I'm a sucker for good advertising. The creator of this website is too, apparently. Here, Frederik Samuel posts all the good, the bad, and sometimes, the ugly that the advertising world has to offer. Some folks are just so darn creative. A great place to get inspired.
2) GoMediaZine
Not only is this site an example of darn good web design, it's a super valuable resource. It was actually started and is maintained by a creative agency effectively using social media, but don't let that deter you. You'll find poignant insights, helpful tutorials, and great downloads.
3) Smashing Magazine
I had to include Smashing Magazine...in case you've been living under a rock for the last, oh, six years. Smashing is THE hub for all things going on in and around the design world. They throw designers a bone time and time again, and that's what keeps me going back. Apply liberally. Use often.
4) Graphic Design Blender
A classmate of mine from undergrad writes and maintains the ever-amazing Graphic Design Blender. The content is really the key to his success, but the clean and orderly design doesn't hurt. The information on his site is geared toward freelance designers and I've found much to appreciate about the well-written articles. Bookmark this one, for sure!
Hooray for design goodies! Aside from Smashing Magazine, the rest are new to me and I will bookmark them for sure. I have a question for you--do you regularly visit sites like this? My problem is that I bookmark all these great sites but then have no time to check them out. Just reading everyone's blogs for class is time consuming--I always wonder how people stay abreast of all the information that is available. Any tips are appreciated.
ReplyDeleteI used to...before I started spending umpteen hours on these projects! I think it's so so sososo important to keep up on design trends and news. Google Reader is a great way to scan through sites really quickly. Just subscribe to the RSS feed and check in when you can!
Delete"fantastic post, very informative. I wonder why the other experts of this sector do not notice
ReplyDeletethis. You should proceed your writing. I am confident, you’ve a huge readers’ base already!"
Regards: Eve Hunt