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Designer Inspiration: Fashion Week Photo Gallery

The Creativity column of the April 2009 issue of HOW featured the story of two designers, Fashion Week in Italy and absolutely no agenda. View the photo gallery of designers Jennifer Juan and Chad Gordon of designRoom Creative. More

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My Best Work: Tim Cox

In My Best Work, HOW asks a noted designer to share his or her favorite, most successful or most notable project. This month, Tim Cox of Publix Super Markets shares his team’s best work. More

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2009 Design Trendspotter/Trendstopper

What design trends should die with 2009? What design trends should stay afloat in the New Year? Designers weigh in with their thoughts. Plus, jump to the HOW Forum to add to the list. More

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Managing Through a Downturn

Overseeing a team through uncertain times may be one of your greatest management challenges, but it comes with some potential rewards. More

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Designer Wish List

Check out these gifts and goodies for designers this holiday season. More

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Designer Portfolio 101

No matter where you are in your design career, it’s always smart to have a portfolio ready. Read these tips on creating and presenting a killer creative portfolio that’ll help you land that next design job. More

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Freelance Tip: Provide Stellar Customer Service

Just like any business, treat your customers with stellar customer service to keep them coming back and talking about you. More

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My Best Work: Michael Osborne

San Francisco designer Michael Osborne’s assignment was to find a nonprofit in another country, identify a graphic design need, and actually do the work. Read about his experience working with the Global Aids Interfaith Alliance. More

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The Designer’s Travel Guide Series

Designers have a way of finding the hippest places in town. We are journeying across the U.S. to bring you the scoop on all the best places to stay, eat, drink and play at the country’s most creative cities, from L.A. to Seattle to Philadelphia, even the best of Omaha and Kansas City. Plus, get the insider’s pulse on what the creativity communities and job markets look like in each town. Whether you’re looking to visit or make the move, let these Designer’s Guides point you everywhere that you’ll want to be! More

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My Best Work: Michael Bierut

For HOW’s new column, My Best Work, we ask designers of note to tell us about their favorite, most successful, most memorable or otherwise top-of-the-heap project. Michael Bierut joins the fun. More

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