Designer Spotlight: Famous Graphic Designers, Design Firms

HOW shines the spotlight on a graphic or web designer, an individual churning out fabulous freelance design work, or a group of designers producing their creative best. Get an inside look at these creatives whom are creating quite a stir with their design projects and creating a name for themselves. You’ll also be able to soak up a few pointers from these pros in terms of the philosophy behind their design business. Plus, see their amazing designs.

My Best Work: Chip Kidd

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Chip Kidd

In the September 2011 issue of HOW, we asked renowned designer Chip Kidd to write about what he considers his best work. Read about this project that he describes as “quite a geek’s dream come true.” More

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Sidelines: Alexandra Charitan and Blue Carrot

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Bryn Mooth

Designer Alexandra Charitan parlayed her love of vintage printed ephemera and accessories from the 1940s through the ’60s into an online store, the Blue Carrot Shop. Explore this designer’s side business. More

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Designer Spotlight: Benjamin Dooling

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Carmen Sechrist

Benjamin Dooling grew up amidst the shavings and sawdust of his father’s furniture-making business. It’s not surprising that he has a knack for discovering inspiration all around him. Dooling has found a niche in branding and packaging for the food and beverage industry. Spend some time with his stunning work. More

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Designer Spotlight: Foundry Collective

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Stephanie Orma

The Oklahoma boys of Foundry Collective pay homage to the values and drive of their Midwestern forefathers who toiled in oil fields and farms. They do this by infusing simple, hard work into every design project. More

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Yulia Brodskaya’s Mesmerizing ‘Papergraphics’

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Doug White

Yulia Brodskaya refers to her innovative artwork as “papergraphic.” She uses thin strips of paper to create intricate illustrations full of fluid lines and decorative curls and swirls. More

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Get Inspired by Friends of Type

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Stephanie Orma

What started out as a creative outlet, has turned into a hot spot for handmade type inspiration. Get inspired by the self-proclaimed type nerds and designers behind FriendsOfType.com. They built a creative venture around their mutual passion: Type. More

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Adobe: Flash Catalyst

Posted on May 6, 2011 by amalek

To introduce you to a new world of design possibilities, HOW and Adobe asked some of their favorite designers to convert their static print work to fully interactive projects—without writing code!—by using Adobe Flash Catalyst CS5, part of Adobe Creative … More

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Designer Spotlight: Grandpa-George

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Tim Newcomb

This series shines the spotlight on a design firm or solo designer creating amazing work. Meet Grandpa George Design.
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Designer Spotlight: Hyperakt Design Group

Posted on December 3, 2010 by Lisa Baggerman Hazen

Brooklyn-based Hyperakt is a firm opposed to the notion that design is just about making something pretty. This team is committed to using design as a tool to create meaningful, engaging work that improves communication, clarifies meaning, and captures hearts … More

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Designer Spotlight: The Heavyweights

Posted on October 13, 2010 by Tim Newcomb

This monthly online series shines the spotlight on a design firm or solo designer creating amazing work. Meet The  Heavyweights.
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