Top 100 Best Web Design and Development Blogs
Without a doubt, the web design niche is growing. There are thousands of blogs covering the topic, and it can sometimes be quite hard to separate the good blogs from the ones that are simply rehashing what others are covering. The web design and development niche covers a wide array of topics, ranging from coding a website to photography to resource collections.
No matter what you do for a living, these sites can provide inspiration, resources, and useful tips. They are great for visiting during the day when you have some spare time or want to relax and become inspired by truly magnificent work.
This collection covers some of my favorite web design blogs and those that are visited frequently by people looking to learn something about web design, coding, or just for casual enjoyment.
We have provided a description of what the site covers, a link to their main site, as well as links to their RSS feeds and to their Twitter account (if available). Please note: ordering isn’t reflective of quality or popularity of site, as many have been spread throughout the list.
The post has been split apart into two pages – please visit page two for blogs 51-100.
100 Excellent Blogs for Inspiration and Design Tips
A showcase of some of the best inspiration sources can be found below. Let us know which ones you like most through the comments area.
1. Smashing Magazine
Covers useful and innovative information for web designers and developers, has been online for more than three years.
2. Six Revisions
Provides practical, useful information for the modern, standards-compliant web designer and developer.
3. Abduzeedo
The goal of Abduzeedo has been to create an open channel for the design community, there are showcases of photography and inspiration throughout the site.
4. PSDTuts+
Tutorials designed by expert Photoshop users, ideal for designers and people who want to create unique designs.
5. Reencoded
A resource for both active web designers and developers, as well as those who simply enjoy good design and want to learn more.
6. Color Lovers Blog
Color is an important part of every design, and the Color Lovers Blog covers everything about it.
7. Blog.SpoonGraphics
The digital playground of Chris Spooner, with Illustrator and Photoshop tutorials.
8. PSDFan
Anyone who likes using Photoshop will certainly find useful tutorials at this site.
9. Design Blurb
Web and graphics design tutorials, with source documents provided so you can follow along and do their tutorials.
10. Web Resources Depot
Provides resources and links to tips for web designers and developers.
11. Naldz Graphics
A design blog for designers and design lovers, showcasing the best tutorials, freebies, and inspirations.
12. Noupe
This blog delivers stylish and dynamic news for designers and web developers, and is now a property of Smashing Media GmbH.
13. We Function
Includes resources and freebies for the design community.
14. Web Design Ledger
A publication written by web designers for web designers. The primary focus is to act as a platform for sharing web design-related knowledge and resources.
15. Design Reviver
The goal of Design Reviver is to provide web designers with valuable information, including useful tutorials, free downloads, and more.
16. Web Designer Depot
A great showcase for the passion of design and the site shares their favorite designs with the world.
17. Smashing Apps
Free and useful online resources for designers and developers.
18. My Ink Blog
A resource for all things graphic and web design.
19. Just Creative Design
Logo design inspiration from Jacob Cass.
20. Outlaw Design Blog
Free resources, podcasts, and more can be found at the creative site of Danny Outlaw.
21. Vandelay Design Blog
The web and graphic design blog from Vandelay Design.
22. Tutorial9
At Tutorial9, a collection of teachers, experts, and caring folk from around the world gather to pass along knowledge for anyone interested in learning.
23. Web.AppStorm
Useful tools and tips for anyone who is connected to the Internet.
24. Line25 Web Design Blog
The drawing board of creative web design, a place where ideas and inspiration are drafted out into articles, tutorials, and roundups.
25. 1st Web Designer
Consist of CSS, HTML, WordPress, and Photoshop/Illustrator/Fireworks tips and resources.
26. 2experts Design
A creative and graphic design resources blog that aims to provide readers a wide variety of resources.
27. CrazyLeaf Design Blog
A design blog with giveaways, resources, and tips to help you become a better web developer.
28. InstantShift
A chronicle of Web 2.0 tips, blogs, and social networking tips, including inspiration found throughout the web.
29. Fuel Your Creativity
They deliver creativity to your feed or Twitter stream every day.
30. PV.M Garage
A web design blog/community that spreads good and fresh information for web designers and developers.
31. 10Steps.SG
A showcase of tips to design items within Photoshop, along with inspiration.
32. PSD Vault
Extra unique Adobe Photoshop tutorials and techniques.
33. Flash Mint Blog
Techniques and tutorials to help you make the most out of Adobe Flash.
34. Indeziner
Inside every design, this site showcases useful tutorials as well as inspiration. A gallery is also available for submission.
35. Presidia Creative
A creative media blog that is dedicated to bringing together the best content from blogs and resources within the creative sphere.
36. UX Booth
A blog entirely about user experience within applications and websites.
37. GoMediaZine
A community site with real-world advice from working artists and designers.
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38. Colorburned
A design blog featuring some of the best design news, resources, and tutorials from around the web.
39. Build Internet!
A blog on web design, development, business, and more.
40. Ad Goodness
A blog about advertising on the web and from various countries.
41. CSSRemix
Although not technically a blog, CSSRemix makes a great source for new inspiration throughout the day.
42. BittBox
Jay Hilgert provides tutorials and freebies on his site.
43. The Design Inspiration
The freshest and best quality design inspiration for you daily. Articles, logo designs, and illustration art is provided through the site.
44. CSS-Tricks
An entire design community has been built by Chris Coyier, with forums, videos, freebies, and more.
45. Woorkup
The community about web design, tech news, and digital inspiration from Antonio Lupetti.
46. Devlounge
A community site for developers and designers alike.
47. Core77
Although industrial design isn’t commonly grouped into the main field of web design, it can still be great to view these products for inspiration.
48. Design You Trust
Daily design blog and community full of new design trends, news, and events.
49. I Love Typography
One of the best sites to find inspiration for your next design project.
50. Ajaxian
Various web development tools and resources are covered on this blog.
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