Steven Grasse and staff team up to give you a " bleak and scary" travel guide of Philadelphia. They give you the scoop on the design scene as well as killer hotels, restaurants, bars, museums, shops and more to put on your Philly to-do list.

Designer Terry Marks enumerates a slice of his Seattle for designers to enjoy.

Japanese Master Itchiku Kubota, who painstakingly created 7-by-5-foot kimonos, won international acclaim for his creativity and dedication to his craft. Now, read a basic breakdown of how he did it.

The Creativity column of the April 2009 issue of HOW featured the story of two designers, Fashion Week in Italy and absolutely no agenda. View the photo gallery of designers Jennifer Juan and Chad Gordon of designRoom Creative.

Ann Willoughby and Willoughby Design Group share their top picks for where to stay, eat and play in Kansas City. Plus, get the scoop on the local design community.

What design trends should die with 2009? What design trends should stay afloat in the New Year? Designers weigh in with their thoughts. Plus, jump to the HOW Forum to add to the list.

Designers have a way of finding the hippest places in town. We went to Los Angeles and got the scoop on all the best places to stay, eat, drink and play while you're in town. Plus, get the insider's pulse on what the creativity community and job market look like there. Whether you're looking to visit or make the move, this Designer's Guide will point you everywhere that you'll want to be.

Designers have a way of finding the hippest places in town. We are journeying across the U.S. to bring you the scoop on all the best places to stay, eat, drink and play at the country's most creative cities, from L.A. to Seattle to Philadelphia, even the best of Omaha and Kansas City. Plus, get the insider's pulse on what the creativity communities and job markets look like in each town. Whether you're looking to visit or make the move, let these Designer's Guides point you everywhere that you'll want to be!

How often do you get a great idea and let it fall by the wayside? Is there a way to get more out of your creativity and make it more productive?  Here's a sneak peek into how one team has switched they way they do things around the office to do just that. Learn from them, and watch your creativity flourish.