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Greco Design’s Workspace: A Modern Marvel

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Carmen Sechrist

A home restored to its mid-century charm houses this Brazilian design firm. Greco Design decided to use what was already available to get inspiration in re-designing their new location. More

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Creative Bootcamp: 3 Exercises to Build Your Brain

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Stefan Mumaw

The good news: You can get better over time at developing creative ideas. The hitch? You have to work at it. Here are 3 creative exercises to get you started. More

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The Chaotic Life of a Digital Creative

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Kathy Scott

I’m not a big fan of reality tv, but I would love to peek into the world of a digital creative designer. More

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How To Overcome Self-Criticism and Lack of Motivation

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Bryn Mooth

Designers face all kinds of creative roadblocks, from procrastination to self-criticism to lack of energy. Here’s how to overcome them. More

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Getting the Most From Your HOW Design Live Experience

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Bryn Mooth
Sam Harrison rocks the opening keynote to HOW Design Live 2012

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HOW Design Live is a great conference for designers—if you’re thoughtful about getting the most inspiration from it. Here’s how to maximize your HOW experience. More

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Just because you have a blog…

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Kathy Scott

I once got a comment on my personal blog that said, “Just because you have a blog, doesn’t mean you can write.” More

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5 Tips for Using Humor to Your Advantage

Posted on April 23, 2013 by The Creative Group

Want to get ahead in your design career? Here are 5 tips for bringing your sense of humor into the office to diffuse creative tension and project overload. More

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Type Trends: The ‘Lock-Up’ Type Look

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Dr. Shelley Gruendler

Dr. Shelley Gruendler and Tiffany Wardle deSousa break down current type trends in design and show you what works and what doesn’t. More

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Herding the Creatives

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Kathy Scott

I have yet to meet a creative person that isn’t passionate about their work. So passionate that (we) find it hard to let go of our brilliant ideas. More

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The Real Value of Creative Brainstorming

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Heather West

Defer judgment” and “reach for quantity.” For more than 60 years, these have remained the two guiding principles of effective brainstorming. Widely credited as the father of brainstorming, advertising executive Alex F. Osborn promoted the notion that a group could … More

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