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Interaction10: How to Design an Experience for Experience Designers?

Planning an event for designers who specialize in interaction can be a daunting task. Jennifer Bove recounts how she approached designing a conference like she was designing a service and engaged the host city in creative ways.READ»

Yahoo Revamps Its Homepage, but Will Anyone Notice?

The search portal adds third party content and status updates in an effort to keep users around longer.READ»

Starting a Design Studio During a Downturn, Part 5: Staying Focused

Ten months after its debut Kicker Studio has momentum. Here are their five tips for keeping things moving.READ»

Starting a Design Studio During a Downturn, Part 4: Developing the Kicker Culture

The five designers from five very different backgrounds learn how to work together--and sometimes, how to speak the same language.READ»

Starting a Design Studio In a Downturn, Part 2: The First 15 Weeks

From designing the logo, to deciding on a proposal format, to--finally--landing the first client.READ»

Starting a Design Studio In a Downturn, Part 1: Taking Leaps

This week's expert design blogger takes us along for one wild ride: Opening a new firm in the midst of a global economic meltdown.READ»