Sweet Tweets: Design Resources of the Week #23

Sweet Tweets is a weekend feature to The Design Cubicle highlighting some of my favorite, and other Twitterer’s design-related links discovered via Twitter throughout the work week – because having resources and staying up-to-date is important in growth and development.

Week of 10-26-09:

How to create your best web layouts ever
“Ah, the blank canvas: probably my favourite part of the design process…”

Freelancers preparation for vacation
“If you’re a freelancer looking to go on a vacation, here are a few things you will want to take into consideration before packing those bags!”

Clean and well-designed websites
“Ive been looking around the web to try and find some examples of clean well structured sites, this maybe a unique layout or just simply presented well with some good typography, spacing or initial first impression of the site, here are just a few of the ones im liking.”

WordPress website design process
“Let’s take a look at the process of tweaking WordPress to transform it from a blogging platform to taking on the job of a typical Content Management System.”

Discussion on WordPress for designers
“In the first in a series of short form interviews we ask renowned web designers and front end developers a few questions about their areas of interest as well as their opinion on the future of web design. First up is Elliot Jay Stocks, web designer, author and globe trotting speaker.”

Personal branding success in 15 steps
“Before talking about the how of personal branding, it’s essential to talk about why it’s essential for your business and your life.”

Beautiful uses of typography in web design
“Typography in web and print design industry in our earlier articles and very well know the importance of Typography in web and print designs, so today we are here with  a round-up of beautiful web designs showing creative use of typography.”

Video walk-through of an identity design process
Artist Von Glitschka walks through his logo design process and allows us to peek inside his project folder.

Essential PDF documents every designer should download
It has taken me almost an entire year to compile, but I have finally created a followup entry to the original “30 Essential PDF Documents Every Designer Should Download” Article.”

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  1. Carson Shold says:

    Wow, amazing list. Not sure how I haven’t come across your lists before. Keep it up!

  2. Great summary, very useful posts indeed. Thanks for sharing!

  3. Joel Widmer says:

    I look forward to these every week.. thanks!

  4. Excellent information, Looking forward to go deep into the Beautiful uses of typography in web design. Regards.

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I’m a graphic designer from Philadelphia who loves creating compelling and useful websites and brand identities. When I’m not designing I can be found writing, speaking and occasionally part-time teaching at colleges — all on the subject of design. I started this blog to share my passion and experiences with fellow designers and those in need of design services. Read about me »