How magazine - Tuesday, August 18, 2009

The Pleasure of Correspondence

I found this project totally charming: In April, Lenka Clayton and Michael Crowe mailed handwritten letters out of the blue to all 460-some households in a small Irish town. Some notes were jotted on found paper, others on stationery. They've documented it in Mysterious Letters.

Many of the notes expressed lovely sentiments, like an appreciation for "all the things you do that no one noticed" or best wishes for a beautiful day. All were signed, "with love."

via design*sponge

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Just for Fun

Tuesday, August 18, 2009 6:15:54 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)

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Design Bootcamps: Coming Soon to a City Near You!

Back in the spring, when it became evident that some of the folks who wanted to come to the HOW Design Conference couldn't (thanks, economy!), we pondered ways to bring HOW to the masses. Hence, a brand-new series of events this fall: HOW Designers' Bootcamps.

Take four top HOW speakers/authors, send them to major design hubs, have them lead intensive, day-and-a-half workshops on topics important to designers -- you've got the new bootcamp series. The sessions are interactive, hands-on and practical.

Get more information on all the sessions and download brochures here.

Here's the lineup:

Running a Successful Design Business
Save $100 if you register by 8/18
September 17 & 18, New York City
Daniel Schutzsmith
Ideal for creative studio owners, freelancers, project managers and business developers, this workshop will explore every aspect of running a creative business.

Moving from Print to Web
September 29 & 30, Atlanta
Patrick McNeil
Get past initial roadblocks as you move from print to web design, with in-depth information on both the creative and technical aspects of digital design. Bring your laptop!!!

Marketing and Self-Promotion
October 20 & 21, Minneapolis
Jeff Fisher
Learn how to fine-tune your promotion skills for design business survival in any economy.

Building a Profitable Creative Business
October 26 & 27, Seattle
Emily Cohen
Get the skills and tools you need to run, manage and maintain a profitable and successful creative business.

Posted by Bryn

Events | HOW Magazine

Tuesday, August 18, 2009 4:55:30 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)

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Secret Codes

Well, I guess they're not so secret now, but HOWbookstore.com is currently offering two special discount codes.

Order Von Glitschka's Crumble Crackle Burn, Crumble Crackle Burn Deluxe Edition DVD or Drip Dot Swirl for just $25 each (a $10 savings). Use code CRACKLE at checkout. Offer expires December 31.

Order both Zombie Haiku and Vampire Haiku from HOWbookstore.com for just $15 (a $5 savings). Use code HAIKU2 at checkout. Offer expires October 31.

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HOW Books

Tuesday, August 18, 2009 4:49:58 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)

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Design Crush 2

Currently rocking a major design crush on Brooklyn-based Steph Walker.

Steph is a designer, artist and old English minor whose main inspiration comes from science, math, nature, and simple machines. She enjoys working on a variety of conceptual design and illustration projects as well as creating her own zines and apparel. While figuring out puzzles of any kind is her pastime, she hopes someday to be part scientist and astronomer.

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Designers

Tuesday, August 18, 2009 2:00:25 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)

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Job Of The Day

Creative/Art Director
California Dental Association, Sacramento, CA

Provides creative strategy for brand direction and sets graphic standards for California Dental Association (CDA), CDA Foundation, CDA Presents, TDIC and TDIC Insurance Solutions to meet the Organization’s overall marketing vision. This is an in-house design position managing a team of graphic designers. Primary responsibility is to manage and direct the creative problem solving efforts for various projects from comprehensive integrated campaigns to single elements.

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Industry News

Tuesday, August 18, 2009 12:56:33 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)

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Monday, August 17, 2009

Call for Entries: International Design Awards

Submit your best work in a wide range of categories, from logos to posters! HOW's International Design Awards spotlight top-notch design from around the globe, and winners receive (in addition to a nifty certificate and other goodies) $100 off registration to next year's HOW Design Conference. Deadline: September 1. Get entry info and submit online here.

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Call for Entries | HOW Magazine

Monday, August 17, 2009 4:13:37 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)

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Monday News

News releases piled up in our inbox while we were locked in meetings literally all of last week. So here's what you need to know:

• Old-school tools updated: Prismacolor announced its new Premier Illustration Markers, with fine tip (five point sizes), brush tip and chisel tip options. Hooray for cool markers!

• Abrams Image announced the October publication of "Art for Obama," a collection of portraits and designs featuring Barack Obama's image that were created during the campaign. Jennifer Gross and Shepard Fairey edited the book; they're donating their profits to Americans for the Arts.

• Neenah Paper launched Do You Love Linen, featuring Neenah Personal Proof, where designers can order up to three free printed samples of a single design on different Classic Linen textured papers. In related news, Neenah released a print companion to its new iPhone app, Think Ink. The color guide features color theorist Dewey Sadka's Dewey Color System.

• Veer Marketplace is a new community of photographers and image-buyers featuring quality, inexpensive microstock images. Buyers use credits to purchase; custom credit packages and subscriptions are available.

• AIGA announced last week that JetBlue and Patagonia will receive the 2009 AIGA Corporate Leadership Award at the Design Legends Gala on September 17, 2009.

Posted by Bryn

Industry News

Monday, August 17, 2009 4:07:03 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)

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In-HOWse In D.C.

Sarah and I just got our plane tickets for the In-HOWse Conference in Washington, D.C. this September. If you're still thinking about joining us, the early bird deadline has been extended to August 21. Save $200 each for the first two attendees from the same company, plus the 3rd attendee registers for free.

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Events

Monday, August 17, 2009 3:13:58 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)

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Silly Name, Nice Fonts

Font Squirrel scours the web and links to the best free fonts they can find. The selection isn't huge, but these typefaces are actually usable.

via How About Orange

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Typography

Monday, August 17, 2009 3:05:27 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)

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New Self-Promo Issue

HOW's been helping designers promote their services since, well, forever. Our Self-Promotion Competition debuted back in 1989. (See what we mean?) Over the years, this issue has not only showcased the best work designers create to promote themselves, but also tons of real-world advice on marketing and business development. Catch the latest installment on newsstands starting this week!

Get more info on what's in the issue.

Enter to win cool stuff we feature (including a supersweet Alexander Girard puzzle from House Industries).

Posted by Bryn

HOW Magazine

Monday, August 17, 2009 3:02:43 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)

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