Resources & Links – Helpful Links for Clients & Designers
Here is a list of sites that are worth checking out:
• Stock Photography & Illustrations:
istockphoto.com
123rf.com
veer.com: professional images & fonts
gettyimages.com: creative stock & editorial images
bigstockphoto.com
depositphotos.com
dreamstime.com
thenounproject.com: huge selection symbols for the public domain (svg vector)
• Free Public Domain Stock Imagery:
freeimages.co.uk
freestockphotos.biz
publicdomainpictures.net
• Logo Design:
The Ultimate List of the Best Logo Design Resources:
www.justcreativedesign.com/2008/12/02/logo-design-resources/
• Useful HTML, CSS, JavaScript Tools and Libraries: smashingmagazine.com
• Web Color Chart: www.dreamweaverresources.com/colorchart.htm
• 1&1 Web Hosting: 1and1.com
My favorite domain name registrar and web hosting service provider
• Send larger files than your email server can provide: yousendit.com
Send large files (up to 100mb) to anyone's email address for free.
• Need to convert a file to a different format?: Zamzar.com
Try Zamzar's free file conversion.
• Computer Repair, Wireless, Networks – Payne Technologies: paynetechnologies.com
• Looking for a Calligrapher to hand-address invites?:
CalligraphyInk.com
CalligraphyByAndi.com
• Turn Your Handwriting into a Font: YourFonts.com
online font generator that allows you to create OpenType fonts using your own handwriting
• Customized T-Shirt, Apparel Printing:
Zazzle.com
CustomInk.com
SpreadShirt.com
• U.S. Copyright and Trademark Resources:
www.uspto.gov/main/trademarks.htm
www.loc.gov/copyright/circs
• Self-Publishing Information:
ISBN & Bar Code Info: www.isbn.org/standards/home/isbn/us/application.asp
Library of Congress Catalog Number: pcn.loc.gov/pcn007.html
Industry Resources for Graphics Designers:
— ComputerArts.com: professional advice on creating graphics, digital art & illustrations
— DesignDump.com: Total graphic design resource: graphic design books, magazines, latest news, articles, resource links, design competition listings & more
— Six Pixels of Separation: Awesome blog by Mitch Joel of Twist Image
— UnderConsideration.com/brandnew: opinions on corporate & brand identity work
— DeviantArt.com: online community for artists & designers of all types & extremes
— HOWDesign.com: creative inspiration, business advice, tips & tools of the trade
— TrendHunter.com: stay up to date on modern gadgets, art, design & style
Continuing Accreditation & Online Training:
• Lynda.com
• W3schools.com
Books: some of my favorite design/business books …
• The War of Art by Steven Pressfield
• Do the Work by Steven Pressfield
• The Rise of the Creative Class by Richard Florida
• Poke the Box by Seth Godin
• Logo Design Love: A Guide to Creating Iconic Brand Identities by David Airey
• LogoLounge by Bill Gardner
• LogoLounge 3: 2000 International Identities by Catharine Fishel & Bill Gardner
• Graphic Artist's Guild Handbook of Pricing and Ethical Guidelines