# How to Web Design: Useful links & Resources

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I find myself repeating these links again and again, so maybe it’s time I make a definitive thread dedicated to collecting excellent reference links and recommended books on the subject of web design and development. There are forums and threads for subjects of design, or subjects of coding, but I haven’t found a thread with references and links that are more general purpose web design resources. I will add more to this later as well.

To get the ball rolling, here’s my list, short and sweet so you won’t get bored:

CSS Coding Reference  
[http://www.dezwozhere.com/links.html](http://www.dezwozhere.com/links.html)

Design Resources  
[http://www.alistapart.com](http://www.alistapart.com)

> **[AIGA, the professional association for design](https://www.aiga.org/)**
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> As the profession’s oldest and largest professional membership organization for design, AIGA advances design as a professional craft, strategic advantage, and vital cultural force.

Design Inspiration  
[http://www.cssmania.com](http://www.cssmania.com)

> **[Parameter - The Future of Tech](https://parameter.io/)**
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> The Future of Tech

  

> **[Happy Cog: Web Strategy, Design & Development](http://www.happycog.com/)**
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> Happy Cog designs marketing websites, digital products and experiences for mission-driven nonprofits, higher education, media companies, and global brands.

  
[http://www.airbagindustries.com/](http://www.airbagindustries.com/)

Recommended Books  
CSS Mastery  
Web ReDesign 2.0: Workflow that Works  
Web Standards Solutions: The Markup and Style Handbook  
Web Form Design: Filling in the Blanks