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 Friday, December 05, 2008
Do You Love Cheeses?
Gifts and Goodies | Typography
Friday, December 05, 2008 2:23:39 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00) 
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Friday Font Find
BAQ Rounded is a new typeface by British design firm Thinkdust. Pair these solid, chunky letterforms with lighter-than-air BAQ Outline for a dynamic type treatment.  Posted by Megan
Typography
Friday, December 05, 2008 2:10:27 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Thursday, December 04, 2008
What's on Your Designer Wish List?
Tell HOW what's on your wish list this year. Please send us your wish list (as hambug, serious, far-fetched, or humorous as
it may be), including gadgets for designers, things for your workspace and home, holiday hopes and the just plain funny. Links and images are welcomed. Please e-mail your list to HOW associate editor
Jessica.Kuhn. All submissions will be considered for use in
our Dec. 15 newsletter. Send your list to
Jessica.Kuhn@fwmedia.com
Posted by Jessie
Just for Fun
Thursday, December 04, 2008 2:00:15 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Ode To Coffee
Illustrator Christoph Niemann is at it again, this time with a delightful Op Ed piece in the New York Times about his love for coffee. The images are drawn on napkins with what looks like coffee (maybe it is).  Posted by Megan
Illustration
Thursday, December 04, 2008 1:50:00 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Shadow Play
This extremely charming shadow-puppet music video was created by Swedish artist and director Johannes Nyholm. Posted by Megan
Creativity
Thursday, December 04, 2008 1:30:46 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Wednesday, December 03, 2008
6 Steps to Better Creative Concepts
By popular demand, "illustrative designer" Von Glitschka will present a one-hour webinar that'll help strengthen and streamline your creative process so you consistently produce great ideas. 6 Steps to Better Creative ConceptsWednesday, December 17, 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT one hour, $49 Are you looking to develop breakthrough concepts for your design
projects? Does your creative process (or lack of one) leave you
struggling to come up with fresh ideas?
Join Von as he shares his 6-step
process for developing killer concepts. You’ll learn how a
systematic creative process can help you uncover new ideas, refine
those ideas and then lock in unique and original design solutions — all
before your hand even touches your computer keyboard. Von will share
real-world project examples from his extensive portfolio.
You’ll fortify your creative muscle with:
• The essential first step to starting any design project: the creative brief
• Strategies for research to fuel your best ideas
• Advice for doodling, drawing, sketching and scribbling multiple ideas
• Ways to narrow and refine your strongest concepts
• Tips for archiving your unused ideas — they’ll come in handy later Registration is now open, but hurry, as attendance is limited to just 100 people. Posted by Bryn
Events
Wednesday, December 03, 2008 6:11:33 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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A Mark of Trust
For whatever reason, we can't think of any designer more trustworthy and appropriate than Louise Fili to redesign the Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval, on the occasion of its 100th anniversary. It's so sensible and beautiful and reassuring. 
Designers
Wednesday, December 03, 2008 4:33:41 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Job Of The Day
Online Communications Manager
Yale School of Drama/Yale Repertory TheatreResponsibilities include build a dynamic internet and intranet presence
for all aspects of YSD/YRT. Strong communication, strategic thinking
and planning skills; excellent skills in graphic design, typography,
and image processing. Experience in web-based communications, project
management and in presenting and articulating creative and technical
concepts. Full University benefits package. Review of applications will
continue until the position is filled. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Wednesday, December 03, 2008 1:16:00 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Potty Training For Cats
Chen Design Associates recently published a charming handbook to help train kitties to use the toilet instead of the litterbox. A gift book that combines ironic humor with an utterly practical guide, Kick Litter features Moxie and Cooper, two photogenic cats who their message of recovery from litter addiction to the masses. Conceived and written by Hollywood web designer (and reluctant cat whisperer) Perre DiCarlo and designed, packaged and published by Chen Design Associates/CDA Press, Kick Litter is now available at bookstores everywhere.
 Posted by Megan
Designers
Wednesday, December 03, 2008 1:12:22 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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