In this Quick Tip tutorial, we will demonstrate how to improve a text caption by creating a frosted glass-like text bar that can improve the look of your photos or designs. Step 1 Open up any image in Photoshop. I used an autumn photo. You can use a similar one if you like. Otherwise, any [...]
One thing I love about iPhone apps is the way in which they cross over to completely unrelated aspects of your life. This was the case with Jamie Oliver’s 20 Minute Meals application, and was one of the reasons I found it so useful. The iPhone can be an incredibly powerful companion device for various [...]
Quick Look posts are paid submissions offering only a brief overview of an app. Vote in the polls below if you think this app is worth an in-depth AppStorm review! In this Quick Look, we’re highlighting Quickie to do. The developer describes Quickie to do as a simple and speedy to-do app. It’s perfect for [...]
It’s time for something new. Recently, we launched an eBook series. The first eBook was about Professional Web Design. And now our second eBook, brand new, is dedicated to Rules and Guidelines For Successful Freelancing. The book contains 260 pages and articles that have appeared here on Smashing Magazine as well as a couple [...]
If you’ve spent much time looking through stock photography websites, you probably already know that it isn’t easy to find a perfect photo for any given project; and if there is, you will probably spend more time than its worth tracking it down. That’s why you will often need to create your own composite image [...]
Hello everyone! In today’s quick tip tutorial I will demonstrate how to create a really nice bas relief effect using a texture, any picture, and Photoshop’s 3D tools. Let’s get started! Resources Used The following resources were used in the production of this tutorial: Wood Texture Metal Texture Lion Statue Step 1 Create a New [...]
Gone are the days of grabbing your checkbook and a calculator every night to make sure everything balances. Whether you’re looking for a completely automated solution, or a more hands on approach, your iPhone is the perfect device to keep track of all your finances on the go. No matter what income bracket you fall [...]
One of the most influential factors in our buying decisions is the opinions of our friends and relatives. Likewise, a large majority of online shoppers now trust what other customers say about the products they buy more than the e-tailers themselves. The reason is that we trust people who are “on our side,” even [...]
Many things about our business make one glad to be creative; and there certainly are things that destroy the very soul and one’s will to carry on. Client interaction can either lead to strong relationships that last a lifetime or make you feel low and worthless. We look at our designs as our own [...]
The Steampunk style has been a part of fantasy and science fiction artwork and literature for a few years now. Some proponents insist on keeping it entirely science-based, while others like to throw in healthy doses of fantasy. The question they all seem to be asking, though, is "what if X ran on steam?" X [...]
How to start blogging and make monetize it? ebook deals with setting up a blog and how to make money easily in an easy to read step by step process. Buy now for just $5 Why Blog? Blogging is an amazing way to staying connected with friends and likeminded people. Blogging in recent years have [...]
Steve Jobs took the stage in San Francisco this morning to announce the long-rumoured iPhone 4. It’s a fantastic upgrade to the iPhone lineup, incorporating a brand new design, and a range of new features. We also saw another demonstration of the iPhone OS 4 (now iOS4) operating system, highlighting the additions we’ve covered previously [...]
