31.1.2008
I am currently working on posting a comprehensive listing of websites that will be beneficial to designers, clients, and the occasional serendipitous visitor (I always like using the word Serendipity). Below are some essential websites that provide good information and resources to those in the design world. I have done my best to categorize these in a logical manner and will add to them as my time to do so becomes available. Check back soon and stay updated to changes in links on the news page. Thank you for your patience.

Designer Communities and Organizations

AIGA (American Institute of Graphic Arts)
AIGA, the professional association for design, is the place design professionals turn to first to exchange ideas and information, participate in critical analysis and research and advance education and ethical practice.

designerID
designerID is an online portal that helps member design professionals and students connect in dynamic and meaningful ways.

The American Graphic Artist's Guild
The Graphic Artists Guild is a national union of illustrators, designers, web creators, production artists, surface designers and other creatives who have come together to pursue common goals, share their experience, raise industry standards, and improve the ability of visual creators to achieve satisfying and rewarding careers.

The Society of Illustrators
The mission of the Society is to promote the art and appreciation of illustration, as well as its history and evolving nature, and to encourage high ideals through exhibitions, lectures, education, and by fostering a sense of community and open discussion.

AltPick.com
Altpick.com was created to answer the need to find photographers, designers, illustrators, animators and other graphic related businesses in a quick, efficient and effective way.

The Art Director's Club
The ADC is the premier organization for integrated media and the first international creative collective of its kind. Founded in New York in 1920, the ADC is a self-funding, not-for-profit membership organization that celebrates and inspires creative excellence, connecting creative visual communications professionals from around the world.