Gui Inspiration... and Design.

oXYnary

I'm attempting to organize/redo a GUI front end that at this point is pretty bland (see here). Any suggestions of places for inspiration ? (And how as well, sometimes Im scratching my head how they got certain visual effects with PS). Design wise as well (2d bitmap design since engine no vector or good 3d gui support).

Also, you know I see all these advanced graphic/interactive design and effects in some commercials and flash sites and such. I was never super at graphic design, and always liked it the least in college, interactive hadn't been introduced yet. So how do they come up with this stuff?

KlausSilveira

You should take a look at some design websites:

http://smashingmagazine.com/
http://designm.ag/
http://www.webdesignerdepot.com

oXYnary

Thanks. Those do help with some concepts. But unfortunately leave me high and dry as to how they actually created the fx.

Rhinokey

show us some example images of what fx you are liking, and maybe someone can break it down