I here of HTML5 and how it is going to be the future of web but Flash still has a lot more to offer than just code. There is vast creativity possible with it let alone its powerful actionscript. For a sneak preview of the possibilities I have found that this site will be very resourceful for you. You will find a big collection of creatively done Flash websites that will inspire you greatly.

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Are you a full time Desktop Publisher or do you plan on becoming one? Perhaps the job you were offered describes you as such. In that case, this article is meant for you.

This article series offers tips and easy-to-implement practices for applying design principles in desktop publishing. Read on for five key questions to ask before beginning a DTP project and five graphic design tools to utilize for more effective DTP solutions for successful projects.

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UPDATE: Hadn’t included the link. Here it is: Creative website to help you pass time.

Check out this amazing collection of sites built with Flash, JavaScript and HTML5. Some of them may be insanely useless, but the creativity, design and code behind them make them worth a look.

My personal favourite is the Verbatim Challenge, an insane blend of Flash and 3D, where you create a monster out of Verbatim storage and pitch your  creation in mortal combat against other people’s creations. Pretty engaging stuff.

Be careful though, you just might waste your entire day.

Creative website to help you pass time

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The Web is officially coming of age. The design industry is starting to take web design seriously, and it’s no longer being confined to enthusiasts. Web design is now a lucrative and exciting career path to follow, with lots of opportunity and high potential earning power.

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“Your search for free Vector graphics is over. Below we have compiled a list of the best free web sites to freely download Vectors, most of the sites don’t qualify into a category, we’ll call them general, but in the second half of the post you will find specialized resources dedicated to vector logos, brands, cartoons and icons.”

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I use lots of reference material for my design. Photos, illustrations, logos, websites, etc. They give me a different perspective on things and help me liberate my sometimes constricted thinking.

One of the things I love designing and prototyping are business cards. A well designed / printed business card speaks volumes even before the recipient  reads what’s on this. This showcase of 40 business cards highlights some of the best business card designs I’ve seen… focusing strictly on red cards. I love the entire showcase. see for yourself!

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For those of you who are into motion graphics, here are a few quick ones for you.

“I teach Motion to a lot of After Effects users. Sometimes they end up in my class because they want to be there; other times their organization has sent them and they arrive kicking and screaming, ready for a fight. Either way, after clearing away a lot of misconceptions and getting them to actually use Motion for 3 days, I find almost every After Effects user comes away with a new respect for – and frustration with – this wonderful yet sometimes annoying application.”

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Ever wonder why some designers with just about the same skill as you are progressing better than you. Well, wonder no more. Here is a book I recommend for you. In many ways it will help you make resourceful decision concerning your business and how you want it to be run.

“Talent Is Not Enough: Business Secrets for Graphic Designers provides a big-picture context for these and other challenges and shares practical, real-world advice. Since its first publication, the book has become an essential resource for both students and working professionals in these areas and more:”

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There has been a lot of hype over ActionScript 3.0. Some Flash programmers however feel otherwise and have chosen to stick to the old 2.0. So are they just scared of making the transition or is it that the 2.0 version works better for them?

In this article, the author labours to explain why it is better to use the 3.0 version as opposed to sticking with the 2.0 version and earlier. There have been advancements reflected in the newer version that the older versions don’t have and as a Flash programmer it would be a disaster not to adjust with advancing technology.

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Just when you think you have seen it all, more and more amazing Computer Graphics Imagery is unleashed. This article from abduzeedo.com is a clear example of such.

I really love how people picture the future, with all those gigantic buildings, flying cars and space travel. We’ve seen it in the movies, we’ve seen it in books, and now, we get to see it in sweet computer graphics!

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