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N.Design Studio | Design Blog & Portfolio
https://ndesign-studio.com
N.Design Studio is found by Nick La, Toronto based illustrator and web designer.Fri, 12 Jun 2015 00:37:08 +0000en-US
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1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9Themify Flow: WordPress Theme Builder
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https://ndesign-studio.com/blog/themify-flow-wordpress-theme-builder#commentsFri, 12 Jun 2015 00:25:56 +0000https://ndesign-studio.com/?p=1696I haven’t updated this blog for the longest time. Today I have something very exciting to present. I’ve been working very hard with the Themify team on a new theme builder for WordPress called Themify Flow. It is a lightweight, fast performance framework, which allows you to build responsive themes. Everything is done within WordPress with an intuitive drag & drop interface. No PHP or CSS coding required. Watch the video below to see how it works. It is a free open source project. Give it a shot!
]]>https://ndesign-studio.com/blog/themify-flow-wordpress-theme-builder/feed17949Free MiniCards From Moo.com
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https://ndesign-studio.com/blog/free-minicards-from-moo-com#commentsWed, 08 Aug 2012 01:17:37 +0000https://ndesign-studio.com/?p=1626I’ve partnered with Moo.com to offer a free set of 100 MiniCards. It is absolutely free. All you have to pay is the shipping and handling fee. You can print up to 100 different images in one pack. Hurry now, this offer expires August 31, 2012.
]]>https://ndesign-studio.com/blog/free-minicards-from-moo-com/feed12460New Illustration: Redesign The Web
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https://ndesign-studio.com/blog/new-illustration-redesign-the-web#commentsThu, 12 Jul 2012 22:08:55 +0000https://ndesign-studio.com/?p=1619Below is the latest illustration, Redesign the Web Poster, that I did for Smashing Magazine’s poster design contest: Redesign the Web, Redesign the World. The work is done with Adobe Illustrator and then touched up with Photoshop.
]]>https://ndesign-studio.com/blog/new-illustration-redesign-the-web/feed12414New Pinterest-Like Theme
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https://ndesign-studio.com/blog/new-pinterest-like-theme#commentsThu, 28 Jun 2012 17:27:26 +0000https://ndesign-studio.com/?p=1602Check out this new Pinterest inspired theme I designed – Pinboard. It incorporated infinite scroll as seen on Pinterest site. The posts are auto loaded and stacked as soon you hit the bottom of the page. It is also responsive. Check the demo and resize your browser window to see how the layout adapts.
]]>https://ndesign-studio.com/blog/new-pinterest-like-theme/feed10381Cake Based on Phoenix Illustration
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https://ndesign-studio.com/blog/cake-based-on-phoenix-illustration#commentsFri, 01 Jun 2012 20:34:29 +0000https://ndesign-studio.com/?p=1597Check out this awesome cake made by Elena based on my Phoenix illustration. According to Elena, it took her about a week, 5 hours each day, to finish it. I’m amazed with the details and colors she input on the work. It depicts the features of the Chinese phoenix. The cake was for a local cake competition. More photos available here.
]]>https://ndesign-studio.com/blog/cake-based-on-phoenix-illustration/feed4574New Ajax Ecommerce Theme
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https://ndesign-studio.com/blog/new-ajax-ecommerce-theme#commentsMon, 12 Mar 2012 18:50:50 +0000https://ndesign-studio.com/?p=1591Check out my latest WordPress theme, ShopDock, an ecommerce theme that replicates the Ajax features as seen on IconDock. Not only does it look cool, but also provides a pleasant user experience. Buyer can easily add or remove items to the cart with a single mouse click. No more “back to shop” or page reloading every time an item is added. The items are added to the shop dock instantly and the cart total is updated automatically.
]]>https://ndesign-studio.com/blog/new-ajax-ecommerce-theme/feed4748IconDock and Themify Coupon Code
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https://ndesign-studio.com/blog/icondock-and-themify-coupon-code#commentsWed, 25 Jan 2012 17:01:41 +0000https://ndesign-studio.com/?p=1582If you are interested to buy icons from IconDock or themes from Themify, I have a coupon code for you. Use ‘ndesign’ coupon code on IconDock to save 20% off any icon sets. The discount code on Themify is also the same ‘ndesign’. You can save 20% off any WordPress themes.
