Institute of Awesome

Way super simple design and execution for the Institute of Awesome. I wanted you to see this design mainly for the illustration and copy. There are also some rather subtle things going on as you make your way down the page that are just super nice. I really enjoyed...

literacy2030.org

The home page on this site is really striking. Type, color, and imagery are bold and attracting and the layout does a nice job leading you through. I like the simplicity of the three calls to action. They’re succinct, but still provide necessary info. At first I...

CSS-Tricks.com v9

This is, I think version 9 or so, of Chris Coyier’s (@chriscoyier) CSS-Tricks.com website. We’ve reviewed his site designs in detail in the past and have always followed his progress and how he approaches working on his website. This one for me is a fine...

codeschool.com

Really elegant visual design for Code School here. I love the illustrations, they’re calming and fun at the same time. The colors are earthy and give you a grounded feeling. Which is perfect because more than anything this site is selling trust. With clear calls...

2012.newadventuresconf.com

Man looks like Greg Wood (@gregwood) has outdone himself with this site. The design is simply gorgeous! The details are all there as I expect too. The red/black & white makes the site feel almost classic to me – not sure if this is a homage to Roger...

dreamyear.net

This site is a great example of simple and purposeful design. There isn’t a superfluous detail to be found. It has a very open but structured feel with solid examples of good typography and layout. There are just enough touches to make each section stand out, but the...