HeyBuzz - The Blog of Pete Usborne » Sites to Visit http://www.heybuzz.co.uk Web design tips and tricks for designers Thu, 17 Jun 2010 10:45:17 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Linkage http://www.heybuzz.co.uk/2010/02/linkage-2/ http://www.heybuzz.co.uk/2010/02/linkage-2/#comments Sun, 07 Feb 2010 22:43:18 +0000 Buzz http://www.heybuzz.co.uk/?p=1002 Since it’s been quite a while, I thought I’d share with you some sites that I visited last week. Some interesting, some funny, some relevant and some not. Been a bit busy of late, but I’m hoping to get back on the blog-horse soon… stay tuned!

Eye Candy

Some nicely designed sites that I’ve come across over the past week

Dyson Dryers
L’agence L’équipe
The 2009 Feltron Report
Brand New Day
Poolga iPhone Wallpapers
Twitter Chirp
Style Boost
Journeys with No Return

Dev/tech Stuff

Various development-related things that I found interesting

Dummy Image Generator
No-IE6 Page
Moo Cards
(Buggy) Flash ‘Converter’ for iPhone
Sexy CSS Buttons

Misc.

Random funny/interesting things I’ve stumbled across

The Life of a Designer
Disposable memory project
Morgan Freeman Impersonator
Design Events Webapp

]]> http://www.heybuzz.co.uk/2010/02/linkage-2/feed/ 2 My Milk Toof http://www.heybuzz.co.uk/2009/06/my-milk-toof/ http://www.heybuzz.co.uk/2009/06/my-milk-toof/#comments Fri, 12 Jun 2009 09:27:35 +0000 Buzz http://www.heybuzz.co.uk/?p=888 Milk Teeth
I couldn’t help myself, this is too cute! My Milk Toof

]]> http://www.heybuzz.co.uk/2009/06/my-milk-toof/feed/ 1 D-Department.jp http://www.heybuzz.co.uk/2009/05/d-departmentjp/ http://www.heybuzz.co.uk/2009/05/d-departmentjp/#comments Tue, 26 May 2009 14:08:17 +0000 Buzz http://www.heybuzz.co.uk/?p=750 jQuery re-sizing
This whole horizontal block/grid layouts are all the craze right now (r.fm, rexcreative and mike young to name but a few), but what’s troubled me is the big gaps that they can leave. Obviously there had to be a solution, and here it is! Visit D-Department and re-size your browser to appreciate the awesomness. As far as I can tell, it’s a jQuery plugin, but I’ve not had a chance to delve deeper – anyone give me an idea of what’s going on behind the scenes here?

]]> http://www.heybuzz.co.uk/2009/05/d-departmentjp/feed/ 0 NYC http://www.heybuzz.co.uk/2009/05/nyc/ http://www.heybuzz.co.uk/2009/05/nyc/#comments Tue, 26 May 2009 13:59:41 +0000 Buzz http://www.heybuzz.co.uk/?p=747 Aerial of NYC
Holy crap! This is amazing, beautiful… god damn brilliant – a flash aerial view of New York!! The trippy music makes me feel like I’ve died or something. Go! Go there now!

]]> http://www.heybuzz.co.uk/2009/05/nyc/feed/ 1 Pete Usborne http://www.heybuzz.co.uk/2009/05/pete-usborne/ http://www.heybuzz.co.uk/2009/05/pete-usborne/#comments Fri, 08 May 2009 01:09:17 +0000 Buzz http://www.heybuzz.co.uk/?p=682 My new portfolio homepage

My new portfolio homepage
If you get a moment, take a look at my new portfolio – which I’ve just launched in advance of becomming a full-time freelance designer (from the 1st June). The site is launched alongside my new and improved Twitter, LinkedIn, Krop and Behance accounts. Geez – busy boy!

]]> http://www.heybuzz.co.uk/2009/05/pete-usborne/feed/ 3 YCN Library http://www.heybuzz.co.uk/2009/05/ycn-library/ http://www.heybuzz.co.uk/2009/05/ycn-library/#comments Thu, 07 May 2009 13:08:10 +0000 Buzz http://www.heybuzz.co.uk/?p=675 The YCN studio even has light switches!
I recently learned that the YCN Studio (Shoreditch) have opened their doors to a new lending library. So I headed on over there at lunchtime to check it out/sign up. Not surprisingly, it’s a beautiful space with some really nice books to borrow, one-off posters and other prints to buy. I spent a while in there browsing around before ending up standing outside their offices for 20 minutes like a crazy person (it’s OK, I was on a call… can’t seem to master speaking and walking at the same time)! But it’s yet another reason to love Shoretich!

If you get a chance you should definitely go check it out! Whilst you’re at it – you should probably also check out my newest RSS addition, SiteInspire (a Daniel Howells project).

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Infographics + techno music + annoyingly addictive game = BEST THING EVER!

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You’re probably already aware of the newest Honda ‘Let it Shine’ ad spot (you know, the one with the cars and headlights) – but I was immensely impressed today when I saw Honda’s takeover of Vimeo (Wieden+Kennedy, of course). Now that’s how you tell your brands’ story using existing online platforms!

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Last week Vimeo changed their homepage (I only just noticed, getting slack!) – and I gotta say that it’s beautiful! I especially like the subtle background animation, which reminds me a little of Volll. The site is a little more serious – but still has the personality that I love about Vimeo. Click the image to see the old homepage vs. the new one (I very randomly had the old homepage saved locally).

]]> http://www.heybuzz.co.uk/2009/04/vimeo-redesign/feed/ 1 Nikola Mircic http://www.heybuzz.co.uk/2009/04/nikola-mircic/ http://www.heybuzz.co.uk/2009/04/nikola-mircic/#comments Fri, 24 Apr 2009 13:32:01 +0000 Buzz http://www.heybuzz.co.uk/?p=610 Nikola Mircic
Check out the portfolio of interface designer Nikola Mircic (www.nikolamircic.com). I’m seeing more and more sites with this type of layout, but Nikola has got it spot on! Some great work here too!

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