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Collaboration

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/// 1. The act of working in concert with others to push ideas forward /// 2. A collective approach that promotes accountability and cross-pollination, two critical forces in generating meaningful productive creative output.

Mr. Oso: Sunny Disposition

Versatile designer Sergio M. de la Varga, aka Mr. Oso, talks about loving what he does and living in the moment.

cypher13: Friendly Collaboration

We speak with Todd Berger, one-fifth of cypher13, about the benefits of collaboration between friends, staying within budget, and combatting burnout.

57 Even: Defining the New Guard

Break-out, 24-year-old visual artist 57 Even shoots the breeze about getting clients' attention and disseminating projects quickly.

Malota: Development of Ideas

Mar Hernandez, aka wunderkind illustrator "Malota," delves into how collaboration pushes you and the vital connection between neatness and focus.

Human Ideas: Adopt The Sky

The guys at Human Ideas think blue sky -- literally. We chat about selling ideas "down the hall" and presenting the familiar in an unfamiliar way.

2x4: Collective Progress

As design studio 2x4 Inc. puts it, collaboration is a constant negotiation. We discuss the challenges of group dynamics and ever-bigger projects.

David Gensler: Empowering Creative Talent

David Gensler, President of the KDU (Keystone Design Union) explores emotion, drive, and the mystical process of a project "turning real."