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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.

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.

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Design Charts is a top 40 inspired site to the best of Web Design around the world. Taking into account the numerous awards Web designers are nominated and awarded, Design Charts then rates the best of the best based on the traffic generated to give every viewer an amazing glimpse into the sites of these creative geniuses. Check it out…I guarantee you won’t be disappointed.

Gerard Huerta has helped define the logotypes of some of the top magazine publications including Time, People, and Traveler. An illustrator and typographer in one, his incredible talent can be viewed throughout his site. You can also check out his work on ArtDaily.org.

A yearly calendar can be represented in a myriad of ways and you can find and download most of them here.

I loved lenticular technology when I was a kid. The Cracker Jack prizes were cool, but my cousin gave me a couple NASA postcards that blew my mind. You don’t see these kinds of prints much anymore, but with new applications they may be makeing a comeback.

Take a look at this soccer poster from XYZ-RGB. Wow.

It’s always a treat to spend a few minutes looking through the great design work posted in the AIGA Design Archives. Divided into twelve categories including book, illustration, environmental graphics, and experience design — there really is a little bit of everything here for you to enjoy and get inspired by.

On a totally unrelated side note, who knew there was an International Council of Graphic Design Associates?