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February/March 2008 V13N1
Designers, step away from the computer to rejuvenate projects with some old-school style collaboration, variation and ... mechanics. » More

December/January 2008 V12N6
Trends, information, expertise, new products and ideas on what exactly a designer can—and should—be doing. » More

February/March 2007 V12N1
A studio printer should be network ready, easy to run and not break the bank. Not surprisingly, in the past few years not many printers have made the grade. » More

December/January 2007 V11N6
Effectively addressing these seven success factors will improve your odds of success in any direct mail campaign. » More

December/January 2007 V11N6
Used strategically and with proper attention to details, Variable Data Printing (VDP) can drive direct mail effectiveness to new heights. » More

August/September 2006 V11N4
By evolving its visual style, The Bark magazine has managed to capture a growing audience. » More

August/September 2006 V11N4
Designing for sustainability can help you grow your business and expand your skill set. » More

August/September 2006 V11N4
Paper has personality, too. Make sure it sends the right message for every project, brand, and concept. » More

August/September 2006 V11N4
Labels and packages have a design mystique all their own. Here’s what you’ll need to know to take advantage of their graphic potential. » More

August/September 2006 V11N4
Reimagine the possibilities of hardworking “industrial” stocks for uncommon effects in your next print project. » More

April/May 2006 V11N2
Mine the annals of history for art from times past for an affordable way to enhance your design work. » More

April/May 2006 V11N2
Portraying the American citizensoldier, GX magazine employs both novel and time-tested techniques to create visual impact. » More

April/May 2006 V11N2
A budget not far above what will buy a home-PC printer can get you photo-quality output, painless production of comps, or small press runs for clients. » More

April/May 2006 V11N2
Sometimes finding a good concept seems as likely as winning the lottery. Training yourself to look at ordinary objects in new ways can be a powerful source of inspiration. » More

December/January 2006 V10N6
Three strategies for making any occasion buzzworthy with the right invitation and event collateral. » More

August/September 2005 V10N4
A nationwide religious program is given a friendly, local look. » More

June/July 2005 V10N3
Money well spent is important in communicating a firm’s personality. » More

June/July 2005 V10N3
An information-packed promo doesn’t have to be busy. » More

June/July 2005 V10N3
College concert series gets prepped for a more inviting visual presence. » More

June/July 2005 V10N3
A natural grocer is back for a redo of its marketing materials. » More

June/July 2005 V10N3
A black-and-white brochure can beat the odds. » More

June/July 2005 V10N3
A newsletter plugs into a new source of energy. » More

June/July 2005 V10N3
Color, graphics, and consistency are key to capture association members. » More

June/July 2005 V10N3
Waves of blue roll over red in a nautically themed newsletter. » More

June/July 2005 V10N3
Organization is the key to a strong communications newsletter. » More

June/July 2005 V10N3
Defining the image of a newsletter is its own cross to bear. » More

June/July 2005 V10N3
The University of Southern California’s admission materials had served it well. But it was time to take a fresh approach. » More

June/July 2005 V10N3
Packaging makeovers are booming. Here’s why change can be good, and how to position your next revamp. » More

April/May 2005 V10N2
Creating posters for causes can bring out the best in designers—where their skills serve their hearts. » More

April/May 2005 V10N2
Binding can attract attention, enhance a printed product, and even underscore a point. When it’s well executed, creative finishing and binding is its own art form. » More

April/May 2005 V10N2
Essential tactics to assure environmental responsibility in printing practices. » More

April/May 2005 V10N2
Neil Young’s family saga grows naturally, with a book strongly connected to the environment. » More

April/May 2005 V10N2
In-house designers invite outsiders to co-locate for success. » More

Feb/March 2005 V10N1
Knowing what to save when can improve your results. » More

Feb/March 2005 V10N1
Here are a couple of past makeovers we revisited to see how our readers reinterpreted our redesigns. » More

Feb/March 2005 V10N1
Basic approaches to typography, layout, and hierarchy that can help you assemble the pieces in a way that makes sense for your audience and your client. » More

Feb/March 2005 V10N1
Pro bono work is a two-way street. Here’s how to get the most out of your partnership, no matter which side you’re on. » More

Feb/March 2005 V10N1
Get inventive (but stay inexpensive) with attitude and aesthetics. » More

Feb/March 2005 V10N1
Embracing limitations can free the imagination, as these four real-world projects demonstrate. » More