NEW! In-House Design In Practice
Whether you are an in-house graphic designer or
another member of your project's creative team, this inspiring yet
practical book written by Cathy Fishel with a foreward by Glenn John Arnowitz,
offers effective ways to face day-to-day challenges and practice new
techniques for staying current on emerging trends within the wider
design community. Contains information relevant for every type of
company and organization. Very helpful for marketing, human resource,
and public relations professionals who may not have advanced design
qualifications but who are involved in the design projects they present
to new, existing, and future clients.
http://www.fwbookstore.com/product/1954/graphic-design
NEW!

Moira Cullen, The Coca-Company Design Director went down the right path during the redesign of Coke's identity.
Learn more at
http://abduzeedo.com/the-coca-cola-idendity
Introducing
"Regarding Design," a new design blog containing all kinds of
interesting design ideas, thoughts, observation, information,
inspirations and more.
Learn more at
http://www.regardingdesign.typepad.com/
Speak your mind or pose a question today!
The InSource Forum is a handy tool for you, available to InSource members on a 24/7 basis. You are not alone!
JOIN THE FORUM NOW!
Take the InSource Graphic Design Industry Survey
Help InSource learn more about you and your interests so we
can better serve you! Click here to take a 5-minute survey.
Survey results will be compiled and a report will be posted at www.in-source.org in the near future.
Case Study: WinWynn Producer Contest
Read this case study from Gail Gonzales, Manager
of Creative Services for Asset Marketing Systems (AMS) that documents
how the Creative Services team developed a theme, name, strategy and
more for a Sales Contest to drive attendance at the 2007 Sales
Symposium. Click "Learn More" to download the case study and view
samples of the WinWynn Campaign.
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InSource Web Site Wins Award
Congratulations to InSource and Morris! Communications for winning the IMA Best in Class Award in the ‘Nonprofit’ category for 2007.
The Best in Class award is the highest honor bestowed by the Interactive Media Awards.
It represents the very best in planning, execution and overall
professionalism. In order to win this award level, the InSource site
successfully passed through IMA’s comprehensive judging process,
achieving very high marks in each of its judging criteria - an
achievement only a fraction of sites in the IMA competition earn each
year.
Newsflash from GDUSA...
GDUSA magazine recently named three active InSource
members – who volunteer their time and talents
serving on the InSource Board of Directors – as
"People To Watch in 2008." They are recognized
by GDUSA as "creative, talented, successful,
newsworthy, and influential" individuals "who embody
the spirit of the creative community."
Learn More
INSIGHTS INTO DESIGN MANAGEMENT
Read this article by Meredith McCain who provides helpful tips and insights to keep your life sane and make your job easier.
Meredith McCain has over five years experience in working for Fortune
50 Companies such as Procter & Gamble and the Coca-Cola Company as
a Global Design Manager.
Learn More
SHARE YOUR PROFILE
If you would like to see your profile or your team's profile on the
InSource website fill out the questionnaire below and send it along
with your photo to content@in-source.org for consideration.
InSource Member Profile InSource Team Profile
AN INVITATION TO SHARE YOUR CASE STUDY
Do you have a case study of your own to share with the InSource community?
If so, send your case study to content@in-source.org today. We plan to post several case studies on the InSource Web site over the coming months. Not only is this an opportunity to showcase how you and your in-house creative team tackled a challenge, but the person who submits a case study that is posted on the InSource Web site will receive an InSource tote bag filled with InSource goodies. It's time for YOUR in-house team to be in the spotlight!
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