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Top 10 Websites for Designers – April 2013

Every month HOW scours the web to discover the top design websites. We’re looking for the best promo sites, as well as design tools and resources. More

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Heat Design’s Workspace: Homeward Bound

Heat, a San Francisco agency, makes its workplace feel more like a home. Instead of taking the corporate, cubicle route, they decided to give the room a little inspiration of their own. More

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Turn Slow Time Into Go Time

Most freelance designers are used to ebb and flow in their work schedules. There’s no guaranteed way for keeping work coming through your door, but you can take some steps to help make your downtime more productive. More

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Luxury Logo Design and Branding for Todd & Duncan

Hagopian Ink created a new logo design for a 150-year old company by blending history, luxury and timelessness. Get a look at the new logo design and website. More

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Best of Show: Growing a Burger Brand

Minneapolis agency FAME got cooking when it tackled an identity design for growing restaurant chain MyBurger. See this award-winning design project. More

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What to Do Before Accepting a Job Offer

We’re all looking for “the job.” When you do find it and have the offer laid out in front of you, there are six tips offered by The Creative Group to keep in mind just before you say yes. More

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Creating Clout Within Your In-House Design Department

Following are some tactics to help raise your visibility and gain clout at your organization. More

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Design Career: Are You Ready to Be a Freelancer?

Experts agree that the talent level among freelance designers is increasing. Are you ready to be a freelance designer? Ask yourself these questions. More

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You’re a Waste of Time: Snark with Heart from Sagmeister & Walsh

Jessica Walsh and Stefan Sagmeister introduce a new project—a set of message cards that you can hand out in social situations, printed on heavy paper stock. More

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Design Essentials: Color in Brand Identity Design

Color is a critical aspect of any identity design project, and it’s often the subject of disagreement. Here’s how to communicate clearly about color. More

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