Websites that I recommended to a junior graphic designer

This post is a result of a request by Twanet, a junior designer who kindly asked me to refer any graphic design related sites that he could learn and get inspiration from.

I included some of the sites that I visit regularly plus I took some time to search around for others sites which I believe will be beneficial to Twanet and other designers).

Please recommend other websites which you believe will add value to this post, by commenting below.

Brand New

Brand New website

I Love Typography

I Love Typography

Logolog

38one Logolog

Graphic Design Blog

Graphic Design Blog

Logo Lounge

Logo Lounge

Iconic Logo Designers

Logos Designers

David Airey

David Airey

Logo Design Love

Logo Design Love

Skout (design resources)

Skout design resources for designers by designers




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This post was authored by Mokokoma Mokhonoana and it has been published on January 19th, 2009. It is filed under Graphic design, Logo design, Resources. I invite you to leave a remark, you can follow responses to this writing via rss feed.



  • Fred Roed Said:

    Nice list dude, thanks. Some great sites there…
    — On January 19th, 2009 at 9:32 pm [permarlink]
  • Jim Said:

    Excellent list!
    — On January 19th, 2009 at 9:49 pm [permarlink]
  • Mokokoma Mokhonoana Said:

    Fred Roed and Jim,

    Welcome, I’m delighted you found the list useful.
    — On January 19th, 2009 at 11:58 pm [permarlink]
  • Joann Snell Said:

    This is a great list of resources!
    Thanks
    — On January 22nd, 2009 at 1:49 am [permarlink]
  • Mokokoma Mokhonoana Said:

    Joann Snell,

    Thanks for stopping by.
    — On January 25th, 2009 at 5:25 pm [permarlink]
  • Twanet Said:

    Hello Mokokoma, I’ve just started at a new company and our main objective at the moment is to advertise our company, we actually walk from one business to another to sell our services, I really am not good with marketing… Is it possible to give me some tips?

    Looks like I will be visiting you a lot! :)

    Thank you once again.

    Twanet
    — On January 27th, 2009 at 12:51 pm [permarlink]
  • Mokokoma Mokhonoana Said:

    Twanet,

    From where I am there’s no exact answer I can give in regard to your company’s marketing efforts as I believe it should be tailor-made to company your company’s unique needs.

    Your company’s goals and available resources also has to be taken into account when drafting your marketing strategy.

    Going door-to-door might seem effective as you are able to knock on a lot of doors daily, but the question is out of the hundreds that you approach, how many of the companies do you find looking for your services then?

    I personally would prefer a client who finds me though ‘searching’ for a graphic designer because that makes them a qualified lead (a potential client, since they are looking for services that I provide).

    The problem that usually arises from the approach you’re employing is that, you’ll easily confuse movement with progress!

    Presenting to 10 companies that are currently in need of your services is way better than 200 random companies who most aren’t looking for your services.

    One of the things I’d recommend is to have a website that showcases your portfolio.

    And If you’re willing to, a blog would also be beneficial as it creates an opportunity for potential clients to read your articles which will enable them to have an idea of the level of your expertise and how much clued up are you in regards to the service and/or products you’re selling before they even contact you.

    I highly recommend that you to invest your time (and sometimes it will require money) in understanding and learning at least the basics of Marketing and Branding.

    A knowledge in those 2 disciplines will also be highly beneficial to your clients, as you’ll be able to provide design solutions that takes your clients’ desired brand image, intended brand promise and current marketing message into consideration.

    Let me know should you require any explanation to what I just said or have further questions.
    — On January 27th, 2009 at 1:33 pm [permarlink]
  • Twanet Said:

    Thank you very much, your opinion made a lot of sense, i would love to learn more about marketing, you’ve said a few things in your website about branding, it surely is an interesting topic.

    Would you think that advertising through for instance the newspaper or a magazine would be more productive? But on the other hand, as I’ve heard that your adverts will take at least four weeks before one can start seeing changes in the company, and after that you have lot thousands in the time spent.

    Thank you for your quick answers and the time spent. I really found your site out of pure luck ;)

    Twanet
    — On January 27th, 2009 at 2:25 pm [permarlink]
  • Mokokoma Mokhonoana Said:

    Twanet,

    I’m glad I could help ;)

    In regards to newspaper advertising, all I can say is that the 2 most important thing that makes or breaks an advert is how relevant is the advert to whoever will see it; targeted market and how many relevant potential clients will it reach; size of exposure.
    — On January 27th, 2009 at 2:54 pm [permarlink]
  • Tom Said:

    Great list, Mokokoma!
    Lots of good resources.

    And thanks for including us therein :-)
    — On January 31st, 2009 at 4:58 pm [permarlink]
  • Mokokoma Mokhonoana Said:

    Tom,

    You’re welcome ;)
    — On January 31st, 2009 at 7:43 pm [permarlink]
  • Ashley McFarland Said:

    Thanks for this great list–some new ones I haven’t heard of!
    — On February 1st, 2009 at 5:06 pm [permarlink]
  • Mokokoma Mokhonoana Said:

    Ashley McFarland,

    I’m glad some of this websites are new to you, I hope they’ll add value to you.
    — On February 1st, 2009 at 5:14 pm [permarlink]
  • Iva Holovac Said:

    Hi Mokokoma,

    Thanks a lot for this great list. I already knew of some sites but I always enjoy browsing around new sites for different and inspiring information/design.

    I am passionate about logo and identity design and I looked at your portfolio and really like the work you’ve done and the layout of your website. I would like to keep in contact on LinkedIn, since I think I can learn a lot from you. If you can add me, that be great :)

    contact: Iva Holovac
    — On February 6th, 2009 at 10:17 pm [permarlink]
  • Mokokoma Mokhonoana Said:

    Iva Holovac,

    Thanks for your compliment on my portfolio and website.

    I just sent you a LinkedIn as per you request.

    Let me know whenever you need my assistance, it will be my pleasure to help!
    — On February 6th, 2009 at 11:20 pm [permarlink]
  • Lance Design Said:

    Great list of sites, very inspiring too and i love that just creative deign logo.
    — On September 29th, 2009 at 10:57 am [permarlink]

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