The Society of Publication Designers

12/21/2022

The Early Bird Deadline is this Friday, December 23rd. Get your entries in ASAP before the holidays and save big. Download the Call for Entries here: https://spd.org/spd-58

12/20/2022

See you tonight for our Happy Hour hosted by Frank Augugliaro, Design Director, The New York Times Opinion and Jackie Bates, Photo Director, The New York Times Opinion. We hope to see you there! https://www.spd.org/events/spd-happy-hour-december-20-2022

12/16/2022

Get your entries in ASAP because the Early Bird Deadline is Friday, December 23rd! Enter your work before the holidays and save big. Download the Call for Entries here: https://www.spd.org/spd-58

12/12/2022

Join us on Tuesday, December 20th for our Happy Hour hosted by Frank Augugliaro, Design Director, The New York Times Opinion and Jackie Bates, Photography Director, The New York Times Opinion. We hope to see you there!

https://www.spd.org/events/spd-happy-hour-december-20-2022

12/09/2022

In Memoriam: Legendary art director, George Lois, passed away on November 18, 2022 at the age of 91, in Manhattan. His work, including 92 Esquire covers, provoked audiences and influenced countless designers who followed in his footsteps. His legacy will continue to leave a lasting impact and he will be missed.

George was a member of the SPD community and a recipient of our prestigious Herb Lubalin Award. We’ve searched through the SPD archives and found some great archival footage of George and have shared it on the SPD website here: https://www.spd.org/in-memoriam/george-lois

12/07/2022

FTW: Enter today! Get your PDFs and digital files ready because the Best Creative Competition for editorial content is here! Download the SPD58 Call for Entries here: https://www.spd.org/spd-58 ❤️

This year’s Co-Chairs are: Kate Elazegui, Creative Director, The New York Times Opinion Pages and Chin Wang, Vice President, ESPN Creative Studio; Digital Co-Chairs: Taylor Le, Design Director, The Los Angeles Times and Kristen Radtke, Associate Creative Director, The Verge; Magazine of the Year Chair: Robert Newman, Creative Media Director, Newmanology; and Brand of the Year Chair: Emily Kehe, Creative Director.

11/22/2022

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11/20/2022

Remembering the legendary Esquire art director, George Lois, who passed away recently at age 91. He was single handedly responsible for those gutsy Esquire covers in the 1960’s that still inspire the community today.

11/17/2022

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Learn more about Ask An SPD Insider here: https://www.spd.org/ask-an-spd-insider

11/01/2022

Now Streaming with Metaleap Creative: Episode 6 of the Right Mind At Work podcast with Lakisha Clemons. Listen now on Apple, Spotify, Google, Overcast, and the SPD site here: https://www.spd.org/right-mind-at-work

In this week’s episode, Lakisha gives voice to reason among the chaos. Her experience as Global Head of Workforce and Organizational Transformation at TransUnion in market research and technology illuminates change as a necessary good. Though not all traditional work-life rhythms are here to stay, she gives hope that some mainstream bedrocks of leadership and collaboration are here to stay.

10/27/2022

Today is the last day to sign up for our Dynamic Digital Covers Creative Lab taking place this Saturday, October 29th with award-winning creative director Chuck Kerr (Creative Director, Entertainment Weekly). Event registration for the workshop closes today, Thursday, October 27th. Sign up and learn more at the link here: https://www.spd.org/events/spd-creative-lab-mastering-new-skills-for-professionals-2022

10/25/2022

Now Streaming with Metaleap Creative: Episode 5 of the Right Mind At Work podcast with Davian-Lynn Hopkins. Listen now on Apple, Spotify, Google, Overcast, and SPD site here: https://www.spd.org/right-mind-at-work/davian-lynn-hopkins

Now a designer at Pentagram, Davian knows first hand how dubious the last 3 years have been. As a Gen Zer, he speaks to the resilience necessary for a young designer trying to keep his footing in the tenuous work market. He also gives voice to the growing demand to become a “generalist” as opposed to a traditional view of focused mastery.

10/19/2022

Now Streaming with Metaleap Creative: Episode 4 of the Right Mind At Work podcast with Sergio Lozano. Listen now on Apple, Spotify, Google, Overcast, and SPD site: https://www.spd.org/right-mind-at-work

Designer of the Air Max 95 at Nike where he worked for 30 years, most recently as Senior Design Director and Innovator, Sergio Lozano’s long tenure at Nike taught this Gen X baby that there is no “i” in team. Though the workplace be a house of cards, Sergio intimates that collaboration and mentorship are still an art worthy of cultivation. On this episode with hosts José and Nikolle Reyes, Lozano shares his experience leading designers at Nike and abroad and proffers traditional and contemporary approaches to leadership that are both innovative and inspiring.

