Links to check out

Some links worth checking out
50 Free Lessons in Design Theory
Concept is king. Remember that the why question is more important than the how. Great way to jumpstart your type skills.

http://psd.tutsplus.com/articles/web/50-totally-free-lessons-in-graphic-design-theory/
An awesome resource for grids
http://www.thegridsystem.org/

Golden Section Grid for balanced designs
http://www.atrise.com/golden-section/

16 Great Graphic Design blogs and sites
Graphic Design Week articles
http://psd.tutsplus.com/articles/news/graphic-design-week-wrap-up/

Blogs and sites worth checking out if you haven't already
http://psd.tutsplus.com/articles/web/16-great-graphic-design-blogs-and-sites/

Graphic Design Basics
http://gdbasics.com/
This site and book by Ellen Lupton and Jennifer Cole Phillips takes a fresh look at design issues and could fuel and inspire your copy and portfolio
Rhythm and Balance
Scale
Texture
Color
Figure/Ground
Framing
Hierarchy
Layers
Transparency
Modularity
Grid
Pattern
Diagram
Time and Motion
Rules and Randomness

Sustainable shipping packages and tips

Thanks to Khoa for passing this on...

Some good resources and information on sustainable shipping packages
and tips. First one is a eco friendly design site that offers tips for
greener design. Look under "Tips" for suggestions on how to make your
designs greener. The second one is a site for sustainable shipping and
packing supplies. The third link describes how to make sure the shipping is
sustainable. The last link, is an interesting site from a company that
develops paper that isn't made of trees but instead made up of ground
stone and resin. It uses less materials and energy than the normal
paper making process and might be an idea for your materials.

http://designitgreener.com/
http://www.globeguardproducts.com/
http://www.tuvie.com/treepac-eco-friendly-shipping-box/
http://terraskin.com/content/view/32/129/

FDA Regulations and Identity Manuals links

Here are the links to the FDA Regulations and guidelines pages

http://vm.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/flg-toc.html

(a guide--lengthy but specific)

http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/label.html

(a short reference)



A site which has corporate identity manuals:

http://users.ncrvnet.nl/mstol/57.htm

Packaging Links to check out

Here are some of my favorite packaging links for design students


http://www.slideshare.net/stratigo/the-best-package-designs-in-the-world-2111196

http://dzineblog.com/2008/04/packaging-design-inspiration.html

http://designerscouch.org/show_news/127/the-amazing-packaging-design-of-ramm-nd.html

http://dustbowl.wordpress.com/2009/03/13/amazing-packaging-design/

http://abduzeedo.com/amazing-package-designs

http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2008/06/02/beautiful-and-expressive-packaging-design/

http://www.designer-daily.com/30-amazing-packaging-designs-for-your-inspiration-4644

http://www.1designperday.com/2009/10/29/5-amazing-packaging-designs/

http://www.packagingoftheworld.com/

http://www.thedieline.com/

http://www.freundcontainer.com



Sustainability


http://www.packagedesignmag.com/sustainableresource/

http://www.dynamicgraphics.com/dgm/Article/28834/

http://www.worldchanging.com/archives//005634.html