If you’re excited about design as much as we are, then you probably love to read about it just as much as we do, too. That’s why we have compiled this list of some great Australian-based design blogs that deserve a little bit of your attention. So grab a cup of coffee and get to reading; these design blogs will keep you busy for hours!

Tripping Words

http://www.trippingwords.com/

One read through Tripping Words and you, too, will be questioning the “philosophy of design”. Written by Josh, a mid-twenties PhD student and academic researcher from Melbourne, this award winning blog provides in-depth, alternative perspectives on the subjects of web design and user experience. He does so with such detailed and well-written posts that you will quickly find yourself immersed in the text and waiting in suspense to read what logical, yet eye-opening, insights Josh will reveal next.

Keep on top of Josh’s web design philosophy by subscribing to his blog, Tripping Words, or following him on Twitter.

Digitalmash

http://digitalmash.com/journal/

Digitalmash is the creative shopfront for Australian graphic designer, Rob Morris. This website not only includes a portfolio of his modernist inspired print and web work, but also a journal discussing in further detail some helpful tips, tricks and insights from a personal perspective. Recent posts, such as Ignorance Avoidance, show that Rob is in touch with his readers and willing to help anyone in the name of design.

Keep on top of Rob and Digitalmash by subscribing to the journal or by following him on Twitter.

The Pro Designer

http://theprodesigner.com/

The Pro Designer is a blog focused towards the visual learner. For those graphic designers, web designers and web developers that would rather see numerous examples of one specific point rather than read through mindless text explaining design theory, then this is the website to turn to. All posts are thorough and creative, and some will also make you laugh. A recent post, 75+ Websites, Billboards & Newspapers With Badly Placed Advertisements, gives the website a sense of humour that anyone can be interested in.

The Pro Designer is run by Adam Malseed, an Australian with an eye on design. You can keep up with him by subscribing to the blog or following him on Twitter.

Just Creative Design

http://justcreativedesign.com/

A more personal look at the life of a designer can be found on Just Creative Design, which is more than just a design blog, but also an online portfolio and CV for Jacob Cass. While the blog covers every aspect of design, from graphic design to social media, the main focus of the most popular articles center around logo design.

Jacob is a freelance graphic, web and logo designer originally from Newcastle, Australia. He just made a big move to New York to work for a design company there, but he still plans to run freelancing on the side through Just Creative Design. Keep up with Jacob on the Just Creative Design website or by following him on Twitter.

Bluewire Media Blog

http://www.bluewiremedia.com.au/blog/

Written by a team of design professionals with varying backgrounds, the Bluewire Media Blog is a website that gives an all-around look at the design world. There seems to be a trend towards usability and overall design, but it also gives a nice look at the staff of Bluewire media, what they do and how they do it. Beyond that, they do nice weekly roundups of news, tips and bits that anyone can enjoy.

Bluewire Media is a design company based in Brisbane. Keep up to date on the company’s dealings by subscribing to their blog or following them on Twitter.

Tracey Grady

http://www.traceygrady.com/blog

Tracey Grady’s blog focuses on the personal experiences, and tips brought about from them, of being a freelance graphic designer and illustrator. Even when ideas such as being sure to always recheck the facts before finalising work seems a given to any designer, Tracey blogs about a recent experience that reaffirms and reawakens the point in any reader. Overall, this blog is clean and simple while making its point, much like her design work.

Keep on top of this designer from Hobart by subscribing to her blog.

Newism Blog

http://newism.com.au/blog/

The Newism Blog is the product of a Newcastle based web design and development agency. This blog, which is written by various members of the design team, provides a closer look at the innards of the company itself in addition to tips and tricks that pertain to the products the company works with, such as ExpressionEngine. This site provides a perfect example of how a blog should be used in order to help customers put a face with a business.

Keep on top of Newism by subscribing to the blog or by following on Twitter.

Purecaffeine.com

http://www.purecaffeine.com/index/

Purecaffeine.com is the place to go for anyone interested in reading more about the experiences and work involved in user interaction and user experience design. Written by Nathanael Boehm, a Canberra-based freelancer, this blog contains a plethora of anecdotes that help readers better understand the helpful points he makes. The stories are very personable and written in a laid-back style.

Keep on top of Nathanael and his work by subscribing to his blog or by following him on Twitter.

Australian INfront

http://www.australianinfront.com.au

Australian INfront is known as a creative community in the Australian design world. It was started back in 1999 and continues in full-force to this day, trying hard to focus on the new designers on the scene. Beyond the inspiration received from the blog, there is also a very interactive forum as well as occasional meetups where members can give and get face to face advice and inspiration.

Stay on top of all the INfront activity by subscribing to their blog, posting in the forums or following them on Twitter. Twitter.

These are but a few of the great Aussie design bloggers out there on the web right now. If you know of any more amazing Aussie bloggers that we missed, please comment below so we can add them to this list!