This is the Designer Toolbox series where I’ll share tools that I find useful as a designer. You can view the previous Designer Toolbox post about Color.

Design is a true community. We all use each other for inspiration and help each other out via collaboration, critique, and support. Sometimes, especially freelancers, don’t really have the opportunity to share process work with fellow designers. I wanted to share some venues that I find useful in receiving feedback. Of course, you may not want to share freelance projects, but it is great for personal projects.

(more…)

I’ve compiled a list of some of the best design blogs and resources that I read on a regular basis. I’ve also included RSS feed links and Twitter links for easy access to all of the content.

You can follow all of these blogs on a Twitter list I created.

You can also download an OPML file to subscribe to all the RSS feeds. Right click on the link and choose “Save as…”

Of course, here is the master list:

(more…)

Welcome to a new decade and another new month. I like creating desktop wallpaper to experiment with different styles and keep my Photoshop skills alive and kicking. But, more importantly, I like to experiment with calendar style/designs different from the standard grid.

This month, I created an ice style mimicking my personal branding you see on this site. The calendar is linear with no type of vertical grid.

Download 1440 X 900

If you want to browse some really exciting wallpaper/calendars, Smashing Magazine has a new post every month regarding desktop wallpaper inspiration.