HOW Design
HOW - Design Inspiration, Creativity Tips, Design Jobs & Business/Career Advice for Graphic Designers
  • Subscribe »
  • Gift Subscription »
  • Books »
  • About Us »
  • Contact Us »
Register Log In
Find HOW on Facebook Find HOW on TwitterFind HOW on Google PlusFind HOW on PinterestFind HOW on LinkedIn How's YouTube Channel Subscribe to HOW's RSS FeedFind HOW on Google Currents
Skip to content
  • Home
  • Design + Creativity
    • Design Projects
    • Designer Spotlight
    • Creative Exercises
    • Design Inspiration
    • Top 10 Websites for Designers
    • Fonts + Typography
    • Illustration
    • Photography
    • Designing Change
    • Creative Exercise Books
  • Design + Business
    • Self Promotion
    • Freelancing
    • Design Firm Owners
    • Managing Designers
    • Clients
    • Pricing Design Work
    • Marketing Tools
  • Design Career
    • Design Jobs
    • Hire Top Designers
    • Salary
    • Résumé & Portfolio
    • Design Job Search Tips
    • In-House Designers
    • Career Resources
  • Resources + Technology
    • Web Design
    • Design Resources
    • Free Downloads
    • HOW Design University
    • Design Videos
    • Product + Service Info
    • Design Directory
    • Web Design Resources
  • Blogs
    • HOW Blog
    • Creative Freelancer Blog
    • In-HOWse Designer Blog
    • Parse
    • HOW Interactive Design’s Push Blog
  • Forum
  • Events
    • DesignCasts
    • Sweepstakes
    • HOW Design Live
    • HOW Design Conference
    • InHOWse Managers Conf.
    • Creative Freelancer Conf.
    • Dieline Package Design Conf.
    • HOW Interactive Design Conference
    • Mind Your Own Business Conference
    • Call for Speakers
  • Competitions
    • Promotion Design Awards
    • In-Howse Design Awards
    • Logo Design Competition
    • Interactive & Web Design Awards
    • International Design Awards
    • Your Best Work Design Awards
    • Neenah UnShow Competition
    • Design Awards Gallery
  • Subscribe
    • Design Newsletter
    • HOW Magazine
    • Design Workshops
    • Gift Subscription
    • Design Insider
  • Shop
    • MyDesignShop
    • Pantone® Products
    • eBooks & Magazines
    • HOW Books
    • Gifts for Designers
    • Web Designer’s Idea App
  • BONUSFREEDOWNLOAD Enter your email to receive the popular 2010 Design Salary Survey and see where you stack up!
    Sign up below!
    Plus — stay connected to all things design, including HOW Magazine article sneak peeks, Top 10 Links for Designers, Designer & Project Profiles, Job listings, career tips and more, all delivered to your inbox.

Author Archives: Michael Michalko

Creative Bliss Day 20: 6 Brainstorming Techniques

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Michael Michalko

Are your brainstorming methods no longer effective? Use these 6 techniques to help revive your next team brainstorm. More

Categories: 30 Days of Creativity Exercises & Design Inspiration, Design Exercises for Inspired Designers, Design Inspiration: Ideas & How-to Advice for Designers, Editor's Picks | Tags: brainstorm process, brainstorming, creativity exercises | Leave a comment

How to Encourage Collaboration on Your Design Team

Posted on January 17, 2008 by Michael Michalko

Collaboration is healthy for creativity. Here, we go in-depth about  how to encourage collaboration on your team  for the best results. More

Categories: Design Business & The Industry of Design, Design Careers: Industry Advice & Job Search Tips, Design Management: The Process & Business of Design, In-House Design: Careers & Advice, On the Job: Advice & Tips for Designers | Tags: brainstorming, collaboration, design team, managing creatives | Leave a comment
  • Advertisement

  • MDS Best Sellers

    My Design Shop Best SellersSee All
    • Creative Workshop
    • Design DNA: Logos
    • Above the Fold
    • Flourish. Banner. Frame.
  • Enter HOW Magazine's latest Design Sweepstakes
  • Subscribe to How

    Get 6 Issues of
    HOW for $29.96

    Enjoy a full year's worth of creative inspiration, business and career advice, plus 500+ award-winning designs now!

     
    Look Inside
    • Your Best Work Design Awards Winners
    • 30 Days to Creative Bliss
    • GET THE CURRENT ISSUE

    Subscribe to HOW Magazine
  • Design TV

    Design TV Featured VideoSee All

    How should you market your business on Twitter? Now on Design TV: Social media expert Willo O'Brien tells you how to find new and existing clients and customers on Twitter.
  • Advertisement

  • HOW Blog Feeds

    HOW BLOG FEEDS
    • HOWDesign.com
    • HOW Interactive Design
    • The HOW Blog
    • InHOWse Design Blog
    • Parse Blog
    • Creative Freelancer Blog
  • Design Competitions

    Design CompetitionsSee All

    In-HOWse Competition

    Kiss obscurity goodbye - enter our In-HOWse Design Competition.

    DEADLINE - May 25, 2012.

    Enter by May 25, 2012.

  • Google Sponsored Links

    Sponsored Links

    Featured Links

  • About Us | Advertise | Affiliate Program | Contact Us | FAQs | Get Into HOW Magazine | Board of Advisors | Subscribe | Privacy Policy
    HOW Magazine
    Get 6 Issues of HOW for $29.96

    Enjoy a full year's worth of creative inspiration, business and career advice, plus 500+ award-winning designs

    Subscribe to HOW MAGAZINE
    HOW Design Forums

    Most Recent Post

    Other Posts

  • EVENTS: HOW Design Live | HOW Design Conference | In-HOWse Conference | Creative Freelancer Conference
    HOW Interactive Conference | The Dieline Package Design Conference
    MAGAZINES: HOW Current Issue | HOW Back Issues | PRINT Magazine
    DESIGN BOOKS: MyDesignShop.com
    DESIGN JOBS: Behance Job List | Hire Top Designers

    Services produced by F+W Media for graphic design professionals.
    Copyright © F+W Media, Inc. All rights reserved.