Motion Design (UI, UX) - A collection of the most basic sites for beginners to get started assets with Photoshop and graphic design


Recommended sites to visit together!

https://rentry.co/74i7mft7 My some personal search tip!
https://rentry.co/nqssnbop Motion Design (3D) search tips


https://designbuddies.substack.com/p/design-student
https://imgur.com/a/p6HlcwS
Q: What should I do if I am not satisfied with the resources available here?
A: Ask questions on social media, communities, googling(google search) and acquaintances to get tips and information.

https://brunch.co.kr/@taekil/3
https://brunch.co.kr/@taekil
I'm in various design-related open chats
and have seen many similar situations regarding “questions.”

often ponder how to leverage the positive aspects of ‘communities’ and ‘open chats’ to get the information
need without spamming others.

came across a related article and wanted to share it.


0. How to Improve Your Graphic Design Skills and Find a Community

우선, UX/UI, Product 디자이너가 무엇일까요?
https://blog.naver.com/vmdid1325/224225591338
https://x.com/jipegalre/status/2040268165926805641

https://qiita.com/TaiyoYamada/items/d470942ece2255aa48c7
Human UI/UX Design for Engineers


Ways to improve your graphic design skills


While it varies by field, the kit most commonly used by designers.

Tips for buying a PC/laptop

https://blenderartists.org/t/how-concerned-should-i-be-about-the-latest-pc-parts-shortages/1624435
https://blenderartists.org/t/how-do-i-build-a-new-computer/1568599
How concerned should I be about the latest PC parts shortages?

https://www.reddit.com/r/MotionDesign/comments/1o7va6x/motion_design_computer_build_advice_please/
Motion Design Computer Build Advice Please!!

https://blenderartists.org/t/what-laptop-to-get/1628140
What laptop to get

https://archademia.com/blog/top-10-laptops-for-architects-in-2025/?mcp_token=eyJwaWQiOjExMjI2NTUsInNpZCI6MTU2MzkyNjk4MSwiYXgiOiIzNzZjYTgwZTNmYTc4MTcxMzI1MzNhNGQyMDE2MDI1OCIsInRzIjoxNzQ3NTY2MzU2LCJleHAiOjE3NDk5ODU1NTZ9.YEkPNrgbA5BhXoczBO94MJCig8ia3pUQXCmLrBIwl7w
https://www.urlaubsarchitektur.de/en/map/
LAPTOPS FOR ARCHITECTS

https://dan.valeena.dev/guides/pc-building.html

https://fmhy.net/misc#electronics https://fmhy.net/system-tools#hardware-tools
https://studio2am.co/blogs/news/designer-wishlist-50-gift-ideas-for-designers?_pos=1&_sid=5925c85f3&_ss=r
https://www.truegrittexturesupply.com/blogs/news/the-texture-lovers-gift-guide?_pos=1&_sid=4c3d3b587&_ss=r

https://designsyndrome.com/blogs/techandbooks/creative-workstation-component-recommendations-updated-2024
https://designsyndrome.com/blogs/techandbooks/my-set-up
https://www.makerstations.io/best-desk-setup-ideas/
https://www.minimaldesksetups.com/minimal-desk-setups-101/
https://www.findingtheuniverse.com/home-photography-office/
https://skylum.com/blog/the-best-desktops-for-photo-editing
https://www.findingtheuniverse.com/best-desktop-computer-for-photo-editing/
https://www.reddit.com/r/photography/comments/1g76b2i/what_kind_of_computer_do_you_use_for_image_editing/
https://www.reddit.com/r/Lightroom/comments/1l3n8sa/best_laptop_for_photo_editing_currently_which/
https://www.reddit.com/r/Lightroom/search/?q=Best+laptop+for+PHOTO+editing+currently&cId=3e149db4-1e29-4c21-86ca-87e4eb824b9c&iId=be17443a-a021-44b6-852e-776cea9bd1d1
PC FOR DESIGNERS

https://www.filmmaker.tools/build-pc-for-after-effects
https://www.cgdirector.com/best-computer-for-after-effects/
https://magic-mark.com/building-a-better-pc-for-after-effects/
https://www.reddit.com/r/AfterEffects/search/?q=What%E2%80%99s+the+best+PC+for+After+Effects
(after effects)

https://www.reddit.com/r/premiere/search/?q=What%E2%80%99s+the+best+PC+for+premiere+Pro
https://www.pugetsystems.com/solutions/video-editing-workstations/adobe-premiere-pro/hardware-recommendations/
https://vagon.io/blog/ultimate-pc-build-and-computer-buying-guide-for-premiere-pro
(premiere pro)
PCs FOR VIDEO EDITING

https://vagon.io/blog/the-ultimate-3ds-max-pc-build-or-buy-the-perfect-workstation-for-power-and-performance
https://thirtybyforty.com/blog/holiday-gift-guide-2025
https://www.pugetsystems.com/solutions/3d-design-workstations/autodesk-3ds-max/hardware-recommendations/
https://www.reddit.com/r/buildapc/wiki/index/ https://www.reddit.com/r/buildapc/
PC WORKSTATION FOR 3D MODELLING

https://lp.ranchcomputing.com/en-1.html?utm_term=render%20farm%20service&utm_campaign=US+-+maxcpa&utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=ppc&hsa_acc=8763944737&hsa_cam=18339675747&hsa_grp=141677780615&hsa_ad=650185235967&hsa_src=g&hsa_tgt=kwd-1253938241&hsa_kw=render%20farm%20service&hsa_mt=b&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ver=3&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=18339675747&gbraid=0AAAAAD7EpuquYm5Z0X00SygIfAaDoLMno&gclid=Cj0KCQiAiKzIBhCOARIsAKpKLANfoXQnqiz7HPT0KkbQBdd9-P8ld9GeDqM-kvBNdoIEMbvoBKaVsM8aApI7EALw_wcB
https://dropandrender.com/en/corona-render-farm
https://rebusfarm.net/
https://vagon.io/blog/top-renderfarm-cloud-rendering-services-for-blender-users
https://www.archivinci.com/blogs/top-cloud-rendering-softwares
https://dropandrender.com/en/blog/top-ten-faq-about-render-farms
RENDERING CLOUD FARMS

If you're attending a design-related school, seek advice from seniors and friends before purchasing.

Knowing computers well is helpful for design work, but it's not essential.
You don't need to know every technical term in detail.

When it comes to computers, the CPU, graphics card, RAM, and SSD are crucial.

If you're unfamiliar with computer specifications,

you can simply purchase a pre-built computer from an
online store that meets the minimum requirements for “ Battlegrounds game”

Therefore, if you're building a PC yourself, refer to this guide

https://todaycomputer.tistory.com/entry/2025%EB%85%84-%EC%BB%B4%ED%93%A8%ED%84%B0-%EA%B2%AC%EC%A0%81-%EC%A7%9C%EB%8A%94-%EA%BF%80%ED%8C%81-%EC%B4%9D%EC%A0%95%EB%A6%AC
https://jjanggu1612.tistory.com/entry/2025%EB%85%84-11%EC%9B%94-%EC%A1%B0%EB%A6%BDPC-%EA%B2%AC%EC%A0%81-%EC%B6%94%EC%B2%9C-%EC%82%AC%EB%AC%B4%EC%9A%A9-%EA%B2%8C%EC%9D%B4%EB%B0%8D-%EC%9A%A9%EB%8F%84%EB%B3%84-%EB%B6%80%ED%92%88-%EC%84%A0%ED%83%9D-%EC%99%84%EB%B2%BD-%EA%B0%80%EC%9D%B4%EB%93%9C
https://en.namu.wiki/w/%EC%A1%B0%EB%A6%BD%20%EC%BB%B4%ED%93%A8%ED%84%B0/%EA%B2%AC%EC%A0%81
https://www.reddit.com/r/graphic_design/comments/1lir2ru/best_computer_for_graphic_designing/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GO4owuDruFM

For gaming laptops, check out this guide

https://xsangraalx.tistory.com/m/20
https://techinfo112.tistory.com/entry/1
https://vagon.io/blog/best-laptops-and-what-actually-matters

How to Choose Computer Components and an After Effects Setup Guide

https://nimlog.net/blogs?categories=misc
https://nimlog.net/blogs/177

Good monitor worth buying for GRAPHIC DESIGN? What do you currently use?

https://www.reddit.com/r/graphic_design/comments/1ptabb7/good_monitor_worth_buying_for_graphic_design_what/
https://www.reddit.com/r/AdobeIllustrator/comments/1kzfy7n/good_monitors_for_graphic_design_what_works_best/

And, when you're attending school, academy, company, etc.,
you'll eventually reach a point where you need to replace your LG Electronics “Gram” or “low-spec laptop.”

At that time, I recommend Apple's “MAC” brand.

Once you buy a MAC, it's worth the money as you can use it for about 10 years.
However, for the MAC brand, you must enroll in “AppleCare”.

You can comfortably work even with four Adobe programs running simultaneously.
(Because Adobe programs are fundamentally optimized for ‘MAC’ rather than “Windows”).

When buying a MacBook, if you don't do video/3D production, the MacBook Air is sufficient.
However, if you do video/3D production, I recommend purchasing the larger-screen MacBook Pro 16-inch.

Also, even if you buy the MacBook Pro 16-inch with all standard specs, it will easily last at least 4 years.

If your budget is tight, consider buying a slightly older MacBook Pro M3 model.

Dell gaming laptops are also good. In terms of monitor color reproduction, Apple and Dell are among the best.
LG 27up850n It's not a bad choice either.

If you primarily use Blender and After Effects,
and you only have a desktop computer and no laptop,

I’m not sure about the latest MacBook models,
but with an older MacBook, it’s perfectly capable of handling simple still renders focused on single objects

If there’s motion involved,
that’s when I switch to my desktop computer

On a MacBook,
I limit myself to modeling, rigging, motion, and setting up texture nodes,

and then transfer the project to a desktop for rendering.

If you’re also doing graphic design (UI/UX),
use a MacBook,

but if that’s not a concern,
a Windows laptop with a dedicated graphics card is the most efficient and best option.

For video work,

https://en.namu.wiki/w/%EA%B7%B8%EB%9E%98%ED%94%BD%20%ED%83%9C%EB%B8%94%EB%A6%BF
https://en.namu.wiki/w/%EA%B7%B8%EB%9E%98%ED%94%BD%20%ED%83%9C%EB%B8%94%EB%A6%BF/%EC%95%A1%EC%A0%95%20%ED%83%9C%EB%B8%94%EB%A6%BF
https://saraemi.com/category/tools/
use a pen tablets, Pen Display, or paper notebook.

https://www.reddit.com/r/GraphicDesigning/comments/1j7jer3/graphic_designers_of_reddit_do_you_need_to_be/
For mobile, use an iPad mini + iPad Pro 11. also use a Galaxy Tab as a secondary device.
For Pen Display, use Cintiq, Huion, or Xpen (buy any brand).

https://x.com/FoggyKog/status/2032863568215904497
https://x.com/nagakiraS2/status/2032788842693144685
However, given that such cases exist,

if you plan to purchase an "Drawing Display" rather than a pen tablet,
I recommend the "Wacom brand" exclusively.

Among their products, I recommend the "Cintiq" model.

And,
only use Pen Display as secondary monitors.

use the iPad Mini for drawing while on the go.
use the iPad Pro for showing drawings during meetings on-site.

Then, when arrive at the studio, implement the work on the tablet.

But, If you prefer art that can only be achieved through graphics
and don't plan to build solid drawing skills or make drawing your strength

Since learning new programs is part of a designer's job,
I pick up Figma, C4D, JavaScript, After Effects, etc., as needed.

To be more specific.

And Google AI offers the highest satisfaction because subscribing to Pro gives you access to the cloud and all Google's AI tools.
ChatGPT is used for various purposes, including image generation, routine tasks, and planning.

Design Work: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Figma, JavaScript, Kling, Higgsfield, Midjourney, ChatGPT, Google One AI Pro etc

Photoshop - For graphic design work involving photos, such as color correction, collage, and compositing
Illustrator - For vector graphic design work, such as typography and lettering, or complex shape work

https://x.com/_yeoni_00/status/2031510298134458631
Recommended for those who are still unfamiliar with design tools,
or who know how to use them but want to understand their features properly

Recommended basic books for Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign

motion graphics : After Effects and Blender, C4D are used.

Upscaling : is typically done using Photoshop's Generative Upscale feature as the default
or
https://junior3d.ru/article/gigapixel-ai.html
by setting it to the Topaz Gigapixel version.

https://vagon.io/blog/the-best-ai-photo-editors
photo Tools
https://vagon.io/blog/the-best-ai-video-generators
video Tools
https://vagon.io/blog/the-best-ai-presentation-makers
Presentation Tools
https://vagon.io/blog/best-ai-productivity-tools
Productivity Tools

https://github.com/upscayl/upscayl https://free.upscaler.video/
It's free and quite usable.

For details, check the
“Images Upscaler/Enhancer: - IMAGE/ILLUSTRATION ONLINE EDITORS” "VIDEO UPSCALING" tab in the “Spreadsheet”.

figma : It's an excellent tool for creating and collaborating on digital content, not printing.

While it's challenging for intricate graphic work involving pen tools or various effects,
it's great for creating card news or web design using existing sources.

And since multiple people can join and work simultaneously,
it's also widely used for collaboration.

Since there are many books on the figma program, I recommend choosing one and building your foundation from the basics.
While there are many plans, I recommend getting student verification and opting for a paid plan.

But,

Many Figma tutorial videos on YouTube
skip the basics and explain things quickly.

https://x.com/suzkikenta/status/1947184141080080667
https://x.com/suzkikenta/status/2031419466186420280
And these days, many people create portfolios using Figma
because it's easier to set layout spacing.

But InDesign is definitely convenient too.
It's also good for later production as a booklet.

One downside of Figma is
that image compression isn't great when exporting, so unless you use a plugin, the file size becomes enormous.

https://www.figma.com/community/plugin/750292779381900360
So, there's a script that reduces file size.
It deletes unused layers, significantly shrinking the file size.

So for Figma beginners

https://en.namu.wiki/w/%ED%94%BC%EA%B7%B8%EB%A7%88%20%ED%8A%9C%ED%84%B0
https://www.instagram.com/figma_lion/
https://en.namu.wiki/w/Madia%20Designer
https://www.youtube.com/@designbase/playlists

https://x.com/nanasan_writes/status/2038796922883133679
How a Product Designer Created a Landing Page Using Claude Code

recommend these channel/sites.

Figma itself is perfectly sufficient with free tutorials.

As always with Figma, updates are too frequent

and the interface changes often, so the screenshots and Figma itself differ.

For that reason, I also don't recommend Figma-related books.

Once you understand the functions to some extent,
you can learn about layouts and margins by blindly following tutorials.

Figma isn't a difficult tool, so

if you know how to use Adobe programs,
you can start using Figma's basic features right away.

UX-related elements in Figma's features can be learned quickly
by looking up various resources.

If you're studying web design,
try dissecting and collecting 200 websites by layout.
Classify them by background photos / card-style / board-style / tab-style, and so on.

This will teach you far more than just browsing websites.

Take those collected references and start piecing them together wireframe by wireframe, like a jigsaw puzzle.
Then apply a unified design style to every section.

And you can study web grid systems by searching for them on YouTube or similar platforms.

Recommended Korean subscription fonts: 산돌구름, 산돌 내 글자연구소 폰트, 오늘폰트, 직지폰트, 어도비폰트.
(Since subscribing to all of them can be costly, Honestly, just choosing one or two font subscription services is satisfying enough.)

https://vision-coding.tistory.com/34
가장 근본적인 한글 폰트/웹폰트 사이트

https://x.com/chaeumbooks/status/2008361042737533250
윤폰코의 무료 한글 폰트 페이지

https://x.com/search?q=%ED%95%9C%EA%B5%AD%EC%96%B4%20%ED%8F%B0%ED%8A%B8%20%EC%B6%94%EC%B2%9C&src=typed_query
https://x.com/search?q=%ED%95%9C%EA%B5%AD%EC%96%B4%20%ED%8F%B0%ED%8A%B8&src=typed_query&f=top
https://flexbox.tistory.com/entry/%EC%83%81%EC%97%85%EC%A0%81%EC%9C%BC%EB%A1%9C-%EC%82%AC%EC%9A%A9%ED%95%A0-%EC%88%98-%EC%9E%88%EB%8A%94-%EB%AC%B4%EB%A3%8C-%ED%95%9C%EA%B8%80%ED%8F%B0%ED%8A%B8-%EC%B6%94%EC%B2%9C
https://flexbox.tistory.com/category/%ED%8F%B0%ED%8A%B8
https://freefont100.com/font-combinations/
https://en.namu.wiki/w/%EA%B8%80%EA%BC%B4/%EB%AA%A9%EB%A1%9D/%EC%83%81%EC%97%85%EC%9A%A9
https://www.sandollcloud.com/webfont/font
https://byulmoa.com/article/%EC%9C%A0%EC%9A%A9%ED%95%9C-%EC%9B%B9-%ED%8C%81/3/8826/?page=1
https://designbase.co.kr/freefonts/
Korean Font Recommendations

https://x.com/theladylearner/status/2025078617185943976 (japanese - adobe font)
https://www.hellofont.cn/ (chinese - free only)
japanese, chinese Font Recommendations

https://flexbox.tistory.com/entry/Figma-%EC%9B%B9%EC%97%90%EC%84%9C-%EB%A1%9C%EC%BB%AC%EC%97%90-%EC%84%A4%EC%B9%98%ED%95%9C-%ED%8F%B0%ED%8A%B8-%EB%B6%88%EB%9F%AC%EC%98%A4%EB%8A%94-%EB%B2%95
How to use fonts installed on Windows or Mac in Figma

https://flexbox.tistory.com/entry/%EC%9D%B4-%ED%8F%B0%ED%8A%B8-%EB%AC%B4%EC%8A%A8-%ED%8F%B0%ED%8A%B8%EC%9D%BC%EA%B9%8C-%EA%B6%81%EA%B8%88%ED%95%A0-%EB%95%8C-%EC%B0%BE%EC%95%84%EB%B3%B4%EB%8A%94-%EB%B0%A9%EB%B2%95-4%EA%B0%80%EC%A7%80
https://noonnu.cc/posts
https://www.sandollcloud.com/what-the-font
https://fontfont.app/
This is a site where you can ask questions and find unknown Korean fonts anytime.

