HOW Collections: In-House Issues Column 2011

WHAT'S INSIDE:

THE ART OF POSSIBILITY
When the creative team at Merck pharmaceutical was asked to "redecorate" a corporate hub, they seized the opportunity, creating a new line of business for the group and elevating their position within the company.

GOING IT ALONE
If you're the sole designer at a big corporation, you probably feel both isolated and overextended. Following are some tips for making connections and lightening your workload.

A RICH RACING HISTORY
The design team at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway draws from a deep creative well to craft the look for the 100th anniversary of the Indianapolis 500.

ODD JOBS
Not only are in-house designers' roles misunderstood, they're often misused, too. Following are stories of odd project requests, some unethical, others just plain weird, and tips for dealing with your own sticky situations.

THE OUTSIDERS
Need help to fi ll the shoes of a team member on leave or to fix a computer problem outside the scope of your internal IT department? Follow these tips to find outside creative and technical talent to support your in-house team.