CONFERENCE DETAILS
REGISTRATION + PRICING-RELATED
SESSION - RELATED
GROUP REGISTRATIONS
EXHIBIT HALL - RELATED
DISCOUNTS + DISCOUNT CODES – RELATED
PAYMENT - RELATED
TRAVEL & LODGING
OTHER REGISTRATION - RELATED
OTHER GENERAL CONFERENCE QUESTIONS
USING THIS SITE
CONFERENCE DETAILS
When are the dates of HOW Design Live 2015?HOW Design Live 2015 will place Monday, May 4 through Friday, May 8, 2015.
Where is HOW Design Live 2015 taking place?
HOW Design Live 2015 is being held at the Hyatt Regency Chicago, 151 E. Upper Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60601.
What is HOW Design Live 2015 and who is it for?
HOW Design Live is the biggest annual gathering of creative professionals, anywhere. You’ll learn from innovative thinkers for inspiring keynotes, hands-on workshops and nuts-and-bolts sessions. You’ll also find unrivaled networking opportunities, from early-morning Netwalking to Breakfast Table Topics and the legendary Closing Party. Along the way, you’ll find yourself a part of the welcoming design community that makes HOW Design Live the career-boosting, creativity-expanding and even life-changing experience it is.
HOW Design Live is divided into five programs. You’ll mix and match your perfect combination of sessions from all five focus areas, choosing whatever educational and social events fit your goals for the conference.
HOW Design. From technology to your career to creativity, every single HOW Design session will inspire you to become a better, more successful designer. Bridgid Agricola and the rest of the HOW team have put together a program that covers everything from interactive design to typography, brainstorming, trend spotting, branding and more.
The Dieline Packaging. Successful brand managers and designers understand the value of starting with the package first. At The Dieline sessions, you’ll discover how to gain recognition and respect by articulating what your package design means to a brand. The Dieline’s Andrew Gibbs is gathering forward-thinking designers from major brands to share case studies, discuss hot topics like interactive and sustainable package design and help you communicate to your brand target, every time.
HOW Leadership. Hear bold and visionary presentations from some of the most innovative thinkers of our time in the HOW Leadership program, presented in partnership with Sterling Brands’ Debbie Millman. The ideas you’ll encounter here—from the creative talent shaping the future of design, the authors that are shaping culture, business and branding, your design heroes—will challenge, enlighten and motivate you to be an agent for positive change in your world.
In-House Management. Lead your in-house creative team to their most inspired work. In this program curated by long-time In-House attendees and in-house team managers Andy Brenits and Ed Roberts, you’ll learn how to build your team, inspire them, get the best work out of them and even sell that work up the corporate ladder. Absorb insights on breakthrough thinking, organizational best practices, building “creative superteams” and more.
Creative Business. This year’s Creative Business program is expanding to include businesses of all sizes that focus on creativity—or that could use a creative approach to solutions. Marketing Mentor founder Ilise Benun and her cadre of small business and freelancing experts will help you create a business action plan, find out what buyers are really looking for, pick up winning sales strategies, price and negotiate with confidence, and get new business from clients who recognize your value—all so that you can concentrate on the creative work you love.
REGISTRATION + PRICING-RELATED
How do I register?To register online, go to HOWDesignLive.com and click on the REGISTER NOW link located on the black header at the top of any webpage. On the page that appears, review your registration options and then click the REGISTER NOW link in the red box just underneath that black header bar.
How much will it cost to attend?
Prices vary depending on the registration option you select. Please visit HOWDesignLive.com and click on the REGISTER NOW link located on the black header at the top of any webpage. Then scroll down the page to see your registration options and corresponding prices.
When is the Early-Bird registration deadline?
Pricing for the various options is determined by the date of registration. Please visit HOWDesignLive.com and click on the REGISTER NOW link located in the red box near the top of any webpage; then scroll down the page to see the pricing breakdown.
What registration options do I have, and what does each include?
You will be able to choose from among the following:
- BIG Ticket - includes all sessions, continental breakfasts, receptions, happy hours, networking events and access to the Exhibit Hall as well as handouts, audio and video recordings from most sessions. The BIG Ticket is also available for groups of 5-9 and 10 or more at discounted pricing.*
- 2-Day Ticket – includes all sessions, continental breakfasts, receptions, happy hours and networking events as well as access to the Exhibit Hall and any session hand-outs from the days selected. Days must be consecutive (Monday–Tuesday, Tuesday–Wednesday, Wednesday–Thursday, and Thursday–Friday).*
- 1-Day Ticket – includes all sessions, continental breakfasts, receptions, happy hours and networking events as well as access to the Exhibit Hall and any session hand-outs from the day selected.*
Can I register on-site at HOW Design Live?
