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Everything You Need to Know about Web Design

For graphic designers working on the web, HOW Interactive Design has great advice on web design tech and web design news. Check out all our designer interviews and videos, and design inspiration in our web design trend roundups and project features. We’ve also got career advice for designers, and resources for web design education.

Ask a Madman: Does Social Media Really Work for Generating Business?

May 16, 2012 | Speider Schneider | Comments: 1
how to build networks, social networking

The web is essentially a free-for-all of advertising and marketing. Knowing social networks and planning is key to successful and productive client generation. Read more

How to Ace a Video Interview: 4 Tips

May 10, 2012 | The Creative Group | Comments: 0
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Employers are embracing video job interviews, especially for long-distance candidates. These four video job interview tips will help you make a good impression. Read more

Print to Web: How Matthew Bouloutian Made the Switch

May 8, 2012 | Michelle Taute | Comments: 0
Matthew-Bouloutian

You might call Matthew Bouloutian a print designer’s print designer. He worked almost exclusively in print from 1999 to 2010, but today he’s the co-owner and creative director of Modern Good, where interactive design is a forte. Read more

Print to Web: How Rafael Esquer Made the Switch

April 24, 2012 | Michelle Taute | Comments: 0
rafael esquer, interview web designer

Rafael Esquer’s first foray into web design was building a site for himself from HTML. Now he leads all kinds of digital projects as principal of Alfalfa Studio in New York. Read more

Ask a Madman: Am I Too Late to the Web Design Party?

April 18, 2012 | Speider Schneider | Comments: 1
learning web design, too late?

Print designers who have a few more years (or decades) before they retire need to learn some new tricks. We’ve got four tips for staying in the game. Read more

Print to Web: How Kim Robak Made the Switch

April 16, 2012 | Michelle Taute | Comments: 0
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Kim Robak expanded her skill set to match the changing needs of her in-house design job. Now she works on a range of projects that include both print and interactive components, and, as she puts it, “a strong designer can work in any medium.” Read more

How to Get Career Advice That’s Actually Good

April 11, 2012 | The Creative Group | Comments: 1
george lois, madmen, damn good advice

Carefully consider whom you tap for career advice. The advice you receive can greatly impact your chances of success. Read more

Print to Web: How Frank Melendez Made the Switch

April 9, 2012 | Michelle Taute | Comments: 1
frank melendez, web designer

Frank Melendez applied his talents exclusively to print design for seven years. But in 2002, he started teaching himself interactive design after work. Today’s he’s fully immersed in the digital realm. Read more

Schooled: Copenhagen Institute of Interaction Design

April 5, 2012 | Jamie Anne Royce | Comments: 0
copenhagen institute of interaction design

The Copenhagen Institute of Interaction Design aims to be an international interaction design hub, integrating education, research and consultancy. Read more

Ask a Madman: My Client Wants Me to Copy a Design

March 30, 2012 | Speider Schneider | Comments: 1
stolen bike tire, idea theft, intellectual property

My client wants me to make their website look just like an established brand’s site. Are they trying to throw me under the bus? Isn’t this against design ethics? What should I do? Read more