07-20: BP Photoshop FAIL, Typefaces matter?, Sup up your Mac

source: www.thedieline.com

BP's Photoshop FAIL
Be sure to see enlarged version of this to truly appreciate the latest BP mess

Do typefaces really matter?
Or are we the design community the only people noticing?

30 geeky tricks to sup up your Mac
And, no, none of them include duct tape.

That'll do it for today,

Ted

07-15: Old Spice delight, Website greatness, PSD tuts

source: lovelypackage.com

Old Spice: The Archetype of a Successful Social Media Campaign
How this ad campaign managed to do so many thing right.

INSPIRATION: 35 excellent website designs
Web design has come a long way.

TUTORIALS: 35 Photoshop tutorials
Being a good designer means keeping your skills sharp.

That'll do it for today,

Ted

07-13: Wordpress themes, grunge fonts, Creative block

source: grainedit.com

33 new, fresh and free Wordpress themes

30 free grunge fonts to play with
It's a long way back to Helvetica from here.

Ask the Designers: How do you deal with creative block?
How the pros get past this common frustration.

That'll do it for today,

Ted

07-12: Color generators, Find a job, Inspiration

source: observatory.designobserver.com

Collection of online color generator tools
Create great colors and color collections with these free online tools.

17 best sites for finding web and graphic design jobs

INSPIRATION: Excellent collection of design, art and photography

That'll do it for today,

Ted

07-09: Lost cat poster, Church logos, Internet in 2020

source: www.coroflot.com

Never have a designer do your Lost Cat poster
"Yeah, that was not what I was looking for at all."

INSPIRATION: 30 modern church logos

What the internet will look like in 2020
Great infographic and layout of what the future might be.

That'll do it for today,

Ted

07-07: Design search engines, PSD website tuts, Job skills

source: ffffound.com

10 best search engines for graphic designers
Excellent resources for looking for icons, logos, vector images, textures and fonts.

30 Photoshop tutorials to create website layouts
Collection of all sorts of styles and uses for your use.

11 skills that running your own small business teaches you
And why they should be on your resume!

07-06: SMM trends, Type cheat sheets, Recharge your job

source: ffffound.com

5 social media trends to watch right now
What's coming up on the social horizon and why you should care.

6 super helpful typography cheat sheets
These charts will help you select just the right typography for your next project.

8 ways to recharge your tired old job
Find yourself stuck in your current job for now? These steps will help you find new enthusiasm in it.

That'll do it for today,

Ted

07-02: Dream jobs, Self promotion, AisleOne

source: www.flickr.com

Guide to landing a design job
The steps to get you to the job you love.

15 tips for self promotion
Finding work is tough so promote yourself well.

INSPIRATION: AisleOne blog
Blog devoted to graphic design, typography and grid layout.

That'll do it for today,

Ted

06-30: Brand strategy, Get hired, Fonts you need

source: www.flickr.com

8 steps to a successful corporate brand strategy
How best to establish your company and its product.

HOW TO: Get hired
Simple enough.

100 free fonts you need in your library
A great collection of clean, fancy and script fonts.

That'll do it for today,

Ted

06-29: Freelancing health hazards, Inspiration sites, Custom fan pages

source: www.publicide.com

10 most common health hazards caused by freelancing
Aches, sleepiness and weight gain, they're all here.

10 great sources for design inspiration

HOW TO: Customize your Facebook fan page
Quick and easy tips to allow your fan page to stand out from the crowd.

That'll do it for today,

Ted

06-28: Web Strategy, Intelligent Fail, PSD Tutorials

source: farm4.static.flickr.com

The Web Strategy Pyramid
Developing a website based upon solid content, usable navigation, and strong SEO practices.

20 Reasons Why Intelligent People Fail

30 great Photoshop Tutorials
These ought to bump your skill level up a few notches.

That'll do it for today,

Ted

06-24: Inspiration, Why is your blog dying?, Social Media opportunities

INSPIRATION
Trust me, one of these pieces of art will blow your mind

12 reasons your blog is losing readers
What's scaring your audience away?

Could Social Media be a HUGE opportunity for you?
How to utilize this new medium for good.

That'll do it for today,

Ted

06-22: Simplicity in design, SEO basics, Typography in packaging

source: woolwoodandwhiskey.com

How to incorporate Simplicity into your design
Quite simply, Simplicity allows your message to be easier to read.

A beginner's guide to SEO, part I of III
Lesson #1: It's not that difficult.

INSPIRATION: Great typography in packaging

That'll do it for today,

Ted

06-21: Grow your business, Don't work for cheap, Banner ads

source: http://www.ufp-sf.com/index.php/banners

11 ways to grow your design business in less than an hour
Don't let growing your business be a thing you do only when your not busy.

FREELANCERS: Work either for full price or for free, but never for cheap
Working for cheap only leads you to wonder if the work is worth all the stress that comes with it.

INSPIRATION: Banner ads and how to work them into your website
Don't let banner ads litter up your nicely designed site.

That'll do it for today,

Ted

06-18: Great Mac apps, Twitter strategy, Good-bye office

source: wemadethis.typepad.com

10 tiny and amazing Mac apps you've never heard of
My favorite? "Rescue Time" which tells you how you spent your day on the computer. So THAT's where the time went!

How to build a Twitter strategy for your business
Do you have a strategy, or are you just "winging it."

Seth Godin: Say Good-bye to the Office
Do any of the traditional notions of having an office apply anymore?

That'll do it for today,

Ted