Must visit sites to get you started on your Digital Design entry

Download.com: All the best freeware and shareware design application as rated and ranked by one of the most respected software reviewers.


www.download.com

Extra Cheeese: Extra cheeese is that tasty something more, the social upsize that aims to break down the distinctions between artists and designers by creating a collective melting pot to optimise existing relationships and practices. Integrating both artists and designers, extra cheeese allow us to view the similarities and differences within the work of creatives practising in the same time and space. They love art. They love design. And they’d love to see your work.
www.extracheeese.com Extra Cheese Facebook Group .

We Are The Image Makers: is a not for profit online publication which promotes australian artists, illustrators, designers and photographers.
www.watim.com

Design Reviver: a one stop blog for tips and tricks for young designers!
www.designreviver.com

Just Creative Design: Great links page with ‘99 Sites All Graphic Designer Must Know About!’
www.justcreativedesign.com/2008/02/25/99-graphic-design-resources

I Love Graphic Design: Online tutorials plus a free online portfolio maker.
www.ilovedesign.com/au

Wikipedia- Notable Graphic Designers: A list of profiles of notable Graphic Designers divided by nationality.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Graphic_designers_by_nationality

The Australian Graphic Design Association:
www.agda.com.au

Smashing Magazine: Get some inspiration for everything design related, with regular design freebies on offer and tutorials.
www.smashingmagazine.com/

Design Is Kinky: Keep up to date with Australia talented and emerging artist and designers.
www.designiskinky.net