Completely agree. I'm not worried about losing clients to Squarespace because that's not the market I cater. However, with ads like Moto X "Whatever you are + designer" and now Squarespace logo, the perception is "anybody can do it." As we'd all agree, that's not the case.

While this article hit home for me (and I'm sure a few others here), I think it's important to note that other professionals experience this same feeling. Example: Teachers, who are confined to teach only what's included in standardized tests, and then don't feel proud of the work they've done or the impact they've had.

It's important the work we do is appreciated but it's equally important that we're proud of what we create. One doesn't guarantee the other.

http://www.appdesignbook.com/ I bought this last week. It's pretty standard but does a good job giving broad strokes on iPhone, Android, and even Windows.

Love the "Your Mom's favorite designer." Nice work!

Love this...makes me want to stand on my desk and give a Barbaric YULP!