May 29, 2023

webdesign

July 2008

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Eden Organix

The first site in our new web design category of "green" design, Eden is a shop that carries over 20 different hand-picked brands of eco-friendly cosmetics and beauty products. The site design strikes the right notes with some very neutral toned, earthy, color choices. It also features a harmonic design system using an inverse bracket � playing off of their logotype � that runs through the site. Spacious typographic lock-ups and ample white space round out the entire experience, which ultimately leaves shoppers feeling good about making healthy choices.... More

Also posted under green design.

Eden Organix

Converse - Germany

Five solid series of designs bringing together the various sections of the Converse sneakers site for the German market. From history, to clothing & campaigns, the design style is unified by a consistent navigation style and appearance. The true highlight is the "Katalog" section, where you can zoom into a large star arrangement which is made up of hundreds of converse sneaker designs. On the flip-side, the site features an annoying video host, who pops up and acts bored every time you don't click something immediately.... More

Also posted under fashion, clothes & photos.

Converse - Germany

The Elements of Typographic Style Applied to the Web

Examine this statement: "Typography on the web sucks!", true or false? Well, for too long most designers have been stuck in the mindset that when it comes to applying practical typographic styles and attention to detail to type on the web, it's a lost cause... But it doesn't have to be that way! The web has caught up, and we can no longer use technology as an excuse. Enter, this perfect little site that translates the best aspects of Robert Bringhurst's seminal book on typography into a practical guide for managing web type. This is an indispensable site that should be shared between designers and developers alike!... More