Collage Style Sites Part 3
3rd edition — by Patrick McNeil — Jul. 5, 2007
The Design Element
Collage style design continues to be rather popular. It seems that it is a nice alternative to the shiny polished trend. It has a totally different set of connotations and makes for a fun style. As with any design style it should be used with care and applied in situations where it makes sense. Look through a few of these sites and I think you will understand what I mean. They have a fun light hearted feel to them. The mood of the site is established by this dominating style which ultimately controls much of the design. I have yet to make a design in this way but it sure looks like a fun style to use.
Sample Usage
High-Res Online Collage Resources
The Library of Congress: American Memory
Rare Books &
Special Collections (From the American Memory link above)
Smithsonian Institution Libraries
Library of Congress Digital Collections & Programs
Google Directory: Digital Libraries
The National Archives
Duke University: Rare Book, Manuscript, and Special Collections Library
The National Archives of the UK
NYPL Digital Gallery
1800's EPHEMERA
Other Links
Found Elements (purchase
items to use in collage work)
History of Collage
