Behind the Design: Amazing Designs, Projects & Designers

HOW editors seek out the latest and greatest design projects from around the globe to showcase. Here, we’ll bring you noteworthy design projects and share the creative concepts and production techniques that make them stand out. It’s a cross-section of creative disciplines, with behind-the-scenes details on how those projects were created. This is also a popular column in HOW magazine.

23 Days. 23 Films. 23 James Bond Posters.

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Jessica Kuhn

Design duo Herring & Haggis fulfilled the honorable mission of watching all 23 James Bond films in 23 days. The results: 23 stunning and exciting James Bond posters, each documenting one of the films. More

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14 Creative Calendar Designs to Inspire You

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Carmen Sechrist

For a designer, finding that perfect 2013 calendar can be a challenging task. It sits near your desk and must serve that task of not only keeping you organized, but inspired as well. View some of our favorite creative calendar designs. More

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13 Holiday Promotions That Shine

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Carmen Sechrist

From the witty to the whimsical and the simple to the sweet, these holiday promotions and client gifts are making the season a little brighter. More

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Designer Wish List: Debbie Millman

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Jessica Kuhn

HOW decided to ask a handful of design professionals, “What’s on your holiday wish lists?” The fabulous Debbie Millman obliged. We encourage you to grab a handkerchief before viewing, because you may drool a little — we did. More

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Designer Wish List: Aaron Draplin

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Jessica Kuhn

HOW asked and Aaron Draplin didn’t hold back. Check out the founder of Draplin Design’s holiday wish list that shows the bearded man’s softer side and appreciation for a fine pair of sweat pants. More

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Behind the Design: Showing Off

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Carmen Sechrist

Mattson Creative developed vibrant illustrated animation sequences for CBS prime time TV shows like “Two and a Half Men,” “CSI,” “The Big Bang Theory,” “60 Minutes” and “Survivor.” More

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Behind the Design: Sweet Simplicity in Jam Packaging Design

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Carmen Sechrist

Louise Fili was up to the challenge of infusing sweet simplicity into the revamped packaging design for Bonnie’s Jams. Typography took center stage for the label. More

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Column Five Finds Its Niche in Infographics Design

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Stefan Malmsten

In 2008, Column Five founders started the design firm. Now they have made a name for themselves mastering the art of infographic design. The co-founders says that their success was not overnight. Dive into their stunning work! More

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

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Michelle Taute

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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Tattly Takes a Stand Against Ugly Temp Tattoos

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Jessica Kuhn

Tina Roth Eisenberg (@Swissmiss) and her team are partnering with top designers and freeing the world of rancid clip art one temp tattoo design at a time. More

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