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 Friday, June 26, 2009
Almost Over
It's around 3:30 here in Austin and the last breakout session of the day is about to start. But there's plenty to do tonight including the portfolio review sponsored by The Creative Group and the big party sponsored by Neenah Paper.
Sorry about not live blogging the event, but I was too interested in listening to what the speakers were saying. Everything I've seen has been great!
Posted by Megan
Events
Friday, June 26, 2009 9:25:43 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00) 
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Twitter Feedback
There's so much great feedback about the Conference on Twitter. Here are a few gems:
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amyhawk This
has been one of my favorite HOW Conferences to date. And two more days
left! Such an amazing group of people all in one place. #howconf
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victorglenn @JerriConrad my brain has exploded more than once today. great sessions, can't wait to share w/the olsenites. #howconf
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sethlilly AUSome day at the #HOWConf! Great sessions, new friends and cool social gatherings. Looking forward to tomorrow!
Posted by Megan
Events
Friday, June 26, 2009 10:57:02 AM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Thursday, June 25, 2009
Easy iPhone Apps
I stopped by the HOW Conference Resource Center this morning to check out the ansca booth. This small tech company just announced their first product called Corona, which enables designers to "quickly develop and distribute highly optimized native iPhone Applications."
The company founders are Adobe vets who worked on Flash Lite and Flash Mobile so they know all about developing software for mobile devices. Now you can, too.Posted by Megan
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Thursday, June 25, 2009 8:07:24 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Neenah iPhone Contest
Neenah Paper is giving away three iPhone upgrades to people who submit color palettes using Neenah's Think Ink: Color Unleashed iPhone app. Once created, designers can send their best palettes to fine.paper@neenahpaper.com and Neenah Paper judges will pick the top three winners, who will each receive a $199 Apple iPhone gift card good toward upgrading their iPhone to the new iPhone 3G S 16GB. The contest ends at midnight on Friday, June 26.
For more information, click here.
Posted by Sarah
Call for Entries
Thursday, June 25, 2009 5:12:35 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Up Early In Austin
Dang it, I can't sleep. So I've been cruising the #HOWConf tag at Twitter and it seems like everyone is having a great time already. For example:
NeenahPaper What a great key note speaker....we are inspired now! #HOWconf 2009 is ready to rock!
sethlilly @HOWmag Congrats on a great first day. My first HOW Conference was Vegas 2006 and this is just as AUSome. #HOWConf
Jtrounce Awesome first day at #HOWconf. Got to meet and get a photo with Debbie Millman! One of the most inspirational and wonderfully nice people.Posted by Megan
Events
Thursday, June 25, 2009 10:57:54 AM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Wednesday, June 24, 2009
A Hot Austin Night
The HOW staff got to explore a bit of Austin's beloved South Congress Ave. last night. We asked the cabbie to drop us off at Uncommon Objects, pretty much my favorite junktique store in the world. I found a great pair of horseshoe cuff links to go with the pink tuxedo shirt I brought to wear to the Keep Austin Weird closing party.
A couple of doors down at Maya Star, I found a pair of funky but totally functional sunglasses. My dog ate my last pair. I'll have to keep these safe.
After drooling over boots that none of us can afford, we found our way to dinner at Enoteca, a fantastic Italian bistro. Their arabbiata sauce is to die for. After, we walked down the street a bit and ended up sitting in the beer garden behind Botticelli's, another cute Italian place. The cocktails were cold and the live music was soothing (just a guy with a guitar and a great voice).
The pre-conference studio tours and workshops began this morning and the conference kicks off tonight with a keynote from Rob Walker, who writes the Consumed column for The New York Times Magazine, and a party in the Resource Center (sponsored by Mohawk).
Hope I'll see you there!Posted by Megan
Events
Wednesday, June 24, 2009 3:08:59 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Eye-Catching Pillows
I got my yearly eye exam today, and while I was sitting in the chair I thought of these cool eye-chart pillows from Heather Lins Home, which we're featuring in our October issue. There's even a 3D version, complete with 3D glasses!
Posted by Sarah
Gifts and Goodies
Tuesday, June 23, 2009 6:11:50 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Monday, June 22, 2009
Paper Specs
Just another reason to high tale it down to Austin this week for the HOW Conference: French Paper is giving away funky paper specs at their booth.
Every day we're dropping more fresh lines for designers than Kanye and our colors are richer than Fitty. Stop by the French booth and pick up your specs, they'll keep you cool in the hot Austin sun (and maybe help you catch some z's on the DL, if those slide shows go long!) Can't make it to the HOW Conference? Order French products, paper, and envelopes on-line at http://frenchpaper.com and we'll be throwing a pair of Paper Specs in with each order.
 Posted by Megan
Events
Monday, June 22, 2009 8:24:28 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Logo Lust
This rad logo for a fictional design organization is the product of a hearty layer tennis match between Aaron Draplin and Chris Glass.
via NotCot
Posted by Megan
Designers | Just for Fun
Monday, June 22, 2009 2:46:00 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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