Design Resources

Founded by Jason Vaughn – a multi-faceted designer with 17 years experience in the graphic design industry including print, TV, animation and internet - Creative Public was created to show designers what to do, and what not to do in the graphic design and business world. This site was also created to give graphic designers resources for starting their own business or expanding into a freelance role. For a low membership fee, you can get full access to: forms, contracts, pricing guides and more.

If you are confused about the various file formats for your logo and are not sure what they entail, check out the File Format Survival Guide from The Logo Factory. This in depth information kit will help you to figure out what is required for effective branding.

Color Scheme Generator is a tool that allows you to pick and choose online colors along with their contrasting colors. It displays the code as well making it easy to transfer over for web design needs.

Blog Fashions provide free blog templates, which are compatible with movable type. You are welcome to view, download, and/or alter any of the blog templates, including images, featured on this site.

Von Glitschka new design book & textures CD. Crumble Crackle Burn features 60 real-world surface textures, sample usages in design and illustration and comes with a DVD packed with over 120 textures you can use in your art.

illo'saurus (n) 1. Quick-witted raptor from the bodacious period. 2. a gallimaufry of useful illustration knowledge. A comprehensive listings and information service for illustrators and image makers.

Layers Magazine is the how-to magazine for everything Adobe. This user friendly site is nicely laid out and features video and podcasts on the full Adobe Creative Suite. The site also includes columns from the magazine along with reviews on products and programs.

The Sheridan Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning is one of Canada's premier polytechnic institutes and is dedicated to exceptional applied learning and graduate success. Sheridan serves close to 15,000 full-time students annually at its campuses in Oakville and Brampton, Ontario.

All Graphic Design has a job section, which posts potential jobs and internships for freelance and contract graphic designers. The site equips you with tools to write a resume, cover letter and prepare your portfolio.