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In-House Design: Careers & Advice
Find tips specifically for the unique challenges faced by in-house designers working for creative departments within corporations, organizations, businesses and educational institutions. If you work in-house, you may sometimes feel a bit out of place in corporate environments or in settings where you are the lone designer on staff. Get advice from in-house experts and learn how to navigate the corporate waters and maintain your creativity and design inspiration along the way. Plus, find tips for communicating the value of design to decision-makers.
Indianapolis 500 100th Anniversary Logo
Take a look behind the logo design for the 100th anniversary of the Indianapolis 500.
Categories: HOW May 2011, In-House Design: Careers & Advice
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Values Assessment
In this assessment, you’ll first identify all the values that are important to you. Then you’ll narrow down the list to your 10 most important values. Last, you’ll identify which of your top 10 values are satisfied in your current work situation. This process will help you understand what’s missing now so that you can be clear about what you’re not willing to be without in the new work you choose.
Surviving as a Creative in Corporate Environments
Check out this exclusive interview with author Andy Epstein, and find out why he compares client management to "herding cats" in the new book The Corporate Creative. More
Retain Your Best Employees
As the economy begins to improve, retaining key members of your team will be critical—and more challenging. Now is the time to ensure you’re keeping your team engaged and inspired.
How to Recession-Proof Your Career
In an uncertain economy, the one safe bet is to increase your value to your company. As the economy takes a downturn, follow these tips to recession-proof your design career.
Band Together with Other Freelancers
Band together with other professional freelancers to invite more business.
6 Steps to Combat the Post-Vacation Blues
Here are steps you can take to ensure you’re productive instead of panic-stricken when you return from vacation.
Dealing with Frenemies
What do you do when you find you have a frenemy at work? Following are some tips:
He Said, She Said
In the design field, it’s not uncommon for spouses to work together. One such couple shares insights on keeping both the business and the personal relationship strong.
Five Tips to Weather a Career Storm
Now’s the time to weatherproof your job. As the economy remains choppy for companies, ensure that you hold on to your design position with these 5 career-advancing tips.
