The corporate-template-defying design work of Tom Hughes; photo-nirvana-seeking Jim Arndt; the extraordinary collages of illustrator, collector and teacher Melissa Grimes; ad agency Goodby, Berlin & Silverstein; in-depth profiles of selected members of the vibrant Chicago design community. John Kneapler's adventure with design in Japan; Barbara Gordon on why freelancers get hooked on the freelance life style.