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    <pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:53:28 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>A Snarky Look at Philadelphia</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Steven Grasse and staff team up to give you a &quot; bleak and scary&quot; travel guide of Philadelphia. They give you the scoop on the design scene as well as killer hotels, restaurants, bars, museums, shops and more to put on your Philly to-do list. <br />]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>The Designer's Travel Guide Series</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Designers have a way of finding the hippest places in town. We are journeying across the U.S. to bring you the scoop on all the best places to stay, eat, drink and play at the country's most creative cities, from L.A. to Seattle to Philadelphia, even the best of Omaha and Kansas City. Plus, get the insider's pulse on what the creativity communities and job markets look like in each town. Whether you're looking to visit or make the move, let these Designer's Guides point you everywhere that you'll want to be!]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>The Designer’s Travel Guide to Los Angeles</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Designers have a way of finding the hippest places in town. We went to Los Angeles and got the scoop on all the best places to stay, eat, drink and play while you're in town. Plus, get the insider's pulse on what the creativity community and job market look like there. Whether you're looking to visit or make the move, this Designer's Guide will point you everywhere that you'll want to be.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>2009 HOW Conference Roundup</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Get a brief recap from the HOW&nbsp;Blog, plus see all the tweets from conference goers. The 2009 HOW&nbsp;Conference in Austin, TX, was truly memorable. Follow a link to the forum to post links to your own blog posts from Austin. <br />]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Inspiring Paper Artists</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Paper isn't just for printing on. Get inspired by 6 artists who've stopped seeing paper as something plain and flat, and instead as a medium that can be folded, cut or layered into dramatic, fetching creations&mdash;with nary a drop of ink or type printed on them<em>.</em>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Rising Stars</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Design Around the World: Singapore</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Ever wonder what it's like to be a designer on the other side of the globe?&nbsp; Here we interview a designer in Sinapore who tells about design on this small Southeast Asian island.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Inspired by Color: An Interview</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[We sit down with a color expert to find out the crucial role color plays in the evolution of a brand identity and&nbsp; how to get inspired by it.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Underground Designers Unite!</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[There is a growing underground movement to gather creatives for one night of corporate-free inspiration, to share in ideas and experiments that proceed beyond the boundaries of 9-to-5 client work.  This new media revolution is called By Designers For Designers, a Creative Fight Club.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>The Ancient Art of Kimono Making</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Japanese Master Itchiku Kubota, who painstakingly created 7-by-5-foot kimonos, won international acclaim for his creativity and dedication to his craft. Now, read a basic breakdown of how he did it.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Design Around the World: Indonesia</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Ever wonder what it's like to be a designer in a different corner of the world? We interviewed a local designer in Indonesia to find out.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Design Around the World: Barcelona</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Ever wonder what it's like to be a designer in a different country? Here we interview a designer from Barcelona, Spain to find out.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Music's Influence on Creativity</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Often, we play music instinctively when designing without knowing why. But if we understand just how profoundly music affects the mind, we can be more strategic about using it to our advantage.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Designer Inspiration: Fashion Week Photo Gallery</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The Creativity column of the April 2009 issue of HOW featured the story of two designers, Fashion Week in Italy and absolutely no agenda. View the photo gallery of designers Jennifer Juan and Chad Gordon of designRoom Creative.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Your Guided Video Tour of Clockwork</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The Workspace column of HOW&nbsp;gives you a sneak peak inside some of the coolest firms. Check out this video tour from Clockwork. <br />]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Designers Tell How Music Influences Creativity</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Do you design to the beat of a different drummer? If you've ever wondered how music influences creativity, keep reading. Five firms share their secrets on incorportating music in the workplace.&nbsp;]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>How to Set Your Creative Spirit Free</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Want to put the pedal to the metal and set your creative spirit free? Here&rsquo;s how 29 designers just like you left the daily grind of the design business in the dust.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Design Around the World: Mexico</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Ever wonder what it'd be like to be a designer in a different country or culture? We interviewed a designer from Mexico City to find out.