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5 Traits of Creative People + Recordsetters

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Sam Harrison

Get inspired by these oddball recordsetters to get going on your next creative achievement. You’ll find common 5 traits that are possessed by highly creative people and recordsetters, including “being a bit weird.” More

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6 Tips for Generating Business Through LinkedIn

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Ilise Benun

You may have established a LinkedIn profile, but you’re likely not taking full advantage of it. Learn how designers can maximize this social networking tool’s potential to find new client prospects. More

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Competition Corrections

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Jessica Kuhn

Oops! These In-HOWse Design Awards Merit winners were not represented accurately in the January 2012 issue of HOW (download the winners). The below correction ran in the March 2012 issue of HOW. We apologize to Seventh Generation and Wells Fargo … More

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8 Young Creatives to Watch

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Megan Lane Patrick

Every year we keep our eyes peeled for young, talented designer, illustrators and photographer. These are the next generation of our industry, and you saw them here first! More

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42 Typographic Resources for Designers

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Dr. Shelley Gruendler

From websites to books to conferences, a noted type expert and educator, Dr. Shelley Gruendler, reveals her favorite resources to transform you from typography novice to pro. More

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The 2011 #HOWLive Social Media Guide

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Jessica Kuhn

Many of you are already in Chicago for HOW Design Live. Others have started your journey or will soon prepare to leave for the design experience of 2011 (4 Conferences over 6 Days—All Under 1 Roof). Beyond the dynamic speakers … More

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