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As the design world has evolved over the years, the HOW brand has taken pride in being right there with it, changing and shifting in ways that best serve this creative and technologically savvy audience. With this community now so fully immersed in digital, we, too, are excited to embrace this direction by focusing our efforts on all-digital formats.
 
Consequently, HOW magazine is no longer being published. Instead, we are focusing our efforts on the elements of the HOW brand that resonate most strongly with our consumers. This includes the HOW website, social media, competitions, HOWU online courses and the market-leading HOW events produced by Emerald Expositions. We will continue to bring readers the best design writing and content from the most prominent authors, legends and critics in the field.
 
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For all HOW Competition questions and queries, please contact:

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715.318.0057

Conference Questions

Design Tutorial Questions

MyDesignShop Questions

Privacy Policy

Contacting HOW

For Students

Text Messaging Questions

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Back Issue Questions

How do I order back issues of HOW?
Back issues are available online in print and digital versions. If you prefer to call, you can contact our customer service department at (855) 840-5126 to order. If you prefer to order by mail, send an inquiry to: F+W Media, 700 E. State St., Iola, WI 54990.

Conference Questions

What are the dates for upcoming HOW events?
You can find dates for all our upcoming events by visiting our events page.

How can I register for HOW events?
Please visit our events page and choose the event you’d like to register for. If the event is currently accepting registrations, there will be a link a the top of the page.

How can I become a sponsor/exhibitor at a HOW event?
There’s a sponsorship opportunity for every budget level, from a highly visible booth in the Resource Center to your company’s name on important Conference materials—but these opportunities fill up fast. To find out more and guarantee your visibility, contact Amanda Wild at (715) 338-3202 or [email protected].

How can I speak at a HOW event?
Download our Potential Speaker Proposal, complete the form fields and include the information requested, and e-mail to [email protected]. Please indicate Speaker Proposal in the subject line. Learn more about speaking at one of our events.

Design Tutorial Questions

What is a Design Tutorial?
A Design Tutorial is an online webinar especially for Designers. These webinars are lead by industry experts with information Designers need and want the most. The Design Tutorial is broadcast over the Internet with the live audio being delivered through your computer speakers or over your telephone. The presentation is displayed directly from the Presenter’s computer on to your computer screen. The Q&A is managed through a chat-style submission system with questions being answered by the Presenter for the entire class to hear.

What equipment do I need to attend?
All you need is a computer or iPad. You will be able to view the presentation and listen to the audio over the computer speakers. See below for complete system requirements.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

For PC-based users:

  • Required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server
  • Required: Internet Explorer® 7.0 or newer, Mozilla® Firefox® 3.0 or newer or Google™ Chrome™ 5.0 or newer (JavaScript™ and Java™ enabled)
  • Required: Internet connection, with cable modem, DSL or better recommended
  • Recommended: Minimum of Pentium® class 1GHz CPU with 512 MB of RAM (2 GB of RAM for Windows® Vista)

For Mac-based users:

  • Required: Mac OS® X 10.5 (Leopard®), OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard®)
  • Required: Safari™ 3.0 or newer, Firefox® 3.0 or newer or Google™ Chrome™ 5.0 or newer (JavaScript™ and Java™ enabled)
  • Required: Internet connection, with cable modem, DSL or better recommended
  • Required: Intel processor with 512 MB of RAM or better recommended

For iPad-based users:

  • Required: Free GoToMeeting app from the Apple App Store
  • Required: WiFi connection to use VoIP

How do I find out about upcoming Design Tutorials?
There are several ways to find out about upcoming Design Tutorials. Check for upcoming Design Tutorials at MyDesignShop.com or sign up for the e-newsletter are the easiest ways. Once you attend a Design Tutorial you will be added to our notification list so you will be notified of upcoming Design Tutorials (and discounts for registering early).

How do I register to attend?
Go to MyDesignShop.com, select the Design Tutorials you want to register for, add it to your cart with any other items, and check out.  On your order confirmation, you will find the link to register for the class. Click the link, fill out the registration information, mark your calendar, and enjoy the Design Tutorial.

Can I sponsor a Design Tutorial?
Sponsored Design Tutorial are a great way to get the message out about your service, equipment, and supplies. Design Tutorials are meant to be educational not sales pitches, so you will need to make sure the content meets the educational expectation. Contact your sales representative for information to make this happen.