]]>https://ndesign-studio.com/blog/icondock-and-themify-coupon-code/feed3400Best Web Gallery Redesigned
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https://ndesign-studio.com/blog/best-web-gallery-redesigned#commentsThu, 01 Sep 2011 21:13:20 +0000https://ndesign-studio.com/?p=1574I recently redesigned Best Web Gallery with responsive features. Check it out!
]]>https://ndesign-studio.com/blog/best-web-gallery-redesigned/feed2651Another Responsive Theme – Tisa
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https://ndesign-studio.com/blog/another-responsive-theme-tisa#commentsSat, 13 Aug 2011 04:09:25 +0000https://ndesign-studio.com/?p=1564I just released another responsive WordPress theme at Themify called Tisa. Check our the demo and resize the browser window to see the fluid and responsive layout. It works on most modern mobile devices such as iPhone, iPad, Blackberry, Android, etc. and desktop browsers: Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and even Internet Explorer!
]]>https://ndesign-studio.com/blog/another-responsive-theme-tisa/feed4426Get My Illustration Prints on Society6
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https://ndesign-studio.com/blog/get-my-illustration-prints-on-society6#commentsWed, 06 Jul 2011 19:22:28 +0000https://ndesign-studio.com/?p=1554
I just uploaded four of my illustrations (Koi, Peacock, Abstract Pheonix, and Japan 11-03-11) on Society6, a print shop that sell art prints on behalf of the artists around the world. You can get illustrations printed on various meterials: sketched canvases, posters, T-shirts, hoodies, laptop and iPhone cases.
]]>https://ndesign-studio.com/blog/get-my-illustration-prints-on-society6/feed42New Minimal & Responsive Theme Released at Themify
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https://ndesign-studio.com/blog/new-minimal-responsive-theme-released-at-themify#commentsTue, 31 May 2011 15:10:38 +0000https://ndesign-studio.com/?p=1546I just wanted to announce a new WordPress theme that I designed called Elemin. It is minimal theme coded with Google font, CSS3, Javascript and HTML5. The design is completely fluid and responsive (using CSS3 Media Queries). This means the layout automatically adapts based on the user’s viewport. To see it in action, visit the demo site and resize your browser window or check it with a mobile phone.
]]>https://ndesign-studio.com/blog/new-minimal-responsive-theme-released-at-themify/feed1275Speaking at Mad Conference (Spain)
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https://ndesign-studio.com/blog/speaking-at-mad-conference-spain#commentsTue, 24 May 2011 18:17:23 +0000https://www.ndesign-studio.com/?p=1534
I’m excited to announce that I’m invited to speak at Mad in Spain on June 3rd, 2011. Organized by Domestika, Mad in Spain is one of the largest design conferences in Spain. This year is going to be their 6th anniversary. I will presenting a talk on applying art in modern web design. After the conference, I will be travelling to Barcelona and Paris. I will spend one week on each city. I’m very excited about this trip and hopefully I can find some inspiration for my illustration and design work.
]]>https://ndesign-studio.com/blog/speaking-at-mad-conference-spain/feed46Illustration: Japan Earthquake 11-03-2011
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https://ndesign-studio.com/blog/illustration-japan-earthquake-11-03-2011#commentsMon, 18 Apr 2011 06:35:06 +0000https://www.ndesign-studio.com/?p=1528I’ve recently created new illustration, Japan Earthquake 11-03-2011, that was inspired by the recent disaster in Japan. With this illustration I’ve joined force with To Japan with Love, a group of artists who are aiming at raising funds for Japan earthquake relief efforts. My illustration will be showcased at the art show (May 4th, 2011 at 156 Augusta Ave, Toronto, Ontario) along with the other other artists’ works. A limited of art prints will be available for sale. All proceeds made during the gallery show will be donated to Red Cross. Visit tojapanwithlove.ca and this Facebook event for more details. Also, my illustration is available for sale in various print media at Society6. You may download this illustration as desktop wallpapers.