Yes, on-site registrations will be accepted unless HOW Design Live sells out.
If I purchase the BIG Ticket, does that get me into everything?
Yes, a BIG Ticket registration gives you full access on all 5 days. However, while you will have access to everything, seating is limited by the size of the rooms and you are not guaranteed a seat in any session or workshop.
Can I register for individual sessions and not the entire HOW Design Live?
At this point we are not offering the option to purchase individual sessions. Should that become an option, it won’t happen until at least early April.
We’re a small design firm and can’t afford to send all of our designers. Can we share a registration with different designers attending each day?
We do not permit multiple designers to share a single registration. However, our 1-Day or 2-Day Tickets will allow different designers to attend on different days.
How do I redeem a credit from last year?
Redeeming a credit from 2014 is easy…simply complete the online registration process but don’t make a payment. Instead, choose Check/Money Order on the payment page and then be sure to scroll down and click on the Complete Registration button. Once completed, email howdesignlive@fwmedia.com and let us know you’d like to apply your credit to your current registration. After the credit is applied, you’ll receive a receipt showing payment in full or an invoice showing any balance due.
What is your cancellation policy?
If you must cancel for any reason, please notify us in writing via email at howdesignlive@fwmedia.com no later than April 3, 2015. Your registration fee will be refunded, less a $250 processing fee ($150 for 1-Day registrations). No refunds will be made after this date for any reason. Transfers and substitutions may be made by email until April 17, 2015. After this date, all substitutions must be made on-site. There is no fee for transfers or substitutions.
SESSION - RELATED
Do I have to choose my sessions when I register?No, but we strongly encourage you to do so. This not only speeds up the registration process and provides a tangible record of your agenda, it also helps us to gauge the popularity of the sessions and locate the most popular one in the larger rooms. Once registered, you are welcome to access your personal registration and add/remove/change sessions at any time.
Where can I see the agenda?
You can find the HOW Design Live agenda here or click on the SCHEDULE link located on the black header at the top of any web-page. Individual program sessions are identified by color:
HOW Design – red
The Dieline Packaging – blue
HOW Leadership – purple
In-House Management – green
Creative Business – orange
If I register for a single conference, can I attend sessions from the others at no charge?
It is not possible to register for any individual conference. Any registration will give you an all-access pass to any sessions, workshops, networking events or any of the 5 programs on the day(s) you select. However, while you will have access to everything, seating is limited by the size of the rooms and you are not guaranteed a seat in any session or workshop.
GROUP REGISTRATIONS
Are the BIG Ticket Group rates a per-person cost, or is that for the whole group?The BIG Ticket Group rates are per-person. To qualify for group pricing, at least five (5) people from the same company must register at the same time. If you are registering online, the registration system will require that you register all 5 attendees, one right after another. If mailing or faxing your registrations, we must receive them at the same time. Each group member must be signed up individually so that he/she can select his/her own agenda of sessions and events. Please email howdesignlive@fwmedia.com with more specific questions regarding the group registration.
Can I get a single invoice for all the members of my group so that my company can pay with a single check?
Yes, this is possible. If your group registered together, any member of the group is able to click on the “Invoice/Receipt” button at the bottom of their confirmation email to view and print a receipt for the group. For unusual circumstances, please email howdesignlive@fwmedia.com with the name and confirmation number for each and we’ll compile and email an invoice.
Can we add an additional person to an existing group?
It’s easy to add another person to your group, but you will have a couple of steps to follow. The important thing to remember is that only the primary attendee can add members to the group. The primary attendee is the first person registered. If you look at your receipt or invoice, the first person listed is the primary attendee. You will need that person’s confirmation email because only the Modify Registration button in that specific email will access his/her registration.
Click on the Modify Registration button in the primary attendee’s email and enter his/her email address and confirmation number (also in the confirmation email) in the boxes that appear. Once you get into that person’s record, just click Continue at the bottom of each page until you get to the Additional Attendees pages (below). On this page, click YES and then Continue.
