typophile.com
Mega resource. Get a short interactive lesson in how to design typefaces as well as get your type ideas critiqued. Try the Small Talk Generator: "Hi, have we met? Fun for the whole type geek family.
linotype.com
Contemporary to classic fonts. Also don’t forget to download a FREE copy of Linotype Font Explorer to replace the Font Book software that came with your mac.
typography.com
The Hoefler Type Foundry, founded by Jonathan Hoefler, who was later joined by Tobias Frere-Jones (the gentlemen in the typography video we watched http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKKDL6lekmA )
Expensive fonts, but beautiful site and great for getting inspired!!
**Graphic Design Portfolios****
Want to be a better designer? Study Design. Here are all the members of the Graphic Artists Guild that have posted their portfolios online.
**IllustrationClass.com**
Online Tutorials
Illustrator CS5 Tutorial—A good overview reference. [[file/view/Illustrator_Overview.pdf|Illustrator_Overview.pdf]]
Photoshop CS5 Tutorial—A good overview reference. [[file/view/Photoshop_Overview.pdf|Photoshop_Overview.pdf]]
Design Matters Podcast
Design Matters with Debbie Millman is a thought-provoking internet podcast, which profiles industry-leading graphic designers, change agents, artists, writers and educators.
Design Thinking Podcast
This is the podcast for Design 100, the Design Thinking course taught by Professor Marvin Malecha, FAIA, at NC State University's College of Design
aiga.org
The professional association for design. You can get a student membership for a discounted rate!
Events, articles, competitions, conference info, job listings, teaching resources, info for clients, etc. etc.
Typesociety.org
The Society of Typographic Aficionados (SOTA) is a non-profit, volunteer-driven organization devoted to type, typography, and the related arts. SOTA hosts the annual TypeCon conference every summer! Best conference and workshops ever.
gag.org
Graphic Artists Guild
Legal documents to use, online portfolios, insurance, pricing guidelines, etc.
Design Blogs picked by your classmates:
http://www.youthedesigner.com/
http://www.davidairey.com/
http://abduzeedo.com/
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Typography & Fonts:
I Love Typography
Subscribe to the weekly e-newsletter-you will be glad you did. Type geeks unite.
DaFont (free fonts)
Veer
1001 Free Fonts (more free fonts)
typophile.com
Mega resource. Get a short interactive lesson in how to design typefaces as well as get your type ideas critiqued. Try the Small Talk Generator: "Hi, have we met? Fun for the whole type geek family.
myfonts.com
Search by style, designer or company.
linotype.com
Contemporary to classic fonts. Also don’t forget to download a FREE copy of Linotype Font Explorer to replace the Font Book software that came with your mac.
typography.com
The Hoefler Type Foundry, founded by Jonathan Hoefler, who was later joined by Tobias Frere-Jones (the gentlemen in the typography video we watched
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKKDL6lekmA )
Expensive fonts, but beautiful site and great for getting inspired!!
General Resources:
**Adobe Design Center**
Browse the extensive online galleries, check out any number of tutorials, get more info from forums
**Graphic Design Portfolios****
Want to be a better designer? Study Design. Here are all the members of the Graphic Artists Guild that have posted their portfolios online.
Color in Motion
**Web Design Library**
Many clear and easy, highly illustrated tutorials on Illustrator, Photoshop and more...
Especially good illustrator tutorial
**AllGraphicDesign.com**
More links that you can imagine - forums, tutorials, you name it...
**IllustrationClass.com**
Online Tutorials
Illustrator CS5 Tutorial—A good overview reference.
Photoshop CS5 Tutorial—A good overview reference.
Illustrator CS5 Tutorials: 70 Wicked Tips
INSPIRATION:
Designspiration:
http://designspiration.net/
DesignWorkLife: http://www.designworklife.com/
Updated daily, dwl was estab lished to cat a log and share design-centric inspiration.
OK Great: http://www.okaygreat.com/
A tight-knit crew of designers, writers + artists, hell-bent on delivering the best in art, design and culture
****The Bridge**
Fresh, energetic, hip and meaningful...
**Computer Arts**
Personal Favorite of awesome fresh young strong high-power graphic design...
*The Creative Awards
1,
**How Design Magazine Links**
Design Firms, Typography, Career...you name it
**Design Archives of AIGA**
(more images than you can ever look at)
****Prank Design:**
Design firm (see work->publishing and promo pack)
**Project6 design firm**
**Veer: Ideas: Lightboxing**
**Sagmeister »**
Design Matters Podcast
Design Matters with Debbie Millman is a thought-provoking internet podcast, which profiles industry-leading graphic designers, change agents, artists, writers and educators.
Design Thinking Podcast
This is the podcast for Design 100, the Design Thinking course taught by Professor Marvin Malecha, FAIA, at NC State University's College of Design
Stock Photos/Illustrations:
Stock.XCHNG - FREE stock photo site. http://www.sxc.hu/
MorgueFile (more free images, by creatives for creatives): http://www.morguefile.com/
StockVault: http://www.stockvault.net/
Deviant Art: http://www.deviantart.com/
iStock: http://www.istockphoto.com/
Getty Images (I'm working on getting a student subscription for us):
http://www.gettyimages.com/
Corbis: http://www.corbisimages.com/
Professional Organizations
aiga.org
The professional association for design. You can get a student membership for a discounted rate!
Events, articles, competitions, conference info, job listings, teaching resources, info for clients, etc. etc.
Typesociety.org
The Society of Typographic Aficionados (SOTA) is a non-profit, volunteer-driven organization devoted to type, typography, and the related arts. SOTA hosts the annual TypeCon conference every summer! Best conference and workshops ever.
gag.org
Graphic Artists Guild
Legal documents to use, online portfolios, insurance, pricing guidelines, etc.