Here's a bit of good news for a Monday: Registration for the 09 HOW Design Conference is now open! Visit HOWconference.com for the complete lineup of speakers, which includes the super-talented Michael Osborne, web-design visionary Cameron Moll, Austinites DJ Stout and Marc English (not presenting together, though I'd pay good money to see that), Photoshop guru Russell Brown, craftivist Kate Bingaman-Burt, Whole Foods in-housers Jill Hagelstein and Heather Kennedy, and the creative genii behind the Hoops & Yoyo phenomenon.

As if that weren't enough (and by gosh, dontcha think it oughta be??) ... we're hosting a first-ever marketplace for attendees who design, make and sell their own goods. And of course, all the extras you've come to expect like Studio Tours and a rockin' closing party.

Important linkage:

• Register before April 1 for the best price (and check out all the new package deals)
• Dig all the sessions
• Check the Conference Blog for news and scoop
• All about Austin

So, um, we're pretty excited. Join us, won't you?