In what fundamental ways is designing for the web different than designing for other media like print or film? Or is it really not that different at all? What are some sites you admire that seem particualrly web-centric, and what about them do you like? http://www.designiskinky.net/theory/theory9.html Do you believe that avid appreciation of graphic designers will remain in a niche community, or do you think it will expand to mainstream culture? For example, will your mom know what James Paterson or Jemma Gura look like in the same way that she knows what Brittney Spears or Kurt Cobain look like? Do you think that the web will enhance this? Why or why not? http://www.designiskinky.net/theory/theory10.html Why is it important to make websites accessible to the visually impaired? http://www.formfunctionemotion.net/archives/2004/04/11/why-is-it-important-to-make-websites-accessible-to-the-visually-impaired.html If you're a web developer or designer new to the concept of web standards and are undecided on whether you should spend the time to learn all about them or not, here are some of the most important reasons for doing so. http://www.456bereastreet.com/archive/200512/ten_reasons_to_learn_and_use_web_standards/ Insights into the purpose and effect of physical elements, design, and layout of web pages ...and why clients should let designers handle design. http://stylegala.com/articles/design_psychology.htm