Design Inspiration: Ideas for Designers

When you’re inspired, creativity flourishes. So as a designer, finding inspiration is essential Let the successes, lessons learned and stories of others feed that inspiration and approach your graphic design career with a new invigoration. You’ll find not only tips and advice, but also the amazing design work of other professionals. Get inspired and then get to work on your own design project.

Tools for finding creative inspiration

10 Strategies to Help Designers Conquer a Fear of Writing

Is your fear of words hindering you from taking designs to the next level? Conquer it with these 10 strategies that’ll explain the relationship of words and design. More

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48 Things Every Good Boss Needs to Know

David C. Baker shares 48 tips on how to be a good manager to the members of your creative team. Making a difference is more than taking on a social issue, it’s about managing your employees well. More

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6 Steps Toward a Successful Freelance Career

If you dream about transitioning from a full-timer to a successful freelancer, start planning and preparing now. Take these 6 steps toward making your freelance dreams a reality. More

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Top 10 Websites for Designers – December 2012

Every month HOW scours the web to discover the top design websites. We’re looking for the best promo sites, as well as design tools and resources. More

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Designer Wish List: Debbie Millman

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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5 Creative Workspaces in the Western U.S.

We scoured the Western U.S. for unique design studios that exude creativity through their imaginative workspaces. Check out the spaces of these 5 firms, including Second Story and Hybrid Design. More

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10 Tips On Creating Killer Gigposters

Designer and gigposter aficionado John Foster has been in the biz more than 20 years, and divulges his 10 tips for designing your best music, band posters. More

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Fourth Annual Logo Design Award Winners

HOW’s Fourth Logo Design Awards spotlights the best logo designs entered into this annual design competition. Find the best logo inspiration, ideas and more. More

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Column Five Finds Its Niche in Infographics Design

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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Top 10 Websites for Designers – September 2012

Every month HOW scours the web to find the best design websites. Then we compile the top promo sites, design tools, resources and sites for creative time-outs. More

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