https://x.com/clipstudio_zj67/status/2015551511619858932
https://x.com/fuj00t4ku/status/2012094453880852785
https://x.com/HATECLUV/status/2012152495670456811
https://x.com/search?q=%EB%A7%8C%ED%99%94%20%ED%8F%B0%ED%8A%B8%20%EC%B6%94%EC%B2%9C&src=typed_query
https://x.com/search?q=%EC%9B%B9%ED%88%B0%20%ED%8F%B0%ED%8A%B8%20%EC%B6%94%EC%B2%9C&src=typed_query&f=top
https://x.com/search?q=%EC%88%98%EC%97%85%EC%9A%A9%20%EA%B0%95%EC%9D%98%20%EA%B7%B8%EB%A6%BC
https://x.com/search?q=%EC%88%98%EC%97%85%EC%9A%A9%20%EA%B0%95%EC%9D%98%20%EC%9D%BC%EB%9F%AC%EC%8A%A4%ED%8A%B8
https://x.com/search?q=%ED%81%B4%ED%8A%9C%20%ED%8C%81
https://x.com/search?q=%ED%81%B4%ED%8A%9C%20%EA%BF%80%ED%8C%81
A collection of fonts frequently used when drawing Korean comics (webtoons)

https://x.com/Carousel_Orbit/ https://x.com/Carousel_Orbit/following
https://x.com/doitchu_brush
https://x.com/ABLUR_official/following
Collection of Information Related to Korean Comics (Webtoons)

https://x.com/search?q=%EA%B7%B8%EB%A6%BC%20%EB%B3%B4%EC%A0%95%20%EB%B0%A9%EB%B2%95&src=typed_query
그림 보정 방법
https://x.com/search?q=%EC%9D%BC%EB%9F%AC%EC%8A%A4%ED%8A%B8%20%EB%B3%B4%EC%A0%95%20%EB%B0%A9%EB%B2%95&src=typed_query&f=top
일러스트 보정 방법
https://x.com/search?q=%EC%82%AC%EC%A7%84%20%EB%B3%B4%EC%A0%95%20%EB%B0%A9%EB%B2%95&src=typed_query&f=top
사진 보정 방법
https://x.com/NOICIS6/status/1916376943651656042
https://x.com/NOICIS_LAB

https://materialsan.tistory.com/category/%EB%B0%B0%EA%B2%BD
https://characterdesignreferences.com/visual-library
https://www.tumblr.com/vintacha/746696148819001344/files
https://art-res.tumblr.com/
https://lilghostnebula.notion.site/Artist-Resource-Database-957112bcb45b4db58e2b371a074e204e
https://zephesartcorner.wordpress.com/art-resources/
https://www.inspirationdesignresource.com/category/art-resources/
Drawing Resources for Beginners

https://blog.naver.com/anibugs_so/222862083970
https://dday.tistory.com/985
https://ask.clip-studio.com/en-us/detail?id=99317
https://www.dmitory.com/index.php?mid=specup&document_srl=69270370&cpage=1#69270370_comment
https://w-seon.tistory.com/227
https://www.postype.com/@o0o0ow/post/12584230
https://www.postype.com/search?keyword=%ED%81%B4%ED%8A%9C+%EC%86%8C%EC%9E%AC
https://www.postype.com/search?keyword=%ED%81%B4%ED%8A%9C+%EC%86%8C%EC%9E%AC+%EC%B6%94%EC%B2%9C
https://www.postype.com/search?keyword=%ED%81%B4%ED%8A%9C+%EB%B8%8C%EB%9F%AC%EC%89%AC
https://www.postype.com/search?keyword=%ED%81%B4%ED%8A%9C+%EB%B0%B0%ED%8F%AC
https://www.postype.com/search?keyword=%ED%81%B4%ED%8A%9C+%EB%AC%B4%EB%A3%8C
https://pxplus.io/
https://snaptoonwarehouse.com/shop/
What programs/sites do webcomic creators use for backgrounds?

Clip Studio, Procreate Brush Site (Korean, japanese)

To discover more Clip Studio brushes,
check the “BRUSHES” section under “Clip Studio Paint:” “Procreate Brushes:” in the “Spreadsheet”!

http://necojita.com/ipad-paint-apps
iPad Drawing & Illustration App Roundup

https://ryuryustudio.tistory.com/ https://note.com/freudnishi/n/n70e86e62d604
https://coca6.hateblo.jp/entry/clipstudio-list https://coca6.hateblo.jp/entry/clipstudio-tips_manga
https://coca6.hateblo.jp/blender https://coca6.hateblo.jp/dazstudio
https://lunarmimi.net/csp-mastery/top-10-best-brushes-in-clip-studio-paint-for-beginners/
https://x.com/data_bu https://x.com/bottari_asset https://x.com/toonup2 https://x.com/will_get_maybe
https://x.com/clipstudio_zj67 https://x.com/doitchu_brush https://x.com/clipstudiopaint
https://x.com/Save_someday https://x.com/Save_someday/following
https://x.com/wkfyqordjq https://x.com/wkfyqordjq/following
https://x.com/pickle_info
https://posfie.com/@s1yu/p/rM1Zm9Z https://posfie.com/t/%E3%82%AF%E3%83%AA%E3%82%B9%E3%82%BF
https://rentry.org/CSP_Deleted
(Clip Studio Brush)

https://blog.naver.com/brushn/223005381023 https://speak-of-ummh.tistory.com/13
https://photoshopvip.net/120068 https://note.com/siipi/n/n01589d623075
http://psvita.link/post-1478/ http://necojita.com/procreate http://necojita.com/procreate-brush-downloard
(Procreate Brush)

For Photoshop brushes, check this site
or the “BRUSHES” section under “Photoshop Brushes:” in the “Spreadsheet”!

https://rentry.co/2a39it4k
Search for “PNGs FOR ARCHITECTURE” assets on ‘Google’ and “Pinterest” sites
https://rentry.co/exagq9tf/
Huge catalogue Collection PNG/Vector Transparent Texture

Cloud: , Google One AI Pro 2TB, dropbox (Recommended), iCloud(Apple) 2TB (Not recommended)
https://saraemi.com/2105anime_tool/
https://rentry.co/rk2usqh6 🏴‍☠️

Here's a tip:

https://blenderartists.org/t/one-drive-vs-google-drive-for-project-backup/1546356
One Drive vs Google drive for project backup?

Once you install Google Drive Stream for desktop,
you can use it just like any regular local folder.

For backing up your work—like files you're currently working on, reference plans, and so on—
I keep these on Google Drive instead of my computer's local folder.

You only need to upload them to Drive once a month or periodically.

https://freefilesync.org/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRJ8NnUXacY

The UI is pretty ugly, but I'd like to recommend one really great program.

Sometimes cloud backups don't work well when
you haven't turned on a computer connected to the cloud for a while (especially iCloud).

manually back up using the FreeFileSync program instead.
It's incredibly fast because it uses the mirroring feature to copy only changed files.

https://fmhy.net/file-tools#file-sync
Other free file synchronization programs are listed here.

Archiving: Notion, Obsidian

External Hard Drive: Samsung Electronics 4TB

free to choose any brand and capacity,

but I personally recommend purchasing a Samsung Electronics External Hard Drive.

If you're using a Mac, I recommend WD for external hard drives.
At work, we use “ORICO” because they can be stacked for use.

Actually, buying refurbished external hard drives and SSDs has advantages:
You can purchase them cheaply, and since they're cosmetic defects, it's not a big issue,
so many people buy them that way.

How to buy:
Search on Naver using terms like “WD external hard drive 1TB refurbished.”

Actually, many people around here
recommend using Samsung Electronics external SSDs.

But what matters more than whether it's a Samsung Electronics external SSD or not
is checking the specs to see the speed.

Just use one with fast speed.

https://www.reddit.com/r/buildapc/comments/18dafat/what_does_cache_do_on_an_ssd/
It's good if it has SSD caching functionality like this.

If that's too complicated, just buy an expensive one and you're set.
Compare with other products: buy the more expensive one with the same capacity.

Honestly, just sort the options by popularity and buy that one.

If your external SSD breaks down once and you get a refurbished unit,
it'll work fine again.

I had backups of my files in multiple places, so that was okay,
but the files I had stored disappeared completely without even a chance to back them up.

If you work with video or 3D, I recommend getting a 4TB drive.

If 4TB seems excessive,
1TB is suitable for UI/UX graphic design, while 2-3TB is better for video and 3D work.

Also, one thing to be cautious about is.

Why Shouldn't Store Important Data on an SSD

When an SSD fails, it goes down completely at once, leaving no time to back up your data.
An HDD, however, shows warning signs before failing. Even right before it crashes, it gives you time to save your data elsewhere.

While SSDs are more durable and less prone to failure than HDDs,
it's important to understand that being prone to failure is different from failing suddenly.

They are only resistant to physical shock; when they fail, they fail completely.

Therefore, I recommend using two external hard drives or,
if you can afford it, also backing up to cloud services like Google Drive or Dropbox.

Actually, NAS drives rarely fail, so you can even buy a used Synology NAS and use it.
Two 14TB drives cost 500,000 won.

Apple : education discount is generally much cheaper than the student store.

When checked to buy, the student store was cheaper at that time,
so bought it there, but usually Apple's education discount is a bit cheaper.

It's best to check the situation each time before purchasing.

It's best to work in silence :

but if you can't concentrate in a completely silent environment,
play any song or vlog video.

When I need to focus intensely, I listen to instrumental jazz or songs without lyrics.

and, strongly encourage you to learn AI (Artificial Intelligence).

https://x.com/AmirMushich/status/2019073081881293302
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_rusRkst8gg2TDXwcRFBNg
Start with the renowned Midjourney, not ChatGPT or Gemini, and explore various AI tools.

https://blog.naver.com/with_msip/224180101943
But it's important to note that,
South Korea is set to pass legislation regarding copyright notices starting this year.
must be careful.

When including AI-generated work in your portfolio, must indicate its AI origin,
and it's best not to submit it to companies that don't use AI.

In places where I feel comfortable, there's actually nothing to learn.
I must be with people who see things more broadly and deeply than I do
for it to lead to my own growth.

If you feel you can't do it alone,

If you're studying tools on your own,
instead of just watching tutorials on YouTube, try following along yourself.

If the source files provided in older videos can't be downloaded,
try finding similar references and recreating them yourself.

With Adobe Illustrator, it's also good practice to trace over images using the Pen Tool.

You won't master tools just by watching a few tutorials or trying them a couple times.
The key is simply to use them as much as possible.

You need to use them until they feel natural in your hands to become truly proficient.
Try following various tutorials, then apply what you learn to projects you want to create. That's the best way to practice.

If that still doesn't work,
take a design academy course or a portfolio-building program—the shortest one available.
Taking just one course is a good way to develop your sense.

And, if you didn't attend a university, going to a cyber university is also a good option.
However, since only “four-year universities” are prioritized based on the Korean standard, “two-year colleges” are not relevant.
However, even at large companies, the graphic design and designer fields do not consider academic background.

If not majoring in design and plan to
attend a four-year university,

Korea National 방송대
might be a better choice than an online university.

It is a national university,

but the downside is that it’s difficult to graduate.

have to study on weekends as well,

but still,
the good thing about the 방송대 is

that tuition is affordable.

However,
since the 방송대 doesn’t have a design department,

have to major in an unrelated field,

or, if possible,
I recommend majoring in a design-related department like Media and Film Studies.

So, considering the situation in Korea
while attending school, After issuing the “내일배움카드,”
get a certification to study the foundational theory and tools first,
then go to a "design academy".

That said, I don't recommend places like "computer academies".

Attending a design academy is good because you have
instructors who serve as your central support and fellow students to work alongside.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Design/comments/1bkixgc/is_masters_degree_in_design_worth_it/
https://brunch.co.kr/@leeinseo/21
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Master_of_Design
If you truly want to study more or are dissatisfied with your degree, it's to pursue "Master of Design degree" in design.

https://www.reddit.com/r/graphic_design/comments/15vxuif/what_jobs_can_i_land_with_a_degree_in_graphic/
What Jobs Can I Land With A Degree In Graphic Design?

https://www.reddit.com/r/graphic_design/comments/1kg30iw/is_getting_a_graphic_design_degree_worth_it/
Is getting a graphic design degree worth it?

A website where can take free online design courses in Korea.

https://www.youtube.com/@ahot_jay
https://x.com/search?q=%EB%AC%B4%EB%A3%8C%EB%A1%9C%20%EC%98%A8%EB%9D%BC%EC%9D%B8%20%EA%B0%95%EC%9D%98%20%EB%93%A4%EC%9D%84%20%EC%88%98%20%EC%9E%88%EB%8A%94%20%EC%82%AC%EC%9D%B4%ED%8A%B8&src=typed_query
https://x.com/search?q=%EB%AC%B4%EB%A3%8C%EB%A1%9C%20%EB%94%94%EC%9E%90%EC%9D%B8%20%EC%98%A8%EB%9D%BC%EC%9D%B8%20%EA%B0%95%EC%9D%98%20%EB%93%A4%EC%9D%84%20%EC%88%98%20%EC%9E%88%EB%8A%94%20%EC%82%AC%EC%9D%B4%ED%8A%B8&src=typed_query&f=top
https://designground.designdb.com/
https://www.kmooc.kr/view/search/%EB%94%94%EC%9E%90%EC%9D%B8
https://m.work24.go.kr/hr/a/a/1100/trnnCrsInf.do?dghtSe=A&traingMthCd=A&tracseTme=4&endDate=20261214&keyword1=&keyword2=&pageSize=5&orderBy=ASC&startDate_datepicker=2025-12-14&currentTab=1&topMenuYn=&pop=&tracseId=ACG20253001136516&totamtSuptYn=A&keywordMain=%EB%94%94%EC%9E%90%EC%9D%B8&remoteYn=N&keywordTrngNm=&crseTracseSeNum=&keywordType=1&gb=&keyword=%EB%94%94%EC%9E%90%EC%9D%B8&kDgtlYn=&area=00%257C%EC%A0%84%EA%B5%AD+%EC%A0%84%EC%B2%B4&orderKey=2&mberSe=&kdgLinkYn=&srchType=all_type&totTraingTime=A&crseTracseSe=A%257C%ED%9B%88%EB%A0%A8%EC%9C%A0%ED%98%95+%EC%A0%84%EC%B2%B4&tranRegister=&mberId=&i2=A&pageId=2&programMenuIdentification=EBG020000000310&endDate_datepicker=2026-12-14&monthGubun=&pageIndex=1&bgrlInstYn=&startDate=20251214&crseTracseSeKDT=&ncs=&gvrnInstt=&selectNCSKeyword=&action=trnnCrsInfPost.do

Of course, there are also good paid Korean design courses.

https://coloso.co.kr/ https://coloso.jp/ https://coloso.global/en
https://fastcampus.co.kr/ https://sharex.fastcampus.co.kr/
https://class101.net/
https://designallin.one/

If you're just starting out in graphic design,
https://notefolio.net/service/growth https://www.feedbluetiger.co.kr/
lectures from 노트폴리오 강의, 블루타이거, Coloso 강의 were helpful.

These lecture sites have
many lectures by famous designers, and the lecture quality is good.

For example,
you can self-study Blender with Coloso “Instructor 정세윤.”

For private academies specializing in UI/UX,
we recommend 디자인나스, 리메인커리어.

If you're studying while working,
we recommend the 노트폴리오 워크숍 라인.

For online courses,
watch lectures covering graphic design processes and workflows.

However, Korean lecture sites like “Coloso” seem tailored for beginners,

https://blog.naver.com/momteachers_official/223806181277
https://x.com/honeytip_backup/status/1942488250796724283
and if you want more advanced learning, taking paid courses from overseas platforms like Udemy might be better.

And. In fact, expensive design lectures are not very helpful.
To improve your design skills, it is enough to follow designers on Instagram and watch their ig Reels or YouTube shorts.
If you want to improve your design skills, it is best to collect well-made references and imitate practice them.

Therefore, the lectures cover the basics,
and what comes after that depends on your own discretion.
It's also good to find skilled individuals on your own and become their student.

https://x.com/S2uyeon/status/2021245146977927198
After learning tools,
no matter how well you master them, you absolutely cannot design if you haven't seen examples.

Collect UX/UI examples you think are well-done from various sources indiscriminately.

Then capture every screen and categorize them.
(Capture and categorize everything: splash screen, main screen, My Page, cart, checkout screen, etc. For web, categorize by section.)

Next, if there's a web or app you want to create, go ahead and build it.

Additionally, it's good to try recreating various works.

Watch tutorials available on YouTube,

or choose one reference piece to recreate.

Then, using design tools like Photoshop, work on it with the mindset of making it exactly like the reference.

While creating things you want to make,
just randomly pressing keyboard buttons while studying will naturally help you memorize shortcuts and improve your skills.

https://rentry.co/yuf57ycq
This tutorial may be helpful - How to Finding 2D/3D Graphics Program Shortcut, Hotkeys

https://www.reddit.com/r/AfterEffects/comments/1ilwp5u/i_keep_forgetting_what_i_learn_in_after/
https://www.learnto.day/aftereffects
I keep forgetting what I learn in After Effects—any tips?

For programs like After Effects,
it's not usually something can learn just by watching one tutorial.

then,
simply create a plot, gather references, decide on the effects want to create,

then search YouTube for “how to make ~ effects in After Effects” etc.
Using this method, produce all the cuts.

However, I've never just followed a tutorial video step-by-step.

For example, when studying After Effects.
Most of the motions were tailored to specific graphics or purposes,
so there was no need to replicate them exactly even if they didn't fit the situation or goal.

Instead, consistently used them as references and guides.
Simply implementing the visuals and movements you want to create, like solving a problem, is the fastest way to learn.

For kinetic typography,
start by thinking about how to direct it based on the song you want to work with,
then create the motion as envisioned, using only the necessary features as needed.

Personally, referenced many kinetic typography pieces found interesting purely from a directional planning and design perspective,
and there's no need to replicate the song or video exactly.

After Effects itself has unified many systems with Photoshop and Illustrator
(adjustment layers, FX graphic styles, vector shape layers and groups, stroke properties, etc.)
so if you've done graphic design, you'll adapt quickly. It's simply about making all those property values flow over time.

Instead, since motion is essentially creating animation and video,

you should focus less on references and imitation, and more on consciously observing and learning the physical movement and inertia of objects,
and how other motion graphics express that movement through acceleration, deceleration, and exaggeration.

Most After Effects users tend to rely on intuition for motion design, not because they're particularly talented,
but simply because motion graphics hasn't even existed for 100 years yet, so academic and theoretical foundations are lacking.

https://blenderartists.org/t/what-does-basics-mean-in-animation/1616339

https://the12principles.tumblr.com/ https://x.com/patexum/status/2024093797290832364
https://www.evl.uic.edu/ralph/508S99/contents.html
http://tfpsly.free.fr/bookmarks.html#Animation
https://gameanimation.booth.pm/
https://www.reddit.com/r/MotionDesign/comments/1omhl7x/please_recommend_courses_on_the_basics_of_design/
https://www.jakeinmotion.com/100-new-presets-for-after-effects
https://www.reddit.com/r/MotionDesign/comments/7nmloq/good_learning_resources_on_motion_design_that_are/
This is a collection of ideas related to video animation. The famous “12 Principles of Animation” are naturally included.
Since they rely on the “12 Principles of Animation,” searching for and studying “animation theory” will be helpful.

