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Is Helvetica really the typeface of the New York City Subway? Shaw goes mythbusting to uncover the long, storied history.

Do serious design solutions require a serious approach? Heller riffs on why playfulness can yield the best answers.

Today, as the country elects a new leader, consider the role of design leaders, too. Farson urges designers to see the world as CEOs do.

With 2008 showing signs of 1932, every cent counts. Patton looks at a silver classic from the golden age of coin making.

In what ways can an e-book be better than a printed book? First-time author Marks looks at the upsides of digital publishing.

What can you do to keep your design business healthy during an economic downturn? Perkins offers six smart strategies to help you cope.

How did the cathedral-like banks of yesterday become today’s playgrounds? Riechers evaluates what their design says about how we view money.

If the economy has you concerned about your in-house future, consider Epstein’s strategy for job stability.

Why is the word “craft” dismissed by artists and designers? Caplan rediscovers its relevance at the newly opened (and renamed) Museum of Arts and Design.

Who was Nathan Gluck? Heller pays tribute to the artist, archivist and friend.