digg_url = ‘http://digg.com/design/Top_10_Laptops_for_Web_and_Graphic_Designers_of_2008′;We all have different preferences when it comes to laptops. Folks who travel a lot usually go for a small and light model - maybe even a tiny ultraportable like the Asus Eee PC. The problem with tiny laptops is that you can’t squeeze in a lot of performance in such a small [...]

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The Safari browser from Apple has a great little icon that works well in small formats while also displaying quite a lot of intricate details when viewed in large format. Navigate through this Adobe Illustrator tutorial to draw up your own vector Safari inspired compass in Adobe Illustrator.As usual start with a new document [...]

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I recently decided that I wanted to add a little coolness to the RSS icon on Blog.SpoonGraphics by displaying the current subscriber count.  Having seen plenty of javascript tooltip examples across the web I decided this would be the best solution, displaying the relevant information when the user hovers over the icon area.  Using a [...]

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I have read a lot of useful blogs about where to find design inspiration online which is great when you need a little creative nudge. However, sometimes I feel that I need to get out of the office, escape the glow of my computer screen and free my mind a little. I’m sure you will [...]

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digg_url = ‘http://digg.com/design/Top_15_Free_AJAX_Resource_Directories_worth_bookmarking’;1. Ajaxian2. MiniAjax.com / A showroom of nice looking simple downloadable DHTML and AJAX scripts3. AjaxDaddy - Ajax Examples in Action4. Ajax Scripts and Applications :: Hot Scripts5. Funky Ajax6. CrackAjax7. ajax.clear-mind.be -unlimited ajax resources8. Ajax-Source.com9. Best Ajax Scripts10. Free Ajax S

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As a graphic designer, it’s very difficult to know when to stop designing. I know whenever we have a free minute to ourselves after a long day at work we immediately move on to our personal design projects. Or if there are no personal projects on the go we read design magazines and books or explore the [...]

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