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The Weekly Wraparound: February 3

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:03:59 GMT

Top stories this week: A new partner at Pentagram, Bloomberg Businessweek’s newfound edge, learning responsive design as you go, Design Envy picks from Joan Raspo and more.

The Weekly Wraparound: January 27

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:22:51 GMT

Top stories this week: redesigns, Facebook’s IPO, IxDA People’s Choice Award, a dearth of critical discourse on design, Design Envy picks from Jonnie Hallman and more.

What role do design competitions play?

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:54:53 GMT

Through member surveys, conversations with stakeholders and conference sessions, AIGA has been examining the role of annual design competitions. AIGA Executive Director Ric Grefé explains the thinking behind new programs and competition structures.

The True Partnership: How to Get Great Design Solutions

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:54:31 GMT

There are three general types or client/designer relationships: boss/worker, friends and partners. All three types have their place, but only one of them offers the potential for truly great design to emerge.

The Weekly Wraparound: January 20

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:48:14 GMT

Top stories this week: The new face of American activism, design’s role in the evolution of the web, creative gatherings in Utah, Design Envy picks from Jessica Walsh and more.

What is AIGA’s position on SOPA?

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:50:24 GMT

Executive Director Ric Grefé outlines AIGA’s position on SOPA and PIPA, recent bills introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate intended to protect creative property.

CultureStrike: Design Activism to Impact Immigration Reform

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:45:16 GMT

Protesting, making posters, writing, performing, using social media—through methods both new and old, design activists speak out against extreme immigration policies and economic inequality.

The Weekly Wraparound: January 13

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:53:02 GMT

New this week: Paul Sahre’s 18-foot paper hearse for They Might Be Giants, Smashing Magazine’s responsive website redesign, an artful spoof, Chuck Anderson’s Design Envy picks and more.

The Weekly Wraparound: January 6

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:17:48 GMT

Top stories this week: DONDA, learning to code in a year, design challenges for 2012, push-button social media, the best U.S. map, Design Envy picks from Elle Kim and more.

An Eventful Year: 21 AIGA Chapter Events of 2011

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 18:35:01 GMT

Every year all across the country, AIGA chapters work hard to present invaluable, thought-provoking, one-of-a-kind events where connections are formed, knowledge is learned and inspiration is gained. Here are 21 (plus 4!) that made 2011 eventful.

The Weekly Wraparound: December 23

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 18:20:07 GMT

Top stories this week: the year in design that works, who will be hiring in 2012, how designers and engineers can play nice, the Kickstarter phenomenon, Eike Koenig’s Design Envy picks, and more.

Design for . . . the Well-being of Animals

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 19:24:54 GMT

Combining the lovely photos of Julie Pierce with my design talents, we created a calendar to raise money for an animal charity.

The Weekly Wraparound: December 16

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 15:21:33 GMT

Web lessons from 2011, the Protester, buzzwords to avoid, HP’s new logo, pop stars’ personalities in percentages, Design Envy picks from Diana Hong, interviews galore, censoring the internet and extreme long-term planning—these are our stories of the week.

Typography for the Web: Webinar Recap and Resources

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:41:34 GMT

Web typography, simplified, decoded, deconstructed. That was the focus of our sixth “Breakthroughs” webinar, featuring Tim Brown, type manager at Typekit and author of the blog Nice Web Type .

The Weekly Wraparound: December 9

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 19:46:19 GMT

Beautiful book covers, the #NewNewTwitter, Design Envy picks from Juliette Cezzar, inspiration vs. imitation, Ice Cube on Charles and Ray Eames and the 2012 color of the year—these are our stories of the week.

Leveraging Our Differences

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 15:58:43 GMT

In-house designers are at risk of being just different enough to be misunderstood, undervalued and marginalized by both the business and design communities. Shame on us, though, if we let that happen, says veteran in-house design manager Andy Epstein, who outlines how to use outsider status as an advantage.

Business Thought Leader Dan Pink's Advice to In-house Designers

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 15:13:21 GMT

No business thought leader has advocated more for the design profession than Dan Pink. His books have consistently encouraged those in the business world to not only value and nurture their own innovative and creative sides but to seek out and empower the right-brain individuals in their companies. In this interview, Dan provides insights on issues unique to the in-house design community.

Why In-house Designers Need Contracts Too

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 21:51:15 GMT

Developing a contract between yourself and your in-house clients may seem overly formal, but defining your business relationship with your company is absolutely essential for in-house success. Learn what questions you should ask and what information you need to have.

How Bob Calvano Is Building a Strategic In-house Team (Part One)

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 20:14:39 GMT

In part one of a three-part conversation, Bob Calvano, creative director of Merck’s full service in-house agency, describes how he’s carving out spots for his team to play a bigger role in the company.

MoMA’s Julia Hoffmann on Why Branding's Future Is In-house

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:19:55 GMT

At Pentagram Julia Hoffmann designed for renowned clients including The Metropolitan Opera in New York. Then as art director for Crispin Porter + Bogusky, she worked for powerhouses like Burger King. Still, since joining MoMA in 2008, she believes that “in-house design studios are the future of successful branding.” In this interview, learn why.