reading list
links
on design
internships
www.aiga.org
The American Institute of Graphic Arts is the largest national professional organization of graphic designers. The AIGA provides an excellent Career Guide on their site which thoroughly describes the field of design and design education to prospective students.
www.atypi.org
ATypI (Association Typographique Internationale) is the only worldwide organization dedicated to type and typography. Founded in 1957, ATypI provides the structure for communication, information and action amongst the international type community.
www.icograda.org
The International Council of Graphic Design Associations is the largest world-wide organization of professional graphic designers. Visit the Icograda calendar/event list to find design conferences and events throughout the United States.
www.cdf.org
The Corporate Design Foundation is a national organization devoted to improving the quality of life and effectiveness of organizations through design. The current and past issues of organization's journal, @issue, clearly communicate the role of design in business and society.
ndm.si.edu
The Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum is the only museum in the United States devoted exclusively to historic and contemporary design. Many of their graphic design exhibitions have been accompanied by award winning websites, which are archived online.
www.designcouncil.org.uk
A British design organization dedicated to inspiring and enabling the best use of design by the UK to improve prosperity and well-being. Includes substantial information on industrial design.
www.designobserver.com
A highly regarded blog covering design and culture. Design Observer was founded in October 2003 by Michael Bierut, William Drenttel, Jessica Helfand & Rick Poynor.