For years and years (and years and years), I have been designing for non-profit clients. I started out with print, slowly adding web and a little strategy for good measure. But recently (the last few years), I have been getting more small business clients. And with that, has come a shift in client needs. Most large non-profits partner with developers or content management companies to provide flexible solutions for the site's functionality. I have been there to help them make it aesthetically pleasing and user-friendly. In short, my focus has been on design and usability, while overseeing the implementation of my vision. I have not had the need to delve into the back-end of the site. Until now.
Being a one-woman show means just that—providing clients everything they need from concept to completion. Sometimes, I just need to deliver a PSD, but more often (lately anyway), I have been implementing my designs. And each project has been a learning experience. While I prefer good old-fashioned design, making a site pretty and making it work is very satisfying. Let's just say that there's a lot of trial and error. Lucky for me, there's an abundance of resources to help make it a little bit easier...
Here are a few sites I find very helpful:
Smashing Magazine
Design Reviver
Web Designer Wall
A List Apart
Creattica Daily
Do you have any resources you can't live without?
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