On the 2nd page (below) you will see 2 sections: Existing Attendees and Register an Additional Attendee. Under the latter, enter the email address of the new person to be added to your group and then complete the registration process for this newest member. When you come to this page again but don’t want to add another person, click on the Complete Registration box. This will take you to the payment page, where you can click on the credit card option and complete the fields that appear. Be sure to scroll to the bottom of the page and click Complete Registration. Once you’ve completed these steps, you can go back to your confirmation email and print your receipt by clicking on the Receipt/Invoice button at the bottom.
Can we register as a group if we all work in different city offices of the same corporation?
Yes, it takes a few extra steps, but it’s not difficult. The easiest solution is for each person to register as an individual full conference attendee. Once everyone has done so, simply send a list of the names and confirmation numbers of each to howdesignlive@fwmedia.com indicating your payment preference (credit card or check). All members of your group will be grouped together from the back end and an invoice sent with instructions to pay by credit card or check. Other alternatives are:
- If each person needs to pay separately due to location (and different accounts), they can pay by credit card online when they register. As part of the process when they are grouped together, the rate will be changed from individual full to group full and the difference between the 2 rates will be refunded to the credit card used.
- If the company is going to pay for all attendees with either a single check or credit card payment, each person should choose the “payment by check” option. Once the group has been formed from the back end and the rates adjusted, an invoice for the group will be sent to the email address you designate.
Can we get a better rate if we are a large group attending?
A group of 5-9 people will receive 5% off the current BIG Ticket price and a group of 10 or more people will receive 10% off. When registering, choose the appropriate registration option for your group. No other discounts are applicable with these large-group discounts.
EXHIBIT HALL - RELATED
Can I visit just the Exhibit Hall (vendor area)?At this point it's not possible to purchase admission to just the Exhibit Hall. However, in past years that option has been available at the door. Please check back in mid to late April to confirm if admission will be available at the door and the cost.
DISCOUNTS + DISCOUNT CODE – RELATED
How do I use a discount code I've received to save on registration?Using a discount code that you've received is easy. Simply enter the code in the box located just under your email address on the first page of the registration process. The site will automatically calculate your registration fees and apply the discount when you click Continue. If you are mailing or faxing your registration, be sure to include the discount code on the registration form. Please read the discount instructions carefully; most discounts are not applicable to all registration options. Attendees may only use 1 coupon per registration. If you have already registered when you receive a discount code, email howdesignlive@fwmedia.com with your name, confirmation number and the code; we’ll determine if the code is applicable, apply the discount to your existing registration if so and refund any savings if you have already paid.
Do you offer a discount if I have attended in the past? Is it good on any type of registration?
We do offer a discount to those who have attended one of our previous design events. Please send your name and the conference city/year you last attended to howdesignlive@fwmedia.com. Once we’ve confirmed your past attendee status, we’ll send you a discount code and instructions to use online when you register.
Past Attendee discounts are applicable to all registration types. Only one (1) code may be used per registration.
Why doesn’t my discount code work?
Most discount codes are only applicable to specific registration options. For instance, because the BIG Ticket is already deeply discounted, additional discounts are usually not applicable to it. Check the discount offer closely to determine if the code you have is applicable to the registration option you are selecting.
Is there a discount for students and if so, how do I qualify?
The student discount is 50% off the current registration rate of the registration type you choose, except the group options. To qualify, you must submit proof of 9 current (not cumulative) credit hours, a copy of your student ID, and a paid receipt for the current semester/term. Please put "Student Documentation" in the subject line and email your scanned documents to howdesignlive@fwmedia.com. You can also fax proof of your full-time student status to 513-531-0798, attn: HOW Design Live. Be sure to include your name and email address. Once received, your documentation will be reviewed and if accepted, you will receive a discount code and instructions for use via email.
Do you offer a discounted rate for those who work for a non-profit organization or government agency?
We offer a 25% discount for designers who work full-time for a non-profit organization. The rate is applicable to the all registration types except the BIG Ticket Group options. To qualify for this rate, we require proof of your company’s non-profit status in the form of a 501(c)(3) form. Please put Non-Profit Documentation in the subject line and send your scanned statement to howdesignlive@fwmedia.com. You can also fax your documentation to 513-531-0798, attn: HOW Design Live; be sure to include your name and email address. Once received, your documentation will be reviewed and if accepted, you will receive a discount code and instructions for use via email.
We do not offer a discount for government employees unless their agency qualifies as non-profit and they can submit a 501(c)(3) form.
Do you offer a discounted rate for full-time instructors/teachers?
