I highly recommend you read the interview with Chris J. Davis over at the Godbit Project (Theology + Technology).

Mr. Davis is a full-on contributor to the WordPress project and co-designer of the WordPress K2 theme along with Michael Heilemann.

Mr. Davis discusses not only design but the God granted gifts behind being a designer. He notes that he is a member of the American Orthodox Church (see comments) and testifies to his faith.

Mr. Davis has a new book coming out, Blog Design Solutions, that he collaborated on and has his own blog at Sillyness Spelled Wrong Intentionally.

Good reading all the way around.