CREATIVITY
Want to make this month your most creative? Our resident creative expert offers a different exercise each week. At the end of the month, see how differently you're seeing the world around you and your work.
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BUSINESS
With gas and food prices high, every cent of your paycheck counts. So how does your salary measure up against other designers'? Take HOW's Salary Survey now, then watch for complete results in an upcoming issue.
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CAREER
Who are you voting for? As primary season drags and the presidential cycle gears up, that question will pop up more and more. How do you have a work-safe political conversation?
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HOW FORUMS
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CONFERENCE UPDATE
Registration is now open for the HOW Design Conference, May 18–21 in Boston. Among the 50+ speakers are Joe Duffy, Modern Dog, Kelly Goto, Charles S. Anderson, Julieanne Kost and Debbie Millman; the program includes special events like the Boston Studio Tours, the technology Learning Center and an exhibit hall. .
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COMPETITIONS
HOW is accepting entries for the Interactive Design Awards. Submit your best interactive design work—from DVDs and kiosks to websites and banners.
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JOB BANK
HOW's Job Bank is now supported by Core77—it includes a comprehensive listing of open positions for graphic designers, art directors, illustrators, production artists, interactive creators and other design professionals.
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BOOKS SPOTLIGHT
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