Most good designers will reject the idea that their job is simply "making things look good." A good designer will want to work with you early on in the developm

Most good designers will reject the idea that their job is simply "making things look good." A good designer will want to work with you early on in the development process. Try looking for local design groups in your area (ixda, refreshing cities, local computer-human interaction groups, etc.). Design != art, look for designers who talk more about user interaction/experience than photoshop.