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‘Fist to Face’ Follows Creative Rebel Mirko Ilić

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Dejan Krsić

“Fist to Face” by Dejan Krsić is a highly visual biography that examines Mirko Ilić’s formative years growing up in Yugoslavia during the era of Communism. Dive into this excerpt. More

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Using Design to Connect with Corporate Employees

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Terry Lee Stone

Companies invest in strategic communication initiatives for their customers and investors. They should put the effort in designing internal communications. More

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Greco Design’s Workspace: A Modern Marvel

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Carmen Sechrist

A home restored to its mid-century charm houses this Brazilian design firm. Greco Design decided to use what was already available to get inspiration in re-designing their new location. More

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Top 10 Websites for Designers – May 2013

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Adam Ladd

Every month HOW scours the web and pours through submissions from creatives to discover the top design websites. We’re looking for the best promo sites of talented designers and illustrators, as well as design tools, resources and fun sites for … More

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How To Overcome Self-Criticism and Lack of Motivation

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Bryn Mooth

Designers face all kinds of creative roadblocks, from procrastination to self-criticism to lack of energy. Here’s how to overcome them. More

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Make This Year Matter: Propel Your Freelance Biz Forward

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Jessica Kuhn

Have you been wondering how to start freelancing or how to make your freelance business more successful? Stop dreaming and take action with this compilation of favorite freelance resources from HOWDesign.com. More

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Getting the Most From Your HOW Design Live Experience

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Bryn Mooth
Sam Harrison rocks the opening keynote to HOW Design Live 2012

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HOW Design Live is a great conference for designers—if you’re thoughtful about getting the most inspiration from it. Here’s how to maximize your HOW experience. More

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Savannah College of Art and Design’s Workspace: Hidden Haven

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Carmen Sechrist

An old basement space without windows was revamped into the ultimate design education experience. Old shipping doors were turned into enormous windows to bring in the light and offer a view of Savannah’s port. More

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5 Tips for Using Humor to Your Advantage

Posted on April 23, 2013 by The Creative Group

Want to get ahead in your design career? Here are 5 tips for bringing your sense of humor into the office to diffuse creative tension and project overload. More

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Type Trends: The ‘Lock-Up’ Type Look

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Dr. Shelley Gruendler

Dr. Shelley Gruendler and Tiffany Wardle deSousa break down current type trends in design and show you what works and what doesn’t. More

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