However, while sites like ‘Booth’ are paid and expensive, which is a shame, you can download them for free as “samples.”

when learning Blender, I'd watch a popular donut-making tutorial video
and then model a microphone on my own, experimenting with nodes in my own style and practicing.

It seems important not to just copy exactly, but to start by watching a tutorial and then modifying it differently.

This applies equally to other 2D/3D graphics programs like After Effects, Cinema 4D, Photoshop, etc.

Therefore, by applying this approach and experimenting by twisting and tweaking things yourself,
you'll learn more about the tools while troubleshooting errors, allowing you to improve your skills faster.

If, you've never done graphic design but started with motion design first,
and while trying to create something, you felt your artwork lacked a foundation,

the truth is that motion graphics
are essentially graphic design with added motion, expanded into video.

Without graphic design, motion design is impossible.

You need to study and practice as many diverse artworks as possible
to understand how different styles are depicted.

However, if you lack an understanding of the Gestalt principles of object arrangement, grid & layout placement,
or the color and contrast used in style frames,
it becomes difficult to discern what makes art styles different and distinctive.

Proficiency in tools handling vectors or bitmaps is also essential.

Designing motion is similar yet distinct from designing graphics,
because it involves using time and speed to create the physical properties, character, spatiality, and narrative of graphics.

While it is clearly a different field from graphic design,

motion design cannot become an independent domain separate from graphics.

If you're starting motion design,
begin lightly with foundational design books like 콘보이 디자인구구단 Design Basics,

and you'll grasp it quickly.

It's also good to try recreating edits from brands or magazines you're interested in.

When recreating web banners, Instagram card news, etc., one by one,
it's crucial to make many attempts, like changing the text content, to make it your own portfolio.

When creating a portfolio.
Taking packaging work as an example,

Should only include packaging in my portfolio?
Or should I include a variety of work like editing and branding alongside packaging?

It, depends on the company

Some companies want everything from editing to branding
while others focus solely on packaging

So check job postings or 블라인드 etc. carefully and build your portfolio accordingly

Graphic design tools improve your skills the more you use them,
so play with them often, like you would with a toy.

If you left the designer profession due to personal circumstances
and wish to study graphic or web design again,

returning to your previous field is the best way to find re-employment.
Developing your existing portfolio > adding personal projects is the easiest approach.

1 Browse recent portfolios on design reference sites like Behance
Country: Select “Your country & abroad,” view by latest

2 Focus on collecting references from portfolios with minimal
(If you start copying the cover, you'll run out of steam when it comes to showing your actual design work)

3 Develop your past work into a modern style
Refine fonts and colors for a more polished look. Update mockups to current styles.

4 Write your cover letter and slowly start applying for jobs.

5 After writing your letter and applying for jobs,
plan and create personal projects.

6 If this process feels difficult, attend a design portfolio academy.
(But I can't recommend specific design academies.)

7 Unless you're applying to a foreign-owned company that requires fluency in a foreign language,
portfolios and work experience are prioritized.

To view portfolios from large Korean companies,

visit https://notefolio.net/service/pofolchat
Whether you check Notefolio's Portfolio Chat or
other design schools, etc., there are plenty of examples available,

so before applying to a design firm,
it's a good idea to go through these resources to prepare for the questions you're likely to be asked.

And as a tip for designers working in a company:
It's perfectly fine to follow old design styles, but when creating new designs, you absolutely must not just pull old references from Pinterest etc.
For example, people often just take layouts from the 60s or outdated designs from the same industry.

But if you start by trying to copy something you saw, it will inevitably become outdated design.
Behance is fundamentally a place for archiving completed work, so for the latest design trends, I recommend focusing on commercial work.
Alternatively, Instagram's algorithm is excellent. Follow one domestic branding agency, then keep following others while browsing the web, and the algorithm will automatically guide you.

If you visit Behance without refining your own aesthetic sense, you'll just keep organizing things that you personally find appealing.

For the latest trends in editorial design, visit the Best of Plakate exhibition, search for film festival posters, or visit sites like Awwwards and browse the latest entries.
But the easiest approach is to look at fashion, IT, and financial commercial graphics frequently used by senior agency professionals.

Next, when studying design on your own

going to a design lectures some good,
it's better to get inspiration by visiting design exhibitions or similar places.

An interesting fact is,
back in the days before Shorts and Reels

by repeatedly creating simple image designs for subjects you like while watching blog tutorials,
both your design sense and tool skills will naturally improve.

It's crucial to join design-related extracurricular activities or clubs at your university,
attend classes as an auditor, and start building offline/real connections early on.

If you can take classes through a minor or auditing, that's the best way to get to know people.
If circumstances don't allow that, joining workshops or external clubs is vital—interacting face-to-face, listening to others, and blending in is extremely important.

Especially in the domestic design scene, it almost entirely revolves around these connections.

If you can't do all of that,
then join side projects or online study groups.

SNS is one-way communication; you only get to say your own words.

If your school has no relevant department, no clubs, and is located in a regional area,
then online study groups are the most realistic option.

For short-term studies during breaks,
I recommend official programs like “노트폴리오” or “기관” over student-run study groups.

If you live in a regional area, I recommend traveling to Seoul for one-day workshops.
If it's a study group run by majors at your own school, that's recommended. But if it's non-majors or something strange, I don't recommend it.

Seeing lots of good designs and analyzing why they work is crucial.
You need to see for yourself how the visual flow works and how the typography's weight is handled.

Personally, for Korean lettering in typography,
I recommend the book “디자이너를 위한 한글 레터링”

In typography, it's more important to
first develop your sense by continuously drawing by hand than just looking at things.

Buy tracing paper and books compiling typography designs,
then sketch them exactly as shown—this is extremely helpful for typography practice.

Download existing free-source fonts
and experiment with transforming them into various shapes in Illustrator (while maintaining readability).

When studying alone, no matter how much you look, there are parts where you just can't figure out why... they did it that way.
There's no helping it when you're on your own.

That's why you should seek out study groups or mini-projects to participate in.

There are plenty of options these days, like "CoffeeChat", so you can fill in the gaps one by one.

Especially
The reason you should actively use "CoffeeChat" is that

job seekers or students who are lost or struggling to find their way need it most

Instead of thinking it's hard to approach strangers
If you shift your mindset to thinking of it as interviewing a senior in your field
I believe it will turn into excitement

Even if you're really introverted and can't speak well
Changing your mindset gives you courage

If meeting in person feels too intimidating or nerve-wracking,
you can also schedule a call (phone, SNS, etc.) instead.

Since this is something you arrange with the person you're coffee chatting with,
and they're taking time out of their schedule even if it's not in person,
you absolutely must prepare your questions and the feedback you want to receive well.

It's a short but precious time, after all.

I recommend CoffeeChats because
they helped me find direction for my wandering portfolio,

and I could ask about the industry's current ecosystem.

These days, many people use Instagram for PR,
so I can target them directly.
Even if you send multiple messages, replies might not come.

You might not get replies even after sending multiple messages.
but, tried reaching out thinking, “Let's see if I can get replies from more than 3 out of 100 people,”
and I got more than that.

If you're feeling lost or have questions, give it a try.

The people who agree to CoffeeChats
are doing so because they find it interesting + commendable,
so there's no need to be intimidated.

There are also classically recommended design books, so finding and reading those is beneficial.

These days, the design industry is undergoing rapid and significant changes in work practices.
It's a time of upheaval, and the mindset of “I'll learn at a design company” no longer works.

Look at a lot of well-selling designs. But don't just copy them outright.

When you follow along, you should observe how they capture this flow,
and how they use color effectively.

You should see how the grid is implemented like this, how the typography's weight is balanced like that,
and how the photo placement directs the eye flow like this.
It means noticing what designs are trending these days.

If you see an effect you wonder how it was made, search for it and try recreating it yourself.
Coding design can feel daunting these days with all the new overseas information and technologies.

Just like there are famous companies everywhere, it actually takes quite some time before you can get into design work.

Don't rush; consistently working and trying is always the priority.

Again, go to trade shows or exhibitions and observe what visitors show particular interest in.

Check out studio work, websites, and social media of major companies in industries you're interested in.
The very act of seeking out design to observe is actually the start of your learning journey. If there are live events, I highly recommend participating.

Design doesn't require certifications for employment,
but if you don't know design tools like Photoshop or Illustrator, you can study for purposes like GTQ.

Just studying through YouTube is more than sufficient.

For your information, certifications aren't a requirement in the design field,
and that goes for UI/UX designers too.

They might not even be necessary,
as they usually just end up being a single line on your resume.

If you're set on getting certified, I'd suggest reaching out to people on
social media, online communities, Google, or your own acquaintances first to ask about them.

If you still feel you need them, I'd recommend sticking to just two:
the Colorist Certificate and the 컬러리스트 자격증, 시각디자인산업기사 자격증

But, Based on Korea
recommend obtaining "어학자격증"

Some design companies require "어학자격증" as a mandatory entry requirement

https://sy-log.tistory.com/entry/%EC%98%A4%ED%94%BD-1%ED%8A%B8-IH-%ED%9B%84%EA%B8%B0-%EC%8A%A4%ED%81%AC%EB%A6%BD%ED%8A%B8-%EB%AA%A8%EC%9D%8C-%EC%9D%B4%EA%B3%B5%EA%B3%84-%EC%8A%A4%ED%94%BC%ED%82%B9%EA%B3%B5%EB%B6%80-%EC%B2%98%EC%9D%8C%EC%9D%B8-%EC%9D%B8%EA%B0%84%EC%9D%B4-2%EC%A3%BC%EB%8F%85%ED%95%99%ED%95%B4%EC%84%9C-IH%EB%B0%9B%EC%9D%80-%ED%9B%84%EA%B8%B0
For example, recommend obtaining this certification.
Since didn't want to take "TOEIC", it helped me prepare for the "OPIC exam", which focuses on English conversation instead.

Design certifications aren't mandatory,
but recommend studying and obtaining one within a month.

do not recommend the "Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) CC" version.

https://blog.naver.com/churi0321/223195310319
https://oztv.tistory.com/category/%EC%96%B4%EC%84%9C%EC%99%80GTQ
https://en.namu.wiki/w/GTQ(%EC%9E%90%EA%B2%A9%EC%A6%9D)
Instead, obtain the "GTQ 자격증"

However, it has the drawback of only being valid for 3 years.

After that,

https://datawithu.tistory.com/134
https://cream-bread.tistory.com/202
https://oztv.tistory.com/category/%EC%BB%B4%ED%93%A8%ED%84%B0%EA%B7%B8%EB%9E%98%ED%94%BD%EC%8A%A4%EC%9A%B4%EC%9A%A9%EA%B8%B0%EB%8A%A5%EC%82%AC
https://en.namu.wiki/w/%EC%BB%B4%ED%93%A8%ED%84%B0%EA%B7%B8%EB%9E%98%ED%94%BD%EA%B8%B0%EB%8A%A5%EC%82%AC
"컴퓨터그래픽기능사"

https://ohyon.tistory.com/m/15
https://m.blog.naver.com/pso164/223332252601
https://en.namu.wiki/w/%EC%8B%9C%EA%B0%81%EB%94%94%EC%9E%90%EC%9D%B8%EC%82%B0%EC%97%85%EA%B8%B0%EC%82%AC
This shows the preparation process for the "시각디자인산업기사 자격증"

The problem is
the theory can be prepared like taking a theory exam in school,

but the practical exam is the real challenge.
It's difficult to prepare alone, and there are many ambiguous parts.

https://blog.naver.com/pso164/223304312468
https://namu.wiki/w/%EC%BB%AC%EB%9F%AC%EB%A6%AC%EC%8A%A4%ED%8A%B8
And, if you're most troubled by and struggle with adding color, and want to study color theory,
studying for the “컬러리스트 자격증” is a good idea.

Rather than focusing on certifications,

recommend entering design competitions
to win prize money and gain real-world experience.

You can figure out the skills you need
by reviewing the competition guidelines and studying accordingly.

Since competitions also require understanding the client’s (i.e., the judges’) intentions
and delivering results by the deadline, I highly recommend them.

If you’ve only entered the competitions your school recommended,
why not try your hand at a variety of different competitions this time? :)

If you’re a design major or have professional experience,
recommend the 시각디자인, 컬러리스트 기사/산업기사 certifications.

The 서비스·경험디자인기사 certification isn’t a bad choice either.

Since the written exam content for these two certifications is very similar,
it’s a good idea to get both certifications at once.

In the case of the 시각디자인 기사 certification,
the exam is held once a year, so be sure to check the registration period.

To be honest,
even if you get a certification, your portfolio and experience are what matter most.

Getting a certification is mostly for personal satisfaction and is just adding a line to your resume.
(Agencies focused on grant applications or bidding might value it more)

They don't judge pass/fail based on certifications either.

Still, having a certification is better than not having one.
And it's better to have it on your resume than not.

You have a portfolio, you've graduated (assuming you majored in it),
and you know how to use the tools. Certifications aren't strictly necessary, and many people around you don't have them either.

Honestly, certifications really aren't necessary.

It's all about the portfolio.

Portfolios prioritize sense and aesthetic judgment.

Still, certifications can temporarily boost your confidence.
They can help solidify your foundation in tools and other basics.

Actually, entry-level graphic design certifications

don't really matter because if you can create work worthy of a job-ready portfolio,
you can get certified anyway.

The only somewhat meaningful certification is for colorists.

The reason for obtaining certifications is to prove you possess the relevant skills,
but if you majored in design, that major itself is already proof.

However, I strongly recommend obtaining certifications when applying to public institutions or specific companies,
or if you're not a design major.

If you're a non-major,
consider it a minimum requirement given your status as a new.

Additionally, regardless of certification status,
I recommend consistently submitting your resume to various places starting now.

While there's no prejudice against non-majors, in such cases, your portfolio is the most crucial element.

For some reason, government-funded academies,
perhaps their instructors in the field for a long time

sometimes produce portfolios filled with work that seems unlikely to be used in actual practice:
book covers, interior pages, fancy character designs, tacky mockup images, etc.

For non-major newcomers, what they're really looking at isn't the portfolio's polish,
but your potential and possibilities.

So it's better to structure your portfolio well.

Reference work from studios that excel or specialize in the industry
and create a realistic portfolio.


How to Find Graphic Design Communities

The “Ways to improve your graphic design skills” mentioned above are not sufficient.
So I will introduce these communities.


https://designbuddies.substack.com/p/design-student
https://imgur.com/a/p6HlcwS
Q: What should I do if I am not satisfied with the resources available here?
A: Ask questions on social media, communities, googling(google search) and acquaintances to get tips and information.

https://brunch.co.kr/@taekil/3
https://brunch.co.kr/@taekil
I'm in various design-related open chats
and have seen many similar situations regarding “questions.”

often ponder how to leverage the positive aspects of ‘communities’ and ‘open chats’ to get the information
need without spamming others.

came across a related article and wanted to share it.


How to Find and Ask Questions to Korean, japanese Designers on "X(twitter)"

귀찮아서 한국어로 씁니다(너무 당돌)
하지만 그 외의 내용들은 영어로 쓰겠습니다(개너무함)


https://x.com/search?q=design%20resource
design resource
https://x.com/search?q=design%20inspiration&src=typed_query&f=top
design inspiration
https://x.com/search?q=%EB%94%94%EC%9E%90%EC%9D%B8%20%EB%A0%88%ED%8D%BC%EB%9F%B0%EC%8A%A4
디자인 레퍼런스
https://x.com/search?q=%EB%94%94%EC%9E%90%EC%9D%B8%20%EC%82%AC%EC%9D%B4%ED%8A%B8
디자인 사이트
https://x.com/search?q=%EC%82%AC%EC%9D%B4%ED%8A%B8%20%EB%B0%9C%EA%B2%AC
사이트 발견
https://x.com/search?q=%EB%94%94%EC%9E%90%EC%9D%B8%20%EC%82%AC%EC%9D%B4%ED%8A%B8%20%EB%B0%9C%EA%B2%AC
디자인 사이트 발견
https://x.com/search?q=%EB%94%94%EC%9E%90%EC%9D%B8%20%EC%9C%A0%EC%9A%A9%ED%95%9C%20%EC%A0%95%EB%B3%B4&src=typed_query&f=top
디자인 유용한 정보
https://x.com/search?q=%EB%94%94%EC%9E%90%EC%9D%B8%20%ED%82%A4%EC%9B%8C%EB%93%9C&src=typed_query
디자인 키워드
https://x.com/search?q=%EB%94%94%EC%9E%90%EC%9D%B8%20%EB%8F%84%EC%84%9C%20%EC%B6%94%EC%B2%9C
디자인 도서 추천
https://x.com/search?q=%EB%94%94%EC%9E%90%EC%9D%B8%20%EC%BB%A4%EB%AF%B8%EC%85%98&src=typed_query
디자인 커미션
https://x.com/search?q=%EB%94%94%EC%9E%90%EC%9D%B8%20%EC%99%B8%EC%A3%BC&src=typed_query&f=top
디자인 외주
https://x.com/search?q=%EB%94%94%EC%9E%90%EC%9D%B8%20%EB%AC%B8%EC%9D%98&src=typed_query
디자인 문의

https://x.com/search?q=%EB%8F%88%20%EB%AC%B4%EB%A3%8C%20%EC%82%AC%EC%9D%B4%ED%8A%B8&src=typed_query
돈 무료 사이트
https://x.com/search?q=%EB%AC%B4%EB%A3%8C%20%EC%82%AC%EC%9D%B4%ED%8A%B8%20%EC%B6%94%EC%B2%9C&src=typed_query&f=top
무료 사이트 추천
https://x.com/search?q=%EB%94%94%EC%9E%90%EC%9D%B8%20%EB%8F%88%20%EB%AC%B4%EB%A3%8C%20%EC%82%AC%EC%9D%B4%ED%8A%B8&src=typed_query&f=top
디자인 돈 무료 사이트
https://x.com/search?q=%EB%94%94%EC%9E%90%EC%9D%B8%20%EB%AC%B4%EB%A3%8C%20%EC%82%AC%EC%9D%B4%ED%8A%B8%20%EC%B6%94%EC%B2%9C&src=typed_query&f=top
디자인 무료 사이트 추천

