As Duffy & Partners celebrates 30 years in the design business, founder Joe Duffy shares some of his secrets to finding success in this "crazy business."
Firms To Watch
9 Inspiring International Design Projects from Argentina, Brazil
"Destination Design" knows no bounds. HOW magazine is searching for stunning work from around the globe. First stop: Argentina and Brazil.
Behind the Design: The Heads of State
The Heads of State, a Philly-based design firm, isn't just invigorating its locale design scene. This small firm is creating buzz across the U.S.
When Simplicity Is More Than White Space
How has Mono, a minneapolis-based firm, attracted top clients? Simplicity is the answer. Plus, a super creative hub helps keep the team inspired, too.
From Bands to Building Brands: Powerhouse Factories
Get to know Powerhouse Factories: a midwest branding agency with deep roots in gig poster design. Find out how they moved from bands to building brands—and their secret to staying grounded and consistently creative.
Designer Spotlight: GOLD
The partners behind design firm GOLD live on opposite sides of the country, but still manage to create stunning, vintage inspired projects. Plus, check out their online venture, which features daily creative prompts.
10 Creative Calendars for 2014
There’s one way to get the New Year started off on the right foot: Finding a cool 2014 calendar design that will help you stay creative all year long.
Holiday Design Inspiration: Landor Updates Santa’s Workshop
Santa’s workshop took a 21st century twist this holiday season, thanks to some top-notch interactive design by Landor Associates.
The Interdisciplinary Design Approach
One of the latest buzzwords in the creative community seems to be interdisciplinary design. As I understand it, the need for graphic designers to wear many hats or take on a growing list of responsibilities has led to increased level of collaboration across design disciplines. While your professional title might be “illustrator,” your job...
High-Tide Design: Might & Main wins Best of Show
Might & Main crafted a full brand identity for Eventide Oyster Co. that won them the Promotion and Marketing Design Awards Best of Show honor. We loved their style so much that we asked them to design the September Issue of HOW's cover.

















