Portfolio of Matt Brown. Nice subtle use of illustration elements, and very clear and simple navigation elements used throughout.

http://thingsthatarebrown.com

Magazine covering international affairs, business, culture and design. Edited by Wallpaper* founder and International Herald Tribune columnist Tyler Brule. You’ll find superb photography, well-crafted iconography and infographics, and excellent graphics and video production, a clear hierarchical order of information, and simple to navigation.

http://monocle.com

Portfolio site for Mark Boulton Design studio.

I love the human feel of this site which is reflected in the lovely type, earthy colors, and a soft, airy and feel. Sort of like settling into a cozy, well worn, leather chair.

http://markboultondesign.com

smashLAB is an interactive services firm that creates meaningful, memorable and easy to manage digital experiences.

Reversed white text on black and large photographic elements ared used to dramatic effect.

http://smashlab.com

Community for showcasing home design, remodeling, and renovation work.

Task-oriented navigation, clean lines, nice use of red as an accent color, and the general airiness of the design. I would have liked the layout to be centered in the page.

http://30elm.com