What do you call a mega-gathering of 3500+ designers, freelancers, in-house managers and—new for 2011—packaging designers, plus a speaker roster packed with some of the brightest minds in the industry? HOW Design Live! It took place in Chicago as four conferences converged - HOW Design Conference, InHOWse Managers Conference, Creative Freelancer Conference, and The Dieline Package Design Conference - and it all happened under one roof.

 

Watch for ongoing updates, new photos, and an inside look at how 2011 attendees are putting their HOW Design Live experience into action now that they're home. PLUS, be sure to be a part of 2012 HOW Design Live in Boston running June 21 through June 25.  It's your opportunity to experience HOW magazine, live and in person!

 

HOW Design Conference - June 22-25, 2012

InHOWse Managers Conference - June 21-22, 2012

The Dieline Package Design Conference - June 22-25, 2012

Creative Freelancer Conference - June 21-22, 2012

 

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Get the inspiration, information and instruction you need to build a successful career and create outstanding work! Choose your personal agenda from 35+ sessions on handling client expectations, igniting your creativity, using your design tools more effectively, and more. You’ll even have plenty of valuable networking opportunities to connect with speakers and your fellow attendees.

Spend three days learning from veteran in-house design managers and connecting with your peers! You’ll get the tools you need to address specific in-house challenges, from gaining corporate respect and managing finances to selling ideas up the chain of command. This is your chance to help your team become an integral part of your company’s business.

Learn how to launch, build and grow a successful freelance business! From financial tools to marketing strategies to advice on working with clients, you’ll get best practices for running your business from freelance experts who understand the specific challenges you face. Plus, you’ll get to network with hundreds of creative freelancers from across the country.

This your chance to learn from today's rock stars of package design!  Packaging experts like Joe Duffy, Michael Osborne and Louise Fili will share their stories, case studies and processes for everything from re-designing an icon to using packaging to solve real business problems—plus, you’ll get expert insight into color trends, marketing yourself and more. Plus check out the Dieline EXPO!