Break out the cake and bubbly, HOW is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2010. We're not only celebrating our special day, but we're celebrating the design industry, which is why we asked readers to tell us why they became a designer or to share an experience that influenced their decision for this career path.

The in-house team behind the graphic design of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympic Games blazed new creative trails, adopting an innovative palette and illustration style for this epic event.

Most designers usually have more than enough work to do. But Every now and then, just maybe, your workload (for whatever reason) slows. Check out these 15 tips to best utilize that time as creative playtime.

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

Sure, creatives are famous for their memorable holiday cards or party invitations. But when it comes to creating for their own major life events, expect something truly extraordinary. Check out how one couple made a video invitation produced in stop-motion animation to invite their guests to hear them say “I do.” The groom-to-be patiently photographed each frame of the movie, totaling about 5,500 photos.

In celebration of HOW's 25th year of publication in 2010, we've pored through the 160 or so issues on our bookshelves to find the 25 most memorable quotes, most amusing headlines and most interesting predictions about graphic design that we've published over the years.

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.