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Designers' Inspiring Collections</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Feast your eyes on the prized possessions of five fellow designers and learn how their private collections fuel their creativity.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Make Your Creativity More Productive Around the Office</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[How often do you get a great idea and let it fall by the wayside? Is there a way to get more out of your creativity and make it more productive?&nbsp; Here's a sneak peek into how one team has switched they way they do things around the office to do just that. Learn from them, and watch your creativity flourish.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Behind the Scenes with Chris Sickels: Imaginative Illustrator</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Chris Sickels&mdash;farm boy, new dad, illustrator&mdash;creates magical worlds full of whimsical characters. A peek inside his studio reveals his personality, his process and his inspiration.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>What Kind of Creative Are You?: A Theory on Creativity</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[We don&rsquo;t spend too much time debating creativity or the way it works. But here&rsquo;s a theory that separates creatives into two distinct camps. Where do you fall?]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>2009 Design Trendspotter/Trendstopper</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[What design trends should die with 2009? What design trends should stay afloat in the New Year? Designers weigh in with their thoughts. Plus, jump to the HOW Forum to add to the list.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Kansas City through the eyes of Ann Willoughby, Willoughby Design Group</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Ann Willoughby and Willoughby Design Group share their top picks for where to stay, eat and play in Kansas City. Plus, get the scoop on the local design community.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Beware a Logo's Symbolism: A True Story</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[What happens when a symbol is more than just a symbol, when its roots are deep and disturbing? One designer tells how a simple red star in his personal logo caused an emotional and cultural backlash from his closest family.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Explore Seattle with Designer Terry Marks</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Designer Terry Marks enumerates a slice of his Seattle for designers to enjoy.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>A Travel Journal: Inspired in Haiti</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[During a weeklong trip to Haiti, one of HOW's editors gained new insight on things we take for granted every day. Read on and get inspired, too, by the ordinary things already around you.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>The Design Studio of the Future</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Want a sneak peek at the design studio of 2025? From the physical location of your workspace to the common areas where you'll collaborate with clients and colleagues, we've envisioned where and how you'll be working in the future. (It&rsquo;s gonna be pretty sweet.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Design Around the World: Croatia</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Ever wonder what it's like to design in a different corner of the globe? We interviewed designers from Croatia to find out.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Where Do You Find Your Best Inspiration?</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Where do you get most inspired or your best ideas? We talk to 5 top designers to tap into&nbsp; the places that most inspire them.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Design Around the World: Argentina</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Ever wonder what it's like to be a designer in a different country? Here we interview a designer from Buenos Aires, Argentina to find out.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Get Inspired with Found Materials</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Using found materials can provide great inspiration in your next design project. Here two firms share how they integrate found materials into their brainstorm process and as a way to establish clear criteria with clients.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Favorite Cities for Creatives</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[What do Madison, WI, Austin, TX, and San Diego, CA, have in common? Besides being fun places to visit, they're home to some of the most energetic design communities in the country.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Exclusive "Dear Future Me" Book Excerpt</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[You've seen the website (FutureMe.org). Now there's an equally addicting book, and you can be one of the first to check out it before it even hits shelves by downloading our exclusive book excerpt.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Design Around the World: Germany</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Ever wonder what it's like to be a designer on the other side of the globe? Here,&nbsp; a designer from Hamburg, Germany gives the scoop on&nbsp; on how design is in his backyard.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Design Around the World: Australia</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Ever wonder what it's like to be a designer in a different country? We interviewed a local designer in Sydney, Australia to find out.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Design Around the World: Kenya</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Ever wonder what it's like to be a designer in a different country? Here we interview a designer from Nairobi, Kenya to find out.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Design Around the World: Italy</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Ever wonder what it's like to be a designer in a different country? Here we talk to a designer in Milan, Italy about what it's like to be a creative in the Fashion Capital of the World.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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