What if I sign up for a Design Tutorial and can’t make it or have computer problems?
Don’t worry if you can’t make the live Design Tutorials, everyone that registers for a Design Tutorial will receive a follow-up email providing with the Design Tutorial download link so you can watch it at your convenience.

Can I view an On-Demand Design Tutorial on my PC?
The Design Tutorial file is available for PC or Mac. If there are handouts they are in a PDF format easily read by any computer.

MyDesignShop Questions

What is MyDesignShop?
MyDesignShop.com offers the best selection of graphic-design related products including graphic design books, online learning for graphic designers, graphic design software, Pantone color products, and more!

How can I order from MyDesignShop.com?
You can order directly online at MyDesignShop.com. Or, our customer service team is available Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm central time at (855) 840-5126.

What options are available for shipping?
We offer a variety of shipping options, including media mail through the United States Postal Service and Ground Services & Expedited Service through FedEx or UPS. Standard services are also available for International Orders.

Privacy Policy

Do you put my name on other mailing lists?
We make our subscribers’ names available to other reputable companies whose products and services we feel may interest you. Many of our subscribers find this a valuable and time-saving service. We strictly monitor use of our list. If you would prefer not to receive these mailings, just send us your magazine mailing label with instructions not to release your name. Mail to 
List Manager
, F+W Media, 10151 Carver Road, Suite 200, Blue Ash, OH 45242.

Contacting HOW

How do I get my work into HOW?
We would love to see what your firm has been up to and consider it for future use in the magazine. The best way to get featured is to keep us in-the-know of things you’ve been up to, especially with images and updates of recent projects. You can also feel free to submit any ideas that you think would make for a more full-fledged article, whether it’s an unusual business practice/approach your firm is especially good at  (for example, work/life balance or working for non-profits) or another interesting angle or perspective to share with other designers. Either way, you can send any news to editorial at howdesign dot com and we will follow-up if we do decide to feature you. Learn more about how to get your work into HOW.

How can I send you a press release?
Feel free to send any press releases or updates about projects or story ideas to this email address or to our office at HOW magazine, 10151 Carver Road, Suite 200, Blue Ash, OH 45242. You may address it to “HOW Editorial.” It is also helpful if you can include images of projects in your press releases. Please note that, unfortunately, we don’t have space in HOW magazine to include all of your other important announcements of promotions, new accounts and awards. (Plus, we work so far ahead, that these items would be dated by the time they reached print.) We appreciate your interest in HOW!

How can I submit a story idea?
Much of HOW is written by freelancers, so we are open to working with new writers. The best way to get an assignment from us is to pitch us ideas appropriate to our audience along with your resume and clips. We are always on the lookout for writers who understand design and the designers behind it. Feel free to continue to submit article queries if you have any ideas for a great article you think would fit HOW. If we decide to pursue your idea, an editor will be in touch. Download our Writer’s Guidelines and Editorial Calendar.

For Students

Does HOW offer discounts to educators or students?
Educator/student discounts are available by special arrangement with the publisher. For more details, click here.

Text Messaging Questions

What types of Text messages are available from HOW?
HOW provides designers and freelancers the option to receive information about graphic design & special offers via SMS text messaging.

What is the price for these messages?
There is no additional charge for text messages from HOW. However, message and data rates may apply. Check with your carrier for details on your plan.

What carriers are compatible with F+W Media messages?
Compatible carriers include: AT&T, Verizon Wireless, Sprint, Nextel, Boost, Alltel, US Cellular, and Cellular One.

Are there any additional carrier charges associated with the service?
Standard message rates apply to all text messages. Message rates differ from carrier to carrier, so please contact your wireless phone service provider to inquire about the details of your plan.

How many text messages can I expect to receive?
You can expect to receive no more than four text messages per month.

Are HOW text messages available for international users?
No, they are currently only available for subscribers within the United States.

How do I opt-in to receive text messages?
Text MDSDEAL to 63264 to receive text messages from HOW. You will receive a special one-time coupon for use at MyDesignShop.com just for signing up!

How do I discontinue receiving messages?
Text MDSSTOP to 63264 to discontinue receiving messages from HOW.

Who do I contact for help?
For additional help, please send an email to [email protected].


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