https://x.com/search?q=%EB%94%94%EC%9E%90%EC%9D%B4%EB%84%88%20%EB%A0%88%ED%84%B0%EB%A7%81
디자이너 레터링
https://x.com/search?q=%EB%94%94%EC%9E%90%EC%9D%B8%20%EB%A0%88%ED%84%B0%EB%A7%81
디자인 레터링
https://x.com/search?q=%EB%94%94%EC%9E%90%EC%9D%B8%20%EA%B0%95%EC%9D%98
디자인 강의
https://x.com/search?q=%EB%94%94%EC%9E%90%EC%9D%B8%20%EC%A0%95%EB%A6%AC
디자인 정리
https://x.com/search?q=%EB%94%94%EC%9E%90%EC%9D%B8%20%EC%B6%94%EC%B2%9C
디자인 추천
https://x.com/search?q=%EB%94%94%EC%9E%90%EC%9D%B8%20%EA%BF%80%ED%8C%81
디자인 꿀팁
https://x.com/search?q=%EB%94%94%EC%9E%90%EC%9D%B8%20%EC%8B%A4%EB%AC%B4
디자인 실무
https://x.com/search?q=%EB%94%94%EC%9E%90%EC%9D%B8%20%EC%9E%90%EA%B2%A9%EC%A6%9D
디자인 자격증
https://x.com/search?q=%EB%94%94%EC%9E%90%EC%9D%B8%20%EC%BB%A4%EB%AE%A4%EB%8B%88%ED%8B%B0
디자인 커뮤니티
https://x.com/search?q=%EB%94%94%EC%9E%90%EC%9D%B8%20%EC%8A%A4%ED%8A%9C%EB%94%94%EC%98%A4
디자인 스튜디오
https://x.com/search?q=%EB%94%94%EC%9E%90%EC%9D%B4%EB%84%88%20%EC%8A%A4%ED%8A%9C%EB%94%94%EC%98%A4
디자이너 스튜디오
https://x.com/search?q=%ED%95%B4%EC%99%B8%20%EB%94%94%EC%9E%90%EC%9D%B8
해외 디자인
https://x.com/search?q=%ED%95%B4%EC%99%B8%20%EB%94%94%EC%9E%90%EC%9D%B4%EB%84%88
해외 디자이너
https://x.com/search?q=%EB%94%94%EC%9E%90%EC%9D%B8%20%ED%8F%AC%ED%8F%B4
디자인 포폴
https://x.com/search?q=%EB%94%94%EC%9E%90%EC%9D%B8%20%ED%8F%AC%ED%8A%B8%ED%8F%B4%EB%A6%AC%EC%98%A4
디자인 포트폴리오
https://x.com/search?q=%EB%94%94%EC%9E%90%EC%9D%B4%EB%84%88%20%ED%8F%AC%ED%8A%B8%ED%8F%B4%EB%A6%AC%EC%98%A4&src=typed_query
디자이너 포트폴리오
https://x.com/search?q=%EB%94%94%EC%9E%90%EC%9D%B4%EB%84%88%20%EC%9A%A9%EB%9F%89&src=typed_query&f=top
디자이너 용량
https://x.com/search?q=%EB%94%94%EC%9E%90%EC%9D%B8%20%EC%95%84%EC%B9%B4%EC%9D%B4%EB%B9%99
디자인 아카이빙
https://x.com/search?q=%EB%94%94%EC%9E%90%EC%9D%B8%20%EC%95%84%ED%8B%B0%ED%81%B4
디자인 아티클
https://x.com/search?q=%EC%83%81%EC%97%85%EC%A0%81%20%ED%85%8D%EC%8A%A4%EC%B3%90&src=typed_query&f=top
상업적 텍스쳐
https://x.com/search?q=%EC%83%81%EC%97%85%EC%A0%81%20%ED%8F%B0%ED%8A%B8&src=typed_query&f=top
상업적 폰트
https://x.com/search?q=%EB%94%94%EC%9E%90%EC%9D%B8%20%EC%9A%A9%EC%96%B4
디자인 용어
https://x.com/search?q=%EC%98%81%ED%99%94%20%EB%A0%88%ED%8D%BC%EB%9F%B0%EC%8A%A4
영화 레퍼런스
https://x.com/search?q=%EB%94%94%EC%9E%90%EC%9D%B8%20%EC%98%81%ED%99%94%20%EB%A0%88%ED%8D%BC%EB%9F%B0%EC%8A%A4
디자인 영화 레퍼런스
https://x.com/search?q=%EB%94%94%EC%9E%90%EC%9D%B8%20%EC%9C%A0%ED%96%89&src=typed_query&f=top
디자인 유행

개인적으로

모바일, PC 트위터에서

한국쪽으로 디자인 레퍼런스, 영감 사이트 정보 얻을 때
사용하기도 하는 트위터 검색어인데,

단순히 검색해서 글을 보는게 아니라

유저 프로필 들어가서 글을 읽어보거나

같이 첨부된 커뮤니티 글을 읽으면서
관련 레퍼런스 정보를 얻습니다

그러고 나서,
디자인 트친소 관련 해시태그들을 클릭해서 디자인 관련 계정들을 찾아보세요

https://x.com/hashtag/디자인트친소?t=BRHOWFcySk2Q0eXQpO6qAg&s=09
https://x.com/hashtag/디자인_트친소?t=dxUO8_HeupWMk0Dk66NXCQ&s=09
https://x.com/hashtag/%EB%94%94%EC%9E%90%EC%9D%B4%EB%84%88_%ED%8A%B8%EC%B9%9C%EC%86%8C

이렇게 찾은 디자이너들의 트위터(X) 프로필에서
https://spin-spin.com/
스핀과 같은 질문 플랫폼 사이트 링크들을 통해 디자이너들에게 질문하고 정보를 수집할 수 있습니다.

다만, 질문은 정중하고 예의를 갖추어 해 주시기 바랍니다.
아무리 익명이라고 하더라도 말 조심 하시고 열린 마음으로 임해 주세요.

https://x.com/piecexxcake/status/2020042354380754961
무적의 디자이너
https://x.com/i/communities/1895792766267060399
버츄얼 정보 공유소
https://x.com/i/communities/2028001586992320569
블레 취준/직장인 커뮤니티

https://x.com/i/communities/1491390550351745025
Design Twitter
https://x.com/i/communities/2003277691512815710
X designers community 2026
https://x.com/i/communities/1501393878657683469
Video Editors of X
https://x.com/i/communities/1506780333034782720
Branding & Brand Design
https://x.com/i/communities/1502460618783272964
Design Social Club

https://x.com/i/communities/1471902001629904896
Blender
https://x.com/i/communities/1499295244768088065
3D Community

그리고,
이런 트위터 디자인 관련 커뮤니티들에 가입해서
커뮤니티 규칙에 맞춰서 디자인 관련 글을 써보시거나 정보를 얻어보세요

https://x.com/i/status/2030928490112180336
그 다음, 디자인 관련 게시물의 인용들을 확인해보세요

이젠 모바일뿐만 아니라
PC 버전으로도 게시물의 인용을 확인할 수 있습니다!

https://x.com/i/status/2031308256149385629
가끔 일부 유저들은
이렇게 자신의 닉네임을 딴 # 해시태그로 아카이브 용 정리글을 쓰기도 합니다

https://x.com/vadanadava/status/2030592246509400259
예로들면 이렇게
바다_아카이빙 말이죠

https://x.com/i/status/1921510064646467921
트위터 모바일, PC 버전에 접속하여
트윗 하단으로 스크롤하여

'더 찾아보기' 'X에서 소스 제공' 들을 찾는것도 유용합니다

단 4개의 항목에,
디자인 관련 트윗이 아니더라도,
꽤 유용하게 잘 썼던 방법이였습니다

https://imgur.com/KrfY0VI
또다른 검색 팁으로는
트위터에서 "파란색으로 체크표시가 된" 계정의 하이라이트와 아티클을 보세요

이것은 한국뿐만 아니라 일본의 MV 제작자, 디자이너 계정도 마찬가지입니다
일본은 note.com 이나 notion와 같은 블로그 플랫폼이나 개인사이트에 한번에 정리해버리는 경우도 있습니다

https://rentry.co/4qohrbnu
자세한 방법은 이 링크로 접속하여
Ctrl + F 버튼을 누르고 " note.com " 으로 타이핑해보세요

사실 이것 말고도

스프레드시트의 모든 "rentry, pastebin" 링크들을 확인해보시면
더 많은 정보를 얻을 수 있으니 이것도 확인해보시길 바랍니다 : )

https://x.com/krt033/status/2038880059528986670
이 글과 같이

한국 디자이너는 메인 디자인 계정(작업 계정)을
인스타그램으로 두고 트위터를 일상 계정으로 두지만

일본 디자이너는 트위터를 디자인 계정(작업 계정)으로 두고
인스타그램을 일상계정으로 두는
문화 차이가 있습니다

discord는 모두의 대화 공간입니다.

한국은 업무용으로 카카오톡을 사용합니다
그래서 저는 업무용, 가족과 연락하는 용도로만 씁니다

요즘 세대는 인스타그램 DM을 사용합니다

https://x.com/search?q=Free%20pack%20%20Paper%20Texture&src=typed_query
https://x.com/search?q=free%20texture%20your%20project
https://x.com/search?q=FREE%20textures%20for%20everybody&src=typed_query&f=top
https://x.com/search?q=Here%20are%20some%20cool%20textures%20I%20use%20on%20my%20illustrations%20and%20graphic%20design%20work&src=typed_query
트위터에서 이렇게 무료로 배포하는 텍스쳐를 볼수 있는데

아무거나 무지성으로 다운로드 하면 좋겠지만

차라리,
gumroad와 같은 상점 페이지로 링크에 접속해서
구입하는게 좋다고 생각합니다.

모든 제작자가 그런것은 아니지만

트위터에서 무료로 배포되는 텍스쳐들은
직접 상점 사이트를 만들면서 배포하더라도
다른곳이나 사이트에서 훔쳐온 것이 생각보다 많기 때문에 사용에 주의하시길 바랍니다

https://x.com/swzydzn/status/2029976491413614843
https://x.com/swzydzn
https://x.com/SyntheVisuals/status/1742228800870744158
https://x.com/SyntheVisuals
https://x.com/andzn_
https://x.com/search?q=graphic%20art%20without%20AI&src=typed_query
https://x.com/search?q=https%3A%2F%2Ftexturelabs.org%2F&src=typed_query
https://x.com/search?q=design%20inspiration&src=typed_query&f=top
https://x.com/search?q=%ED%85%8D%EC%8A%A4%EC%B3%90%20%EB%AC%B4%EB%A3%8C&src=typed_query&f=top
하지만 이런 사람들은 매우 신뢰할 수 있습니다 1
(그래픽 디자인 분야)

https://x.com/search?q=素材(ご自由にお使いください。)&src=typed_query
https://x.com/hashtag/%E3%83%95%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC%E7%B4%A0%E6%9D%90?src=hashtag_click
이 사람들도 신뢰할 수 있습니다 2
(그래픽 디자인 분야)

만약 AI 생성 이미지라면 트위터에서 AI 이미지라고 판독을 해줍니다
(하지만 판독이 부정확한 경우가 많으므로 유의하시길 바랍니다)

https://x.com/search?q=booth%20%E7%B4%A0%E6%9D%90%E8%B2%A9%E5%A3%B2&src=typed_query&f=top
booth 素材販売
https://x.com/search?q=booth%20%E5%8B%95%E7%94%BB%20%E7%B4%A0%E6%9D%90%E8%B2%A9%E5%A3%B2&src=typed_query&f=top
booth 動画 素材販売
https://x.com/hashtag/%E3%83%95%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC%E7%B4%A0%E6%9D%90?src=hashtag_click
フリー素材
https://x.com/search?q=%E6%98%A0%E5%83%8F%E5%88%B6%E4%BD%9C%20BOOTH%E3%81%AB%E3%81%A6%E8%B2%A9%E5%A3%B2%E4%B8%AD&src=typed_query&f=top
映像制作 BOOTHにて販売中
https://x.com/hashtag/%EB%94%94%EC%9E%90%EC%9D%B8?src=hashtag_click
디자인
https://x.com/search?q=%EC%98%81%EC%83%81%20%EA%B3%B5%EC%9C%A0&src=typed_query
영상 공유
https://x.com/search?q=%EC%98%81%EC%83%81%20%EC%86%8C%EC%8A%A4%20%EA%B3%B5%EC%9C%A0&src=typed_query
영상 소스 공유
https://x.com/search?q=%EC%98%81%EC%83%81%20%EC%86%8C%EC%9E%AC%20%EB%B0%B0%ED%8F%AC&src=typed_query&f=top
영상 소재 배포
https://x.com/hashtag/%ED%94%84%EB%A6%AC%EC%86%8C%EC%8A%A4?src=hashtag_click
프리소스
https://x.com/search?q=%23%ED%94%84%EB%A6%AC%EC%86%8C%EC%8A%A4%20%23%EC%98%81%EC%83%81%EC%86%8C%EC%8A%A4%20%23aftereffects&src=typed_query&f=top
프리소스 영상소스 aftereffects
https://x.com/hashtag/%EC%98%81%EC%83%81%EC%86%8C%EC%9E%AC?src=hashtag_click
영상소재
https://x.com/hashtag/%EB%AC%B4%EB%A3%8C%EB%B0%B0%ED%8F%AC?src=hashtag_click
무료배포
https://x.com/search?q=MOV%20%EC%98%81%EC%83%81%EC%86%8C%EC%8A%A4%20%EB%B0%B0%ED%8F%AC&src=typed_query&f=top
MOV 영상소스 배포
https://x.com/search?q=%EC%97%90%ED%8E%99%20%ED%9A%A8%EA%B3%BC&src=typed_query
에펙 효과
https://x.com/search?q=%ED%85%8D%EC%8A%A4%EC%B3%90%20%EC%82%AC%EC%9D%B4%ED%8A%B8%20%EB%AC%B4%EB%A3%8C&src=typed_query&f=top
텍스쳐 사이트 무료

이 사람들도 신뢰할 수 있습니다 3
(After effects - 영상 분야)

X(트위터)에서
이런 좋은 제작자들이 많았으면 좋겠네요

아무튼,
이 방법을 통해 다양한 한국, 일 디자이너들과 연결할 수 있습니다.

트윗을 통해 디자인 관련 정보를 얻을 수 있습니다.

하지만 이 방법으로도 부족하기 때문에
팁을 계속 더 드리겠습니다


How to Find and Ask Questions to Korean Designers on "kakaotalk"

이것은 제가 개인적으로 괜찮거나 좋다고 생각하는
디자인 관련 공개 카카오톡 방 모음입니다.


https://gardendesign.tistory.com/84
커뮤니티, 플랫폼은 대부분
카톡 단톡방이 제일 유명합니다

https://social.wanted.co.kr/community
원티드에도 단톡방이 있는데

카톡 단톡방처럼 UI가 설계되었고
디자인계의 블라인드 사이트입니다

https://padlet.com/cpppblind/book-lind-tnq6lcsylwi425tc
물론,
출판사용 잡플래닛(블라인드)도 있습니다

https://brunch.co.kr/@amandaking/131
이건 디자인계는 아니지만
직장인이라면 거의 필참하고 다녀야 할 사이트들 모음입니다

https://litt.ly/notefolio https://notefolio.net/service/community
https://linktr.ee/notefolio https://www.instagram.com/notefolio/following/
노트폴리오 오픈카톡 채널

https://designcompass.org/
https://medium.com/@designcompass https://www.instagram.com/designcompass/following/
디자인 나침반

https://brunch.co.kr/@taekil/3
https://efficiencylab.tistory.com/87

https://linktr.ee/designus
디자이너스
https://imgur.com/ECzsaZ6
1년 365일 사수처럼 무료 잔소리 서비스

사수 이야기가 나와서
길게 설명하겠습니다

만약 당신이 디자인 회사에서
사수없이 1인 디자이너로 일하고 있다면

혼자서 작업하다보면
항상 비슷한 결과물만 나오는 거 같고 정체가 느껴질 때가 있을것입니다

스스로 찾아보고 공부하는 것 밖에 없겠지만

상사가 있더라도
그 사람도 자기 업무로 바빠서 쉽게 질문 할 상황이 되지 않는 경우가 있습니다

디자인적 피드백을 얻고 싶을때

우선 AI와 대화를 시도해보세요

ai랑 대화해보기는

디자이너가 아니더라도

기획자로서
자신이 인지하지 못하는 관점으로 피드백을 받으면서
도움이 많이 되었습니다

그리고 상사가 있다면 바쁘더라도
눈치보지말고 언제든지 질문하는게 좋습니다

고민에 대해서
시간내서 도와주는 게 또 상사의 역할입니다

이 방법들로도 안된다면
언제든지 질문하라고 인터넷 커뮤니티가 있는것입니다

하지만 불특정 다수에게 피드백을 받으면
디자인이 점점 이상하게 되기 때문에

정기적/고정적으로 멘토링을 해줄 분을
스스로 선택하는게 좋습니다

https://blogbyash.com/translation/your-manager-is-already-investing/
이 글과 같이

피드백 해주실분을
외부에서 찾아보는것도 좋은 방법입니다

비용을 치루더라도

제대로 된 멘토와 대화를 나눠보면
압축된 경험과 지식으로 관점이 매우 넓어집니다

그래서 결과적으로는
훨씬 더 많은 이득을 가져갑니다

그리고
디자인 실력을 높이는 방법으론,

맨날 혼나고 부딪히고 깨지고
시도를 해봐야 중간은 가게 되있습니다

사수가 없는건 체계가 없기 때문에
자신이 혼자 개척해나가야합니다

하지만 컨펌 단계가 많지 않아 더 편했습니다

다만 어떤걸 질문해야하고
알아서 해야할지 판단하는건 힘든일입니다

일단 모르겠다면

책, 각종 아티클, 유튜브, 온라인 강의 etc로
최대한 공부하고 도전하는 방법밖에는 없습니다

그래서 알아보는
디자이너의 핵심 역량

문제의 핵심을 정의할 수 있어야 한다
고객의 입장에서 상상할 수 있어야 한다
다른 생각을 수용하고 합의점을 찾을 수 있어야 한다

사수가 없는 디자이너의 공부 방법

내가 속한 산업군의 다양한 결과물을 리서치하고 장단점을 분석하기
시장을 앞서가는 기업들의 콘텐츠를 참고해 방향성 파악하기
일을 잘한다고 알려진 디자이너들의 조언과 디자인 전략 참고하기

영상 내용을 보면서 느낀 건,
결국 디자인 공부는

많이 보고
스스로 소화하는 과정이 중요합니다

단순히 보는 것에서 끝나는 것이 아니라

“왜 이렇게 디자인했을까?”를 상상해보고
나름대로 의도와 장단점을 분석해보는 과정이
정말 중요합니다

https://blog.naver.com/qortmdgms/223700129739
https://fromdesigner.notion.site/from-designer-51f276813b4c432494eb1f11bd6d321e
from. designer

https://uibowl.io/
https://open.kakao.com/o/gU1kVgTf
유아이볼 단체 톡방

https://disquiet.io/
https://open.kakao.com/o/gNHa78Bc
디스콰이엇

https://www.reddit.com/r/UXDesign/wiki/events-groups/
https://www.reddit.com/r/UXDesign/comments/132rrcg/slack_communities/?tl=ko
https://creativelivesinprogress.com/articles/free-creative-careers-discords
해외(oversans)

https://www.cinema4d.co.kr/
https://www.cinema4d.co.kr/index.php?mid=notice&document_srl=2246943#comment_2281852
CINEMA 4D 한국 유저그룹

https://brunch.co.kr/@1189e6894bd1447/3
리드미컬 네이버 카페
(톡방은 아니지만 영상하는 사람들에게
몇줄의 설명만으로도 알 수있는 충분한 좋은 커뮤니티입니다)

https://open.kakao.com/o/gscT8TY
비디오 플레이그라운드

https://open.kakao.com/o/gPXscYWg
https://discord.com/invite/rZb4tDJKU4
CG인을 위한 Ai그래픽스

https://litt.ly/notefolio
노트폴리오 AI 디자인

개인적으로
AI 관련해서 친절하게 대답해주는 2곳을 추천드립니다

단, 입장하기 전 공지 확인하고
(다만 노트폴리오 톡방은 따로 공지가 없습니다)

예의를 갖추고 정중하게 질문해주세요

https://open.kakao.com/o/gNnKV8H
블렌더3D 정보공유방입니다.

https://www.youtube.com/@ZBMAND/
ZBMAND 섭페맨

https://product-designer.tistory.com/entry/%EB%B9%84%EC%A0%84%EA%B3%B5%EC%9E%90-uxui-%EB%94%94%EC%9E%90%EC%9D%B4%EB%84%88-%EC%84%9C%EB%B9%84%EC%8A%A4-%EA%B8%B0%ED%9A%8D%EC%9E%90%EA%B0%80-%EC%B7%A8%EC%97%85-%EC%A4%80%EB%B9%84%EC%8B%A4%EB%AC%B4%ED%95%A0-%EB%95%8C-%EC%B0%B8%EA%B3%A0%ED%95%98%EB%A9%B4-%EC%A2%8B%EC%9D%80-%EC%BB%A4%EB%AE%A4%EB%8B%88%ED%8B%B0%EC%9E%90%EB%A3%8C-%EC%B6%94%EC%B2%9C
위의 사이트 링크에 접속해보세요

그리고나서, 모바일 카카오톡 앱을 실행하고

카카오톡 메신저 오픈채팅방에서
생각나는 이와 비슷한 관련 톡방들을 검색해보세요

https://www.designdb.com/?menuno=1278&bbsno=3045&siteno=15&act=view&ztag=rO0ABXQAOTxjYWxsIHR5cGU9ImJvYXJkIiBubz0iOTg4IiBza2luPSJwaG90b19iYnNfMjAxOSI%2BPC9jYWxsPg%3D%3D#gsc.tab=0
이렇게 나열했던 방들은 많은 사람들이 모이기 때문에 알림이 자주 옵니다.
모바일과 PC 버전 모두에서 카카오톡 알림을 끄는 것이 필수적입니다.

