Resources & Links
Helpful Links for Clients & Designers. Here is a list of sites that are worth checking out:
Stock Photography & Illustration Resources:
Industry Resources for Graphic Designers:
- ComputerArts.com: Professional advice on creating graphics, digital art & illustrations
- 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
- HighGraphic.com
Useful Apps for Graphic Designers & Artists:
- Adobe Kuler: Color-identification tool that can send swatches to other Adobe programs
- Sketchbook Pro: iPad app art app with digital pens, pencils; great for speed drawing
- The Typography Manual: a valuable resource for those passionate about text
- Fontbook: helpful tool for compiling lists of favorite fonts & comparing typefaces
- TypeDrawing: Create typography art & unique watermarks on photos
Books:
- Ogilvy on Advertising by David Ogilvy
- Making Ads Pay by John Caples
- Tested Advertising Methods
by John Caples - The Unpublished David Ogilvy
by David Ogilvy - The War of Art by Steven Pressfield
- Do the Work by Steven Pressfield
- The Rise of the Creative Class by Richard Florida
- The Autobiography of Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson
- 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
Graphic Design Resources:
- Dropbox is a free service that allows you to share photos & files easily with others & work on team projects:
- http://db.tt/Fqv6X3h
- wetransfer.com
- hightail.com
- zamzar.com
- crystalkluge.com
- justcreativedesign.com/2008/12/02/logo-design-resources
- uspto.gov/main/trademarks.htm
- loc.gov/copyright/circs
- isbn.org/standards/home/isbn/us/application.asp
- pcn.loc.gov/pcn007.html
- 1and1.com
- 123-reg.co.uk (in the UK)
- smashingmagazine.com
- simple.be/web/color/codes
- Lynda.com
- W3schools.com
- Send larger files than your email server can provide for free:
- Need to convert a file to a different format?:
Try Zamzar's free file conversion.
- Looking for a Calligrapher to hand-address invites & wedding stationery?
Logo Design Resources:
- Ultimate List of the Best Logo Design Resources:
- U.S. Copyright & Trademark Resources:
Book Design Resources:
- ISBN & Bar Code Info:
- Library of Congress Catalog Number:
Web Design Resources:
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Recommended Domain Name Registrar
& Web Hosting Service:
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HTML, CSS, JavaScript Tools & Libraries:
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PMS Web Color Chart:
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Continuing Accreditation & Online Training: