September 2011 Issue

September 2011 Issue of HOW

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HOW’s September issue packs all of the information and design inspiration you need to create eye-catching promotional materials for your design business and your clients. Discover how firms and designers are promoting their business and seeing positive results. Plus, view the winners from our 2011 Promotion Design Awards.

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In addition to the regular columns and dynamic features in each issue, HOW provides web exclusive content and article sneak peeks all available here. View the articles below to get a taste of what’s inside the September Issue of HOW.


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The Rhythm of Design

When music and design intersect, the results can be mesmerizing. Tune in to these music-inspired design projects and find more in the September issue of HOW. More

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My Best Work: Chip Kidd

In the September 2011 issue of HOW, we asked renowned designer Chip Kidd to write about what he considers his best work. Read about this project that he describes as “quite a geek’s dream come true.” More

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2011 Promotion Design Awards Best of Show

For this year’s Promotion Design Awards Best of Show winner, A client promotion for Puma Canada leaves a memorable footprint and shows that every medium offers a chance to be your best. More

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Your Marketing is Mature If …

In the September 2011 issue of HOW, the article “From Start to Smart” guides firm owners through the different stages their studio should evolve to as it matures. If you can answer “yes” to all four questions below, you’ve reached … More

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Time is Money: Balancing Passion Projects

Online side projects may cost next to nothing in terms of cash, but they certainly take time. Designers, known for their standout side gigs, dish tips for how they juggle “just for fun” projects with billable work. More

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3 Soft-Sell Strategies to Define Your Social Media Presence

When passion is your guide and the web is your sketchbook, you can find more than creative inspiration. If you’re lucky, you’ll find some great clients, too. In the September 2011 Issue of HOW, you’ll read about designers whose self-driven … More

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Sidelines: Alexandra Charitan and Blue Carrot

Designer Alexandra Charitan parlayed her love of vintage printed ephemera and accessories from the 1940s through the ’60s into an online store, the Blue Carrot Shop. Explore this designer’s side business. More

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Designer Spotlight: Benjamin Dooling

Benjamin Dooling grew up amidst the shavings and sawdust of his father’s furniture-making business. It’s not surprising that he has a knack for discovering inspiration all around him. Dooling has found a niche in branding and packaging for the food and beverage industry. Spend some time with his stunning work. More

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What’s Inside: September 2011 Issue of HOW Magazine

HOW’s Promotion Design Awards packs all the information and inspiration you need to create eye-catching promotional materials for your design business and your clients. Plus, view the winners from our Promotion Design Awards. More

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