하지만 한두개도 아니고
여러 채팅방에 들어가있는 디자이너들에겐 매우 피곤한 일일겁니다

그래서 이런 방법을 알려드립니다

카카오톡 오픈 채팅 알림 완전히 끄는 방법

구글 검색으로 AI 돌려서 나오면 이런 결과가 나올텐데

필요한 오픈 채팅방을 제외하고 나머지 채팅방들은
해당 채팅방을 꾹 눌러 [채팅방 알림 끄기]를 선택하거나,

채팅방 내부 우측 상단 ≡ 메뉴에서 종 모양 아이콘을 클릭하여 해제할 수 있습니다.

이걸로는 모바일에선
오픈 채팅방 알림이 꺼지지 않습니다

꽤 성가신일이죠.

그렇다면, 사진 첨부도 해놨으니 천천히 따라해보세요

이렇게 하시고,

갤럭시 폰 기준으로 사진처럼 따라하시면
더이상 해당 오픈 채팅방의 알림이 표시되거나 오질 않습니다

https://blog.naver.com/dduksaboo/222891958791
아이폰도 카카오톡 알림센터까지 접근하는 방법이 너무 유사합니다

다만 위의 블로그 링크의 방법은
카카오톡 알림을 통째로 꺼버리기 때문에 불편합니다

그래서,
아래에 소개드릴 방법을 참고해서 하시면 완벽히 알림 끌 수 있습니다

https://imgur.com/BMF775I
(사진 첨부) 휴대폰을 스크롤 해서 왼쪽 하단의 '알림 설정' 버튼을 누릅니다

https://imgur.com/i5QSbFA
앱 알림에서 '카카오톡' 이라고 검색해서 찾습니다

https://imgur.com/O6R6ORa
카카오톡 버튼을 누른 후
'카카오톡에서 상세설정' 버튼을 누릅니다

https://imgur.com/bM02GiS
'알림센터에서 메시지 표시' 버튼을 누르고 사진처럼
'알림 켠 채팅방만' 으로 설정을 바꿉니다

https://imgur.com/VewU2DH
https://imgur.com/pnkp2fr
그 뒤 '알림 표시' 버튼을 눌러서
'알림 내용' 을 '이름' 으로 설정을 바꿉니다

그럼 즐거운 카카오톡 생활 되시길 바랍니다 : )


How to find a "pinterest, instagram" related to design/3D


Pinterest

Let's explore Pinterest board management methods for
organizing reference materials and collaboration, along with mood board creation tools


https://weandthecolor.com/is-pinterest-your-untapped-goldmine-for-graphic-design-inspiration/201284
https://x.com/yudi_ddd/status/1851570500922991043
https://x.com/SUNR4NG/status/1911335653213913337
https://x.com/o_a_ii/status/1900510487407739129
https://x.com/hiimjinjin/status/1331149653673328643
https://x.com/seo_moong12/status/1942601723278942720

Create boards on Pinterest for each field

Create boards for areas you're interested in or enjoy,
like branding/UIUX/graphics/characters, but also include fields you've studied even if you're not currently interested

After creating Pinterest boards, save at least 100 items to each one

Once saved, while your boards are saving on the Pinterest site,
take a look at what active designers in fields you're somewhat interested in are actually working on.

The reason for this is that there's often a difference between design done in practice and what's on Pinterest.

By the time you finish this search, your desired fields will likely be split into several areas.

Now, whenever you have time, try recreating dozens of pieces from each category saved on your board.

This method takes time but significantly improves your skills,
and since you'll find your favorite areas more enjoyable, the time spent figuring out what you like is shortened.

Also,
among the recently completed work posted on Instagram,
be sure to recreate pieces that aren't necessarily your taste.

You also need to practice designs used in real-world work.

and,
If use Pinterest, you can organize collected references

https://www.reddit.com/r/graphic_design/comments/1idw50h/how_does_your_team_save_inspiration/
https://rentry.co/hqpucm5g
using the Eagle program for initial sorting > then use Figjam spread view feature,
or organize them by category in Notion as you collect them.

https://x.com/S2uyeon/status/2025807510767333415
https://x.com/S2uyeon/status/2025807679910981873
Alternatively, you can use the “Unsplash” site.

Like Pinterest, you can curate and organize images into folders.

Since the images are high-resolution and tend to be large in size,

we recommend saving them categorized by project or theme
and downloading only what you need for your work.


instagram


https://x.com/himangogirl/status/1997667511739805976
https://x.com/buttermayo0/status/1998039797286543746
https://x.com/vadanadava/status/1998046792311767422
https://x.com/yeobaekeem/status/1998203314153164970
Instagram's likes, #tag feature, and algorithm are truly brilliantly designed.

The "Instagram" algorithm, like the "Pinterest" algorithm (likes, Not Interested), requires consistent management.
Since Instagram shares a similar structure to Pinterest,

clicking the ‘Like’ button on desired content
is more effective for comfortably navigating the Instagram algorithm
than repeatedly clicking ‘Not Interested’.

And, set up and use the Instagram algorithm yourself.

For to put it simply,
When you want to tailor Instagram's algorithm for graphic design content

You can shape it to without searching or looking up anything,
just press the like button a few times
and you'll get the algorithm you want

If decent content still doesn't appear in your Explore tab
just visit design-related accounts and like about 10 posts.

Do not create an account for your company or work-related purposes.
Instead, create a new Instagram account
to follow design accounts, read trends, and appreciate content.

By using the “Search” tab or “Reels” tab
and refining the algorithm by selecting ‘Like’ or ‘Not interested’ in this manner, you can curate your feed to show only your desired content each time you refresh.

If you must use a company Gmail, you must create a new account dedicated solely to design.
This is because Google links multiple services to a single ID (e.g., YouTube).

As a result, you will see a lot of beautiful and sophisticated design-related feeds.

https://www.instagram.com/explore/search/keyword/?q=design%20resource

디자인팁 디자인꿀팁 디자인사이트 디자인레퍼런스 영상제작 꿀팁 민주팁 일러스트레이터 디자인팁 디자인
강의 디자인수업 디자이너 etc.

디자인리소스 UI디자인 UX디자인 제품디자인 디자인리소스 디자인툴
타입디자인 포토샵 어도비 etc.

Design tips, design hacks, design sites, design references, video production tips, design hacks, Illustrator design tips, design
lectures, design classes, designers, etc.

Design resources, UI design, UX design, product design, design resources, design tools,
type design, Photoshop, Adobe, etc.

Click these related tags without hesitation,
and you can learn about design and gather materials.

When looking for reference materials to check design trends,
a good way to find graphic designers' Instagram accounts
is to follow various magazines and agencies.

follows one or two agencies, designers, or magazines, they can receive many recommendations,

and if they like them, they can continue following.

Besides Instagram,
another way to stay on top of design trends is

to read a lot of international articles.
At first, I often searched Google for “20xx design trend.”

If the search results still weren't satisfying,
I learned by Googling things I'd overheard in designer communities or messenger chats.

Design articles are often English pieces originally published on Medium
that get translated into Korean and reposted.

If you want to know things faster,
search Medium.

For more details,

visit this link:
https://rentry.co/74i7mft7

Press the Ctrl + F button
and type “ tips to get into UX without a bootcamp ”

To reference UI/UX portfolios,
sites like Behance seem geared toward students, so

https://www.gdweb.co.kr/sub/agency.asp
can refer to portfolios from renowned agencies like this site.
can instantly learn about famous agencies and agency rankings.

Agencies that manage their portfolios well tend to produce better processes and outcomes.

Additionally,
on platforms like 유아이볼, 크몽, 서핏,
can purchase and review portfolio-related e-books.

https://zighang.com/
Click here to view job postings in Korea.

And,
in Korea, agencies post job openings
on recruitment sites like JobKorea,

graphic or branding work might be uploaded to their own Instagram or website,

For BX/CI designers,
here are some recommended websites

https://www.instagram.com/brandb_net https://www.instagram.com/brandb_net/following/
This site primarily publishes articles
related to branding agencies and branding, as well as agency job postings.

https://www.brandb.net/
In particular, this website

features a well-organized archive
of BX/CI agencies and production companies.

while web or UI/UX roles are posted on recruitment sites.

Even graphic design agencies sometimes post on Twitter.

UI/UX-specialized firms also post on LinkedIn,
so it's not standardized. It's highly fluid.

If you're using typical design freelance platforms in Korea, you'll still get a decent amount of inquiries as long as you're active, even if you don't update your work constantly.

Most people post their work on Instagram, blogs, Notefolio, Grafolio, and Behance, but Instagram usually brings in the most leads.

It's really important to grow your Instagram work account. For what it's worth, Threads (Instagram's latest addition) actually gets better reach than Instagram itself right now.

The reason you should take on freelance design gigs is that while you can build a portfolio through personal projects, most companies don't look too kindly on full-time employees doing side work.

So, take what you did for a freelance client, tweak it, and frame it as a rebranding project for another brand to pad out your portfolio.

To be honest, there's a limit to just doing that, and there's a limit to relying on design sense alone. You need to learn other skills and integrate them.

It's also a good idea to grow your account with the goal of landing corporate events or speaking engagements.

Some people even take the influencer route and focus on performance just to survive in this industry.

Ultimately, you need to have your own "secret sauce."

If you stay as a designer who's easily replaceable, you're going to run into a lot of walls.

Most people probably think of the Gwanghwamun area
as being limited to many Company or office or newspaper companies and similar industries,

but of course,
there are plenty of design firms there too!

For reference,

Design companies (agencies, in-house, etc.)
in Seoul are concentrated in Gangnam and Hongdae.

Design jobs are usually concentrated in the Gwanghwamun and Jongno areas,

with many in-house positions in Gwanghwamun and Jongno,
while Gangnam and Seongsu have an overwhelming number of opportunities.

There are also a few in Mapo,
and there are share-office as well.

Even if they aren’t large agencies,
there are quite a few small-scale firms.


How to find a "Discord server" related to design/3D

This is the simple answer you get when you ask a chatbot like Gemini.


https://bind.ie/blog/how-to-find-a-discord-server
To find and join Discord servers related to design/3D,
the most effective methods are using dedicated server listing websites and seeking invitations from design communities or content creators.

Many 3D artists, designers, and related companies host their own Discord servers

  • YouTube/TikTok/Social Media: Many content creators provide links to their Discord servers in their video descriptions or social media bios.
    This is an excellent way to join a community centered around a specific art style or software (e.g., Blender, Unreal Engine, Autodesk Maya).
  • Software Official Communities: Companies like Autodesk or Poly Haven often have official or community-run Discord servers linked from their websites or forums.
  • Educational Platforms: Online art schools or tutorial sites sometimes run their own Discord communities where students and enthusiasts can interact and share work.

Steps to Join a Server

  1. Have a Discord Account: Ensure you have a free Discord account, accessible via the app or web browser.
  2. Use an Invitation Link: Once you find a server you like on one of the listing sites or social media, click the provided invitation link.
  3. Accept the Invite: This will automatically add the server to your list of communities within the Discord interface.
  4. Follow the Rules: Once in the server, be sure to read and follow the community guidelines.
    Many servers have specific channels for showcasing work, asking for help, and general discussion.

https://blenderartists.org/t/why-does-everyone-have-their-own-discord-server/1600683
Why does everyone have their own Discord server?

When you need to neatly upload links to
“Twitter (X)” and “Instagram” on a Discord server,

ComebackTwitterEmbed#3134
Required references: https://www.google.com/search?q=ComebackTwitterEmbed%233134
If you bring the bot to your discord server,
can even back up videos just by posting a Twitter link.

When posting a Twitter link
Manually change twitter.com/ to vxtwitter.com/ or x.com/ to vxtwitter.com/
Required references: https://github.com/FxEmbed/FxEmbed
This way, videos will play directly from the embed.

Instagram can do this too

Like vxtwitter
Just add “ vx ” after “ www. ”

Required references: https://www.vxinstagram.com/

https://www.vxinstagram.com/p/C6cLBWMS7qP/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==
The photos come out this clean.

https://www.vxinstagram.com/p/DVrE-BADWOE/?img_index=1
can download photos in high quality.

https://www.vxinstagram.com/reel/DI3mfBmiswn/
and, can download both videos and Reels in high quality.


This is a collection of design-related
public discord chat rooms I personally find decent or good.

If there is only a site link,
Click the “Discord character” icon on the site.

discord hidden tip:
https://imgur.com/wRuZH0i
Click the “Channel Tags” section on a Discord user's profile.

https://imgur.com/SqtUaVS
and, Click on each category on the server
and press the “Pinned Message” button to check it out!


https://www.reddit.com/r/animationcareer/wiki/index/resources/animationcommunities/
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TKoyrApuKeynNIh_hYUPXMXgFUaS3LJ3USLS0s9HrB0/edit?tab=t.0 /r/Worldbuilding
https://discord.gg/UkCP7EC MattePaint Community
https://discord.com/invite/art Art Commissions
Animation Community List

https://www.reddit.com/r/MotionDesign/comments/1phe3jw/looking_for_motion_design_friends_communities/
https://www.reddit.com/r/Cinema4D/comments/1oky33v/where_is_the_largest_c4d_community/
https://www.reddit.com/search/?q=digital+design&type=communities
https://www.reddit.com/r/graphic_design/comments/sgo1ll/graphic_design_communities/

https://www.google.com/search?q=Largest+graphic+design+server+on+Discord+site:www.reddit.com
Where is the largest "graphic design" community?

https://www.reddit.com/r/DesignSystems/comments/1j3o68l/design_system_discord/
https://www.reddit.com/r/DesignSystems/comments/1m0jqei/design_system_communities/
https://www.reddit.com/r/DesignSystems/comments/1j3o68l/design_system_discord/
https://www.reddit.com/r/DesignSystems/comments/1jx2gri/design_systems_slack_invite_link/
Design System Discord/slack

https://www.reddit.com/r/graphic_design/
https://www.reddit.com/r/graphic_design/about/
On Reddit, if you add "about" after the subreddit URL (r/thread),
you can view just the megathread section from the right side of the site.

It's the most useful feature after old.reddit.com.

https://www.reddit.com/r/graphic_design/ https://www.reddit.com/r/graphic_design/about/
Personally,
this is the place on Reddit where graphic (UI/UX) design questions get the most helpful answers.

https://www.reddit.com/r/UIUX/about/ https://www.reddit.com/r/UXDesign/about/
https://www.reddit.com/r/UXDesign/?rdt=59069
These are subreddits related to graphic (UI/UX) design.

https://rentry.co/4qohrbnu
Vj Community List

How to quickly fix issues with the AI service you're using

Join the official Discord community of the AI you use > Go to the support/inquiry channel
If you contact them directly there about your problem,
you can get a fast response and resolve the issue.

The reason you should handle it this way is that

even if the AI service is local (like ComfyUI) rather than an online service,
most communication usually happens through their Discord server.

