For those of you who have little idea of who I’m talking about, Ricardo is an awesome illustrator who manages and showcases his works at his personal website, ricardogimenes.com. Ricardo is a graphic/web/motion designer and free lancer who spends most of his time creating awesome illustrations of popular websites. He is working on a project called ‘Behind the Websites’ where he illustrates what people think about websites. Not only do these illustrations reflect what the websites do and blog about, but they are so cleverly crafted with a tint of humor which definitely tickles your funny bone. Ricardo has a great sense of humor which we can definitely see when we look at his works.

A little information about Ricardo :

Ricardo has over fourteen years of experience in design, art direction, video making and production of creative materials in five different countries. So, we are not just talking about a cartoonist here, but about a multi-talented artist with a wide range of experience in the most vital areas of design. He is quite an expert in turning deliveries into commercially successful graphic design pieces, website designs, audio/visual media, digital media production and motion graphic initiatives. He has been an excellent team leader leading a team of creatives to give focus, to work on budget and schedule and to meet client expectations.

Please visit his website, “ricardogimenes.com” to learn more about this awesome artist and to see more of his work. I have featured some of the best ‘Behind the Websites” illustrations from his project. Take a look at them and have fun.

Also, if you need to know how your websites looks from his perspective, you can contact him and let him know  (Don’t worry, he doesn’t charge much!! :) )

1) Buysellads

We all know the mastermind behind BSA, Mr. Todd Garland . If you have followed his blog, you will definitely understand the reason behind those cool scuba gear :) Todd has done a great job with BSA.

2) IndoFolio

Well, the creative designer from my own country, India, Mr. Gopal Raju. His blog, productive Dreams is where writes articles and releases freebies for the design community. His portfolio, Indofolio is a very good example of how awesome his creativity is. He has mixed the increasingly popular horizontal scrolling technique with some really cool illustration of  the Hindu gods. He has designed numerous icons and wallpapers for the design community. Way to go, Gopal. We are proud of you :)

3) Francesco Mugnai
Francesco is an Adobe Certified Expert in Photoshop CS4. He is also a Teacher, Graphic Designer and Web Designer and runs his awesome blog, Fracesco Mugnai. It is filled with inspiration from the world of design.

4) Web Designer Wall

Well, this is website needs no introduction. Created and managed by the awesome web designer Nick La, is one of the most sought after resource site for tips, tricks and tutorials in web designing. It is also one of the Smashing Networks. His portfolio, NDesign-Studio is a treat to the eyes, with some of the best illustrations I have ever seen.

5) Google Buzz

Well, I get the point, Google. I know you guys want to take over the world and stuff, but c’mon…. ‘Don’t be Evil’. Leave the little birdie alone.

6) Apple iPad

iKnow, iKnow…. you guys have already been bombarded with the beautiful, awesome, simply breathtaking, phenomenal, incredible.. blah..blah..blah … but you got to admit, Apple rules when it comes to design.

7) The Design Superhero

Another gem of a designer from India, Aravind Ajith manages the awesome blog, Design Superhero which is a great resource for web designers. Aravind has also released his recent WordPress theme, Zexee via Six Revisions for FREE!!!. Be sure to check his website out :)

8 ) Little Box of Ideas

LBOI, owned by the beautiful and talented designer, Sneh Roy celebrated its first anniversary today. A lovely blog with some really cool articles on Logo design, photo manipulations and tons of Illustrator articles. The illustration perfectly exemplifies what the blog is :)

9) Copenhagen Meet 2009

Ahem… we all know what happened in the end, I don’t have to elaborate but its awesome to see how Ricardo makes it look so funny :)

10) Computer Arts Magazine

This must be the treasure house for tutorials. One of the biggest Design magazine in the world with some of the Top quality designers contributing tutorials for the community. Brilliant, most certainly!!!

12) Spoon Graphics

The master mind behind Spoon Graphics, Chris Spooner is one of the most active designers/bloggers on the web. His ‘eye brows’ are unforgettable :) just like his tutorials. His blog, is filled with resources like brushes, textures, tutorials, tips, tricks… you name it. As Ricardo puts it, Chris is definitely the ‘Master of Design’. He looks pretty handsome in his ‘He Man’ suit, don’t you think? :)

13) Mayhem Studios:

If you are a budding designer on twitter, you gotta be following this guy. Most of his tweets are so good that it will make your hair stand on your head, I mean…. literally. Calvin Lee runs his award winning blog, Mayhem studios. He is truly become the ‘Master of Twitter’

14) Apple Magic Mouse

Well, everytime Apple comes out with a new product, they just blow you away. The Magic Mouse is not an exception. I just love the Magic Mouse and I think Steve Jobs likes it a lot :) Mickey seems so happy, I wonder why!!

15) Fuel Your Blogging:

This is the biggest franchise for a internet user. There is not one thing they do not blog about. This is a treasure chest for awesome inspiration, kickass roundups and so much information…. really really huge!!

16) Just Creative Design

Another master in the world of design, Jacob Cass runs his design blog, Just Creative Design. It is filled with articles to help you become a better designer. He has shared most of his skills, tips, tricks on effective designing, logos and is an exceptional logo designer himself.

17) Pepsi

Ever wondered why Pepsi redesigned their old logo. Take a look!!! …. I loved it…

18) Video Co-Pilot

If you like special effects in hollywood movies and want to recreate some of them, then this is where you need to board the plane. Andrew Kramer, one of the most influential man in the visual motion design world has some of the best.. no wait… awesome tutorials on Adobe After Effects… which will definitely blow your mind away. And yes, you will have a good flight!!

19) Twitter Re – Design

Somewhere in the end of 2009, Twitter redesigned its home page into a better looking and easier access page. I had no clue Popeye had a hand in this. Way to go!!!

20) Vectips

Easily one of the best Illustrator tutorials online. If you want learn Illustrator the fun way, you gotta visit Vectips. Cool website :)

21) Smashing Magazine

No questions asked…. No introduction needed…. every kid in the world knows Smashing Magazine…. and a lovely illustration :)

22) Coco Cola

Haha… I am still trying to figure out what the illustrations says…. but it is very funny :D

23) Photoshop Lady

The best of the tutorials end up here and be aware…. she looks damn strict…. Don’t Play around..

24) Colorburned

An awesome website for all sorts of inspiration in the Photoshop/Illustrator world run by Grant Friedman. I just love the design of the website.

25) Palm Pre

Hehe… somebody hates competition. I wonder who!!! But, I think iPhone is way cooler than anything else :)

26) Mc Donalds

This is one of my favorite illustration. Notice the baseball bat McD is holding…. yeah, you got it…  There is another Mac in town and its delicious as well :)

27) Red Bull

Red Bull gives you wingssssssssss…….. Wait.. What!!

28) Microsoft

Hmph!… He scares me too…. Mr. Ballmer, leave the poor bird alone, will ya?

29) Twitter

This has got to be the funniest so far and I pity the bird…. what he says is true :|

30) Google

Muhahaha….. Don’t dare come up with an idea and show it to the world…. We are waiting…….. X-)

31) Abduzeedo

yeah… baby…. it’s soooo goooood!! Name it, and Abduzeedo has it. Fabio rules!!

32) Richworks… yeah!!

And finally, I have saved the best for the last :) I was a winner in one of the contests held at LBOI, and I won this awesome illustration of myself, specially done by Ricardo, the magician :)

So, what do you think? Which was your favorite. Feel free to comment on what you think about this article. And do not forget to check out Ricardo’s website. It is filled with more of such stuff and he does this almost everyday :)

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