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.

Faced with budget shortfalls, The Salvation Army asked The VIA Group to help them increase yearround donations. Of course, they didn't have money for a fancy campaign. See how they overcame such a big challenge.

My Best Work asks designers about their favorite project. See what Carin Goldberg has to say.

My Best Work takes a look at pet projects by a particular designer. Check out what Andrew Blauvelt, design director and curator at the Walker Art Center, said was his.

As a designer, when you're faced with a creative roadblock, put yourself in the shoes of the roadblock perpetrator. Diagnosing what drives their attitude and adapting your language to their perspective will help you go further than trying to spin your creation in different directions.

Joy of Cooking Frozen Meals needed a packaging design that would combine homecooked values with the modern convenience of pre-made. CBX was up to the challenge.

Duffy & Partners added some spice to the packing and design of a beef jerky brand.

The Workspace column of HOW gives you a sneak peak inside some of the coolest firms. Check out this video tour from Clockwork.

Get a brief recap from the HOW Blog, plus see all the tweets from conference goers. The 2009 HOW Conference in Austin, TX, was truly memorable. Follow a link to the forum to post links to your own blog posts from Austin.