So, going to introduce you to some AI-related Discord servers.

https://rentry.co/hqpucm5g
A Discord community server for music and composers.

https://github.com/mhxion/awesome-discord-communities
https://github.com/ljosberinn/awesome-dev-discord
https://tccpp.wiki/ Together C & C++ - A C & C++ Discord Community
https://www.autohotkey.com/boards/viewtopic.php?t=94654 AutoHotkey Community
https://www.google.com/search?q=graphics+programming+discord Graphics Programming
https://www.google.com/search?q=Arch+Linux+Community+discord Arch Linux Community
https://www.google.com/search?q=smouse+studio+discord smouse studio discord
A collection of Discord channels related to programming

https://www.reddit.com/r/ClaudeAI/
Official "Claude AI" Discord

https://www.google.com/search?q=gemini+discord
Official "Google Gemini" Discord

https://higgsfield.ai/contact
Official "Higgsfield AI" Discord

https://docs.comfy.org/community/links
ComfyUI Community

https://github.com/ai-driven-dev
AI-Driven Dev community

https://portal.nousresearch.com/help
Nous Research discord

https://www.perplexity.ai/help-center/en/articles/10354908-about-the-perplexity-discord-community
Perplexity Discord Community

https://www.google.com/search?q=kling+ai+discord
Kling AI

https://www.aixploria.com/en/list-best-ai-discord-servers/
https://www.digitalocean.com/resources/articles/ai-discord-servers https://github.com/best-ai-agents/discord-servers-for-ai-agents
Best "AI" Discord Servers

https://martyr.shop/directory/
https://fmhy.net/ai https://dezi.gallery/ai-image
https://www.toools.design/ai-design-tools

And if you'd like to get more AI information
Click the “AI / SOFTWARE / PLUGINS” tab in the “Spreadsheet”

https://polyhaven.com/ Poly Haven
https://www.sharetextures.com/ sharetextures
https://www.artstation.com/blogs/shrogg/v1aP/3d-scanning-discord
https://www.reddit.com/r/3DScanning/comments/a6nznm/discord_chat_server_for_people_interested_in_3d/ 3D Scanning
https://discord.com/invite/sketchfab https://discord.gg/sketchfab Sketchfab
https://tokeru.com/cgwiki/Support.html cgwiki (paid)
“Cgwiki,” a site famous for its Houdini resources,
will send you a link to its Discord community in exchange for a small donation.
https://www.true-vfx.xyz/ True-VFX
https://realtimevfx.com/t/rtvfx-discord-server/20205/9 RealTimeVFX
https://jangafx.com/ JangaFX
https://gamesartist.co.uk/ Games Artist
https://cglounge.studio/ CG Lounge
https://discord.gg/unrealsource?event=1267738336789790784 Unreal Source
https://discord.com/invite/renderman Pixar's RenderMan
https://www.reddit.com/r/Filmmakers/comments/plrssp/join_the_brandnew_rfilmmakers_official_discord/ r/Filmmakers
https://pixflow.net/about/ PixFlow
https://texture.supply/ Texture Supply
https://www.c4dzone.com/ C4Dzone
https://greyscalegorilla.com/ Greyscalegorilla
https://www.blenderguru.com/ Blender Guru
https://discord.gg/hgzXbvU8CC Blender Community
https://www.instagram.com/blenderstreet/ Blenderstreet
https://www.youtube.com/@asknk/videos askNK
http://sanctusnodes.com/ Sanctus
https://discord.gg/W7z6fFUanH InfoDump
https://discord.gg/mBEAvC3rXg If you enjoy Monthly Challenges
https://www.youtube.com/@pwnisher pwnisher
https://3dtextures.me/ 3D TEXTURES
https://www.reddit.com/r/AfterEffects/ r/AfterEffects
https://www.reddit.com/r/premiere/ /r/Premiere
https://www.reddit.com/r/archviz/ r/archviz
https://www.designbuddies.community/ Design Buddies
https://aesthetics.fandom.com/wiki/Aesthetics_Wiki Aesthetics Wiki
https://discord.gg/ABwhwZM 3ds Max Community
https://discord.gg/Cyj58QK Maya Community
https://discord.gg/F4WENTG Octane Render (Official)
https://discord.gg/yuHCds4 Redshift Community
https://discord.gg/F4WENTG Render Network
https://discord.com/invite/pVkM3HP INSYDIUM LTD
https://marmoset.co/ MARMOSET TOOLBAG
https://discord.com/invite/glyphs-alphabets-850457945220841473 Glyphs & Alphabets
https://www.aescripts.com/ aescripts.com
https://rentry.co/caziwwsg/
https://www.reddit.com/r/VegasPro/comments/1s7yec4/mega_thread_boris_fx_bought_vegas_pro_what_does/
Boris FX Vegas Pro's official Discord server
https://plask.ai/ plask
https://linktr.ee/seven_works?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio seven's public discord Server (Korean Server)
https://x.com/YoakeCreative yoake creative (Japanese Server)
https://ae-off.connpass.com/event/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs7UQypY2mKWI3zTg2_Y9aQ
can find it right away with just a quick Google search. AE_ON discord Server (Japanese Server)
https://brave-deer-ac6.notion.site/Web-Japanese-VFX-Community-c0485a102e3b45478328e475837efe81
https://x.com/kuramaKageya めだか - Japanese VFX Community (Japanese Server)
https://linktr.ee/inovativeworks InovativeWorks | AE Tools Dev (Japanese Server)
https://designsyndrome.com/pages/about Design Syndrome
https://www.youtube.com/@thinkmakepush Think Make Push
https://www.youtube.com/@hypertrance :: hypertrance // nuphory
https://www.reddit.com/r/blender/comments/1qh8clr/3d_fast_track_teaching_game_industryqualified/ 3D Fast Track
https://erindale.xyz/ https://www.youtube.com/erindale erindale.xyz
https://www.bforartists.de/ Bforartists
https://godotengine.org/community/ Godot Engine community
https://discussions.unity.com/t/official-unity-discord-group-has-a-dots-channel/732098 Official Unity Discord
https://docs.world-creator.com/introduction World Creator
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaNlbnghtwlsGF-KzAFThqA Science Etonnante
https://www.google.com/search?q=3d+mutiny+discord 3DMutiny
https://flaxengine.com/community/ Flax Engine community
https://x.com/samuel_krug/status/2033896388098937302 MRenders
https://www.vfxapprentice.com/community VFX Apprentice Community
https://www.google.com/search?q=linus+tech+tips+discord Linus Tech Tips
https://ctrl-alt-rees.com/discord ctrl-alt-rees
https://gamefromscratch.com/ gamefromscratch
https://www.motioncollabs.com/join Motion Collabs
https://www.reddit.com/r/videography/ r/videography
https://discord.gg/movies Movies & Filmmaking
https://discord.gg/zM5pgrc The Design Collective
https://discord.gg/YjmVSsT Arnold Community
https://discord.gg/kWXqKhr Autodesk Chat
https://discord.gg/3skdKMU C4D Community
https://discord.gg/b8U5Hdy Think Procedural [Houdini] Community
https://discord.gg/bifrost-addicts Bifrost [Maya - BF Graph] Community
https://discord.gg/ez6YFCk Pirates of ConFusion [Fusion] Community
https://www.reddit.com/r/Substance3D/ Substance Community
https://www.youtube.com/c/quadspinner/ https://quadspinner.com/Support/Community QuadSpinner Gaea
https://www.3dflow.net/community/ 3dflow Discord server
https://vsquad.school/ VSQUAD School
https://linktr.ee/80.lv https://www.instagram.com/eighty_level/following/ 80 Level
https://help.kagi.com/kagi/support-and-community/ Kagi Community
https://www.3dmilitaryassets.com/ 3DMA
https://www.reddit.com/r/RedditCamoThread/ Discord Camo Thread
https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiNustyEmpire The DiNusty Empire
https://www.heavypaint.com/community/ HEAVYPAINT Community
https://www.chamferzone.com/ ChamferZone
https://omacom.io/ Omacom
https://launch-control.org/community/ Launch Control Users
https://commityourcode.neocities.org/ Commit your Code
https://tixl.app/ TiXL
https://seattleindies.org/ Seattle Indies
https://forum.notch.one/t/notch-discord-community/1737.html Notch Discord Community
https://www.workwithindies.com/discord Work With Indies Discord Communities
https://agora.community/home agora.community
https://www.google.com/search?q=magicavoxel+community MagicaVoxel Community
https://www.patreon.com/ChrisBedan/membership?l=de https://www.patreon.com/ChrisBedan
https://www.instagram.com/chris.bedan/ Chris Bedan (paid)
https://www.reddit.com/r/Substance3D/comments/1sfg8xg/creating_moss_stains_in_substance_designer_feels/
https://www.youtube.com/@FutureMaterialArtists Future Material Artists Discord Community


How to find design resources on "YouTube"

This is the simple answer you get when you ask a chatbot like Gemini.


https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/111997?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop&sjid=12904322679159095028-NC
https://www.quora.com/Which-are-the-best-websites-YouTube-channels-for-learning-graphic-design-Or-any-other-best-ways
To find design resources effectively on YouTube, use specific search strategies, leverage filters, and follow established design channels.

Effective Search Strategies

  • Be Specific with Keywords: Instead of broad terms like "design help," use highly specific keywords related to your project or skill you want to learn.
    • Examples: Enter specific keywords related to your desired design resources in the YouTube search bar.

Searching in English yields significantly more diverse and abundant resources. (design resources, free templates, UI kit, icons, mockup, After Effects templates free, Premiere Pro templates free, free font)
무료 템플릿, 디자인 소스, 무료 아이콘, 무료 폰트, 유튜브 썸네일 템플릿, 편집 소스 무료, etc.

Specific programs/styles: "logo design tutorial Adobe Illustrator," "UI/UX design principles," "free design assets 2025," "typography tutorial," or "photo manipulation Photoshop, 피그마 UI 키트, 포토샵 템플릿, 미니멀 디자인 소스" etc. Searching with specific styles or program names yields more precise results.

  • Use YouTube's Auto-Suggest: Start typing your topic into the YouTube search bar and look at the auto-suggestions. These are based on what real users are searching for, providing valuable keyword ideas.
  • Search for Resource Lists: Many designers create videos specifically listing free assets or useful websites. Search for phrases like "best free design resources," "top design websites for assets," or "free graphic design assets".
  • Look for Software-Specific Tutorials: If you're working with a particular tool (e.g., Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe XD, Canva), include the software name in your search query for more relevant results.
  • Search for Design Principles/Theory: Don't just look for tutorials; search for design theory, color theory, and compositional techniques to improve your fundamental knowledge.
  • Upload Date: To find resources reflecting the latest trends, try using the ‘This Week’ or ‘This Month’ filter.
  • Type: Selecting ‘Playlist’ makes it easy to find collections of design resources.

Utilize Filters

https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/111997?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop&sjid=12904322679159095028-NC
After searching, use the Filters button (usually under the search bar on the results page) to narrow down your results:

Filter by Upload Date: To find the most up-to-date information and resources (especially important for software tutorials that change with updates), filter by "Today," "This week," or "This month".

Follow Reputable Design Channels

Subscribing to established channels ensures a steady stream of quality design education and inspiration

Important Notes

  • Copyright Verification: Even for resources found on YouTube, you must always verify the license scope (whether commercial use is permitted, whether source attribution is required, etc.) before using them.
  • Safe Downloading: When accessing external sites via links in the video description, exercise caution regarding security and download only from trusted sites.

Go Beyond the Video

  • Check the Video Description: Content creators often include links to the specific resources, assets, or websites mentioned in their videos within the description box.
  • Read the Comments: The comments section can provide extra tips, alternative resources, and answers to common questions from other designers.
  • Join Communities: Many channels have associated Discord servers or Facebook groups where designers share resources and advice.

1. How to Find Korean Paid Graphic Design Resources


Generally, sites commonly used in Korea include
“iClickArt,” etc

but,
‘Shutterstock’ is extremely vast, so many people use it.

The most universally used sites are “Clipart Korea” and “Getty Images.”

“Clipart Korea” is the most frequently used site due to its abundant online and offline sources,

while “Getty Images” is primarily used for photos, illustrations, and icons.

When designing promotions, etc.

Plenty of time and a clear image in mind: Shutterstock
Short on time: Clipart Korea

For reference,
https://mbdrive.gettyimageskorea.com/ and https://www.gettyimagesbank.com/ are from the same company but offer different services.

Here, Getty is https://www.gettyimagesbank.com/
Images from Shutterstock, Getty images, and Adobe stock seem to be good,
but Adobe has a lot of generative images.
Envato elements has a lot of foreign-style graphic sources.

High-quality photos and images for media
https://mbdrive.gettyimageskorea.com/ is the best.

Images including various sources
Shutterstock is better than Adobe Stock.
Shutterstock was created before Adobe Stock, so some of the sources uploaded by content creators to Shutterstock are also uploaded to Adobe Stock. Shutterstock has a much larger cumulative content volume.

Shutterstock is more diverse than Getty Images. This applies to both files and photos.
However, it is more expensive than Getty Images.

Trendy single-item sources suitable for Korea
https://www.gettyimagesbank.com/ and https://www.clipartkorea.co.kr/ are similar.

Pricing
Single image
https://mbdrive.gettyimageskorea.com/ > Shutterstock > Adobe Stock

Media and content sources
Shutterstock > Adobe Stock

Trendy single-item sources tailored to Korea
https://www.clipartkorea.co.kr/ > https://www.gettyimagesbank.com/

freepik is
positioned somewhere between Shutterstock (Adobe Stock) and https://www.clipartkorea.co.kr/

(Based on in-house companies in South Korea)

Abstract concepts for B2B, corporations, and business services = Shutterstock, Adobe Stock

Model-centric for public institutions = https://www.gettyimagesbank.com/ , https://www.clipartkorea.co.kr/

SNS and social media mainstay for B2C services = https://www.gettyimagesbank.com/ , https://www.clipartkorea.co.kr/

Trendy styles from abroad = Freepik

However, there are important points to note when using the “Clipart Korea” site

Clipart Korea
has become overly segmented by license type and fees are increasing,
leading to a rise in cases where only design companies use it and others avoid it.

However, while the quality is good and many assets are localized for Korea,
please be cautious as using it under the wrong subscription plan could lead to penalties.

Clipart Korea
even enforces restrictions on reusing assets like icons from old files
and requires mandatory downloads within the paid month for usage.

However, reviewing Clipart Korea current terms of service
shows they permit usage if you provide download or purchase records.

This applies when working for a design company,

When I inquired about using clipart personally after leaving a company that used it,
the rules for companies and individuals are completely different.
Even modifying files from old projects is prohibited,
so some resort to using other sites or creating assets themselves.

Even with a personal subscription,
using it for a company project instantly changes the purpose, making it subject to copyright enforcement.

This is precisely why you must read the site's terms of service.

Clipart Korea
pricing differs entirely for personal, company, and free use.
Even within company use, prices vary between in-house and outsourced work.

And speaking of fonts,
font companies are the most formidable.

https://rentry.co/h5e9xt8s
Mockup, Fonts Download Tips & tricks!

To further explain.

Paid fonts
If you use a font you haven't paid for, it constitutes copyright infringement.

Typically, companies purchase them,

but if you ask how they find you,
an email is sent directly to you and your company.

Combining fonts for use is also problematic.
You might think converting fonts to images makes copyright enforcement difficult,
but that's ancient history. Better to be cautious.

Interestingly,

don't know Cyrillic (Russian)

but there was also an incident in China where someone freely used
Chinese fonts without copyright awareness and was caught by a Chinese font company.

There's an actual case where a company worked like that,
got a certified letter, and ended up purchasing the font.

After receiving the certified letter, the font you have to buy is likely quite expensive,
and they reportedly force you to buy it as a set.

If you purchased and used it, there wouldn't be an issue,
but they demand to see the purchase date and all the work files.

Since company files are shared,
it's common for people to take work done by others and use it.

If the source seems unclear, you need to be careful.

In such cases, they ask for the name of the designer involved,
or if it's outsourced, they ask for the name of the outsourced designer.

However, it will likely state that you must not modify the font file itself.

In fact, it means you must not tamper with the font software file itself.
You simply must not modify the internal code or change the font name before distribution.

Modifying the shape of the characters is fine.

In conclusion,
Everyone uses Getty Images, Shutterstock, and ClipartKorea a lot, but

“like how well these images turn out.” “There's a lot of source material.” “This part is disappointing, so I end up looking elsewhere.”
might find yourself in situations like this.

tried ClipartKorea and Getty Images, but there are always little things that leave me wanting more.

For pure images, Getty Images is great.
currently using Clipart Korea and am satisfied, but it lacks decent 3D style elements.

When need 3D style or something feels too generic or off,

use Gemini AI to create it directly with Nano Banana,
search for assets using my personally paid-for freepik,

or convert images using AI.

Gen Spark and the latest GPT models are also helpful.


2. How to Find basic free/Paid Graphic Design Resources/Advice/Communities


2-1. Western, korean

If you'd like to learn about more sites, access the “spreadsheet” and GRAPHIC / GENERAL DESIGN click open


https://bomdianews.com.br/2025/02/12/%EB%82%98%EC%84%B1%EC%A3%BC%EC%B9%BC%EB%9F%BC-%EC%98%88%EC%88%A0%EC%9D%80-%ED%9B%94%EC%B9%98%EB%8A%94-%EA%B2%83%EC%9D%B4%EB%8B%A4-%EC%B0%BD%EC%A1%B0%EC%9D%98-%EB%B9%84%EB%B0%80-%ED%9B%94%EC%B9%A8/
https://www.google.com/search?q=%ED%94%BC%EC%B9%B4%EC%86%8C+%EC%96%B4%EB%A1%9D&oq=%ED%94%BC%EC%B9%B4%EC%86%8C+%EC%96%B4%EB%A1%9D
Discovering Picasso's Famous Quotes - Art is stealing “The secret of creation begins with stealing”

https://www.reddit.com/r/graphic_design/comments/1n5q6sh/fundamentals_or_software_first/
https://www.instagram.com/dgodwonchan/ https://www.youtube.com/@wonchan
https://www.youtube.com/@JohnKOBADesign/playlists
Fundamentals or software first?

https://medium.com/@anahatrawal/10-basic-principles-of-graphic-design-b74be0dbdb58
https://medium.com/@segunadeogun/the-secret-behind-all-graphic-designs-5a88e319d826
https://www.taling.me/talent/61981 https://x.com/seo_moong12/status/1993676451196067871
Basic Principles of Graphic Design

https://www.reddit.com/r/graphic_design/comments/1gsp94h/im_starting_graphic_design_school_any_tips_to/
I’m starting graphic design school, any tips to make the most of it and grow?

https://www.reddit.com/r/graphic_design/comments/18jp66t/does_recreating_someone_elses_designs_help_you_to/
Does recreating someone elses designs help you to learn graphic design?

https://www.reddit.com/r/graphic_design/comments/e62vkr/how_can_i_get_a_taste_of_graphic_design/
How can I get a taste of Graphic design?

https://draph.ai/detail-page-design-reference-sites/
7 Reference Sites for Product Detail Page Design in Korea

https://www.reddit.com/r/graphic_design/comments/1lxxxy0/video_editing_is_not_graphic_design/
Video editing is not Graphic Design

https://brunch.co.kr/@artray/1
https://sharex.fastcampus.co.kr/insight_story
https://sharex.fastcampus.co.kr/meet
https://www.youtube.com/@share_x/shorts
https://www.youtube.com/@share_x/playlists
The Right Way to Think About Design & Design Tools

https://brunch.co.kr/@typhoonk83/20
https://www.reddit.com/r/graphic_design/comments/ll9gl8/what_is_the_best_advice_you_could_give_to_a/
Let's think about what makes designers and artists different.

What constitutes success as a designer?
https://www.reddit.com/r/graphic_design/comments/191gzxe/do_you_ever_think_youre_not_gonna_make_it_as_a/
https://www.reddit.com/r/freelance/comments/3fxqfv/graphic_design_freelance_how_do_you_succeed/

Why Bother Buying a License?
https://getillustrations.com/blog/understanding-commercial-licenses-and-royalty-free-stock-illustrations/

I was tired of reading license terms so i made a free stock sites comparing tool (:
https://www.reddit.com/r/VideoEditors/comments/1rbr6qs/i_was_tired_of_reading_license_terms_so_i_made_a/

After you completed uni, how do you afford to pay for the software apps like adobe, illustrator, figma and other apps needed etc?
https://www.reddit.com/r/graphic_design/comments/1pdfz5y/after_you_completed_uni_how_do_you_afford_to_pay/

Templates? Use or nah?
https://www.reddit.com/r/graphic_design/comments/waqzh0/is_it_cheating_to_use_templates/
https://www.reddit.com/r/graphic_design/comments/10m3bxh/templates_use_or_nah/
https://www.reddit.com/r/graphic_design/comments/1nz2lvd/envato_templates/
https://www.reddit.com/r/graphic_design/comments/zrza38/question_as_a_graphic_designer_are_you_expected/

A career in Graphic Design is not about unrestricted creativity or self-expression
https://www.reddit.com/r/graphic_design/comments/15ufcvm/a_career_in_graphic_design_is_not_about/
https://blog.prototypr.io/everything-a-beginning-graphic-designer-should-know-probably-b55d8e246839
https://brunch.co.kr/@anotherbranding/79

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YE9rEQAGpLw
Make rendering necessarily complex.