Yes, we offer a 25% discount for designers who work as full time instructors/teachers. The rate is applicable to the all registration types except the BIG Ticket Group options. To qualify for this rate, we require proof of full-time teaching status from the dean/department head of your school in a statement on school letterhead. Please put Instructor Documentation in the subject line and send your scanned statement to howdesignlive@fwmedia.com. You can also fax proof of your full-time instructor status to 513-531-0798, attn: HOW Design Live; be sure to include your name and email address. Once received, your documentation will be reviewed and if accepted, you will receive a discount code and instructions for use via email.
PAYMENT - RELATED
What is your Federal Tax ID number?Our Federal Tax ID is 27-0460268. We are F+W Trade Show & Events, LLC doing business as HOW Design Live.
Can I get a copy of your W-9?
Certainly! Click here to download a copy of our W-9.
Is my HOW Design Live registration tax deductible?
Our corporate accountant tells us that a conference registration could be tax deductible for freelancers and possibly some firms, but recommends you check with your own accountant.
Can I get a receipt for my registration?
If you register online and pay by credit card, you will be able to print your receipt using the Invoice/Receipt button found in your confirmation email (received upon completion of your registration). If you registered via postal mail or fax, your confirmation email will be sent to the email address provided once your registration has been processed.
What options do I have for payment of my registration fees? Can you bill me?
You can pay online by credit card during your registration or you can choose to pay by check or money order. If you chose the latter, make your check payable to HOW Design Live and mail to:
HOW Design Live
Registration Department
10151 Carver Rd, Ste 200
Blue Ash, OH 45242
- Payment by check or money order must be received within 30 days or prior to the event.
- Payment by check or money order must be in U.S. funds drawn on a U.S. bank.
- Purchase orders not accepted.
- Please include the name(s) of each attendee whose registration is being paid so that payment will be properly.
- HOW Design Live is not responsible for payments misplaced or lost in the mail and not received in our office.
Do you accept purchase orders?
We understand the purchase order process but we don’t accept them as payment. We don’t consider your registration paid until we receive the check in hand. Once you register and choose the option to pay by check/money order, you can print an invoice for your accounting department from a link in your confirmation email.
How can I confirm that my credit card payment went through?
You can check that your credit card payment was successful by clicking on the button that says Receipt/Invoice in your confirmation email. If the payment was successful, the balance due will be $0; you can click on the Print link at the top of the receipt to print a hard copy. If there is a balance due, the charge was declined; you should check with the bank that issued your card to find out why it was declined.
Can you tell me why my credit card was declined?
While we don’t have access to your specific card information, we can tell you the 2 most common reasons why this might have happened:
- The name and address on the registration does not exactly match the billing information on file with the credit card issuer. When they say exactly, they really mean it – it needs to be identical to the billing information the card issuer has on file. On our registration system, the name and address you use to register is then pre-populated into the credit card section on the payment page. For example, if the card holder’s name is Joseph Bell on file with the credit card company and you register as Joe Bell, the name Joe Bell will be pre-populated into the credit card section. Since this doesn’t match the name on the credit card billing information (Joseph Bell), the charge will be declined.
Another discrepancy occurs if you register using your home address but then use a corporate credit card to pay your fees (or vice versa); the addresses don’t match, so the charge will be declined. You should change the pre-populated information on the credit card section from your home address to your company’s address before you click on the “Complete Registration” button.
Please note: If payment is for a group registration, the information pre-populated in the credit card section on the payment page is that of the primary attendee (the first one registered). - There is a daily limit on the card. With the current economic climate, a daily or per-transaction limit has been imposed on many personal and corporate cards and most users aren’t even aware of it. For example, if the daily limit is $1,000 and you register at a rate of $1,145, your card will be declined. We can’t say for sure that this occurred in your particular situation, but we recommend you check with your credit card issuer to see if that might be the case. If so, ask your card issuer to waive the limit for 24-48 hours so that you can go online and make your payment.
I chose to pay my registration fees by check. Where do I mail the check?
Make your check payable to HOW Design Live and mail to:
HOW Design Live
Registration Department
10151 Carver Rd, Ste 200
Blue Ash, OH 45242
- Payment by check or money order must be received within 30 days or prior to the event.
- Payment by check or money order must be in U.S. funds drawn on a U.S. bank.
- Purchase orders not accepted.
- Please include the name(s) of each attendee whose registration is being paid so that payment will be properly.
- HOW Design Live is not responsible for payments misplaced or lost in the mail and not received in our office.
