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		The Business at Hand February/March 2009 V14N1 Business cards are an oft-overlooked art form—a useful marketing tool that can move the receiver to action or, if not done correctly, can have a negative effect on business. » More

		Inside Job December/January 2009 V13N6 How a group of innovative in-house creatives were able to leverage the talents of their teams, overcome challenges and develop compelling design work. » More

		Record-Breaking Design October/November 2008 V13N5 With over 500 million sales of packaged music in 2007 (The New York Times), music cover art, posters and ephemera are still rock-solid design avenues. » More

		Distinctive Papers Create the "Wow" Factor August/September 2008 V13N4 Designers hold in their hands one important answer for connecting to consumers ... paper. » More

		Packaging That Pops August/September 2008 V13N4 Discover why package design has never been more important and incorporate these useful tips to make your packaging designs stand out. » More

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

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

		SmartWare Buyers Guide 2007: Printers 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

		7 Ways To Improve Direct Mail Response December/January 2007 V11N6 Effectively addressing these seven success factors will improve your odds of success in any direct mail campaign. » More

		VDP: Get Up Close and Personal With the Public 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

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

		Why Recycling Is Not Enough August/September 2006 V11N4 Designing for sustainability can help you grow your business and expand your skill set. » More

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

		Sticky Stuff 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

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

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

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

		Smart Ware Buyers Guide 2006: Printers 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

		Elevating the Everyday 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

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

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

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

		Promotion Makeover: Pate Engineers, Inc. June/July 2005 V10N3 An information-packed promo doesn’t have to be busy. » More

		Announcement Makeover: Music at Noon June/July 2005 V10N3 College concert series gets prepped for a more inviting visual presence. » More

		Brochure Makoever: Vitamin Cottage, Take 2 June/July 2005 V10N3 A natural grocer is back for a redo of its marketing materials. » More

		Brochure Makeover: N.J. Casino Control Commission June/July 2005 V10N3 A black-and-white brochure can beat the odds. » More

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

		Newsletter Makeover: Virginia Association of Museums June/July 2005 V10N3 Color, graphics, and consistency are key to capture association members. » More

		Newsletter Makeover: FSU Department of Oceanography June/July 2005 V10N3 Waves of blue roll over red in a nautically themed newsletter. » More

		Newsletter Makeover: Western Iowa Networks June/July 2005 V10N3 Organization is the key to a strong communications newsletter. » More

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

		Undergrad Overhaul 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

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

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

		Seven Steps to Innovative Binding 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

		Printing Green: 12 Things You Need to Know April/May 2005 V10N2 Essential tactics to assure environmental responsibility in printing practices. » More

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

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

		Best File Formats for Print Feb/March 2005 V10N1 Knowing what to save when can improve your results. » More

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

		Text-Heavy Lifting 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

		Get What You (Don't) Pay For 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

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

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