[pieratt]

As a graphic designer, I hope to be an exception to this observation. Just give me a few years.

On a less personal note, it's pretty rare that you will find a designer who is also interested in tech startups or business in general. As someone who spends an inordinate amount of time reading industry blogs and such, you simply don't see that much cross over between the two. Which is surprising considering how business-minded a good designer has to be, both in the way they understand and interpret their client's problems, and in the inevitable challenges that come with running your own shop.

[fortes]

Any industry blogs you'd recommend? I've got my share of tech blogs, but would love find some new hidden gems for design (especially interaction design).

[pieratt]

For Interaction Design? I don't have much for you. Here's a couple that are somewhat in that vein:

http://uxmag.com/ http://www.minimalsites.com http://www.creativeapplications.net http://www.formfiftyfive.com

[fortes]

Thanks. Knew about uxmag, but the others are new to me.

If you have recommendations for Graphic or Industrial design (or anything else, really) -- I'd love them as well.