Popular graphic design resources

The following is a series of graphic design resources and links to design research sources for students and graphics professionals. This is an ongoing project and more creative resources will be reviewed and added over time.

http://www.researchstudios.com/home/home.php
It's fair to say that the World of typography, over the last twenty years, would not be the same without the potent mixture of technology and creativity that emerged from the heady days of desktop publishing (DTP). Apple provided the hardware, Adobe and Aldus provided the software, and a whole swathe of graphic designers provided the creativity for a brave new world of digital typography, graphics and design. One of the most famous names to emerge from this mixture, of design and technology, has been Neville Brody. Famous, in particular, for several unique typefaces, record cover designs and magazines such as The Face and Arena. In a tribute to his achievements, Apple computer has devoted three pages on it's web site to the designer, entitled 'Inventing a graphic language'.

http://www.mandarindesign.com/
Occasionally you come across a web resource that really impresses. Mandarin Design is such a site. Without fuss and blowing it's own trumpet it impresses and teaches at the same time. To be fair, there's probably less here for hardened web coders and more for graphic designers who want to add a bit of spice to their sites, with the minimum of pain. If you design web sites and want inspiration via the clever use of HTML and css styles, then pay them a visit. At the very least, it will inspire.

http://www.photographiclibraries.com/
Most graphic designers and art directors will know about Getty Images. And there's no doubt that the resources of the largest image library in the World are vast. But sometimes you want something just a little bit special. Something that the big fish just won't have. And that's when it is neccesary to look for a more specialised image resource. That's where the Photographic Libraries directory comes in. A vast listing of image and photographic resources ranging from photography, to film, to fine art, fashion, maps and many others. Photographic Libraries also have an extensive search facility

http://www.own-it.org/
If you're a graphic designer, you're probably used to giving away the rights to your work for free, whilst those working with you - photographers, illustrators, advertising agencies gain income from licensing their work. Why is this? And what can you do to negotiate contracts in a way that's advantageous for your business? How should the industry change? If you are London-based (or planning to do business in the UK), then you may find the free services of a new organisation very helpful. Own-it is a new service which offers intellectual property advice for London's creative people. The web site based advice is free, as is an initial consultation with a lawyer.

http://www.desktoppublishing.com/
People don't use the term DTP in the same context anymore. But this is one of the original creative portals. A vast, if dated, graphic design resource website. There are links here for every conceivable design related area. From Photoshop tutorial sites, to art galleries, to stuff you never imagined.

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