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Slower, More Cautious Hiring Expected in 2009
News: Written on January 5, 2009
CareerBuilder.com survey notes that flexible work arrangements, green jobs, diversity recruitment, and rehiring retirees are among the trends for the new year.
Good Advice for Bad Times
News: Written on December 26, 2008
The slowing economy means that it's important to batten down the hatches and do some contingency planning. Here's how to keep a design business healthy now.
Free Time-Mastery Webinar on January 8
News: Written on December 23, 2008
FunctionFox presents "Time Mastery: Take Back Your Life…One Choice at a Time."
Second Annual Business of Green Media Conference
News: Written on December 22, 2008
This full-day event will concentrate on the current and future impact of environmental and sustainability strategies.
Students and Pros: Win the Creativity for Social Justice Award
News: Written on December 22, 2008
The Corbis Creativity for Social Justice Award recognizes work driven by creative passion and talent in the service of making the world a better place.
Watch More Christmas-Themed Spoofs from Creatives
News: Written on December 16, 2008
Firehouse/Dallas and AHD Imaging are lightening the mood with these two animated satires.
Economic Downturn Hitting Holiday Perks in the Office
News: Written on December 15, 2008
Expert offers advice for workers to keep the holiday spirit during tough times.
Have You Seen a Charlie Brown Ad Agency?
News: Written on December 12, 2008
Watch this biting satire of ad agencies and the pressure that roils therein.
Holiday Card Design Challenge
News: Written on December 12, 2008
Wiley Books and SmugMug are sponsoring a competition to judge the best holiday card designs. Enter from now through December 31, 2008.
Get a Year of Video Training for $79
News: Written on December 12, 2008
xTrain is celebrating its one-year anniversary to creatives thirsty for knowledge: one year of access to its training videos for $79!
Get Help with Labels and Addresses
News: Written on December 10, 2008
Design and print multiple greeting envelopes and postcards with automatically substitutable addresses and postal barcodes.
Graphics of the Americas 2009 Will Be Biggest Yet
News: Written on December 9, 2008
Sixteen seminars led by famous designers give professionals the best networking and instruction on PDF, Photoshop, and more. Includes career counseling.
New TimeFox Widget Is Fast and Easy Way to Handle Timesheets
News: Written on December 2, 2008
Form and function meet on the desktop. Small creative companies can manage time more effectively than ever with the free TimeFox Widget.
Free Online Seminars from Apple
News: Written on December 2, 2008
Learn how to brand your business, get better color from your monitor, and much more.
Designers Explore U.S. National Design Policy
News: Written on December 1, 2008
The AIGA reports on a November 2008 summit that yielded several immediate action steps for developing a U.S. national design policy.
Call for Entries for Adobe Design Achievement Awards
News: Written on November 25, 2008
Partnership with International Council of Graphic Design Associations for awards ceremony expands global recognition.
Creative Management Tool Now Leverages the Latest Technology
News: Written on November 20, 2008
The latest version of the ad agency software and project management groupware for creative and design firms releases support for Adobe Flash Player 10, Apple's Mac OS X Leopard 10.5.5, and Safari 3.2.
Design Google-Friendly Sites or Else
News: Written on November 17, 2008
Google now has almost three-quarters of search-engine traffic. The upshot: When you want sites to be found by the most people, optimize them for Google.
Speed Payments for Small Businesses
News: Written on November 17, 2008
Overdue payments estimated at $33 billion; online billing tool manages invoicing, can accept credit cards – even on an iPhone
CMYK Magazine Contest for Aspring Creatives
News: Written on November 17, 2008
Promote yourself in six categories: advertising, art direction, copywriting, illustration, graphic design, and photography. Students, recent graduates, and self-taught creatives all welcome.