Resources

Here are a list of links and resources that I have found helpful. Keep checking back for updates!

Tools & Software

Design Tools

• Expression Blend - Designer tool for building WPF Windows and Silverlight Applications
• Xcode & Inteface Builder - Development tools for Mac iOS and desktop applications

Utilities

• Synergy+ - Share mouse and keyboard between two or more computers

Design Information

Best Practices and Design

• Smashing Magazine - Founded in September 2006, Smashing Magazine delivers useful and innovative information to Web designers and developers
• A List Apart - List Apart Magazine (ISSN: 1534-0295) explores the design, development, and meaning of web content, with a special focus on web standards and best practices.

Design Patterns

• Pattern Tap - Pattern Tap is here to satisfy and encourage the inspiration needs of my interface design peers and peeps. We aspire to be the one stop pattern shop for your next inspiration need.
• PTTRNS - Founded in September 2006, Smashing Magazine delivers useful and innovative information to Web designers and developers
• Smashing Magazine - Design patterns for Mac iOS applications
• UI Patterns - This site will help you in two ways: You can read insightful design pattern articles and browse screenshot examples.