Joel's blog

Design may seem frivolous to a developer, but hot design trends can be more predictive of future development efforts than you think.

In a web based world that values fresh, meaningful content (sometimes over substance or relevance) it can actually be detrimental to “force” people to contribute to your site.

A great design is usually a nonsensical blend of talent, inspiration and sleep deprivation. Here are some sites that I draw inspiration from: