Im sure all of you know about the amazing design blog Abduzeedo.
 
Well Abduzeedo has just launched its very first design contest! The aim of the contest is to create an icon for the Abduzeedo Flickr Group. The theme is anything to do with space, abduction, alien abduction etc etc.
 

There are some great prizes to win so head on over and enter now!
 
 
Here is my entry below!
 
 

Well after my blog showcasing my re-creation of Leopards Aurora Borealis desktop, I got a lot of feedback and many of you want a tutorial on how I did it. Well you are in luck…I finally decided to put together a brief tutorial. I must warn you this is my first tutorial so bear with me hehe. Anyways here goes
 

 
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So about time for another update…and what better than another freebie!
 
Ive been busy making some free Vector Grunge Elements for you to download. They are all fully scalable and should look great on your grungy designs. They are in black at the moment but you can colour and customize them how you want.
 
Please credit DesignNerd if you use. Enjoy!
 

DOWNLOAD HERE

Leopards Aurora Borealis desktop is in my opinion absolutely stunning. The first time i saw it i thought it was one of the most beautiful designs ever. I wondered if it would be possible to recreate it in photoshop so i set off to try. After hours and hours of playing around and experimenting i finally managed to come up with something that looked somewhat like it.
 
I thought i might post it up here to see what people thought. If I get a good response i may write a tutorial on how i did it. Anyways feedback would be great!
 

Ok guys, first post and first set of freebies!
 
Here are a set of Glossy Vector 3d RSS icons for you to download. Ive made them in a range of colours from the standard orange to a retro hot pink. These are sure to brighten up any blog/website! They are in Ai format and easily resizable.
 
If you use these a link back to DesignNerd Blog would be much appreciated. You must NOT redistribute or claim as your own. Enjoy!
 

Download Here