Ideally, what are some great ideas to start a business with your graphic design skills?
https://www.reddit.com/r/graphic_design/comments/1dtrxv6/ideally_what_are_some_great_ideas_to_start_a/
https://www.reddit.com/r/graphic_design/comments/1betryz/best_marketing_tips_and_platforms_for_a_new/
https://www.reddit.com/r/SocialMediaMarketing/comments/1lrrj85/how_do_you_come_up_with_creative_design_ideas_for/

Design Resources for Beginners

graphic design (UI/UX, some Motion Graphic/3D)

https://martyr.shop/directory/ https://martyr.shop/directory/#more-links
https://makerbook.weebly.com/
https://www.reddit.com/r/graphic_design/wiki/index/ https://start.me/p/jj0JAp/designer
https://recursos.design/
https://brunch.co.kr/@fall-spring/21
https://brunch.co.kr/@fall-spring/13
https://brunch.co.kr/@morningwalk/986
https://brunch.co.kr/@morningwalk
https://kirillv.com/ux-links/
https://mattcram.com/links https://hellohill.com/notes/design-inspiration/
https://www.reddit.com/r/Design/comments/1ogwjkb/curated_design_resource_list_2025/
https://www.reddit.com/r/graphic_design/comments/1k86pxn/what_are_the_websites_i_should_know_about_as_a/
https://x.com/jub_arte/status/1944872030110671346
https://vision-coding.tistory.com/51
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1xvFN9MHgEJA22PqdCGe7qneKlQtdjKJUdExLeIsbJW4/edit?usp=sharing
https://www.reddit.com/r/webdesign/comments/1i3go8q/25_best_ui_design_inspiration_websites_for_2025/
https://www.brandbucket.com/academy/design-resources
https://x.com/viktoroddy/status/2003826860333932637
https://www.reddit.com/r/IndustrialDesign/wiki/index/
https://www.designcareerbook.com/resources
https://chriscoffin.notion.site/Food-for-thoughtfulness-d6bcdfebd3dd4a0b8a1ef7bb1f4d112b#02187924cc354c6d964d3f9be9f70b28
https://christinewangdesign.notion.site/9afba0762e6b4b43b6c778e1683d6864?v=223ed61a17844fa2a56c60df54bcceeb
https://thestocks.im/ https://www.toools.design/ https://dezi.gallery/ https://thearomanest.com/
https://community-en.eagle.cool/tools/all/ https://fountn.design/
https://curations.supply/ https://selected.site/ https://x.com/soltwagner https://www.baza.uprock.ru/
https://www.usetools.design/ https://uiuxshowcase.com/ https://uiuxshowcase.com/curators/
https://www.supertools.design/ https://www.websitehunt.co/topics/design-tools
https://www.davidairey.com/resources https://finalui.com/
https://uxresources.info/ https://designrepo.in/ https://www.evernote.design/
https://x.com/AdhamDannaway https://www.adhamdannaway.com/learn-ui-design https://www.adhamdannaway.com/blog
https://fmhy.net/image-tools#design-resources-ideas
https://fmhy.net/ Type “design resource” into the site. 🏴‍☠️
https://www.bluevertigo.com.ar/
https://craftwork.design/1000-free-design-resources
https://craftwork.design/catalog https://craftwork.design/curated/websites
https://thetoolbox.art/
https://www.adhamdannaway.com/design-resources-library https://www.uipedia.design/
https://theveller.gumroad.com/ https://exiliav.gumroad.com/l/graphicdesignresources
https://dsgn.zone/ https://www.are.na/jason-combs/actual-re-source
https://addons.cgdive.com/ https://www.qusheet.com/
https://discord.gg/W7z6fFUanH Public Discord Room
https://realtimevfx.com/t/rtvfx-discord-server/20205/9 Public Discord Room
https://discord.gg/createwithclint Public Discord Room
https://design.toolsinfo.com/s/design-assets https://design.toolsinfo.com/
https://www.designindex.xyz/
https://uxchi.notion.site/Hey-I-m-Boyce-Chi-8e9115aa3de44ae0857d402ace47d076

A collection of IT/technology/product-related websites from various countries

If you'd like to see more resources,

visit “Spreadsheet” and check out the
“TUTORIAL CHANNELS - WEB DESIGN/UI/UX/AI/PROGRAMMING” section under the “TUTORIALS” tab!

And,
If you'd like to find information related to AI.

press Ctrl + F and type in “ https://fmhy.net/ai

https://brunch.co.kr/@uhayeon61/6
https://brunch.co.kr/@b8f8683a622d44b/10

https://brunch.co.kr/@7217b71f43c34f7/33
https://hackernoon.com/the-biggest-mistake-ux-designers-make-in-their-portfolios-952920952df5

https://github.com/currenjin/site-for-developers
https://en.namu.wiki/w/%EA%B0%9C%EB%B0%9C%EC%9E%90%20%EC%BB%A4%EB%AE%A4%EB%8B%88%ED%8B%B0
https://zetawiki.com/wiki/%EA%B5%AD%EB%82%B4_%EA%B0%9C%EB%B0%9C%EC%9E%90_%EC%BB%A4%EB%AE%A4%EB%8B%88%ED%8B%B0
https://zetawiki.com/wiki/%EA%B0%9C%EB%B0%9C%EC%9E%90

https://softarchive.is/community/d/22797-massive-collection-of-cheatsheets
https://softarchive.is/community/d/23122-awesome-collection-of-free-resources

https://free-for.dev/
https://fmhy.net/misc#aggregators
https://fmhy.net/misc#tech-jobs
https://fmhy.net/developer-tools#developer-tools
https://fmhy.net/ Search this site for the word “tech”
https://fmhy.net/ Type “paywall” on this site. 🏴‍☠️

https://nulzi-dev.tistory.com/424
https://tensdiary.tistory.com/entry/%EA%B0%9C%EB%B0%9C%EC%9E%90-%EC%BB%A4%EB%AE%A4%EB%8B%88%ED%8B%B0-%EB%AA%A8%EC%9D%8C

https://blog.csdn.net/weixin_48865435/article/details/126056244
https://www.zhihu.com/question/26155575
https://blog.csdn.net/yip1228/article/details/136213760
https://www.zhihu.com/question/45990131/answer/161287060
https://topfeed.xyz/ https://quaily.com/dingyi

https://rentry.co/rk2usqh6
Use numerous free online tools & resource and generators

https://rentry.co/4qohrbnu
Let's learn about VJ loops and download them to get started with VJing

https://www.reddit.com/r/graphic_design/comments/1m5o7bk/where_to_find_design_news/
https://www.reddit.com/r/graphic_design/comments/t0rjcj/staying_up_to_date_request_for_design_news_blogs/
https://theladylearner.com/
Where to find design news?

https://www.reddit.com/r/graphic_design/comments/13lglyv/any_good_graphic_design_magazine_subscriptions/
https://www.pixartprinting.co.uk/blog/most-iconic-design-magazines/
https://www.lummi.ai/blog/best-design-magazines
https://www.creativeboom.com/resources/prints-not-dead-the-best-magazines-for-graphic-design-inspiration/
https://webflow.com/blog/design-magazines
Must-read design magazines

https://www.reddit.com/r/graphic_design/comments/16uau28/become_better_at_design/
https://medium.com/@classiqmims/how-to-become-a-graphics-designer-in-a-few-steps-70cf645421f
What are some of the best ways to improve your designing skills?

https://flexbox.tistory.com/entry/%EC%8B%A0%EC%9E%85-UX-%EB%94%94%EC%9E%90%EC%9D%B4%EB%84%88%EB%A5%BC-%EC%9C%84%ED%95%9C-%EC%83%9D%EC%A1%B4-%EA%B0%80%EC%9D%B4%EB%93%9C-1
https://flexbox.tistory.com/category/%EC%97%85%EB%AC%B4%20Tip
https://flexbox.tistory.com/
A Survival Guide for New "korean" UX Designers

https://brunch.co.kr/@theh18/2
9 Graphic Design Ideation Methods

https://teresalubano.medium.com/5-things-of-value-you-stand-to-gain-should-you-pursue-a-career-in-graphic-design-a851d8013ccc
five valuable things you didn't know about pursing a career in graphic design

https://www.reddit.com/r/graphic_design/comments/1l8nlch/whats_something_you_only_discovered_after/
What’s something you only discovered after learning graphic design?

https://www.reddit.com/r/graphic_design/comments/1koob8n/is_a_career_in_graphic_design_still_a_good_idea/
https://www.reddit.com/r/graphic_design/comments/1i7klzh/what_are_some_must_have_skills_to_land_a_job_in/
Is a career in graphic design still a good idea?

https://www.reddit.com/r/graphic_design/comments/1jlps93/what_do_you_wish_you_learned_at_graphic_design/
What do you wish you learned at graphic design school?

https://www.shillingtoneducation.com/blog/how-to-improve-graphic-ddesign-skills
https://www.superside.com/blog/25-tips-graphic-designers
https://www.reddit.com/r/GraphicDesigning/comments/nrye73/how_can_i_improve_my_graphic_design_skills_as_a/
https://x.com/sumuumuu/status/1954838481265729851
https://x.com/Solar_beeam/status/1991295255891833348
https://www.youtube.com/@DesignSuccessNetwork/playlists
https://www.reddit.com/r/UXDesign/comments/1j1itp0/tips_for_getting_better_a_visualui_design/
Tips to Improve Your Skills as a Graphic Designer

https://printpeppermint.com/blogs/graphic-design/13-steps-from-beginner-web-designer-to-a-professional
https://www.reddit.com/r/graphic_design/comments/1mfneb7/whats_the_best_skill_to_learn_as_a_graphic/
Steps From Beginner Graphic Designer to a Professional

https://www.reddit.com/r/graphic_design/comments/16x9069/what_are_the_best_resources_to_learn_about_the/
What are the best resources to learn about the principles, history, and current trends of graphic design?

Tips for buying design books!

International DESIGN/ART BOOK SHOPS

https://www.taschen.com/
https://www.phaidon.com/
https://fidele-editions.com/collections/all
https://edicola518.com/

The most popular places to buy design books in Korea are

For books—whether new or used—
buy them 알라딘 중고서점 used bookstore

also browse the foreign language book section at 교보 원서코너
It’s a good idea to buy them when they’re on sale

because the discounts can be quite high

For places that might not be found at bookstores like 교보문고
—such as shops selling unique foreign bindings or unusual books—
recommend “스페인 책방” in Seoul, which carries both Korean books and original Spanish titles.

Also, during the 국제도서전,
it’s a great time to buy Japanese design books when they’re on sale.

The reason recommend visiting places like 일러스트코리아 is
to see exhibitions by artists like and check out other displays.

Nowadays,
book 페어 and independent publishing exhibitions are so crowded that hesitate to visit them often.

Some Korean designers even bring their own suitcases.

These days, don’t go to fairs much; I tend to focus on exhibitions.
only know about the 홍대 디자인북.

If you’re also interested in Japanese illustration,
go to 애니메이트 to buy illustration books and the like.

There’s an illustration section next to the manga section at 애니메이트.
It’s fine to buy illustration books secondhand.

Secondhand books from Japan are in good condition,
so they’re worth buying.

Here is a list of recommended books in the field of graphic design (UI/UX/CG, VFX/Architecture).

https://www.reddit.com/r/graphic_design/comments/1hb3o7r/how_do_i_improve_my_graphic_design_skills/
https://designsyndrome.com/blogs/techandbooks/the-shinobi-codex-a-designer-s-reading-arsenal
https://www.reddit.com/r/graphic_design/comments/13nuqbf/what_are_some_good_books_i_can_read_in_order_for/
https://x.com/sumuumuu/status/1922134069598409150
https://x.com/HiutTypespace/status/2007769394349494737
https://x.com/solar_beeam/status/1817216444704440432?s=46
https://brunch.co.kr/@f15e3bf3da0f448/27
https://brunch.co.kr/@sarayun/60
https://designcompass.org/category/archive/%ec%b1%85/
https://x.com/N525_zip/status/1925390760700211615
https://indieground.net/blog/10-must-have-graphic-design-books/
https://www.reddit.com/r/graphic_design/search/?q=book+recommendations&restrict_sr=on&include_over_18=on
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGHevgu8htI&list=PLlL1qFllMmH9uIQJtBQjmu4sVnOrq8OXK
https://dezi.gallery/design-learning
https://dezi.gallery/product-learning
https://dezi.gallery/motion-learning
https://brunch.co.kr/@maidennoir/14
https://www.zekagraphic.com/10-best-graphic-design-books/
https://www.artfulruckus.com/12-must-read-books-for-graphic-designers/
https://www.adobe.com/express/learn/blog/essential-books-for-graphic-designers
https://www.creativeboom.com/resources/50-essential-books-every-graphic-designer-should-read/
https://www.connorlyon.co/book-library
https://retrospekt.com/collections/books

(graphic design)

https://www.reddit.com/r/UXDesign/wiki/books/
https://www.degreeless.design/
https://www.toools.design/books-for-designers
https://www.lapabooks.com/
https://thedesignbooks.com/

(UI, UX)

https://www.reddit.com/r/vfx/comments/hh0tk1/whats_a_good_vfx_book_to_buy/?show=original
https://realtimevfx.com/t/books-about-rtvfx/24833/4
https://www.escapestudios.ac.uk/news-and-blog/vfx-compositing-students-reading-list/
https://www.actionvfx.com/blog/four-books-every-vfx-artist-should-check-out
https://photography.tutsplus.com/articles/33-books-to-reference-on-your-vfx-and-mograph-journey--ae-8693
https://www.reddit.com/r/vfx/comments/hh0tk1/whats_a_good_vfx_book_to_buy/
https://www.reddit.com/r/vfx/search/?q=What%27s+a+good+VFX+book+to+buy%3F

(CG, VFX)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQn6xLGrHL8&list=PLuJj3iQpiK3uUQ_7OWEHIyNXTMKhJiNHx
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMCV0KhzQqI&list=PLWQNe_RXpRukiM0ckRVKC05NWr3epgh2b
https://thirtybyforty.com/books
https://30x40-design-workshop.kit.com/fb54f15e37
https://thirtybyforty.com/essential-architecture-books-archive
https://thirtybyforty.com/blog/tag/books
https://www.google.com/search?q=books+site%3Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fthirtybyforty.com
https://architizer.com/blog/?s=Architecture+Books
https://architizer.com/blog/practice/tools/architecture-reference-books/
https://www.arch2o.com/?s=Architecture+Books&post_type=post
https://www.arch2o.com/category/freebies/
https://www.dezeen.com/2024/12/17/architecture-design-books-2024/
https://postdigitalarchitecture.com/blogs/articles/25-architecture-books-for-2025
https://blenderguru.gumroad.com/l/DDHrr
https://books.totalarch.com/

(Architecture)

https://courses.designisaparty.com/course/course_9c2d8f37-4a1b-4f3e-9a62-b1c8d7e2f5a3
https://www.reddit.com/r/UXDesign/comments/1bpedf1/what_are_the_top_product_design_blogs_to_follow/
A Guide to "Product Design" for Beginners

https://www.reddit.com/r/graphic_design/comments/13550b/ask_the_experts_print_design/
https://lifeboosta.com/entry/%ED%8C%A8%ED%82%A4%EC%A7%80-%EB%94%94%EC%9E%90%EC%9D%B8-%EC%A0%84%EA%B0%9C%EB%8F%84-%ED%85%9C%ED%94%8C%EB%A6%BF-%EC%82%AC%EC%9D%B4%ED%8A%B8-%EC%B4%9D%EC%A0%95%EB%A6%AC
https://x.com/2BOOOO/status/2020105970416807962
https://packative.com/
https://lifeboosta.com/category/%EB%94%94%EC%9E%90%EC%9D%B8%20%EC%9E%90%EB%A3%8C
https://www.youtube.com/@leeinseo_design
Ask The Experts: Print Design

https://www.reddit.com/r/graphic_design/comments/17ig09l/how_to_break_into_editorial_design/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HkikTdDAHaY
https://www.reddit.com/r/graphic_design/comments/19az059/advice_for_searching_for_editorialpublishing/
https://www.google.com/search?q=How+to+break+into+Editorial+Design%3F+site%3Awww.reddit.com
How to break into Editorial Design?

https://www.reddit.com/r/graphic_design/comments/1qevsuz/what_environment_was_best_for_you_as_a_designer/
What environment was best for you as a designer? What was the worst?

https://www.reddit.com/r/graphic_design/comments/1psy9y0/how_do_you_collect_assets_from_clients_logos/
How do you collect assets from clients? (logos, content, photos, etc.)

https://www.reddit.com/r/ArtistLounge/wiki/index/artsubdirectory/
https://www.reddit.com/r/graphic_design/comments/1ka8ghf/whats_the_best_subreddit_for_designers/
https://artisantalent.com/reddit-deep-dive-5-great-subreddits-for-designers/
https://odd-angles-media.com/blog/best-reddit-communities-for-designers
The BEST Subreddits for "graphic designer" Artists

https://www.reddit.com/r/ArtistLounge/comments/1222fna/list_of_artrelated_subreddits/
https://www.reddit.com/r/Art/wiki/related/
https://www.reddit.com/r/ArtistLounge/comments/153808u/subreddits_you_can_use_as_art_ref/
https://www.format.com/magazine/resources/photography/top-subreddits-art-design
https://neoreach.com/ko/art-subreddits/
https://conceptartempire.com/subreddits-for-artists-illustrators/
The BEST Subreddits for "Artists"

https://painonsocial.com/subreddits/vfx-artists
https://topicroomsvfx.com/articles/the-20-best-subreddits-for-vfx-artists/
The BEST Subreddits for "VFX" Artists

https://video.thisisdefinition.com/insights/top-subreddits-for-filmmakers
https://www.droimedia.com/redditforfilmmakers
https://www.wrapbook.com/blog/best-filmmaking-subreddits
The BEST Subreddits for "filmmakers" Artists

https://mikeyoung.ghost.io/subreddits-you-can-use-to-talk-about-your-game/
https://incubator-az.learnworlds.com/blog/subreddits-for-game-development
https://www.reddit.com/r/gamedev/wiki/index/
https://www.reddit.com/r/gamedev/ Check out the “MegaThread” section on the right side of the site.
https://www.reddit.com/r/gamedev/wiki/faq/
https://www.reddit.com/r/gamedev/comments/1hzvn07/is_there_a_community_that_focuses_entirely_on/
The BEST Subreddits for "gamedev" Artists

https://www.reddit.com/r/architecture/wiki/index/
The BEST Subreddits for "Architecture" Artists

누구에게나 사는 건 기적입니다

https://x.com/ritachowmulvey/status/2040995786604069071
SNS에서의 조언 중독 (인용 글까지 천천히 감상해보세요)

Things to keep in mind when getting information like good articles, advice, etc.

