Graphic Designer's Paradise

Absence of Ugliness  Rick Altman's look at desktop design.

American Institute of Graphic Arts  The purpose of the AIGA is to advance excellence in graphic design as a discipline, profession, and cultural force. The AIGA provides leadership in the exchange of ideas and information, the encouragement of critical analysis and research, and the advancement of education and ethical practice.

American Museum of Papermaking  internationally renowned resource on the history of paper and paper technology. In addition to more than 2,000 books, the Museum features a remarkable collection of over 10,000 watermarks, papers, tools, machines, and manuscripts.

Art Directors Club of Metropolitan Washington  is a non-profit organization dedicated to advocating professionalism in the field of visual communications. Formed in 1953, the Club is dedicated to educating our members about design and the professional aspects of design, and educating the business community which uses our member's services about the power and value of good design.

Common client misconceptions in graphic design  This article raises some frequent concerns that many of us have or will encounter.

Communication Arts Magazine  Magazine on creativity for graphic designers, art directors, copywriters, photographers, illustrators and multimedia designers.

Design guide for print  Learn to avoid common mistakes made when digital artwork is prepared for print.

Design Schools, Training, & Education  This is a listing of design schools from education.org.

DesignPoint  is a graphic design practice specializing in traditional and electronic publishing. Formed more than ten years ago, the company quickly became a pioneer in digital layout, illustration and image manipulation. Designpoint provides solutions in the following fields of graphic design

Design Research  Research project focusing on the changing processes affecting design practice; from traditional 'design for print', to what has become known as 'interactive' design. This ranges from web design through to digital television.

Graphic Artists Guild  promotes and protects the economic interests of member artists and is committed to improving conditions for all creators of graphic arts and raising standards for the entire industry. The Guild is an egalitarian union that embraces all creators of graphic arts intended for presentation as originals or reproductions at all levels of skill and expertise.

My Design Primer  An easy-to-understand resource that explains about graphics, type, computers, web pages, printing and more.

Occupational Outlook Handbook  This page from the U.S. Department of Labor .. basically profiles the life of a graphic designer. Topics include: Nature of the work, working conditions, training, qualifications, advancement, employment, job outlook, and earnings. This page is definitely worth a read if you're thinking of becoming a graphic designer.

Tips on Outputting Your Electronic Files  DO's & DON'Ts On Sending Files To A Printer / Service Bureau For Output by Julian Foster.