This is a collection of links and stuff that I thought too cool to keep to myself. I don't have any official associations with these people, products or services, just sharing.
- AIGA/Aquent salary survey (see what you're worth)
- Creative Tech Tips (great tips and tricks for designers)
- School of Visual Concepts(never stop learning!)
- Puget Sound AMA Events Schedule
- The Brand Gap. By Marty Neumeier (This is a quick & easy must-read for designers)
- Hey Whipple, Squeeze this. By Luke Sullivan (Fun, insightful, highly recommended)
- Don't Make Me Think. By Steve Krug (must-read for web designers)
- Imagers (cheap, low-minimum digital offset printing)
- Moo (affordable business cards, printed well)
- Shinebox (cool business card or portfolio idea)
- Lost Luggage (the gold standard in portfolio books)
- Sticker Guy (cheap, low-minimum vinyl stickers)