Need some inspiration over Spring Break? Just bored?

Because let's face it, design never sleeps, and neither can a student of it. 

A good pattern won't be hard to find with this book:

http://kapitza.com/shop/geometric-book

Take a break from the 2d and get inspired by this eclectic furniture:

http://www.atelierabigailahern.com/

Make some peeps:

http://www.twigandthistle.com/blog/2009/03/diy-marshmallow-peeps/

Design with a purpose. An amazing portfolio:

http://www.coroflot.com/public/individual_set.asp?individual_id=236737&set_id=269731&c=1&

How about jotting down design ideas in this lovely?

http://nubbytwiglet.com/blog/2008/12/21/moleskine-helvetica-edition/

MAGAZINES

Put the money you found spring cleaning your couches and jean pockets to good use, subscribe to a design mag (or at least check out their site):

Print Magazine:  www.printmag.com

CMYK: www.cmykmag.com

Communication Arts: www.commarts.com (or at least buy the 50th anniv ed at your local bookstore. It's worth it!)

Graphic Design USA: www.gdusa.com FREE if you put down your company *cough*

Layers: www.layersmagazine.com

This mag's are more about culture, socio-eco-awareness:

Colors: www.colorsmagazine.com

Art, not necessarily graphic design:

Juxtapoz: www.juxtapoz.com

Shepard Fairey's Mag: www.swindlemagazine.com

How: www.howmagazine.com

-Laura