Useful Links

www.pixeden.com
One of my favourite design resources ever

http://subtlepatterns.com
Subtle Patterns that are good for use as backgrounds in your designs. All are seamless, free, and download as .PNG files.

http://www.patternhead.com
Free, downloadable, seamless patterns.

http://designwoop.com/2012/03/20-free-subtle-textures-for-backgrounds/
More subtle, seamless, free textures.

https://www.playtype.com/about/typefaces/glossary
'The Typographers Glossary'. Good for gaining an understanding on typography, with descriptions on different type classifications.

http://www.premiumpixels.com
Free design resources

http://www.heartinternet.co.uk/blog/article/51-free-high-quality-vintage-and-retro-design-resources
Retro/vintage design resources

Techniques
http://www.bene.be/blog/comments/making_fabric_textures_in_illustrator
A tutorial on how to make a "fabric" looking texture. Useful for all aspects of design - specifically web and magazine design.

http://blog.biscuitsanddavey.com/2013/08/15/create-a-stamp-texture-in-illustrator/
A tutorial I found useful on creating a 'Stamp' effect on Illustrator

Designers I've Bookmarked
http://www.behance.net/CommonerInc
http://www.seanheislerdesign.com
http://www.neighborhood-studio.com
http://cargocollective.com/peters

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