Web & Patterns: patterns for a better web.

I think that Dailyrt listing, a Twitter-based application, is an intersting example.
In particular, I like: 

the block made by the rating and the tweet-this button; 
mouse over effect on the list; 
the numbering on the right.

Selection and content filtering buttons on Viljami Salminen’s portofolio: halfway between web and operating system graphic.

The  equal-opportunity-button to enroll in Ruadebaixo, an online magazine of lifestyle and culture (in Portuguese).

Breadcrumbs trails in registrations or, generally speaking, in wizard like this, have the important function of communicating where the user is at and how many steps are missing to the task accomplishment.

I have a passion for non-conventional listings and grids based on squared (or nearly) patterns: Method web site grid, a communication agency specialized in creating unique brand experience, is one of my favorites.

Rustin Jessen uses for the lettering of his blog dedicated to typography Adobe Caslon: does it still makes sense speaking of web fonts, web safe typefaces or systems fonts?

Especially interesting from a functional standpoint, the page-slider on Thestrangeattractor, a communtiy for creatives but also a web portal full of resources and useful links for people constantly looking for inspiration.

I love the way these tabs smoothly change of color when you hover on them.

I think Swiss Miss’ error page is really funny.

A classic horizontal tab navigation with 3 different states (selected, normal, mouse over) for each item.
Fontshop is the foundry founded by Erik Spiekermann.

An original black background for the search and the booking forms on Design Hotels website.

I immediately loved  Modalinc low-fi icons, an U.S. study of interaction and design.

When you invite someone to start a wizard, it’s always a good practice show how many steps are required for the enrollment, the strengths of your product /serivce or the benefits derived from an inscription.
The numbered list of Scrapblog is a good example of this; besides buttons have a pleasantly unconventional form.

Using a mascot to characterize your website and so creating brand awareness is a current trend in web design. 
The most important thing to keep in mind is using a custom designed mascot and avoiding stock images.

Carbonmade is a valuable service for creatives and designers, that allows you to quickly create presentations and portfolios of your work. 
The login mask is placed at the end of an interesting “waterfall path”, made of colorful forms that attract the attention of the visitor and lead the eye to the sign in form.