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Oct 17, 2003, 01:25 PM
 
Hi.

I'm looking for some sites to inspire me in making a few web sites. Do any of you know of some design sites that have a collection of links for nice sites, or maybe jpegs of nice designs.

Any good futuristic type designs out there? Some good architecural oriented ones? Maybe a bunch of nature and humanity. Color schemes, layouts, etc.

(Of course I'm not going to copy 'em, just hoping to get some ideas to help lead me in some direction, and spark some ideas)

Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

-Ben
     
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Oct 17, 2003, 02:52 PM
 
check out http://www.realultimatepower.net/
best web site ever.
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Oct 20, 2003, 11:19 PM
 
MIXIN VISUALS should give you all the inspiration you need
Technology, Computing & Creativity - www.clubmedia.com

Overflowing with Design Links - www.mixinvisuals.com

VW Sites.com - Links to the Volkswagen World - www.vwsites.com
     
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Oct 21, 2003, 04:45 PM
 
I've had this problem before, and found that looking at what other people have dont may not be entirely fulfilling since someone else already done it.

If you need some inspiration, start with small decisions.
First go through your fonts and select some typestyles you want to use.
If they are not commonly used, remember they will need to be GIFs.

Next, make a decision on whether you want a Horizonal Navigation Bar (like MacNN) or a Vertical Navigation Bar. (You could try a Diagonal Nav Bar, but I only saw this done successfully once.)

Next, find your graphics. What do you want to use? Which images look awesome, which do not?

Once you have these 3 elements, the rest will start to visually lay out.
     
   
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