http://www.productivedreams.com A blog to keep you updated on the latest design trends. Thu, 25 Dec 2008 19:26:02 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Using parachutes/hot air balloons in website designs has almost become a trend now. Even though this is not a common element, there are quite a few websites(which I have listed below) that might contribute to evolution of this new trend. I have also included a FREE parachute graphics package(Fireworks png) ... http://www.productivedreams.com/parachutes-an-emerging-trend-in-webdesign/ Last week, I got a chance to design the header and logo for "Dark Elegance" , a free drupal theme by Dezinerfolio. The PSD version of the header is available for download, as well. This theme mainly focuses on simplicity in usability & accessibility.The color palette uses simple flat dark colors ... http://www.productivedreams.com/dark-elegance-a-free-drupal-theme/ I am glad to present my readers with a Christmas gift - A Free Twitter Theme. I've included the (PNG) fireworks source file of the Santa as well, in the zip. Click on the image below, for preview. How to use this theme? Step1: Log in to your twitter account and click the ... http://www.productivedreams.com/merry-xmas-free-twitter-theme/ When two people use the same style it's copy, but when many use it's called a trend. It's too long since I reviewed a trend. So here it goes - 'Clip n Paper'. This is another common element that I've noticed in many websites. Normally websites with this element look ... http://www.productivedreams.com/trend-review-clip-n-paper/ I've worked on many projects where in I had to style the form/input buttons using custom background images. That is, I had to hide the default text of the button. It's not a big deal, I know. But it is, when it comes to IE. Let's review this in detail. The ... http://www.productivedreams.com/ie-not-intepreting-text-indent-on-submit-buttons/ Hope all of you loved my first wordpress theme - BlakMagik. I am glad to release my second FREE wordpress theme - WildDreams. The theme has a wild feel and is based on 2 columns. The psd source file of the logo and header background has also been included with ... http://www.productivedreams.com/wilddreams-another-free-wordpress-theme/ Thanks for supporting my previous post, on the same topic. I've collected another set of Price Tag based designs.  1. Art Flavours 2. Capture The Valley 3. Friml 4. Jayha Fling 5. Gpacheco 6. Planet Web Group 7. Stucel 8.Really Wild Travel 9. Nomiki 10. Hotel Paradiso 11. Piedi Costa 12. Hello 13. Belgrade Jazzfest 14. The CSS Gallery List 15. Bubblesoc 16. Josieg182 17. A Real ... http://www.productivedreams.com/another-set-of-price-tag-based-designs/ Today I am glad to release my first free wordpress theme - BlakMagik. This was designed for SmashingMagazine readers. The theme has 2 columns and is based on grungy wooden textures and has a cool top menu which includes RSS. The psd source file of the logo has also been ... http://www.productivedreams.com/blakmagik-a-free-wordpress-theme/ I hope all of you enjoyed my previous “Free Wallpaper Generator” post!. This is a grungy, dark and warm design which will definitely enrich your desktop. This was created using Adobe Photoshop CS3. The zip file file contains both Standard (1024x768 and 1600x1200) and Wide versions (1280x800 and 1920x1200). Please do ... http://www.productivedreams.com/productivedreams-desktop-wallpaper-v1/ It's been so long since I worked on photoshop droplets and actions. So just thought of creating a custom droplet for my readers. Droplets are used to apply actions to one or more images, or a folder of images. All you have to do is, drag the images or the ... http://www.productivedreams.com/free-wallpaper-generator/