Yes! You can use your confirmation email to access your personal registration and make the payment online by credit card. When you open that email, scroll down and click on the button that says Modify Registration. Enter the email address used to register and confirmation number (also in that email). Simply click Continue at the bottom of each web-page until you get to the payment page. Click on the credit card option, complete the fields that appear and be sure to scroll to the bottom of the page and click Complete Registration.
It is important that you confirm that the payment was successful by clicking on the button that says Receipt/Invoice at the bottom of your confirmation email. If the payment was successful, the balance due will be $0 and you can click on the Print link at the top of the receipt to print it. If there is a balance due, the charge was declined; you should check with the bank that issued your card to find out why it was declined.
I used the wrong credit card; can you refund that and process the charge on a different card?
Yes, we can change the credit card used to pay your fees. Please email howdesignlive@fwmedia.com with your request.
Is it possible to do a wire transfer for payment of my registration fees?
Yes. Please email howdesignlive@fwmedia.com for specifics on how to proceed.
TRAVEL & LODGING
Where can I find information about the official conference hotel?Please visit HOWDesignLive.com then click on the HOTEL + TRAVEL link located on the black header at the top of any web-page for information regarding our official conference hotel, the Hyatt Regency Chicago.
Can I make my hotel reservation when I register?
No, but you can make your reservations right afterwards either online or by phone. You'll find complete information at HOWDesignLive.com. Once there, click on the HOTEL + TRAVEL link located on the black header at the top of any web-page. On the page that appears, you’ll find a link to reserve your hotel room online. Be sure to make your reservations early, as our room block fills quickly.
We recommend that you use the online reservation system or call our housing partner at 1-877-414-7941 to be included in our discounted room block. Please note that booking your room through the hotel directly will not get you the discounted rates. Outside the U.S., please call 1-864-208-0779.
What if I can’t afford the official hotel? Can you recommend another hotel nearby?
We are not located in Chicago and therefore are not familiar with alternate lodging nearby. We recommend you check out the lodging page of the Chicago Visitor Services and Resources online at http://www.choosechicago.com/chicago-hotels/ or talk with them by phone at 312-567-8500. They should be able to direct you to nearby lodging at a variety of prices.
Do you offer discounts on rental cars or airline travel?
We do not offer discounts on car rentals or airline travel.
OTHER REGISTRATION - RELATED
My registration timed out before I finished. Do I have to re-enter everything again?Unfortunately, you will have to re-enter your information. After 2-3 hours, you may contact customer service at 1-800-436-8700, option 2 to see if it is possible to locate your incomplete registration so that you can proceed from where you ended.
How can I change my contact information or agenda after I’ve already registered?
It’s easy to change your contact information or your agenda after you’ve registered. Simply click on the Modify Registration button in your confirmation email. Then enter the email address used to register and confirmation number (also in that email). Click Continue until you get to the page where you can change your personal information or to the page where you select your agenda. Once satisfied with your changes, click through the remaining pages until you get to the payment page. Scroll to the bottom and click on the Complete Registration button to save your changes. The only thing you will be unable to change is your email address; contact howdesignlive@fwmedia.com for assistance.
If I can no longer attend, can I transfer my registration to a co-worker?
Yes! There is no charge to transfer a registration from one employee to another and this can even be done on-site. To make the transfer prior to the event, send the name, title, phone number and email address for the substitute to howdesignlive@fwmedia.com. If the substitute’s company and mailing address is not the same as that of the original registrant, please include that as well. The transfer will be made from our end and the new registrant will be sent a confirmation email as well as instructions regarding how to change session selections, etc. If you would like to be copied on this email, let us know and include your email address.
I haven’t received my registration packet yet. Can you check to make sure I’m registered?
We do not send confirmation or registration packets by postal mail but we can certainly check your registration status. If you registered online, a confirmation email was sent to the email address used to register. If you did not receive a confirmation email, please check your spam folder. If you still don’t find it, email howdesignlive@fwmedia.com to confirm your registration status and request your confirmation email. If possible, give us an alternate email address as well.
Do you accommodate special needs?
Definitely! We make sure our facility has total accessibility, and we do whatever is needed to make attending HOW Design Live as convenient as possible for all attendees. If you have a special need, please email howdesignlive@fwmedia.com after you have registered and we'll make special arrangements, if necessary.
If I don’t speak English, will you provide a language translator?
We do not offer a language translation service but it should be possible to find one in the Chicago area. You are welcome to bring your own translator to sessions with you, but please be aware that you would need to pay the same fees for your translator to attend as you pay for yourself.
