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 Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Touching Project
FOH Steve Hartman let us know today of a collaborative project that teamed Justin Ahrens, Donovan Beery, Nate Voss, Christine Taylor and Steve himself. The group descended on Omaha, home of Beery and Voss's Reflex Blue design podcast, for a weekend of design. They created this letterpress poster as a fundraiser for Life in Abundance, a nonprofit that helps empower Africa's poor. (Dig the blind emboss, which reads, "Touch. One touch creates a lasting imprint of an abundance of lives.") More info on the project on Steve's blog; you can buy a poster and support the cause here.
Designers
Wednesday, May 20, 2009 4:18:09 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00) 
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Sneak Preview of Creative Freelancer Conference
Maybe you're thinking of attending the second Creative Freelancer Conference in San Diego from August 26 to 28. But maybe you're a bit on the fence. Ilise Benun, a longtime marketing advisor to creative freelancers and, along with Peleg Top, one of HOW's partners in this new event, offers a sneak preview of what you can expect to get out of your experience, along with interviews with attendees at last year's conference.
Ilise says: "We've planned two and a half days of hands-on learning and useful, time-saving resources with plenty of time to network with peers and with the speakers."
Check out the video, and start making plans to join us in San Diego.
Untitled from Creative Freelancer on Vimeo.
Posted by Bryn
Events
Wednesday, May 20, 2009 2:22:04 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Care And Feeding Of In-House Designers
Design guru Jeff Fisher shares a great list of 10 tips to keep in-house designers happy and creative.
We often hear horror stories of bosses who make the life of a staff
designer miserable. Such situations make creativity and productivity
very difficult, if not impossible. Years ago, while I was the art
director of the Multnomah County Medical Society in Portland, I had the
most incredible supervisor I have ever experienced. She respected her
staff, didn't stifle the day-to-day operations of the publications
design department with micro-management, and constantly rewarded and
thanked staff members for jobs well done.
Posted by Megan
Design Resources
Wednesday, May 20, 2009 1:18:40 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Old Bag
Designer Wendy Harrison started Letterfest to celebrate her love for type and unique gifts and housewares. Her "Old Bag" shopper is funny, but totally useful.
Head down the shops with this eco-chic typography bag. I’ve
hand-drawn the letters and screen printed them on a lightweight cotton
bag. Natural cream fabric, dark pink lettering – the print is on both
sides.The bag is approximately 16" × 16", with 18" handles. Can easily
fold up to fit in a pocket or handbag when you’re out and about.
 Posted by Megan
Gifts and Goodies | Typography
Wednesday, May 20, 2009 12:56:10 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Job Of The Day
Print Designer
Icon Motosports, Portland, OR
Love motorcycles? Icon Motosports, located in Portland Oregon, is
looking for a talented Print Designer to join our industry leading
motorcycle equipment design team. Our highly creative and team oriented
in-house print department needs an individual who will collaborate with
the print design group in pushing designs to the next level. We are
looking for a hard-working, passionate person with strong conceptual,
production and design skills. Motorcycle riding experience very
desirable.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for producing bi-annual print catalogs from concept to
completion
- Responsible for producing monthly ads for industry publications
- Work with Design Director, staff designers, photographers, and marketing staff to meet design demands and crucial deadlinesPosted by Megan
Industry News
Wednesday, May 20, 2009 12:47:41 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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