Idea-Generating Tips

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Brainstorming by Yourself

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Sam Harrison

Brainstorming alone can be a lonely and listless experience. But not to worry. Here are nine steps to keep solo brainstorming fresh and productive. More

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Overcome Unhealthy Creative Expectations

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Todd Henry

We all have them, and if we’re not mindful they can kill our creative process. What are these stealthy assassins? Our very own expectations. More

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11 Ways to Spice Up a Team Brainstorm

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Stefan Mumaw and Wendy Lee Oldfield

Give your team the brain food they crave to come up with that next great idea. Use these exercises (and free download) to boost your next brainstorm session. Your clients will thank you for it. More

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10 Ways to Get More Creative at Work

Posted on August 7, 2011 by Sharon Fisher

Is your workplace lacking in luster? Incorporate the science of creativity into your work environment. Generating ideas and setting the stage for an innovative environment require strategies that are part art and part science. Put these tips into action and set the spark for creative results. More

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6 Steps Toward a Successful Freelance Career

Posted on August 6, 2011 by Ilise Benun

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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Advice from Former New York Times Magazine Art Director

Posted on July 31, 2011 by Jessica Kuhn

If you’ve ever spent a lazy Sunday with The New York Times Magazine, you’ve probably admired some of Nancy Harris Rouemy’s jaw-dropping type and design work. Maybe you paused to admire a feature opener where she deconstructed a font and … More

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6 Techniques to Jolt Your Brainstorm

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Michael Michalko

Creativity guru Michael Michalko, author of "Thinkertoys" and "Cracking Creativity" offers a series of brainstorm exercises. More

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Create While You Wait

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Sam Harrison

As you find yourself seemingly wasting time in dreaded checkout lines or in traffic, learn to create some of your best ideas for your next design project by finding inspiration around you.
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Creative Marathon

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Sam Harrison

Just like a marathon runner trains for their big race, we challenge you to complete a month-long creative marathon. This involves following weekly training schedules with exercises laid out by Sam Harrison, aka The Creative Coach.
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Paper and Invite Gallery

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Megan Lane Patrick

So many wonderful wedding invitations poured into our mailbox for this issue’s “You’re Invited …” story (see the June, 2010 Issue of HOW to see the full story) that we decided to feature another group of great designs online. From … More

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