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Probably should have limited this list to about 20 or so for it to be more effective, but pretty nifty none the less and great for those who are superambitious.

What does the designer of 2015 look like? What skills will he/she need to be a successfull communicator? Adobe and the AIGA have joined together to try and predict the answers.

Sustainable resources for the earth-friendly graphic designer at re-nourish.com. Learn which papers, inks, printers, and firms are eco-friendly and get educated on how to do the best yourself. Don’t forget to check out their blog as well.

If your lucky, someone (who may be you) budgeted money to be spent at one of this years many design conferences. Here’s a list of a few you may be interested in:

• Photoshop World - April 4-6, Boston, MA 
• FUSE - April 16018, New York City, NY
• ADIM - April 25-28, San Jose, CS
• CRE8 Conference - May 8-10, Orlando, FL
• HOW Conference - June 10-13, Atlanta, GA
• NEXT - AIGA Design Conference - October 11-14, Denver, CO

One of the best blogs I’ve seen on design, marketing, and sales comes straight out of the upstate of our beloved South Carolina. Take a few minutes of your time to visit.

A link to some fantastic 19th century shipping posters via Drawn.

Good Ads…adgoodness.

If your looking for premium linkage, the Designer’s Jumpola is the place to go.

If your like me, one of your new year’s resolutions is to pick back up that paper and pen and to finally make drawing a habit — you know, part of your everyday routine. Along those lines, I’ve found two great great books that really speak to the process of creating in this manner. Keys to Drawing with Imagination by Bert Dodson is about the most unusual and unique book on drawing I’ve seen in a while — how many books devote the entire first chapter to the process of doodling? Another great read is Danny Gregory’s The Creative License. He concentrates much more on journaling and how it should be a part of your everyday life. Afterall, our observations reflect the way in which we engage with life. Finally, if you need some artistic inspiration, head over to Drawn! and marvel at the artistic and creative illustrations submitted in this blog everyday.

Take a few moments from your hectic schedule to head down to the City Gallery at Waterfront Park to get a good look at Mary Walker’s Carolina Umbra and other selected works. There some very beautiful and graphical prints, oil paintings, and collages that evolved as series based on pieces of literature. Although some of the work deals with dark subjects, the joy and fun the artist has in creating her art was obvious in the opening walk-through she did on Saturday.