A Partnership Agreement to Promote Design Thinking  

NEW YORK - March 8, 2010 - AIGA, the professional association for design, and F+W Media’s Design Community, which includes the brands Print, HOW and the I.D. Annual Design Review, have announced a major partnership called “Partners in Design Leadership”. The goal of this new partnership is to collaboratively advance the concept of design thinking, the relevance of design in problem solving and the leadership role designers play in our society.

Read more about this important partnership at http://www.printmag.com/article/print-partners-with-AIGA-to-promote-design-thinking

Much more than a standard product site, Wausau Paper’s Digital Space Web site (www.WausauPaper.com/DigitalSpace) serves as an online community by and for designers, printers and other thought leaders engaged in digital print. People within the digital print market have a great deal to share and learn from one another. This evolving industry necessitates an online environment where members can connect in real-time. Digital Space facilitates this dialogue with a fun, informative and easy-to-use approach. Featured on the home page are regular blogs from industry thought leaders including Mark Potter of Canvas Magazine, award-winning graphic designer Leslie Tane, digital printing industry analyst Heidi Tolliver-Nigro, as well as insights from Wausau Paper’s digital team. Visitors can follow blogs, post comments or questions and suggest future blog topics. The Web site also features a Digital Studio where designers, printers and other digital print enthusiasts can post video and photos of their latest projects produced with digital printing.

Have you designed or considering designing an Enewsletter?

If so, there is a lot to consider before you get started. I've seen a flurry of articles and posts about this topic lately, so I've put together some of the most recent links below. Some really good food for thought. Enjoy!

Smashing Magazine
Great post about tips and tricks

CampaignMonitor
Gallery of Enewsletter designs

Clickz.com
Quick tips for success