FEATURE | ANNUAL COLOR FORECAST
Color is among the most powerful ways to communicate messages about products, services, causes and ideas. And color forecasts are where theory and practice come together. Thanks to the many participants in this year's special report, especially the Color Association of the United States, the Color Marketing Group and the Pantone Color Institute.

WEB DESIGN SURVEY | SPONSORED BY GETTY IMAGES
Web design is mainstream, taking its place in the business of graphic design alongside traditional staples like print, packaging and broadcast design. Our latest annual survey — sponsored exclusively by Getty Images — takes a look at what graphic designers are thinking, planning and doing about the web.

NEWS
Flying the branded skies with Skybus Airlines; Planet Propaganda talks jazz; Girvin psychoanalyzes Unionbay website; new McDonald's packaging is made of people; and much more.

SEEN AND NOTED
A quick visual tour of interesting new projects. Michael Courtney Design brews its own beer; Design Within Reach annual book now within reach.

PEOPLE
Jobs, careers, milestones, transitions. Graham Hales named chief communications officer of Interbrand Group; DM2 senior strategist Chris Fuller appointed principal; Energy BBDO is energized by adding Jason Stanfield and Greg Braun; and more.