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Hi,

Is there a standard directory I should use to store static site images like logo, background images, sprites etc? Basically anything that is referenced from a style sheet or part of the overall site design.

thanks,
Cathal.

Anywhere you want!

You could put them inside a general /images folder, or sub folder /images/stuff, or one often used method is to create a folder called /assets, and inside there have sub folders for different groups of files, eg /assets/images, /assets/js, /assets/css

I keep my core site assets in a location separate from where user generated content is located (uploaded images, etc.)  This makes things like maintenance, redesigns, repo management and deployment strategies easier to deal with.  A /assets folder is a good way to go.  Otherwise, you could look at the showcase sites on the front page of the EE site and view the source to see what those guys do.  😉

I take an approach like John speaks of myself as well.  I like to separate core design elements from anything the client uploads and/or even has access to.  Naming conventions are up to you ultimately.  I tend to use multiple subfolders inside images/interface for the core design elements and I create multiple folders inside of images/uploads for all client-controlled assets.

@bluedreamer, @John Fuller, @John St-Amand

Thanks for all the suggestions guys.

regards,
Cathal.