Author Archives: Michelle Taute

About Michelle Taute

Michelle Taute is a writer and content strategist based in Cincinnati. Right now she’s organizing the I.D. Annual Design Review. www.michelletaute.com

Inside the Design: Uebersee and AirFIELD

Digital agency Uebersee created a dynamic work of interactive art for Atlanta’s Hartsfield International Airport. Go behind the scenes to see how they did it. Read more More

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Inside the Redesign: New Republic’s New Website Design

The New Republic’s redesigned website includes lots of traditional print-design elements plus a great user experience. Take a look behind the scenes. Read more More

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Design Project Love: Leo Burnett’s CLIO Awards Campaign

For the entry campaign for this year’s CLIO Awards, the Leo Burnett creative team tapped into the innermost secrets of creative pros. More

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Luxury Logo Design and Branding for Todd & Duncan

Hagopian Ink created a new logo design for a 150-year old company by blending history, luxury and timelessness. Get a look at the new logo design and website. More

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You’re a Waste of Time: Snark with Heart from Sagmeister & Walsh

Jessica Walsh and Stefan Sagmeister introduce a new project—a set of message cards that you can hand out in social situations, printed on heavy paper stock. More

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Promotion Design Awards Best of Show: Voting Made Easy for Elections Ontario

Leave it to Leo Burnett Canada to figure out how to make voting a better experience for everyone. Elections Ontario worked with Leo Burnett Canada to revamp everything from the logo to registration cards to wayfinding, not to mention an eye-catching web campaign. More

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5 Ways to Rock a Grant Application

Grants are an often over-looked way to seek funding for a socially conscious design idea. Check out these 5 grant writing tips, excerpted from “The Design Activist’s Handbook: How to Change the World With Socially Conscious Design,” to help bring your idea to life. More

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3 Secrets to Standard Deluxe’s Success

Laid back screen printing shop Standard Deluxe encounters wild success despite their remote location. See how this shop attracts big clients from the comfort of its small-town roots. More

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2011 Interactive Design Awards Best of Show: A Digital Home Run

Second Story Interactive knocks one out with Design Your Own Ballpark.
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