{"id":128,"date":"2022-03-23T07:39:57","date_gmt":"2022-03-23T07:39:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.normanbalberan.com\/blog\/?p=128"},"modified":"2022-03-14T06:20:38","modified_gmt":"2022-03-14T06:20:38","slug":"top-ten-websites-for-graphic-designers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.normanbalberan.com\/blog\/top-ten-websites-for-graphic-designers\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Ten Websites for Graphic Designers"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_129\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-129\" style=\"width: 890px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-129\" src=\"https:\/\/www.normanbalberan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/top-10-websites-for-web-developers.jpg\" alt=\"top 10 websites for web developers\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.normanbalberan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/top-10-websites-for-web-developers.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.normanbalberan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/top-10-websites-for-web-developers-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.normanbalberan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/top-10-websites-for-web-developers-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.normanbalberan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/top-10-websites-for-web-developers-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-129\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><center><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/spilt-milk\/164145237\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">yoppy \/ Flickr<\/span><\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">CC BY 2.0<\/span><\/a><\/center><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.normanbalberan.com\/blog\/top-ten-websites-for-graphic-designers\/#My_list_of_Top_Ten_Websites_for_Graphic_Designers_derives_from_the_sites_I_frequent_on_a_weekly_basis\" >My list of Top Ten Websites for Graphic Designers derives from the sites I frequent on a weekly basis.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.normanbalberan.com\/blog\/top-ten-websites-for-graphic-designers\/#1_Adobecom\" >1. Adobe.com<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.normanbalberan.com\/blog\/top-ten-websites-for-graphic-designers\/#2_Kuleradobecom\" >2. Kuler.adobe.com<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.normanbalberan.com\/blog\/top-ten-websites-for-graphic-designers\/#3_iStockphotocom\" >3. iStockphoto.com<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.normanbalberan.com\/blog\/top-ten-websites-for-graphic-designers\/#4_Lyndacom\" >4. Lynda.com<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.normanbalberan.com\/blog\/top-ten-websites-for-graphic-designers\/#5_Elancecom\" >5. Elance.com<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.normanbalberan.com\/blog\/top-ten-websites-for-graphic-designers\/#6_Smashingmagazinecom\" >6. Smashingmagazine.com<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.normanbalberan.com\/blog\/top-ten-websites-for-graphic-designers\/#7_dafontcom\" >7. dafont.com<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.normanbalberan.com\/blog\/top-ten-websites-for-graphic-designers\/#8_Boagworldcom\" >8. Boagworld.com<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.normanbalberan.com\/blog\/top-ten-websites-for-graphic-designers\/#9_Bittboxcom\" >9. Bittbox.com<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.normanbalberan.com\/blog\/top-ten-websites-for-graphic-designers\/#10_Webdesignerwallcom\" >10. Webdesignerwall.com<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"My_list_of_Top_Ten_Websites_for_Graphic_Designers_derives_from_the_sites_I_frequent_on_a_weekly_basis\"><\/span>My list of Top Ten Websites for Graphic Designers derives from the sites I frequent on a weekly basis.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Some are for the news. Some are utilitarian in nature. Some are for the community and the great ideas. All of these websites should prove useful in some way to the graphic designer.<\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Adobecom\"><\/span>1. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.adobe.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Adobe.com<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The makers of the primary set of applications used by all graphic designers. Adobe products include <strong>Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Flash, Adobe Fireworks, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere and Adobe Acrobat<\/strong>. This site provides app users with news, updates, resources and tutorials. The forums for each application offer the much-needed opportunity to speak with other designers and developers.<\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Kuleradobecom\"><\/span>2. <a href=\"https:\/\/color.adobe.com\/create\/color-wheel\/\" target=\"_blank\">Kuler.adobe.com<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Need color ideas.<\/strong> Go to Kuler.adobe.com, developed by Adobe and find that color combination for which you\u2019ve been searching. The color themes are supplied by users- other designers who want to share their ideas. Sign up, then browse through different color palettes, and you can download the swatch set to your Photoshop profiles and import them for instant use.<\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_iStockphotocom\"><\/span>3. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.istockphoto.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">iStockphoto.com<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Good stock photos for a low price.<\/strong> Open an account with a certain dollar amount and establish \u201ccredits.\u201d You can download photos and videos of various resolutions and use them in your designs or campaigns. The natural use of the site and the price point of the stock imagery make iStockphoto.com a great image solution.<\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Lyndacom\"><\/span>4. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lynda.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Lynda.com<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Lynda.com develops tutorial videos for graphic designers.<\/strong> There are hundreds of step-by-step productions walking the viewer through many aspects of a given application such as Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Office, Final Cut Pro and many others. Lynda.com works on a subscription basis, but also offers free video podcasts to give you a taste of what the site has to offer.<\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Elancecom\"><\/span>5. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elance.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Elance.com<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Ready to freelance online?<\/strong> Elance is the widest used service. Here you can bid on jobs that come available every day depending on your subscription plan. There is lots of competition here, but it is a good way to build your portfolio while honing your proposal skills visibly. You might also make some real money if you work at it daily.<\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Smashingmagazinecom\"><\/span>6. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smashingmagazine.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Smashingmagazine.com<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>A great resource for designers of all disciplines<\/strong>. Smashing Magazine offers articles and resources graphic design, web design and web development on a daily basis. Developers can find the latest news on releases along with helpful tutorials, job listings and a flourishing community in the forums.<\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_dafontcom\"><\/span>7. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dafont.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">dafont.com<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Fonts. Lots of fonts.<\/strong> And they\u2019re mostly free- or you can donate to the author. Check out dafont.com for all kinds of inspiring fonts that can add to or even help create your design. There are many to choose from, and they are all downloadable for instant use on PC or Mac.<\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Boagworldcom\"><\/span>8. <a href=\"https:\/\/boagworld.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Boagworld.com<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>This site is a great resource for web designers.<\/strong> The Boagworld blog, authored by Paul Boag, web guru and one of the founders of Headscape web design. This blog gives the latest news in the website design and web development community while offering timely commentary. It is a complimentary resource to the Boagworld podcast which can be found on iTunes.<\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Bittboxcom\"><\/span>9. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bittbox.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Bittbox.com<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>It\u2019s all about the Freebies.<\/strong> Bittbox.com is a blog resource of great textures and other odds and ends that can help you pull that project together. It\u2019s a great community where you can bounce ideas back and forth with fellow designers or collectively come up with some truly inspirational task solutions.<\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Webdesignerwallcom\"><\/span>10. <a href=\"http:\/\/webdesignerwall.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Webdesignerwall.com<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>More Freebies. This time, they\u2019re for web design.<\/strong> The many assets of this site include giveaways and contests, icons for your widgets, short and handy tutorials, updates on workshops as well as job listings. Web Designer Wall also keeps you up on the latest trends in web design, so it\u2019s worth the weekly visit to see what these industry professionals are excited about.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>So concludes my list of the Top Ten Websites for Graphic Designers. I hope these sites will be useful for those who make their living or are just having fun in the world of graphic design.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>My list of Top Ten Websites for Graphic Designers derives from the sites I frequent on a weekly basis. Some are for the news. Some are utilitarian in nature. Some are for the community and the great ideas. All of these websites should prove useful in some way to the graphic designer. 1. 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