Design Projects

Part of staying inspired as a graphic designer is viewing amazing designs churned out from a design business, through the labors of freelance design, or from an in-house design group. Get the scoop on stellar projects, see images of the work, and get to know the designers behind these projects that are are creating waves in the design industry. Have a current project you want reviewed by an expert, veteran designer? Now you can with HOW’s Critique Services.

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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My Best Work: Debbie Millman Shares the NO MORE Project

My Best Work asks famous designers to dish details on favorite design projects. Debbie Millman and team tackle a new visual symbol for the NO MORE Project. More

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14 Cool Business Card Designs

From super low-budget to ‘the world’s most expensive,’ these cool business card designs do a great job of representing the design firms and clients they personify.
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“Your Best Work”—Graphic Design Award Winners 2011

Check out the amazing design work from the 10 runner’s up in HOW’s “Your Best Work” Design Awards. Get inspired by this award-winning design work. More

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Behind the Design: Yeah Burger! Restaurant Branding

YEAH! Burger is a quirky burger joint that needed in store graphics and restaurant branding. Tad Carpenter drew inspiration from vintage newspaper cartoons and illustrations to craft branding elements. More

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Designing Buttons: 8 Tips from Busy Beaver

Designer Jason Caldeira loves buttons. “They’re just one of those little things that make people smile,” he says. “They’re whimsical, impactive, affordable, and most importantly fun.” Caldeira is a veteran button designer. You can add this design skill to your … More

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Designer Spotlight: 5 International Firms to Meet

We interviewed five design firms from Mexico, Spain, the UK, Australia and the Netherlands to let us know what design is like in their part of the world. Read on for their insights and to get a jolt of creative inspiration — without having to leave home. More

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3 Secrets to Standard Deluxe’s Success

Laid back screen printing shop Standard Deluxe encounters wild success despite their remote location. See how this shop attracts big clients from the comfort of its small-town roots. More

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Designer Spotlight: Ferroconcrete

Motion Designer Yo Santosa knows a good thing when she sees it. She quit her job in 2006 with only one client: Pinkberry, a frozen yogurt purveyor. Success bloomed and clients now include TBS, Hustler and more. More

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10 World-Class Design Firms

When you are in need of new creative stimuli, look to the world and discover design from afar. Get inspired by these 10 international designers featured in HOW magazine. More

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