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8 Social Media Tips for New Grads

If you’re looking for a job, be sure to make the most of social media. Following are eight social media tips to help you in your graphic design career job hunt. More

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Are you wasting time online?

Can you ignore the twitch that takes you away from work to check Facebook, look for a new eggplant parmesan recipe, see if those shoes went on sale yet, or see what Kim Kardashian ate for breakfast? Check your email, for the 57th time today… Continue reading More

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What makes a good tweet?

I loved a recent post on Neil Renicker’s blog, where he wrote about which tweets he likes best. These are the characteristics of his favorites. Continue reading More

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Time is Money: Balancing Passion Projects

Online side projects may cost next to nothing in terms of cash, but they certainly take time. Designers, known for their standout side gigs, dish tips for how they juggle “just for fun” projects with billable work. More

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3 Soft-Sell Strategies to Define Your Social Media Presence

When passion is your guide and the web is your sketchbook, you can find more than creative inspiration. If you’re lucky, you’ll find some great clients, too. In the September 2011 Issue of HOW, you’ll read about designers whose self-driven … More

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The 2011 #HOWLive Social Media Guide

Many of you are already in Chicago for HOW Design Live. Others have started your journey or will soon prepare to leave for the design experience of 2011 (4 Conferences over 6 Days—All Under 1 Roof). Beyond the dynamic speakers … More

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