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14 Creative Calendar Designs to Inspire You

Posted on January 2, 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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Behind the Design: Sad Santa by Tad Carpenter

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Sara Elliott

Illustrator and designer Tad Carpenter has wowed us before. Check out his project, Sad Santa, an illustrated children’s book and interactive site that’s playful inside and out. 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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Behind the Design: Showing Off

Posted on November 9, 2012 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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10 Tips On Creating Killer Gigposters

Posted on October 22, 2012 by John Foster

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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Behind the Design: Sweet Simplicity in Jam Packaging Design

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Carmen Sechrist

Louise Fili was up to the challenge of infusing sweet simplicity into the revamped packaging design for Bonnie’s Jams. Typography took center stage for the label. More

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Column Five Finds Its Niche in Infographics Design

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Stefan Malmsten

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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Promotion Design Awards Best of Show: Voting Made Easy for Elections Ontario

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Michelle Taute

Leave it to Leo Burnett Canada to figure out how to make voting a better experience for everyone. Elections Ontario worked with Leo Burnett Canada to revamp everything from the logo to registration cards to wayfinding, not to mention an eye-catching web campaign. More

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Shultzilla Specializes in New Orleans-Inspired T-shirts, Apparel

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Carmen Sechrist

For co-founders and T-shirt designers Aimée and Jeremy Miller, first came love then came Shultzilla — a design biz specializing in New Orleans-inspired apparel. More

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My Best Work: Stefan Bucher Discusses Monster Making App

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Stefan Bucher

This My Best Work installment lets Stefan Bucher divulge his experiences about making a unique design interface, in a new medium. More

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