Learn what separates these famous graphic designers from all the others. You'll learn their thoughts on design trends, business strategies, client relationships and other inside secrets that have put them at the forefront of the design world.

Each month, only at the Designers Inner Circle we bring you cutting edge design information from the top designers in the world.

Von Glitschka

Von has worked in the communication arts industry for 21 years. He now refers to himself as an "Illustrative Designer." In 2002, he started Glitschka Studios, a multi-disciplinary creative firm.

His work reflects the symbiotic relationship between design and illustration, thus his modus operandi is that of a hired gun for both in-house art departments and medium to large creative agencies working on projects for such clients as Microsoft, Adobe, Pepsi, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Major League Baseball, Hasbro, Bandai Toys, Merck, Allstate Insurance, Disney, Lifetime Television and HGTV.

His exuberant graphics have garnered numerous design and illustration awards and have appeared in such publications as Communication Arts, Society of Illustrators, Graphis, American Illustration, and Logo Lounge II, III and IV.

He is often asked to speak and judge at design events nationwide and currently sits on the National Illustration Conference board (ICON5) as well as others.

Learn:

• How this one skill can immensely help your design business profitability
• The right way to leave a company (and how this can help your design future)
• How to find your own design "personality" and why this is important
• Why you need to develop a refined design process and excellent work habits

Cheryl Roder-Quill

Cheryl is exactly what you would expect from a successful design professional. Award-winning. Multitalented. Creative. Communicative. Her exceptional organizational skills and orientation to detail are hallmark qualities frequently cited by clients. At the same time, Cheryl is the primary source of funk, spunk, and spontaneity that defines the spirit of angryporcupine*design.

Cheryl brings twenty years of diverse industry experience to each project. She has worked for several design firms and corporate marketing departments as a staff designer, art director and creative consultant. Those firms and corporations include -- a to z communications, Gwen Francis Design Group, Envision Media, The Limited, Macmillan/McGraw-Hill, and Bath & Body Works.

In addition to a thorough understanding for the visual language of design and typography, Cheryl's skill set also relies heavily on the strong craft skills including hand cutting, hand binding and the use of non-traditional production materials.

Cheryl is a member of professional organizations such as AIGA (American Institute of Graphic Arts) and WADC (Western Art Directors Club)..

Learn:

• Cheryl's answer to avoid being too slick and contrived in your design business
• How to do "Selective Marketing" in order to immediately increase your graphic design profits
• How to balance a successful creative career and family as a female graphic designer
• How improving your "hand skills" can lead your design business into new markets

Lori Haller

Lori Haller, principal of Shadow Oak Studio, has been a graphic designer for 20+ years, creating successful direct mail packages for a wide variety of industries and clients.

Lori's client list reads like a who's who of the direct marketing industry including, Agora Publishing, Boardroom, Inc, Healthy Directions, The Motley Fool and Soundview Publishing, Forbes, and INTUIT.

Additionally, Lori is a highly sought after speaker on design realted topics and is a developer of several programs through AWAI (American Writers and Artists Inc.) for graphic designers.

• How to ethically "set-up" clients to purchase from you again and again
• How to properly "follow up" with clients
• The secret to maintaining successful, long-term client relationships
• Information on the exploding, lucrative, graphic design direct marketing business
• The importance of being well-rounded

Jeff Fisher

Jeff Fisher, Engineer of Creative Identity for the one-person firm Jeff Fisher LogoMotives, has designed logos and created identities for over 25 years. clients have included one-person entrepreneurial companies, educational facilities, non-profits, government agencies, professional sports teams and major international corporations.

Fisher, a member of the HOW Magazine Editorial Advisory Board, also writes for the magazine. His writing has been published in Designer, Bulletin and other publications.

Fisher often speaks about design related topics to Chambers of Commerce, SBA centers, Professional organizations, creative conferences, college design students and high school art career classes.

Jeff Fisher LogoMotives is located in Portland, Oregon.

• The #1 skill you need to understand to succeed
• What surprising marketing methods work best for designers
• should designers blog? why and why not
• What 1 thing you need to be doing at all times as a designer

Roger Parker

Roger Parker helps businesses plan, write and design for marketing success. His consulting, copywriting, design, critiques and fresh perspective has benefited companies worldwide.

Known as the "32 Million Dollar Author," Roger has written over 38 books including, "Designed to Sell," "Looking Good in Print" and "The One-Minute Designer"

Roger's clients include Microsoft, Apple, HP, Best Buy and Adobe Systems.

His latest project is a web site called PublishedandProfitable.com, a step-by-step guide to planning, writing, promoting and profiting from a book.

Roger can also be found online at DesigntoSellOnline.com.

• How learning to write can explode your design business
• How to be the "obvious expert"
• Why you need to create templates (of all kinds)
• How to immediately cultivate business by next week with this innovative idea

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