Further reading
Web Articles
These are a few of the sites that I try to read on a daily basis. They are great for finding tutorials, keeping current with industry trends, and exploring best practices.
A List Apart
Online journal for web design and development.
Brad Frost Web.com
The home page of Brad Frost, responsive thinker and creator of This is Responsive
CSS Tricks
Comprehensive CSS resource featuring articles and tutorials. Created by Chris Coyier.
Smashing Magazine
Community web design site features articles, tutorials and other great resources.
Unmatched Style
CSS Gallery site that also includes articles, podcasts, and conference events.
Unstoppable Robot Ninja
The home page of Ethan Marcotte, coiner of the term "Responsive Design" and author of Responsive Web Design
Books
I love books. These are some of my favorite web design related books. Some offer step-by-step instruction while others are largely theoritical. Your web design library is incomplete without them.
CSS Mastery
by Andy Budd, others. Technique-focused book designed to teach how to write efficient and effective CSS. Great next step after learning the basics.
Designing with Web Standards
by Jeffery Zeldman My all-time favorite book on web design. Explains clearly and strongly why designing with standards matter, and how to approach the process of building sites.
Don't Make Me Think
by Steve Krug The most influential book on usuability of all time. This concise book is a quick read, but don't let the size fool you, it will forever change the way you plan and design sites.
Design is a Job
by Mike Monterio Too often, creative professionals lack the business skills necessary to succeed on their own. In this book Mike Monterio shows you how to navigate the process of creating contracts, working with clients, and getting paid. An insightful look into an often overlooked part of the process.
Eloquent JavaScript
by Marijn Haverbeke My favorite book on learning JavaScript. There is a print version as well as a free online edition of the book. Fantastic introduction to JavaScript.
HTML and CSS: Design and Build Websites
by John Duckett Gorgeous full-color book on learning HTML and CSS. Designed for beginners, HTML and CSS is presented in easy-to-understand, highly visual examples. Great for new web designers.