Author Archives: Carmen Sechrist

About Carmen Sechrist

Formerly associate editor for the HOW, Carmen is now a freelance writer residing in Atlanta, with her husband, where they spend their free time discovering new coffee shops and exploring the historic neighborhoods nestled throughout the city.

Designer Spotlight: Hybrid Design

The Husband-and-wife team behind San Francisco design firm Hybrid Design has incorporated play into their business plan, an essential tool to unleashing creative solutions. More

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Designer Spotlight: Celery Design Collaborative

Celery Design has been a longtime catalyst for social and environmental change with their design work. “Our goal, aside from doing great design, is to positively influence behavior and catalyze organizational change.” More

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6 Secrets from the Etsy Design Team

While you may not actually work at Etsy, you can make it feel like you do with these tips from their in-house design team for instilling inspiration into any office. More

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Designer Spotlight: Benjamin Dooling

Benjamin Dooling grew up amidst the shavings and sawdust of his father’s furniture-making business. It’s not surprising that he has a knack for discovering inspiration all around him. Dooling has found a niche in branding and packaging for the food and beverage industry. Spend some time with his stunning work. More

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A Travel Journal: Inspired in Haiti

During a weeklong trip to Haiti, one of HOW’s editors gained new insight on things we take for granted every day. Read on and get inspired, too, by the ordinary things already around you. More

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Design Around the World: Mexico

Ever wonder what it’d be like to be a designer in a different country or culture? We interviewed a designer from Mexico City to find out. More

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How to Set Your Creative Spirit Free

Want to put the pedal to the metal and set your creative spirit free? Here’s how 29 designers just like you left the daily grind of the design business in the dust. More

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Design Around the World: Croatia

Ever wonder what it’s like to design in a different corner of the globe? We interviewed designers from Croatia to find out. More

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Design Around the World: Indonesia

Ever wonder what it’s like to be a designer in a different corner of the world? We interviewed a local designer in Indonesia to find out. More

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Design Around the World: Argentina

Ever wonder what it’s like to be a designer in a different country? Here we interview a designer from Buenos Aires, Argentina to find out. More

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