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Christian Sparrow makes use of a simple but attractive navigation plan that not only grabs the attention of the visitors but also creates an everlasting first impression.
Code Slingers only has two sections, home and about. But they utilize parallax scrolling to give the page heaps of character. I'm also a fan of sites that utilize the header to put color in to a site and set the tone, then have the bottom of the header image set a single color background for the rest of the site.
Fandango Media Group utilizes a very basic CSS fixed background trick to add heaps of character to how the content flows on the page. It's not much, but it certainly gives navigating the page an edge over most other vertically scrolling sites or pages.
great example of effective typography in a welcome area. Not only is the welcome type large and eye catching, but it impacts upon the surrounding environment. In this case we see the word 'NOISE' actually cracking the surface that it rests on, which creates a much more real environment for visitors. The lens flare effect and metallic sheen also draw the eye.
A very understated, charming design. The paper textures that comprise the background add a nice artistic feel to this blog, as does the earthy color-scheme. The content has plenty of padding and is pleasant to browse through.
Illustrators Lounge uses a great monotone color-scheme that puts an emphasis on content. The charcoal covered layout is simple and clean, yet includes subtle touches of grunge, such as the watercolor splatters in the header background