Hi all
We're hitting a stage in our product development where we're looking for some design work to be done (layouts, icons etc) and I was just wondering if anyone has any recommended design/ux specific sites (like elance.com for example) that they have used to get bits and pieces done??
TIA
Do not pay for custom icon design unless you absolutely need to.
For site design your best bet is to look at CSS galleries. Tons of designers put their portfolios up there.
Also check out deviantart.com for a huge selection of freelance art.
Be forwarned that good designers are usually very busy and/or very expensive. A lot of overseas designers are pretty decent and a little cheaper (Asia/Eastern Europe). In 10 years as a programmer Ive had better luck finding top coders than top designers.