Web Design Blog

Pull-quote Design Showcase

April 19, 2007
posted by allCarry @ 6:53 AM

I’m a big fan of using pull-quotes (or callouts) to improve the readability of content-heavy pages.

Not only do call out important content, but they can also be used to break up content on the page and provide additional visual interest.


When Stock Photography Goes Bad

March 19, 2007
posted by allCarry @ 6:54 AM

Virgin Money’s online service login page is currently sporting what has to be the ugliest ’smiley person’ stock photo that I’ve seen in a while:

Is that supposed to be a smile? Even the blending in with the background is extremely poorly done.

I like the fact that it’s positioned above a security alert about protecting your.