I live outside the United States and would need a visa to enter the US to attend HOW Design Live. Can you send me an invitation so that I can apply for a visa?
Since HOW Design Live is a public event, formal invitations are not required. However, we do issue Letters of Invitation upon request. Please send the following information to howdesignlive@fwmedia.com as it must be included in the letter:
Your full name as it appears on your passport
Your passport number
Your date of birth
Once this information is received, a Letter of Invitation will be generated and sent to you by email. Please allow up to 5 business days from receipt of your information.
Can I volunteer in exchange for a complimentary or reduced-rate registration?
We do not anticipate the need for volunteers. However, we would be happy to keep your name and contact information on file and should we determine a need for volunteers as the event draws near, we will contact you. Put Volunteer Request in the subject line and send your name & contact information to howdesignlive@fwmedia.com.
OTHER GENERAL CONFERENCE QUESTIONS
Can I purchase recordings of HOW Design Live sessions?Both audio and video recordings of selected sessions are included with all BIG Ticket registrations and links will be sent to those attendees after the event closes. 1-Day and 2-Day attendees can purchase a set of audio recordings during the registration process. Not all speakers grant permission for their session to be recorded but most do allow it. Both audio and video recordings will be available through MyDesignShop.com for purchase after the event.
Can I get copies of the session/speaker handouts?
If a speaker provides handouts for his/her session, copies will be available online after the event.
Where will HOW Design Live take place in 2016?
Negotiations are currently underway with several locations. It is quite an involved process for an event with as many parts as HOW Design Live and we plan to announce the dates and location for 2016 at this year’s event.
How can I recommend a speaker, or let you know I am interested in speaking myself?
We appreciate your interest in speaking at or recommending someone to speak for HOW Design Live. All spots are filled at the 2015 event, but we welcome submissions at any time. To recommend a speaker for a future event or to let us know you are interested in speaking yourself, please visit http://www.howdesign.com/design-events/call-for-speakers and download the Speaker Proposal Form, listing any presentation ideas. Return the proposal to HOWspeakers@fwmedia.com for consideration to speak at any of our events. Please put Speaker Proposal in the subject line. Should your qualifications match any existing or future openings the programming staff will contact you.
We don’t require a specific profile to be considered as a speaker. Since HOW offers THE creativity, business and technology conferences for graphic designers, we look for individuals who can speak on topics that pertain to creativity, business or technology. We do expect our speakers to have a certain level of expertise that qualifies them to speak.
I have a session idea for HOW Design Live — how can I tell you about it?
Please email howdesignlive@fwmedia.com with your session ideas.
Can I receive printed materials about HOW Design Live?
Please email howdesignlive@fwmedia.com to request a brochure, available in January. Be sure to provide complete postal mailing information with your request.
How do I subscribe or unsubscribe to HOW Design Live e-newsletter?
To subscribe to the HOW Events e-newsletter, simply enter your email address in the box at the right side of the black header on any HOWDesignLive.com web-page. To unsubscribe, follow the instructions at the bottom of the newsletter.
Can my company sponsor or exhibit at HOW Design Live?
Please contact Amanda Wild at amanda.wild@fwcommunity.com or 715-338-3202 for information on sponsoring or exhibiting.
USING THIS SITE
Is it safe for me to register using my credit card on the HOW Design Live site?Absolutely. This website uses Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) technology to encrypt your personal information when you place your order. This means your order cannot be read as it travels over the Internet, so your name, address and credit card information are secure.
What if I'm having problems with the online registration process?
If your problems are technical in nature (your browser is reporting errors or pages are failing to load correctly), please first try quitting and re-launching your browser, trying another browser and/or restarting your computer. Also, be sure you are not blocking cookies in your browser's preferences (cookies are required for the registration form to work). If the issue persists, email howdesignlive@fwmedia.com and explain your problem in as much detail as possible.
I'm having some difficulty just viewing the pages on your website. Can you help?
The HOW Design Live 2015 website uses several web technologies, including JavaScript and Cascading Style Sheets, which depend upon the browser to interpret correctly. Our site is optimized for version 6.x browsers and higher (e.g., Netscape 7.0+, Mozilla 1.4+, Firefox 1.0+, Safari 1.0, or Microsoft Internet Explorer 7+ for PCs or 5.2+ for Macs), and a video resolution of at least 800x600.
If you want to upgrade your browser, you can download the latest free versions of one of the following popular browsers: If you have technical questions about the website itself, please email howdesignlive@fwmedia.com.
