Updated October 5, 1998

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Want to know about Web design? Or Web designers -- or what one Web designer thinks? Check out our new Designer of the Month, Sabrina Pierson.

Want graphics? The StockObjects Rotating GIFs Series features image themes that change every two weeks. The series is a benefit for Site Builder Network Members, Levels 1-3. If you aren't a member yet, it's easy to join. Also, be sure to check the Graphics, samples, and tools section of our Relevant Links.

The Design area is the Site Builder Workshop's online resource for creative professionals, which includes information on Web technologies, tools, color management, typography, and Web design. These pages have been built using style sheets, optimized for Internet Explorer 4.0 on a Windows 95 platform.

What design topics would you like us to explore on this site? Your feedback is important to us. Please send mail to sbn@microsoft.com, and be sure to include "Design" in the subject line.

Articles and references on pre-production, layout, and design, with discussions of tables, frames, style sheets, typography, and more.

How can you use color effectively on your Web site? Learn about the safe browser palette, using color names, effective color management, and color tables -- plus color information from Pantone.

Interviews with companies and creative leaders in the Internet design space, such as Jessica Helfand.

Do you need any colorful images, or stock art work? Are you looking for that perfect sound for your welcome page? Explore these rich image, graphic, sound, and Web movie resources.

Keep up to date with creative conferences and seminars, including SEYBOLD, AIGA, ACD, TED, and other upcoming industry events.

Read an offbeat report from Seybold.

A compendium of helpful design-related links to articles, references, samples, and tools.

Meet Sabrina Pierson, of Bowne Internet Solutions.

A column focusing on Web design technologies and techniques, with helpful tips and online resources.