Design Ideas: Inspiration for Designers

Are you in search of that next great idea? You’ve come to the right place. It’s time to expand your creative horizons and find design inspiration for future design projects. You’ll find sage advice from creativity experts — yes, there is such a thing — successful designers and design business owners. If you are a design manager, you may want to dig deep for creativity exercises and inspiration tips to kickstart your next team brainstorm. There’s no better way than a little creative stretching to get the juices flowing.

23 Days. 23 Films. 23 James Bond Posters.

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

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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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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Jill Robertson’s Designer Wish List

HOW asked designers, “What’s on your holiday wish lists?” Design firm co-owner, Jill Robertson, divulged her list, including wearables, edibles and decor. More

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13 Holiday Promotions That Shine

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

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 Traits of Creative People + Recordsetters

Get inspired by these oddball recordsetters to get going on your next creative achievement. You’ll find common 5 traits that are possessed by highly creative people and recordsetters, including “being a bit weird.” 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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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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My Best Work: Mikey Burton, From Mishap To Miracle

In this My Best Work, Mikey Burton talks about how although his college thesis fell to pieces as a school project, its application in the real world was profitable. More

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