This isn't a substitute for actual medical advice.
I am not a medical professional. If you are struggling and in crisis,
I recommend you call an emergency number for the country you are situated in,
and there will be someone on hand to help you better that I can.

https://x.com/mitocap_1216/status/2036415945762304112
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INARlV5RnXA&list=PLOQ4KydQ96c4wrzGV2ncc4WrpsGBJwFga
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMlKNGb-LsE

https://blenderartists.org/t/is-the-internet-good-for-learning/1462625/

https://blenderartists.org/t/what-are-you-listening-to/611707
What are you listening to?
https://blenderartists.org/t/small-happy-moments-from-your-life-today/1544332
Small happy moments from your life today
https://blenderartists.org/t/so-what-beverage-will-it-be-what-are-you-drinking/1616706
So… What beverage will it be? (What are you drinking?)

현대인.

https://www.reddit.com/r/blender/comments/1je4bu4/why_people_are_so_rude/
https://brunch.co.kr/brunchbook/zejebell2
https://blenderartists.org/t/dealing-with-toxic-people-groups-on-the-internet/1283864
Why people are so rude?

https://imgur.com/HwdibYn
https://tugbakibar.pro/blog/
https://tugbakibar.pro/dijital-minimalizm/
https://tugbakibar.pro/ai/

https://fmhy.net/misc#health https://dezi.gallery/meditation-relax

https://dan.valeena.dev/ https://blog.lacolaco.net/channels/books
https://blog.lacolaco.net/channels/thought
https://blog.lacolaco.net/tags/

https://goodsbuck.tistory.com/entry/베품과-관련된-명언-모음
https://www.schoolofmotion.com/blog/mindfulness-for-motion-designers
https://www.arte.co.kr/book/theme/6646
https://blenderartists.org/t/a-severe-burnout-for-3d-or-i-was-simply-delusional-for-years/1469058/27

https://www.poeticous.com/poets
https://www.poeticous.com/books
https://fmhy.net/reading#quotes-poetry
A collection of poets and books from around the world, available for free.

the website above is multilingual and has a random poem feature.
can also read free classical poetry books here
https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/bookshelf/60 🏴‍☠️
or on anna's archive, z-library.sk 🏴‍☠️
search example
https://annas-archive.gl/search?q=Poetry https://annas-archive.gl/search?index=&page=1&sort=&display=&q=Poems
https://z-library.sk/s/Poetry? https://z-library.sk/s/Poems?

https://grafolio.ogq.me/
And Grafolio (operated by Naver), a site for casual browsing.

https://www.youtube.com/@itsSamBentley
a YouTube channel with only good news from across the planet
no politics, no horrors, only good vibes and hope for the humanity

hidden tip: 🏴‍☠️

https://www.cbusters.com/home 🏴‍☠️
Once you've joined the Telegram server,

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0vUsxhMczI
try copying and pasting this into the Telegram server search bar

You'll find some pretty good advice there.

To You Who Struggle with Creativity

https://note.com/rerulili/n/na3d4005052bb
https://note.com/rerulili https://note.com/yuichirohonda
https://x.com/sommarcore/status/2018519841515389093
https://wherewonderwaits.com/lost-creativity/
https://www.reddit.com/r/graphic_design/comments/1qg4y8o/where_do_you_find_inspiration_for_your_designs/

ADHD. How to actually get anything done?

https://www.reddit.com/r/gamedev/comments/1r9639m/adhdevelopment_how_to_actually_get_anything_done/
(gamedev)

https://www.google.com/search?q=ADHD+graphic+designer.+How+to+actually+get+anything+done%3F
https://www.google.com/search?q=ADHD+graphic+designer.+How+to+actually+get+anything+done?+site:www.reddit.com
https://creativelivesinprogress.com/magazine
https://creativelivesinprogress.com/guides
(graphic design)

https://www.google.com/search?q=ADHD+motion+designer.+How+to+actually+get+anything+done%3F
https://www.google.com/search?q=ADHD+motion+designer.+How+to+actually+get+anything+done%3F+site%3Awww.reddit.com
(motion design)

4 Rules to live by

1 Stop regretting the past.
You can't change what's already happened, but you can use the lessons to move forward.

2 Stop worrying about the future.
Free yourself from worrying about the unknown future and just trust in your ability to handle whatever comes your way.

3 Stop looking for your happiness in other people.
True happiness comes from within and when you find it, absolutely everything else falls into place.

4 Stop underestimating your inner strength.
You're a lot stronger than you think. Believe in your abilities. Embrace your resilience.

How to Deal with a Slump After Burnout While Working

in a slump.

Since you shouldn’t force yourself to work during this time,
you need to take good care of yourself

1 Meet up with friends and have fun
2 Make sure to eat healthy meals
3 Take one day a week to do absolutely nothing and rest (even small tasks like housework count as work)
4 Don’t rush
5 Once you’ve recovered a bit, sit down at your desk at the same time every day

It’s okay if you can’t get any work done. It’s fine to do anything
tidy your desk, check social media, browse the web, etc.

If you’re not a freelancer

Things to do when have downtime at a design firm

Browse reference sites like Pinterest
Organize folders and tidy up messy files
Examine the source files of other people’s projects
Find software tutorials and try them out
Create quick personal artwork
Check the company’s internal bulletin board
Reflect on what to do next

but find it hard to concentrate while doing graphic design work at the office,

in that case, just keep working until it’s time to leave,
then head home right away.

Or

you could listen to music, jot down some notes,
have a cup of coffee, take a short walk or do some stretching, or talk to an AI about your worries, etc.

The reason why talking to an AI about your worries is a good idea is
because it helps you find the motivation to focus on your graphic design work.

Not only does it help you organize your thoughts, but it also has the advantage of making time fly by.

https://www.reddit.com/r/graphic_design/comments/1pt801u/where_do_you_guys_look_for/
https://www.reddit.com/r/graphic_design/comments/1ku2jxd/how_do_you_become_so_creative_in_graphic_design/
https://www.reddit.com/r/graphic_design/comments/9tencw/feeling_creatively_dead/
https://www.reddit.com/r/graphic_design/comments/1kqecn7/how_do_you_guys_deal_with_creative_burnout_in_an/
https://www.reddit.com/r/graphic_design/comments/1currh6/if_you_were_to_spend_a_day_off_improving_your/
https://www.reddit.com/r/graphic_design/comments/1q5opnh/stuck_on_my_senior_project_and_am_losing_passion/
https://www.reddit.com/r/graphic_design/comments/1f269p5/what_do_you_guys_do_if_your_creativity_has_been/
https://www.reddit.com/r/graphic_design/comments/1ffyzxf/what_tools_have_you_found_that_made_life_easier/
Tips for When You're Exhausted and Running Out of Inspiration Creativity

https://www.reddit.com/r/graphic_design/comments/1pmfqg6/what_is_your_favourite_part_of_being_a_graphic/
what is your favourite part of being a graphic designer?

https://sowooessay.tistory.com/m/entry/%ED%8F%89%EB%B2%94%ED%95%98%EA%B2%8C-%EC%82%AC%EB%8A%94-%EA%B2%83%EB%8F%84-%ED%96%89%EB%B3%B5%EC%9D%B4%EB%8B%A4
https://brunch.co.kr/@wooseo89/214
https://jajakjajak.tistory.com/4072
행복하게 사는 것도 재능일 수 있다.

https://blog.naver.com/hailoo1/222757102246
https://www.artinsight.co.kr/news/view.php?no=80164
죽기 직전 임종때까지. 시간이 약이다


2-2. China(Chinese)


China Design/3D CG Resource Site lists show that Western (English-language) materials are prevalent.


The reason for this situation

In the past, Chinaese designer/CG heavily relied on its own domestic services,

https://fmhy.net/non-english#great-firewall
https://fmhy.net/non-english#chinese-%E5%8D%8E%E8%AF%AD
but These days, Chinese designer/CG users increasingly utilize Western (English-language) resources via VPNs.
This is because Western materials and information are overwhelmingly abundant and of superior quality.

Then, Looking for Chinese design/3D CG resource sites?
try this!

https://rentry.co/74i7mft7
Please be sure to read this article before using this site

After visiting this site,
press Ctrl + F and type in “ How to Use the Site and Files Safely ”

How to Download and Sign Up for (Bilibili,B站), China's Version of YouTube

https://blog.naver.com/myiq430/222896222855
https://en.namu.wiki/w/%EB%B9%8C%EB%A6%AC%EB%B9%8C%EB%A6%AC#s-5.2.1

https://fmhy.net/social-media-tools#bilibili-tools
https://rentry.co/rk2usqh6
Visit the site, press Ctrl + F, and type " Downloder, Download Manager "

How to Get a Baidu SVIP Account

https://en.namu.wiki/w/%EB%B0%94%EC%9D%B4%EB%91%90%EC%9C%88#s-6.3
Paid

https://singingdalong.blogspot.com/search/label/Cloud
Free (Not Recommended)

In other words.

If are using a VPN
When searching Chinese sites, either set your country to Australia or New Zealand
or stop using your VPN before searching Chinese sites.

in China, when using websites or downloading content,
site registration (via phone number or email address) is required. Please register with caution regarding security.

If you are a member of Chinese social media services like QQ, Weibo, or WeChat, registration is very straightforward.

Because if you have a Baidu SVIP account
you can download them for free

Video, Graphic 素材 sites

https://rentry.co/ug4ua4zu/
visit this site,
press Ctrl + F, and type " Video, Graphic 素材 sites "

https://www.newcger.com/ https://www.aigei.com/

https://storage.aira.cafe/
https://otomad.wiki/%E9%A6%96%E9%A1%B5

Course site

https://www.aigei.com/
This site has excellent resources like textures and brushes for ZBrush.
Check out the ‘Free - 免费’ section.

However, to download materials,
you must register and enter your phone number.

https://www.aigei.com/s?q=drawing&type=course
If you'd like to download the “course”

https://rentry.co/rk2usqh6
please click this link and use the downloader to download it!

Personally,
I liked “allavsoft video downloader” the best.

Software sites

https://c4dsky.com/
https://www.gfxcamp.com/
https://www.lookae.com/

https://bbs.itzmx.com/ (Software)
https://yztm.org/ (Animation)
https://www.0xaa55.com/ (IT technology)
https://www.reddit.com/r/Piracy/comments/1fp394d/watch_out_for_pirated_clip_studio_paint_versions/
https://www.reddit.com/r/Piracy/comments/1gvowh6/clip_studio_paint_ex_ver_31_issue/
https://www.reddit.com/r/Piracy/comments/1qurj21/is_this_clip_studio_322_crack_safe/
https://www.reddit.com/r/VocaTorrent/comments/prpike/itzmx_cracks/ (" bbs.itzmx.com " site review)
However, the itzmx site requires you to sign up and log in.
The registration process isn't complicated. Enjoy!

https://www.0daydown.com/
is good for early release also,
but the links get taken down eventually so anything older than a year is usually a dead link.

https://imgur.com/U6WmQ7E
However, since the Baidu download links still work.

if you want to download from a broken link, only option is to become a VIP on this site
and download using a Baidu SVIP account.


Design-related resources and search methods in China


Search for these words on google.com.
Note: Use https://www.deepl.com/translator to translate English to Simplified Chinese for searching!
Design resources in China are referred to as “Navigation = 设计导航, 导航”

You can also search using similar terms.
When searching on google.com, click the “Related Searches” tab at the bottom to search.


Here are some example search terms.
Try translating or combining the words that come to mind into Simplified Chinese to search.

中国设计导航 China Design Navigation
https://www.google.com/search?q=%E4%B8%AD%E5%9B%BD%E8%AE%BE%E8%AE%A1%E5%AF%BC%E8%88%AA

3D CG设计导航 3D CG Design Navigation
https://www.google.com/search?q=3D+CG%E8%AE%BE%E8%AE%A1%E5%AF%BC%E8%88%AA

中国 3D CG 导航 China 3D CG Navigation
https://www.google.com/search?q=%E4%B8%AD%E5%9B%BD+3D+CG+%E5%AF%BC%E8%88%AA

AI设计导航 AI Design Navigation
https://www.google.com/search?q=AI%E8%AE%BE%E8%AE%A1%E5%AF%BC%E8%88%AA

建筑 设计师网站导航大全(全网最全), 设计师网站导航大全(全网最全)
https://www.google.com/search?q=%E5%BB%BA%E7%AD%91+%E8%AE%BE%E8%AE%A1%E5%B8%88%E7%BD%91%E7%AB%99%E5%AF%BC%E8%88%AA%E5%A4%A7%E5%85%A8%EF%BC%88%E5%85%A8%E7%BD%91%E6%9C%80%E5%85%A8%EF%BC%89

设计素材 Design Assets
https://www.google.com/search?q=%E8%AE%BE%E8%AE%A1%E7%B4%A0%E6%9D%90

设计素材库 Design Resource Library
https://www.google.com/search?q=%E8%AE%BE%E8%AE%A1%E7%B4%A0%E6%9D%90%E5%BA%93

Design Resources Network 设计资源 网
https://www.google.com/search?q=%E8%AE%BE%E8%AE%A1%E8%B5%84%E6%BA%90+%E7%BD%91

design Inspirations Tools 设计灵感工具
https://www.google.com/search?q=%E8%AE%BE%E8%AE%A1%E7%81%B5%E6%84%9F%E5%B7%A5%E5%85%B7

3d cg 网址收藏库
https://www.google.com/search?q=3d+cg+%E7%BD%91%E5%9D%80%E6%94%B6%E8%97%8F%E5%BA%93

编程资源导航
https://www.google.com/search?q=%E7%BC%96%E7%A8%8B%E8%B5%84%E6%BA%90%E5%AF%BC%E8%88%AA


Following the method above, I was able to find a good resource site in China.


Basic Guide and Comprehensive List

https://blog.csdn.net/qq_34079907/article/details/148120221
https://cloud.tencent.com/developer/article/2021248
https://www.zcool.com.cn/article/ZMTIzNjY1Mg
https://ui.yundh.com/
https://www.zcool.com.cn/article/ZMTE5Nzc2MA
http://www.huixueba.net/information/detail/60783
https://www.bilibili.com/opus/944081034879696904 (Please be sure to check the hashtags!)
https://zhuanlan.zhihu.com/p/450549574
https://zhuanlan.zhihu.com/p/334505884
https://www.zcool.com.cn/article/ZOTcwNTIw.html?

https://cloud.tencent.com/developer/search/article-%E8%AE%BE%E8%AE%A1%E5%B8%88%E5%AF%BC%E8%88%AA%E7%BD%91%E7%AB%99%E5%90%88%E9%9B%86
If it doesn't run in the Google Chrome browser,
please use the Brave browser or another

https://blog.csdn.net/weixin_49798346/article/details/117660647 🏴‍☠️


Graphic & UI, UX Design field


https://hao.uisdc.com/
https://www.kaolamedia.com/
https://www.designnavs.com/
https://www.aewz.com/
https://nav.bossdesign.cn/
https://hao.shejidaren.com/
https://www.chuangzaoshi.com/
https://www.ubuuk.com/
https://16map.com/
https://16map.com/favorites/shejidaohang_like
https://16map.com/designs https://www.aidh.net/
https://hao.sj33.cn/
https://gesdh.cn/
https://hao.uied.cn/
https://dh.qudesign.cn/
https://www.tuyiyi.com/hao/
https://kuailing.com/index/design/index.html
https://rosure.yikzero.com/
http://hao.ccxcn.com/
https://www.67tool.com/
https://www.zcool.com.cn/assets/
https://hao.nuanque.com/
https://www.logonews.cn/link
https://162100.com/class.php?column_id=2&class_id=12
https://nav.newrank.cn/type/28
https://www.amz123.com/tuku


CG, VFX field


http://houqigo.com/
https://www.noisedh.link/
https://hao.shenyecg.com/CG
https://mfchange.cn/
https://hao.43848.com/
https://c4dcg.com/links
https://cgatlas.cn/cgdh
https://www.68design.net/hao/
https://dh.cgsop.com/
https://cg-x.com/
https://cg.vfxer.me/
https://sime8.com/
https://www.tomcg.com/links
https://mgd123.com/
https://www.uid99.cn/
https://www.91sotu.com/
https://www.998877.com.cn/
https://www.addog.vip/
https://www.webjike.com/cg.html
https://jbp3d.com/


Architecture field


https://gaojue.top/
https://zhuanlan.zhihu.com/p/234581863
https://www.d5hang.com/
http://www.sailmet.com/site
https://www.huisezhizhao.com/
https://news.znztv.com/worldNav
https://hao.archcookie.com/
https://hao.archcookie.com/landscape.html
https://scitip.com/jianzhu/
https://hao.sjpla.com/
https://www.uxmap.cn/page/#/uxmap/home
https://hao.tooopen.com/


Package Design field


https://www.packpack.cn/
https://www.yemaosheji.com/
https://www.antnw.com/tool/


AI field


https://www.pmbaobao.com/
https://kuailing.com/
https://hao.uied.cn/ai
https://ai.cgmodel.com/
https://aixzd.com/
https://hao.uisdc.com/ai/
https://aiiiii.com.cn/
https://designtt.cc/
https://mmmnote.com/c/design-navigation/index.shtml
https://ai.kaolamedia.com/
https://ai-bio.cn/
https://www.aigcbb.com/
https://66aidh.com/
https://aidh123.com/
https://dh.itotii.com/
https://hao.58pic.com/
https://hao.58pic.com/ai/
https://www.ai-dh.com/
https://www.aigc.cn/
https://www.amz123.com/ai


Programming field


https://github.com/liyupi/free-programming-resources
http://www.cxy521.com/
https://www.dtking.cn/
https://linux.do/t/topic/122463/4 https://linux.do/c/resource/14/l/latest
https://zhuanlan.zhihu.com/p/261083643
https://github.com/coderzcr/Awesome-Programmer-Source
https://www.codefather.cn/
https://www.coderutil.com/


PPT field


https://www.aboutppt.com/
https://www.aigei.com/design/ppt/?term=is_vip_false
https://www.sandunppt.com/
https://www.hippter.com/
https://zhuanlan.zhihu.com/p/699003006


etc field


https://www.acgdh.top/
https://www.xue8nav.com/
https://www.noisedh.cn/
https://www.digichuan.com/
https://www.zznl.cn/
https://www.rcuu.cn/
https://www.yaoyaole.cn/
https://www.yflp.cn/
https://www.tznm.cn/
https://www.sddhw.cn/
https://www.phpgj.cn/
https://hao.itotii.com/

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