Design Technology News, Industry Trends & Software Reviews

Find hardware and software news and reviews, written specifically with designers in mind. Plus, stay abreast of new technology and interactive design trends affecting the design industry. Visit our sister site, HOW Interactive Design, for a regular flow of expert advice regarding interactive and web design.

Project Management Tools in Action

In HOW’s June 2009 issue, Technology columnist Stephen Beale reviewed leading project-management tools for creative firms. He also spoke with real users to gauge the pros and cons of each program, and to get their advice on how best to implement these tools. Here’s what they told him. More

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InDesign CS4 vs. QuarkXPress 8

Our longtime technology columnist dials up the newest versions of InDesign CS4 and QuarkXPress 8 for a side-by-side comparison. See which program is right for you. More

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Old Masters, New Fonts

Type guru Allan Haley gives a sneak peek at the latest fonts designed by the legendary Hermann Zapf and Adrian Frutiger, who are as influential in type as ever. More

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Using Digital Imagery

Digital stock imagery has come a long way. Here’s how to choose the best digital pics for your next project. More

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Time Equals Money

If you’re looking for an effective way to bill clients by the hour or are wondering whether your creatives are spending their time wisely, one of these time-tracking programs could be right for your firm. More

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Wrangling Your Fonts

System fonts, library fonts, user fonts, software fonts. Here’s what you need to know about organizing and managing fonts, from Arial to Zapf Dingbats. More

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Smarter Stock Imagery

Maybe it’s time to start thinking "out of the lightbox" when it comes to finding imagery to use for your promotional, sales or ad materials. Following are just a few commandments to get you through—so you don’t end up with the same picture everyone else has. More

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Camera Accessories for Designers

When buying a camera, you also need to consider the accessories that go along with your digital SLR. HOW’s resident technology expert gives advice about what to look for when shopping for lenses, lighting, tripods and more. More

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Digital Cameras for Designers

Are you considering purchasing a digital SLR camera? HOW’s resident technology expert reviews 6 options to help guide you to the right DSLR for your needs. More

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