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It’s Here! HOW Design LIVE Registration Opens
If you’ve never been to a HOW Design Live conference, I need to prepare you. First, get ready to meet the most amazing people you’ve ever encountered. I’m not just talking about the speakers. I’m referring to the attendees, brilliant creative people, many of who have designed some of the world’s most dynamic graphics and content.
Categories: Editor's Picks
Tags: Career advice, freelancing, HOW Design Live, inspiration, web design
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Forbes Mag Cites "Freelance Economy"
Forbes article cites “freelance economy” in Q&A with Freelancer’s Bible author, Sara Horowitz who talks about the new meaning of the term freelance and much more. Continue reading →
The most common business mistake: are you making it?
Marketing Mentor, Ilise Benun, waxes philosophical about the various stages of solopreneur business growth and shares the most common mistake creative professionals make when growing their business. Continue reading →
Categories: Self Promotion for Graphic Design & Designers
Tags: inspiration, marketing plan
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2012 HOW Interactive Design Awards Best of Show
Do you have what it takes to stand with the best web designers? Enter the Interactive Design Awards to find out!
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Web Trends: Wood in Web Design
Though I’ve observed the trend of wood in web design for years, somehow I never grow tired of it. I think the reason is simple: We connect with wood in an organic, tangible way that takes us outside the digital world. Read more
I used to be afraid of public speaking…
Jenn David of Jenn David Design used CFC to practice a skill that will help grow her business — public speaking — and it wasn’t so bad! Continue reading →
Categories: Freelance Design Work & How to Freelance
Tags: freelancing, inspiration, self-promotion
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29 Things Designers Need to Know + 8 Ingredients for Success
Doug Bartow, principal of id29, created quite a stir with his article “29 Things Young Designers Need to Know.” Now, hear him divulge the “8 Critical Ingredients for a Successful Graphic Design Career” in this design tutorial.
31 Great Email Newsletter Designs
With a bit of planning and HTML skills, it’s possible to create great email newsletters. We scoured Pinterest for the best email designs and picked these 31. Read more
Above the Fold Awards Winner: Type Connection
Brian Miller’s Above the Fold Awards just announced its winners, including the Best in Show: Type Connection, a typographic dating game by Aura Seltzer. Read more
How To Have Fun at Work
Are you having fun at work? Your responses to the following 11 questions can help you keep the fun at work flowing when you start to slump.
Categories: HOW July 2012, On the Job: Advice & Tips for Designers
Tags: career, inspiration
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