DESIGN
SITES
Advance for Design
A community site for designers "who are challenged to design for a world that is increasingly digital and connected." Very graphically oriented.
Ask Dr. Web
Dr. Web (Jeffrey Zeldman) answers questions about CSS, layout, web graphics, and more.
BUILDER.COM: Web Graphics and Design
Articles and features on web graphics from CNET's BUILDER.COM.
Creating Good Websites 
Class notes from a course designed to take beginners through the steps of building a website. Covers site organization, content, page markup, design, etc.
Deezin Studios Graphic Design Resource Center
Resources for graphic designers.
DesignCafe
Covers design issues (primarily print, with more web coverage promised). Features articles, a designer directory, web links, and the "WOW" site awards.
Designer's Guide to the Internet
Excerpts from the book of the same name.
desktopPublishing.com: Web Designer's Paradise 
Vast resource on many aspects of web publishing, including HTML, style sheets, promotion, and much more.
DevBot.com
Search engine and links for resources related to web development.
The Digital Foundry
Resources on a variety of design topics, including animation, plugins, and software tools.
Digital Web Magazine
An online magazine focusing on web design, consisting of contributed articles, reviews, and interviews.
Digitalauthors: The Online Source for the Online Author
A site for "web publishers," focusing on page and site design from a non-technical point of view.
dotParagon - Tips and Tools Index
Resources for Web Designers - including archives of "Technology Today," a column written for the Washington Society of Association Executives.
efuse.com - The Friendly Place to Learn How to Build a Better Web Site
A gentle introduction to publishing a website. Geared towards beginners.
The Grimoire
Hints, tips, and tools related to raytracing, HTML, and Javascript.
Harold's Machine
Articles on style sheets, graphics, architecture, javascript, and other production topics.
High Five
Reviews of selected sites with an eye toward design. Also includes profiles of designers.
HTML Artistry
Companion site for the book of the same name, this site offers links, examples, and other web design resources.
HTML Wizards
A collection of links, articles, and resources for web developers.
Ideabook
Advice on design and marketing, relating to web design, desktop publishing, and business.
Imagine: Design Notes
Thoughts on web design and planning, including tips on intranet design.
The Internet Design and Publishing Center
Design resource from the Design & Publishing Center. Covers graphic and web design, typography, illustration, and other topics.
MetalWorkers Guild
Monthly tips and tricks from SoftQuad, makers of the HTML editor HotMetal.
Publish RGB: Web Designer
The web-specific section of Publish RGB, an "online magazine for electronic publishing professionals." Tips on page design, information design, etc.
Web Design References
Links to references about accessibility, information architecture, labels, navigation, usability, testing, and tools dealing with design; as well as comprehensive sites and articles.
Web Page Design for Designers
Tips and features on a variety of design topics, including type, palettes, and more.
Web-Graphics Collective - Main Search Page
A searchable, browsable directory of design-oriented resources for web developers.
WebDesign-L
A mailing list where "professionals engaged in the practice of Web design can exchange comments, questions, critique, and forlorn cries for help."
WebDesignClinic
A directory of resources related to web design, programming, etc.
WebDesignClinic - the Ezine
Articles on web design and related arts.
WebmasterBase
Resources for building a website, covering website design and coding.
ARTICLES
Back to Basics
A self-described "old fart" of the web encourages designers to "Use the source," rather than rely on WYSIWYG HTML and scripting tools. (3/2/2001 at A List Apart)
Esperience Design
A call for "Experience Design" - taking lessons and information from various design specialties, and using them in other appropriate settings. (8/18/2000 at A List Apart)
In Your Face - Adobe vs. Macromedia
On August 10, 2000, Adobe sued Macromedia, saying the latter's Flash 5.0 infringed on one of Adobe's interface patents. This brings up an interesting discussion of whether interfaces should be patentable, and what will happen if they are. (9/5/2000 at ZDNet Developer)
One Site, One Day, Five Bucks
How to build and publish a simple website in 24 hours with little or no money. (12/9/1998 at WebMonkey)
Studio MX
A positive review of Macromedia's MX Studio - including Dreamweaver MX, Flash MX, and Fireworks MX. (9/30/2002 at WDVL)
WYSIWYG Editor Shootout 2001
WebMonkey tries out the three major WYSIWYG web page editors - Macromedia Dreamweaver 4, Microsoft FrontPage 2002, and Adobe GoLive 5.0 - and recommends Dreamweaver 4. (9/28/2001 at WebMonkey)
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