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ART IMITATING LIFE . . . IMITATING ART

An interesting typography experience by a designer.
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The ICON Illustration Conference

Illustrators, art directors, designers, artists reps and creative directors gathered at the ICON6 Illustration Conference.

Next: The News from Denver

Cathy Curtis gives us the scoop from Denver on the AIGA NEXT Design Conference.
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Going Beyond Print: Observations on a Conversation

Michele Moore recaps "Shop Talk 4: Beyond Print with Paul Drohan" and continues the conversation.

Partnerships: Serious Business

Justin Carroll polled the partners of seven successful California design firms and gained perspective on some of the best practices to employ in managing a partnership.
*Event photos posted here!
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Checking Out

Do you just settle for the ugly stuff, amusing yourself by selecting the trashiest possible motifs?
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Exit Ethics 101: Eight Strategies for Karmic Relief by Petrula Vrontikis

Leaving a design firm for a better offer, to start your own gig or because you?ve just had enough, requires you to deal with a unique set of circumstances.
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“Undesigning the Bath” book review by Marc Rettig

I recently re-read Undesigning the Bath, by Leonard Koren and would like to recommend it to any who are interested in design for human experience...

What Planet Are You From?

Or: Print designers are from Venus, web designers are from Mars...
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Top Seven Branding Predictions for 2004

Alan Siegel, Chairman Siegel & Gale, delivers his picks for the top trends in branding to look for in 2004.
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