Web & Graphic Design Illustration

Do you aspire to become an illustrator? From illustration blogs to drawing techniques, you’ll see cool illustration styles and master how to become an illustrator. Whether its cool lettering cool fonts or editorial illustrations that have won design awards design awards, we’ve got it all.

The Football Atlas Project Pairs Analog Design with Digital to Celebrate Passion

By: Tim Newcomb | July 3, 2018 | Comments 1

Michael Raisch, senior design and new media director at Fanbrandz, also runs Raisch Studios, where he created his latest project: The Football Atlas.

The Precision of Illustrator Martin Ansin

By: Chris Jalufka | May 18, 2018 | Comments 2

Illustrator Martin Ansin is often called on to take on the world of science-fiction, and his portfolio is rich with the best the genre has to offer.

Writer and Illustrator Hallie Bateman’s Insatiable Appetite to Create

By: Jason Tselentis | April 26, 2018 | Comments 1

Hallie Bateman's work has been published by The New Yorker, The New York Times, Buzzfeed and more. And though she never had formal training in illustration, she received powerful advice to "draw every day"—and since she began illustration she's done just that, becoming a prolific artist who knows no bounds.

11 Drool-Worthy Self Promotion Designs & Resumes

By: Callie Budrick | April 9, 2018 | Comments 0

As we gear up for the deadline of the HOW Promotion & Design Awards, we wanted to share a few examples of the unique and gorgeous types of self promotion designers are creating today. From business cards and augmented reality counterparts to flip books and gif sets, if you're proud of your self promotion,...

Complex Structures & Simple Compounds at IBM

By: Sarah Whitman | April 5, 2018 | Comments 0

IBM’s Carbon Design System took the company’s design-centric philosophy to a whole new level—and took home Best of Show in HOW's In-House Design Awards last year.

Hand Lettering Inspiration for World Hello Day

By: Callie Budrick | November 21, 2017 | Comments 1

Enjoy tons of hand lettering inspiration and celebrate World Hello Day with us! Share your best "Hello" posts by tagging #HelloHOW on Instagram and Twitter.

Parakeet’s Wonderful Plumage of Icons, Emojis & More

By: Jason Tselentis | November 7, 2017 | Comments 1

Most designers are generalists. But there's something beautiful about how design firm Parakeet has carved out a niche when it comes to these little big things.

15 Animated Logos That Will Inspire You to Make Your Work Move

By: Amanda Aszman | October 28, 2017 | Comments 2

Celebrate International Animation Day w/ this collection of animated logo design—& don’t be surprised if you walk away inspired to make your own work move.