.webdesign.org/web-design-basics/templates-tuning/how-to-make-a-website-for-a-dating-club.17710.html Editor's Pick in Template Tips
Learn how to create a web design layout romantic enough to be a reason of many weddings or at least a "where-we-first-met" place of thousands of couples.
Type: Template Tips
Level: All levels ]]> 2009-07-07 http://www.webdesign.org/web-design-basics/templates-tuning/how-to-make-a-website-for-a-dating-club.17710.html

http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/special-effects/create-a-fiery-face-explosion.17708.html Editor's Pick in Photoshop Tutorials
Let the fume and flame burst out of a womans mouth making her a dragon hybrid. Awesome effect that can be used mainly in poster design.
Type: Photoshop Tutorials
Level: Beginner ]]> 2009-07-06 http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/special-effects/create-a-fiery-face-explosion.17708.html

http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/articles/independence-day-tutorials-graphics-and-web-templates.17687.html July 4 related tutorials and templates set
Photoshop tutorials you might need on July 4th to demonstrate your patriotic mood.
Type: Photoshop Articles
Level: All levels ]]> 2009-07-03 http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/articles/independence-day-tutorials-graphics-and-web-templates.17687.html

http://www.webdesign.org/web-design-basics/templates-tuning/how-to-make-a-website-for-real-estate-company.17704.html Editor's Pick in Template Tips
A-Z description of making a full functional site of a premade web design layout. Fairly basic or no knowledge of web building is required.
Type: Template Tips
Level: All levels ]]> 2009-07-02 http://www.webdesign.org/web-design-basics/templates-tuning/how-to-make-a-website-for-real-estate-company.17704.html

http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/drawing-techniques/futuristic-poster.17703.html Editor's Pick in Photoshop Tutorials
Learn how to make shiny 3D circles for futuristic web design. A great way of learning how to use inner glow and gradient overlay blending options in Photoshop.
Type: Photoshop Tutorials
Level: Beginner ]]> 2009-07-01 http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/drawing-techniques/futuristic-poster.17703.html

http://www.webdesign.org/web-programming/javascript/how-to-display-your-last-tweet-using-javascript-and-the-twitter-api.17698.html Editor's Pick in JavaScript Tutorials
A step-by-step tutorial on how to make your recent twitter posts visible on your resource.
Type: JavaScript Tutorials
Level: Beginner ]]> 2009-06-30 http://www.webdesign.org/web-programming/javascript/how-to-display-your-last-tweet-using-javascript-and-the-twitter-api.17698.html

http://www.webdesign.org/web-design-basics/templates-tuning/how-to-create-a-website-for-a-car-club.17688.html Editor's Pick in Template Tips
A web template customization tutorial on how to come up a with a stunning looking web design layout for your auto related resource.
Type: Template Tips
Level: All levels ]]> 2009-06-29 http://www.webdesign.org/web-design-basics/templates-tuning/how-to-create-a-website-for-a-car-club.17688.html

http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/drawing-techniques/absolut-raspberri-vodka-bottle-wallpaper-in-photoshop.17662.html Editor's Pick in Photoshop Tutorials
Learn how to merge a few images and apply filters to come up with a professional poster alike composition that can be used in web design as well as commercial printing.
Type: Photoshop Tutorials
Level: Beginner ]]> 2009-06-26 http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/drawing-techniques/absolut-raspberri-vodka-bottle-wallpaper-in-photoshop.17662.html

http://www.webdesign.org/web-design-basics/templates-tuning/how-to-create-and-customize-the-magento-store.17653.html Editor's Pick in Template Tips
This time we would like to offer you a tutorial on how to create and customize online store run on Magento CMS and based on Magento template. You will get detailed instructions regarding Magento engine and Magento template installation procedure.
Type: Template Tips
Level: All levels ]]> 2009-06-25 http://www.webdesign.org/web-design-basics/templates-tuning/how-to-create-and-customize-the-magento-store.17653.html

http://www.webdesign.org/site-maintenance/se-optimization/seven-most-effective-ways-to-improve-your-website-traffic.17650.html Editor's Pick in SE Optimization
Proven by time best practices of off-page search engine marketing to increase the number of visitors of your site.
Type: SE Optimization
Level: All levels ]]> 2009-06-24 http://www.webdesign.org/site-maintenance/se-optimization/seven-most-effective-ways-to-improve-your-website-traffic.17650.html

http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/photo-editing/transform-a-daylight-city-image-into-a-epic-warzone-scene-in-photoshop.17213.html Editor's Pick in Photoshop Tutorials
A Photoshop tutorial on a photo manipulation. Learn how to adjust the hue and saturation of the image to come up with a gloomy scene.
Type: Photoshop Tutorials
Level: Experienced ]]> 2009-06-23 http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/photo-editing/transform-a-daylight-city-image-into-a-epic-warzone-scene-in-photoshop.17213.html

http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/photo-editing/broken-dreams.16989.html Editor's Pick in Photoshop Tutorials
A quick tutorial on how to create professional looking photos with unique plot and message. Some techniques can be used in a topical web design.
Type: Photoshop Tutorials
Level: Experienced ]]> 2009-06-22 http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/photo-editing/broken-dreams.16989.html

http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/special-effects/fire-lines.17283.html Editor's Pick in Photoshop Tutorials
Create fiery counters to make anything radiate the burning light. A Photoshop tutorial on how to come up with a stunning result by just playing around with blending options of a layer.
Type: Photoshop Tutorials
Level: Beginner ]]> 2009-06-19 http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/special-effects/fire-lines.17283.html

http://www.webdesign.org/flash-swish/articles/overview-of-most-attractive-flash-cms-offers.17647.html Editor's Pick in Flash Articles
A comparative checklist of must-have features of content management systems for maintaining a fully functional flash site.
Type: Flash Articles
Level: All levels ]]> 2009-06-18 http://www.webdesign.org/flash-swish/articles/overview-of-most-attractive-flash-cms-offers.17647.html

http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/drawing-techniques/design-a-sleek-nature-themed-phone-advert.17613.html Editor's Pick in Photoshop Tutorials
Surround any of your products with floral attributes to manipulate the item perception as well as just make things look prettier.
Type: Photoshop Tutorials
Level: Experienced ]]> 2009-06-17 http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/drawing-techniques/design-a-sleek-nature-themed-phone-advert.17613.html

http://www.webdesign.org/web-design-basics/templates-tuning/how-to-create-a-personal-page-on-the-basis-of-a-free-web-template.17645.html Editor's Pick in Template Tips
This tutorial will teach how to create an attractive personal page on the basis of free web template. You will learn how to do all necessary customization and get useful tips concerning web hosting.
Type: Template Tips
Level: All levels ]]> 2009-06-16 http://www.webdesign.org/web-design-basics/templates-tuning/how-to-create-a-personal-page-on-the-basis-of-a-free-web-template.17645.html

http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/drawing-techniques/draw-a-cute-glossy-star-via-3-easy-steps-in-photoshop.17642.html Editor's Pick in Photoshop Tutorials
A detailed tutorial on how to use Polygon Tool in a learn-as-you-do procedure of drawing a fancy convex star.
Type: Photoshop Tutorials
Level: Beginner ]]> 2009-06-15 http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/drawing-techniques/draw-a-cute-glossy-star-via-3-easy-steps-in-photoshop.17642.html