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There are blog posts, articles, tutorials, websites, forums and books that cover all these topics and more. Why not just design your own program?

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.