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Rough It Up 10: Gallery
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Don't forget to let us know what you've done. Send URLs, files, etc.
to wpeck@internet. com.
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Gallery
Hopefully, I have at least convinced you to take a look at roughing
up your work now and then. Perhaps you still have doubts that rough
texture and professional site design can work perfectly together. I
have a few samples here that may just change your mind. And more coming
next week as the next Graphic Greats focuses on the rough side of Web
design.
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This is one of the most stunning entry pages I have seen. There is
some wonderful movement and balance here, but the texture raises this
from a great look to Wow! Definitely worth a trip to see this site.
The background is a simple texture which is incorporated into a sliced
image. The interior pages have the same texture with different colors
for a unified look and clear definition of areas. ©Hornell
Anderson Design Works.
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Willowtree Designs has used rough graphics here to make an impact. The
entry page is nicely laid out, but the rough edges on the left side graphic
and a small amount of semitransparent color behind the characters really
makes it stand out. This is a good example of a page that would work if
it was all neat and tidy, but becomes dynamic because of the added texture.
©Willowtree
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The Sharefair
page is a wonderful example of appropriate design for the task. Though
this page was created for a large company, the purpose is to thank employees
for sharing with their community. The bright colors and rough textures
provide a happy tone and leave no doubt this is a friendly message.
It has a professional appearance, though, proving you do not have to
sacrifice one for the other. ©Raychem Corporation. Design by Net
Gain. Used with permission.
That's it for now. Time for you to go forth and get rough with your
graphics. And don't forget to let us know what you have done. Check
back next week for the rough side of Graphic Greats. I found texture
in retro looks, wild and crazy sites, plus soft and gentle looks. Don't
miss it!
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 Wendy
Peck is a working Web designer and writer living in NW Ontario, Canada.
http://wpeck.com.
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Return to start
Text as Design
Rough it Up Start
PhotoShop Outline
PhotoShop Rough Edges
Wild Edges with CorelDraw
Coloring Outside the Lines
Fireworks Rough Edges
Rough Text with PaintShop Pro
PhotoShop Background Textures
Seamless Tiles in PaintShop Pro
Gallery and Resources
 
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