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Here’s an interesting article on UX Design versus UI Development. These terms are very much in vogue these days, and yet very few people really understand the differences involved and how they relate to each other. This pretty much sets the tone:

“At the heart of the tension between them is the fact that most UI Developers consider themselves—and sometimes rightfully so—to be UI Designers. The coding part is like Picasso’s having to understand how to mix paint. It’s not the value they add, just the mechanics of delivering the creative concepts.”

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Smashing Magazine has a great article featuring a panel of 16 talented designers discussing issues that are relevant to students and those just starting off in their design career. With the help of their panel of 16 designers, they dispense advice that should help new designers get their career off to a promising start. They’ve asked a few different questions to each of the designers; you’ll see all of their responses in this great article.

If your currently studying with an emphasis or intent on pursuing a career as a web designer then take a little time to read this.
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Another great tutorial from Net Tuts+. I love this site, lots of great stuff for free if your just starting out or looking to build your skills. This is a great tutorial for Beginning Web Designers and covers 10 of the most basic relevant topics to get you started and focused on what you need to today. I enjoyed the Color Theory tutorials and tools that I have to admit I just discovered myself (oops). Have a look and enjoy, lots of good knowledge.

10 Hand-Picked Tutorials for Beginning Web Designers