Posted by Bryn

Netdiver editor Carole Guevin emailed this morning with a plug for the magazine's Best of the Year retrospective of 2007's top online projects. It's an intriguing array of work, including Get The Glass, which landed Best of Show in HOW's brand-spankin-new Interactive Design Awards annual.



We're also intrigued by the animations featured on the website of paper artist and sculptor Jen Stark.

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Posted by Megan

In the market for a new 9-to-5? These toy-geared job openings were recently posted on the HOWdesign.com Job Bank, and appeal to the inner kid in us all:

• Kidrobot needs a new designer in its New York office, developing marketing materials (a variety of print and online components), as well as help with packaging concepts and toy development.
• Mattel is seeking a designer for its Barbie Design group. Listed under "Specific Duties and Responsibilites": "Have Fun."
  
• A-HA! Toys needs a freelance packaging designer.
• Jada Toys is seeking a freelance illustrator. They produce collectible and radio control vehicles, and new properties include the Guitar Hero and Speed Racer Brands.
• California-based company Playhut is seeking designers to do packaging work.