Every week we collect some of the best web and digital design resources that will be useful for designers. This week features free PSDs, fonts, icons and some great inspiration from usability experts and other designers.

Check out any of the links below and leave any comments about your favourites in the replies.

 

FREEBIES

Yosemite Safari Browser Window PSD

mac os x yosemite safari

Keep your browser mock-ups looking modern with this PSD for the new version of Safari for Mac OS X Yosemite. Download the PSD.

 

Curely Font

curely

Download the font.

 

FRINCO Font

frinco font

Download the font.

 

Touch Gesture Icons

touch gestures

Here’s a set of 30 different gestures commonly used for multi-touch screens. These will be helpful when illustrating interactions in your next mobile design. Download the icons.

 

Google/Material Design Icons

google material design icons

Google has made available the set of icons packaged with their latest software release, and that should be used with any interface that uses material design. Download the icons.

 

INSPIRATION

Google News – Concept Redesign

google news redesign responsive

One ambitious designer has taken it upon himself to reimagine how Google News should look and work. If nothing else, this concept shows a lot of areas where the existing Google News layout could be improved. Check it out.

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Design Accessibly, See Differently: Color Contrast Tips And Tools

colour blind buttons

In Ontario, most designers are aware of the importance of designing for accessibility, after the implementation of AODA legislation, but this article is a great reminder for things to keep in mind to ensure your projects pass accessibility standards. Read the full article.

 

Why You Should Remove Orphans from Your Body Text

orphan body text

Improve the readability of your web pages by getting rid of the “orphan” text that ends up on a new line at the end of your paragraph. Find out why.