design
Typography Inspiration Showcase
A nice collection of type design, though it could use a little more commentary.
24 ways: Easing The Path from Design to Development
Good tips for designers to think about.
Spoonflower: Print custom fabric on-demand
How cool is this?! Design your own fabric.
The Daily Slurp
I like the search-by-color feature, particularly that you can combine colors. Very useful when working out an idea.
Free Resource: Pre-Design Questionnaire | Outlaw Design Blog – A Graphic Design Blog
A great starter document for the design questionnaire. Customize and enjoy.
Setting Up a Basic Project Outline | Outlaw Design Blog – A Graphic Design Blog
A good overview of project outlines (and how using them with clients can save your sanity).
Free Vector Stock Images | Free Illustrator EPS and AI Downloads | Open Source Vector Files
I’m always on the lookout for good illustrations.
The Great Website Design Gallery Roundup by CSS-Tricks
A handy grid-list of gallery sites.