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25 Inspiring Designer Portfolio Sites

I’ve put together this list of 25 portfolio sites that I think are exceptional. I tried to create a good mix of styles, choosing some sites for their creativity, some for their user-friendly navigation, some for their simplicity, and some for their innovation. Enjoy!

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How to Rock an Interview

Got an interview? Congratulations! That means that you have an impressive resume, you expressed yourself well in your cover letter, and you sent in some nice samples. So, they already like you. All that stands between you and the job is the interview. Here are a few tips to help ensure that you’ll leave a good impression.

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Color Inspired: Meet Kuler

Have you ever come up with the perfect design, but just can’t seem to get the color right? Or maybe you have a client whose corporate color just doesn’t seem to work with any color scheme (mauve anyone?). Give Kuler a try, and you’ll never be at a loss for color again.

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Bored? Not Anymore!

Like everyone else, I love to browse the web for news, entertainment, and information. But, there are a few design sites that I keep bookmarked as my favorites. Move over, YouTube! These sites will keep you busy for hours, and the best part is that they are actually educational.

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Google had Found Us!

Just a little Creative Opera news: Google has found us! So, if you’re in the mood to browse the Creative Opera site, and you can’t remember the URL, you can just type Creative Opera or Manda Szewczyk or Manda Creative or Manda Opera in Google, and you’ll find us at the top of the list!

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Common Symbol Keyboard Shortcuts

Designers use symbols every day. And, there are many websites that offer comprehensive lists of every symbol imaginable. Instead, I have created a one-page list with what I believe to be the most commonly used symbols for Mac, PC and html.

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