]]>https://ndesign-studio.com/blog/illustration-japan-earthquake-11-03-2011/feed37Web Designer Wall Redesign
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https://ndesign-studio.com/blog/web-designer-wall-redesign#commentsThu, 10 Mar 2011 18:17:53 +0000https://www.ndesign-studio.com/?p=1492After 3.5+ years, I finally gave Web Designer Wall a new look. The new design is not just visually appealing, but well coded in technical point of view. I incorporated a lot of new web standard techniques such as HTML5, CSS3, and media queries. The new design works on all devices and resolutions. The design automatically flows base on user’s browser viewpoint. It flows from 3-column layout to 2-column, 1-column, and a narrow single column layout for mobile devices. This means my site design never break regardless of the user’s display resolution. To see this in action, visit Web Designer Wall and resize your browser window. I even spent the extra time to create a print stylesheet to make sure the content are printed out nicely. For more details on the redesign, read this blog post.
]]>https://ndesign-studio.com/blog/web-designer-wall-redesign/feed45Beadme Jewelry
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https://ndesign-studio.com/blog/beadme-jewelry#commentsFri, 10 Dec 2010 17:24:58 +0000https://www.ndesign-studio.com/?p=1486A friend of mine just setup an online shop to sell bead jewelry made with quality beads and silver. Below is a gallery of their products. Check out Beadme.ca to buy or see more.
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]]>https://ndesign-studio.com/blog/beadme-jewelry/feed45Photobox Theme Design
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https://ndesign-studio.com/blog/photobox-theme-design#commentsThu, 25 Nov 2010 15:31:26 +0000https://www.ndesign-studio.com/?p=1484Check out the latest theme that I just released yesterday on Themify named Photobox. It is a WordPress theme for photobloggers. The theme features a gallery slider on the homepage and a lightbox gallery in the posts using WordPress built-in media gallery feature. No additional plugin is required to install this theme. Read more details on this theme or view the demo.
]]>https://ndesign-studio.com/blog/photobox-theme-design/feed139New Edmin Theme
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https://ndesign-studio.com/blog/new-edmin-theme#commentsMon, 08 Nov 2010 19:25:12 +0000https://www.ndesign-studio.com/?p=1468I just designed another elegant WordPress theme at Themify called Edmin. This theme comes 4 different skins and 7 layout options. It is suitable for general blog and photography sites. Check out the demo now.
]]>https://ndesign-studio.com/blog/new-edmin-theme/feed26Speaking at FOWD Conference
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https://ndesign-studio.com/blog/speaking-at-fowd-conference#commentsWed, 27 Oct 2010 15:14:08 +0000https://www.ndesign-studio.com/?p=1459I will be speaking at Future of Web Design (FOWD) conference in New York City upcoming November 15 – 17, 2010. This will be my second time speaking at FOWD. I’ve been attending FOWD in the past several years and they get better and better. So, I’m very excited to have this opportunity to speak at the conference again. I have a free conference ticket to giveaway, head over to Web Designer Wall for your chance to win a free ticket.
]]>https://ndesign-studio.com/blog/speaking-at-fowd-conference/feed399Presentation Slides: Frontend 2010, Norway
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https://ndesign-studio.com/blog/presentation-slides-frontend-2010-norway#commentsTue, 26 Oct 2010 03:42:59 +0000https://www.ndesign-studio.com/?p=1447On Sep 2nd, 2010, I spoke at a design conference called Frontend 2010 (hosted by IXD) in Oslo, Norway.
]]>https://ndesign-studio.com/blog/presentation-slides-frontend-2010-norway/feed16Koi Theme Has Moved
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https://ndesign-studio.com/blog/koi-theme-has-moved#commentsFri, 15 Oct 2010 15:24:16 +0000https://www.ndesign-studio.com/?p=1440Please be advised that the Koi theme has been converted into a Themify theme. With the Themify framework and widgets integration, it gives you more options in term of theme settings, styling, layout options, and sidebar widgets. I also added some new WordPress 3.0 features such as custom menus and child theme support. Read this post for more details or download the new converted Koi theme.