http://lab.arc90.com/experiments/readability/ has a great tool to experiment with removing the clutter on a page and focussing on simply the information. Give it a try on your own website and see what you find out about. It can be very revealing at times.
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100 Design Inspiration Resources
Go to the article at Mashable.com for all of the 100 Great Resources for Design Inspiration.
Not always as simple as it sounds, whether you’ve been designing for years or only weeks. Below is a collection of 100 great web resources to find inspiration and direction on your next project, whether it be online or in print.
These range from galleries of graphic and web design to online magazines and a few unconventional sources of inspiration. Keep reading to see our recommendations and then share your favorite sources of inspiration in the comments.
I have copied the list, but not the full article, go directly to the source for EVERYTHING including great pix! This text list is here for class in the event the article disappears.
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960 Grid System
The 960 Grid System was created by Nathan Smith as a way to streamline web development workflow by providing commonly used dimensions, based on a width of 960 pixels.
The 960.gs (or any CSS framework) was primarily developed for rapid prototyping, cutting down on repetitive and tedious tasks, but is also more than suited to be used for any web design project.
It will give your site a structured and solid foundation for you to build and style your design upon.
In this article http://www.webdesignerdepot.com/2009/05/the-960-grid-system-toolbox-and-resources/, you’ll find tutorials, a showcase of sites designed using the 960.gs, spin offs, basic WP themes built on the 960.gs and possible alternative frameworks, if for some reason you don’t like the 960 grid system.
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Useful CSS Tips for Beginners
Thanks to the CSS and it’s flexibility, styles can be extract independently away from the codes. Now, with some basic understanding of CSS, even a novice can easily change the style of a website.
Whether you are interested in picking up CSS to create your own website, or merely to tweak your blog’s look and feel a little – it’s always good to start with the fundamentals to gain a stronger foundation. Let’s take a look at some CSS Tips Hongkiat.com thought might be useful for beginners. Hongkiat is a good resource worth looking at for web designers. Text is below in the event the article is taken down.
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3D Graphics/Animation App Blender Gets an Upgrade
June 3rd, 2009 (7:00am) Web Worker Daily
Read the article about Blender by clicking the link above. Blender is a free, robust open-source application that can be used for 3D modeling, eye-catching logos and other still graphics.