If I could only Read 10 Blogs: My favourite collection

A list of the top 10 blogs that I visit, not in any particular order

A concept inspired by Jacob Cass’ post over at Just Creative Design. I’ve put together my collection of the top 10 blog’s that I’d read if I could only choose 10. I tend to visit a lot of blogs, but there’s only a few which I will stay regularly updated on, & I’d recommend anyone who’s into Design / Development to follow these sites.

1. Outlaw Design Blog

I’m constantly impressed by the usefulness of Danny Outlaw’s posts.

Outlaw Design Blog

2. Just Creative Design

A lot of quality content, and a big inspiration.

Just Creative Design

3. Smashing Magazine

Huge improvements with this site over the last few months.

Smashing Magazine

4. VanDelay Design

Well written quality content & great topics.

VanDelay Design

5. Elliot Jay Stocks

I’m always interested in Elliot’s work & thoughts.

Elliot Jay Stocks

6. Blog Design Blog

A great guy and some very useful content on blog design.

Blog Design Blog

7. Freelance Folder

Undoubtedly some very sound advice on freelancing.

Freelance Folder

8. Computer Love

Amazing posts full of great art & design links.

Computer Love

9. Fuel Your Creativity

A lot of great collections and links, great for inspiration.

Fuel Your Creativity

10. Positive Space Blog

I love reading about Anthony’s opinions & thoughts.

Postive Space Blog

There you go, a collection of the 10 blog’s that I’d choose if I had to pick just 10 to read. If you want to make your put together collection on your own blog link to and read here.

Written by liam on July 3, 2008

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  • Spencer said:

    Thanks for the sites Liam. :) I’ve been looking for a few more blogs to follow.

  • Yonghwee said:

    Excellent! Great list of blogs that are definitely worth reading.

  • adelle said:

    Thanks Liam! You have great choices here & I go to these sites more often than just reading the rss feed. I’m quite flattered to make your top ten list too! Thanks :)
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  • Fubiz said:

    Good selection and screenshots ;)
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  • liam said:

    @Spencer, & Yonghwee Thanks very much, glad you liked them.

    @Adelle My pleasure, I’m impressed with what you’ve got going on over at FYC.

    @Fubiz, thanks very much & If I could have made the list a little longer you’d have certainly been on it :) Was hard trying to cut them down.

  • Zinni said:

    Liam,

    Thanks for including me in this list, and for plugging me on Fuel Your Creativity! I will try to be as active on your blog as you have on mine!

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  • Eftu said:

    I will make it 11 with yours!

  • dave said:

    Thanks Liam! great list. There are 2-3 blogs in your list I’ve never heard of. This will keep me busy.

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  • Jon Phillips said:

    Hey Liam, thanks a lot for including FreelanceFolder in your list, we’re in great company here :)
    I’m already subscribed to all of them, great list!

    Cheers

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  • liam said:

    @ Zinni appreciate it, glad so many fellow designers have embraced me. You wouldn’t get the sort of welcome I’ve got in any other industry, especially from other designers who are your “competition” in some ways, that’s why I love this industry everything’s a lot more friendly.

    @Eftu & Dave, thanks very much for the comments, glad you liked the links.

    @Jon Phillips I don’t think any list is complete without Freelance Folder, I’m relatively new to the site but I’ve loved reading every minute of it.

  • Steven Snell said:

    Thanks for the mention! I think I’m subscribed to 8 of the 10 myself.

    My latest post: 12 Realities of Pricing Design Services

  • Bruce Alrighty said:

    Nice Collection.
    I really like the way you do your screenshots.

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    I love the title of this post. Very catchy.

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  • liam said:

    @Steven - No worries about the mention, a well deserved mention I’d say!

    @Bruce - Thanks, I tried to do something a little different then a standard screenshot, glad you like it :)

    @Bamboo Forest - Cheers, but the comment was inspired by the post I linked to from JCD, but yeah one of the reasons I wanted to make a similar post was because I loved the title.

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  • David Airey said:

    Loving how you present the screenshots, Liam. Much more creative than the standard 2D appearance I’d give. Was that with a camera, or using Photoshop’s skew and blur?

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    @David - Yeah Photoshop, I tried with my camera but it’s not good enough, I definitely need a better camera. The advantages of using a camera is you get a real nice “pixelated” effect too which can look amazing done right.

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  • Mat said:

    Nice list :) We have very similar daily reads, though mine includes your site too!

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  • liam said:

    @Mat :) Thanks, means a lot. Not updated recently been very busy, but should have some posts up this week.

  • Amit said:

    Awesome list there Liam, your site makes it #11th on my list now.

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