When I look over a web site from a professional standpoint, I'm primarily concerned about three things — the user experience, the aesthetic design, and how well the site is optimized for search engines. Of the three, I'm regularly surprised at how little attention is paid to SEO, especially the basics.

Evening Tweed Four design students got together in 2006 and started this design collective. There is type that makes me drool dripping all over this site. They have nice taste… worth your time to check out.

A Texas Designer’s Map of the World DJ Stout, a designer from Texas was asked to participate in illustrating a map which would include designers from all over the country to illustrate their respective areas:

“Of course I was given the Southwest,” says Stout “which includes the great state of Texas and a few other insignificant surrounding states.

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