Phew, the things you can find on the interwebz! Nowadays, you'd most probably wouldn't need a book to learn the ins and outs of designing anymore. And tutorials for making awesome effects are many aplenty!
And then I thought, I need to make a list. And this list will be ever growing as well, if I can find more awesome designer stuff on the webz. Let's just name this list, "The Awesome Designer's List", and leave it at that :D
The Awesome Designer's List - 23 July 2011
Brushes
- http://designbeep.com/2009/11/17/free-abstract-brushes-to-use-for-light-effect/
- http://vector.tutsplus.com/articles/web-roundups/a-huge-compilation-of-60-free-illustrator-brushes/
Free fonts
Freelance
Logo designs
- http://designbeep.com/2010/11/27/65-inspiring-examples-of-single-letter-logo-designs/
- http://designbeep.com/2009/12/10/creative-and-meaningful-logos-for-inspiration/
- http://designbeep.com/2010/05/31/55-meaningful-and-inspiring-logo-designs-created-using-numbers/
- http://designbeep.com/2009/10/22/meaningful-and-smart-logo-designs/
- http://designbeep.com/2011/02/05/showcase-of-60-unique-and-memorable-animal-inspired-logo-designs/
Photoshop effects
- http://designbeep.com/2010/12/24/40-best-photoshop-tutorials-from-2010-hand-picked/
- http://www.photoshoplady.com/highest-rated-photoshop-tutorials/
- http://www.1stwebdesigner.com/freebies/the-ultimate-roundup-of-best-photoshop-text-effects-tutorials/
- http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/40-cool-abstract-and-background-photoshop-tutorials/
- http://designbeep.com/2011/03/17/35-fresh-and-detailed-photoshop-tutorials-to-enhance-your-skills2011/
- http://designbeep.com/2009/12/23/amazing-and-useful-photoshop-photo-manipulation-tutorials/
Product packaging
Resume
Typography
- http://designbeep.com/2010/01/22/40-photoshop-tutorials-to-create-gorgeous-3d-text-effects/
- http://designbeep.com/2010/01/28/35-examples-of-creative-and-meaningful-typography-art/
- http://designbeep.com/2010/06/11/70-attractive-examples-of-big-typography-in-web-design/
- http://designbeep.com/2010/02/03/88-creative-and-free-fonts-with-really-inspirational-showcases/
- http://designbeep.com/2010/10/12/28-very-useful-font-and-typography-tools-for-designers/
Vector drawings
ver. 110723 - Mostly from designbeep.com. This site has a lot of awesome tutorials and showcases of the best in designing.
