New York printer Precise Continental tells the story of completing the order for perhaps the most important invitation in history—the Inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama.

Michael Byzewski and Dan Ibarra—the duo behind the St. Paul, MN-based Aesthetic Apparatus—have dominated design awards with their poster design and screenprinting. HOW interviewed the two men who rolled up their sleeves, donned ink-stained overalls and made a name for themselves in the world of handprinted poster design.

When it's 3 a.m. and you need to finish a set of comps before the start of business in six hours and the only ideas you're having are excuses for your lack of creative thought, the frustration can bring you to your knees. These are the times when having a clear creative process will save you.

Being an environmentally conscious designer means more than just choosing recycled paper for your projects. Our production expert helps you make earth-friendly choices at every point in the production process.

Seems like assignment photography is on the rise, as designers seek ways to distinguish their clients, and clients discover that custom imagery is good for their brand.

There's something sexy and mysterious about letterpress printing. One HOW editor taps her love of letterpress to explore the essentials of designing for this distinctive production method.

Boxes and bottles and bags, oh my! Never designed a package before? Relax. We've got lots of information about working in this design discipline.

With so many great paper samples and swatchbooks to choose from, it's hard to know which ones to order, which ones to keep—and which ones you'll use. Our production expert offers some useful tips for firms of all sizes.

The right paper choice makes or breaks any project. A longtime production experts shares 7 tips for choosing wisely (and some of her own goofs).

Overwhelmed by the scads of paper choices and their confusing characteristics? Here's a primer from HOW's production expert that will leave you feeling bright and smooth.