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.

The Great Gatsby Inspires Design

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Jessica Kuhn

The art deco decadence found in images surrounding “The Great Gatsby” — both new and old — is flooding the internet space and inspiring some Gatsby-themed design creations. More

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Behind the Design: Showing Off

Posted on May 6, 2013 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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Designing Change: Compass to Care

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Jessica Kuhn

Compass to Care, which pays for the travel arrangements of cancer patients’ families, teamed up with EPIC, an organization that pairs designers with nonprofits. More

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Design Project Love: Leo Burnett’s CLIO Awards Campaign

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Michelle Taute

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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Behind the Design: Creative Celebrity

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Carmen Sechrist

George Nelson was a celebrated mid-twentieth century multidisciplinary designer who created iconic designs still celebrated today in a range of media from architecture to exhibitions and film to furniture. His versatility was inspired by his belief that “good design is … More

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Nike Shoe Design Goes Extraterrestrial for NBA All-Star Weekend

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Tim Newcomb

In preparation for the NBA All-Star game weekend, Nike graphic designers are on cloud nine creating shoe designs worn by stars like Kobe Bryant and Lebron James. This year’s theme: Extraterrestrial. More

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Behind the Design: Art & Artifacts

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Megan Lane Patrick

When the Portland Museum of Art began preparing for an exhibit celebrating the life and times of American artist Winslow Homer, they turned to Might & Main to develop all the branding for the show, including creating the products that … More

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23 Days. 23 Films. 23 James Bond Posters.

Posted on January 23, 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 3, 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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