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