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iPads and iPhones in the Enterprise

So you think business is still dominated by the almighty PC? Think again. iPads and all kinds of other devices are now being embraced by business at an amazing pace. . . here's what you need to know January 17, 2011

How to SELL your ideas

They say nothing happens until a sale is made. I think that's true. After all, no matter how good your design, idea or concept is, it will never get off the ground until someone buys it. Here's the way to effectively sell your ideas January 14, 2011

The Myths of Innovation

Think you've got an idea? Think it's a good one? Think again. This is quite possibly the best book of the decade for creative thinkers -- here's the bottom line on innovation. Selected as one of DTG's BEST BOOKS of 2010 ... January 13, 2011

ePub Straight to the Point

George gets his book "Naked Serviceman" up to Amazon and takes a good look at a new book that will help everyone publish their works in Apple's store, Amazon's Kindle, and others that support the eReaders and eBooks. (Part ONE) December 28, 2010

The Complete Manual of Typography

George Engel is back to the pages of DTG, with a little bit about type, fonts and typography with the newest edition of The Complete Manual of Typography December 14, 2010

Is Your Innovation Lying Dead in the Road?

David Croslin, author of Innovate the Future: A Radical New Approach to IT Innovation, knows a thing or two about armadillos. He also knows why roulette-style betting on innovation isn't satisfying the needs of your customers or your business. November 27, 2010

Snip, Burn, Solder, Shred

Kids today are just as likely to be interested in electronics as they are in soccer. So what's a parent to do with a kid who'd rather solder than run laps? How can parents really keep geeky kids entertained, without spending yet another afternoon in front of the glowing rectangle of a TV or computer monitor? November 26, 2010

The Business of being an Artist

Daniel Grant offers a comprehensive guide to making a living through art. This new edition has been updated to include sections on how to market and sell art in a weak economy and how to succeed in the business of marketing online, including tips on creating a successful Web site and blog. November 22, 2010

David Lance Goines: 40 years of Posters

Thanks to the new book tracing four decades of stunning posters from David, I have the distinct pleasure of idolizing yet another of my most-admired contemporary graphic designers. Everyone who loves the visual arts needs this ... November 1, 2010

New Lightroom Still Holds Surprises

While working on his book Photoshop Lightroom 3: Visual QuickStart Guide, Nolan Hester figured he'd seen all the secrets with the Lightroom 3 betas. But when the final version of the program arrived, his heart skipped a beat. October 29, 2010