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Registration is now open for the In-HOWse Designer Conference June 6-8 at the Hyatt Regency Denver! Save $200 when you sign up by the March 12 Early-Bird deadline.

This year, HOW's taking the In-HOWse Designer Conference, HOW Design Conference and Creative Freelancer Conference to Denver for one exceptional week of design and creative community building! Start your In-HOWse registration and make plans to join us today!

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MAKECONNECTIONS

We know that the chance to connect with your peers is important to you. That's why at the In-HOWse Designer Conference you'll meet hundreds of other managers who completely understand your day-to-day challenges and frustrations.

This year, you'll also get to meet and network with thousands of other designers at the HOW Design Conference and Creative Freelancer Conference. This is the perfect opportunity to scope out new hires, look for freelance writers, illustrators and photographers, and more.

This is your chance to truly connect with the entire community of designers. Sign up today!

NEWWILD CARD

New for 2010: All In-HOWse attendees will get a free Wild Card pass which you can use to attend a HOW Design Conference session of your choice. This is an easy way to take advantage of the HOW Conference going on across the street at the Colorado Convention Center June 6-9...and it's the perfect way to pick up more information on boosting your creativity or creating five-alarm concepts.

CHECK OUT THEIN-HOWSE DESIGN AWARDS

Get the attention your work deserves—and join the ranks of Kate Spade, Trader Joe’s and Publix. Enter the In-HOWse Design Awards!

As the name implies, this competition is reserved exclusively for work created in-house, and the entries will be separated into categories based on industry (i.e. education, government, health care, etc.).

Click here to find out more.

FEATUREDSPEAKER

In his role with Disney Design Group, Chris Chapman has designed everything from toys, candy, clothes and games to packaging, logos and brands. You'll find his work at Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, Disney Cruise Line, Hong Kong Disneyland and World of Disney stores around the world.

Along the way, Chris has learned to apply both a design and a business mindset to his work—which makes him the perfect liaison between the creative and business teams at Disney.

He'll share his experiences with you at this year's Conference in Client Relationships: Getting Rid of the Frustration. Check it out here.

WHY SHOULD YOUGO TO DENVER?

You want to do what's best for your design group. Start by signing up for the In-HOWse Designer Conference. You'll get:

tried-and-true methods for maintaining brand consistency while responding to current trends
strategies for recruiting, hiring and keeping top-notch employees
tips for adopting a business model that will make your team more functional and profitable

And that's exactly what your manager will want to hear when she approves your registration. Get more bottom-line boosting benefits here.

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FEATUREDSESSION

Staying True to Your Brand While Responding to Change
Presented by Tim Hale

It's your job to develop and maintain consistent branding, from core values to language. But it's also important to stay relevant in the changing business and cultural landscape. Fossil's Tim Hale walks this fine line every day—and you can learn how to manage it, too.

Using the Fossil brand for context, Tim will explain how to identify the traits that separate your brand from its competitors, and outline a process for considering trends and their impact on design decisions related to your brand.

Don't miss this chance to learn how to address trends in the context of your core brand values. Check out Tim's session today!

ADDEDVALUE

As an In-HOWse Conference attendee, you'll also get free access to many of the perks of the big HOW Conference taking place across the street—like the HOW Design Bookstore, the Resource Center, the inspiring Opening and Closing Keynotes and more.

The HOW Conference is also a great resource for your staff. They'll learn practical techniques and strategies that will boost their productivity (from software tips to new processes) and soak up plenty of creative inspiration. You all return to the office with the tools you need to work together more effectively. Find out more about the HOW Design Conference here.

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