10 Excellent Design Blogs and Sites
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Graphic design and the web were made for each other. With broadband access as ubiquitous as it is today, designers can really show off their skills and attitude like never before. Collected here are some of the most useful blogs on graphic design for graphic designers. They cover topics as diverse as how to use the latest in digital tools to managing your expenses as a freelance designer.
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ADOBE PHOTO SHOP KILLER TIPS:
An amazing collection of tips and how-tos complete with video walk-throughs to show you how it’s done. While most of this is perfect for beginners, even pros may find a gem or two they hadn’t seen before. |
| DESIGN O’BLOG:
While Niki Brown does touch on the technical details like the Killer Tips blog, she also discusses more “real world” issues like what equipment you should have in your designers bag and how to land work. |
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OUTLAW DESIGN BLOG:
A well-rounded blog with diverse topics from tips/techniques to public relations and insurance. Coupled with DesignO’Blog, freelance graphic designers will discover what they must know beyond artistic skills. It’s extremely well-built and good-looking with useful tutorials and downloads. |
| FUEL YOUR CREATIVITY:
Clearly one of the most popular graphic design blogs, it’s maintained by a dedicated team who seem eager to promote the craft and encourage and educate newcomers to the field. Be sure to peruse their collection of designer interviews for inspiration as well as cautionary tales from those who have been there before you. |
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LOGO DESIGN LOVE:
As the name suggests, it’s all about logos, from the original design to the reworking an existing logo, and dealing with issues of copyright and the client’s needs. Included are numerous examples in various styles, from the ultra-clean corporate logo to ornate, friendly “hand done” styles. |
| DAVID AIREY:
A beautifully simple, clean blog. Mr. Airey’s writing follows the same aesthetic, and he does a great job of explaining graphic design principles with language and examples everyone can understand. |
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I LOVE TYPOGRAPHY (ILT):
“Devoted to fonts, typefaces, and all things typographical.” Whether you want to learn about the latest fonts just released or are more interested in creating your own, this is a great place to start for factual information and inspiration. |
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Lots of tutorials and freebies, with some interesting analysis and a strong focus on the web. Check out Angie Bowen’s article on staying power. And speaking of Angie Bowen, she’s part of the team behind… |
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THINK DESIGN:
A pleasantly sprawling page, with nice freebies. There’s a little bit of everything here, including fonts, wireframe vectors, and WordPress tools. |
| ARBENTING:
A wonderfully practical blog that includes weekly “Best of the Web” examples, product and freebie reviews, advice, and general web-news of interest to designers. |
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David Airey
May 28th, 2009 at 2:08 pm
Hi James,
That’s very complimentary of you. Thanks a lot.
So you know, the link to Logo Design Love isn’t currently working.
All the best.
Tamara
May 28th, 2009 at 2:41 pm
Link fixed. My bad. =)
Nick Pagano
May 29th, 2009 at 6:11 am
Thanks for mentioning ThinkDesign on your list James! I really appreciate it. I’m happy to be alongside such awesome sites!
Jonathan - Advanced Life Skills
May 29th, 2009 at 8:00 am
Nice reference even for us non designer types. Lots of great ideas here, thanks for sharing.
UberDragon
May 29th, 2009 at 8:25 am
This is a valuable collection of great design websites. I follow a ton of design & development websites and even I found a new one to check out from your list.
Thanks for the GREAT post.
Andrew Houle
May 29th, 2009 at 10:36 am
Nice list, I’m flattered you featured MyInkBlog along side such great sites!
honour chick
May 29th, 2009 at 8:28 pm
excellent designs. very beautiful and creative.
Honey Singh
May 30th, 2009 at 2:27 am
Thanks for the suggestions and information’s.
All the sources really works well in different perspectives.
I personally like the ADOBE PHOTO SHOP KILLER TIPS and other logo designs references.
Thumbs up.
Online Photoshop
May 30th, 2009 at 6:05 am
Superb Share buddy!!
tim
May 30th, 2009 at 6:15 pm
The only other site I would add are the TheServed.com supersites – TypographyServed.com, FashionServed.com, etc… Otherwise, AMAZING list. Thanks for the article.
Angie Bowen
June 6th, 2009 at 5:01 pm
Great list of blogs, I’m a big fan of all of them. Thanks so much for including Arbenting!
filipino graphic designer
June 30th, 2009 at 9:45 pm
Wow nice list thank you this!
Jake Rocheleau
July 2nd, 2009 at 7:38 pm
Really awesome collection! I’m subscribed to most of these blog’s feeds, really makes it easier to get their most updated content.