10/12/2022

Tomorrow is the last day to sign up for our Reimagining the Redesign Creative Lab taking place this Saturday, October 15th with award-winning creative director Mike Schnaidt (Creative Director, Fast Company). Event registration for the Reimagining the Redesign workshop closes tomorrow, Thursday, October 13th at 5:00PM ET. Sign up and learn more here: https://www.spd.org/events/spd-creative-lab-mastering-new-skills-for-professionals-2022

10/12/2022

Now Streaming with Metaleap Creative: Episode 3️⃣of the Right Mind At Work podcast with Katie Belloff. Listen now on Apple, Spotify, Google, Overcast, and the SPD site: https://www.spd.org/right-mind-at-work

In this week’s episode, José and Nikolle Reyes chat with fellow SPD board member, Katie who currently serves as an Art Director over a team of growing designers at The New York Times’ TBrand Studio. She offers a counter-argument to the old-school work-grind mentality and sheds light on the newer generation’s broader definition of collaboration and overall expectations around mentorship.

10/11/2022

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10/04/2022

Now Streaming with Metaleap Creative: The Right Mind At Work podcast episode with Gail Anderson! Listen now on Apple, Spotify, Google, Overcast, and our website: https://www.spd.org/right-mind-at-work/gail-anderson

In this episode, legendary graphic designer Gail Anderson digs into defining the existential crisis facing older creatives and the conflict with a generational mindset that doesn’t care about their glory days. What must change to continue to be relevant? How can younger creatives attain mastery with higher industry demands for generalists? Ultimately, what is at odds in the heart of a creative and what leads to career satisfaction?

09/28/2022

Don't miss out on SPD's virtual Creative Labs! Tomorrow is the last day to sign up for our Expressive Typography workshop taking place this Saturday, October 1st with award-winning creatives Nancy Campbell and Trevett McCandliss of the design duo McCandliss and Campbell (Creative Directors, Earnshaw's, Footwear Plus, and MR Magazine). Event registration for the Expressive Typography workshop closes tomorrow, Thursday, September 29th at 5:00PM ET. Sign up and learn more about all 3 of our Creative Labs here: https://www.spd.org/events/spd-creative-lab-mastering-new-skills-for-professionals-2022

09/27/2022

Now Streaming with : The podcast launches today with its first episode with David Brooks! Listen now on Apple, Spotify, Google, and Overcast.

David is a researcher, Yale professor, columnist for The New York Times, commentator on “PBS NewsHour,” NPR’s “All Things Considered” and NBC’s “Meet the Press.” On this episode, this Baby Boomer shares what he has embraced while working alongside Millennials. He puts a finer point on the great resignation, apathy and toxicity in the workplace and the existential crisis facing us all.

09/25/2022

Coming Soon with Metaleap Creative: Right Mind At Work - A podcast for leaders who happen to be creative. Hosted by husband/wife life and business partners, José and Nikolle Reyes of Metaleap Creative, Right Mind At Work examines the messiness and exhilaration of being leaders who happen to be creatives. The podcast launches September 27th on Apple, Spotify, Google, and Overcast. Check out the trailer and subscribe here: https://www.spd.org/right-mind-at-work

09/21/2022

Tickets are on sale now for SPD's virtual Creative Labs! Elevate your creativity with a three-part workshop on expressive typography, reimagining the redesign, and dynamic digital covers with award-winning creatives Trevett McCandliss, Nancy Campbell, Mike Schnaidt, and Chuck Kerr.

Learn more about each Creative Lab/buy tickets here: https://www.spd.org/events/spd-creative-lab-mastering-new-skills-for-professionals-2022

09/16/2022

Save The Date for our 5th Annual SPD Photography Portfolio Review on October 18, 19, and 27!

Photographers: Get your portfolios ready to virtually share with top Photo Directors & Visual Creatives from an assortment of publications and brands who are looking for new talent. We’re finalizing our roster of reviewers now so be sure to sign up for SPD’s mailing list to be notified when ticketing opens. More info here: https://www.spd.org/events/photography-portfolio-review-2022

If you are interested in sponsoring a BIPOC Photographer for a Portfolio Review, please reach out to us at [email protected]

09/02/2022

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08/29/2022

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08/17/2022

In Memoriam: Suzanne Noli, age 62, died peacefully on August 13, 2022 surrounded by her adoring family. Beloved daughter of the late Mary and Robert Noli, loving sister to Robert, Carol (Della Ratta) and Mary (Maloney), loving sister-in-law to Denise Noli, Ralph Della Ratta and James Maloney. Dear Aunt to Christine Tessar, Caroline Della Ratta, Nick Della Ratta, Kelly Maloney, Christopher Maloney, Kieran Maloney, and Erin Maloney. Dear friend to many.

Suzanne, who loved life, adventure, exercising, and the beach was raised in Sayville, Long Island. After graduating from the School of Visual Arts in 1984 Suzanne’s creative talents led her to a career first in publishing as a designer of book covers for G.P.Putnam’s Sons, Warner Books and Harper Collins, followed by a career in magazine design. True to her passion she began magazine design at American Health for Women. Suzanne served as Art Director for O (Oprah Magazine); Creative Director for Fitness Magazine and most recently Design Director of Veranda Magazine. Throughout her career, Suzanne freelanced at Women's Health, Lucky Magazine, Prevention Magazine, and Brides Magazine. Everywhere she worked Suzanne made lifelong friends.

Suzanne was down to earth, fun loving, and devoted to her family. Perhaps she is most remembered for her ability to connect with her nieces, nephews, and granddaughters. She was known as ‘Aunt Sue’ and ‘Sue Sue’ to them and leaves an indescribable impact.

She will be deeply missed by all whose lives she touched.

In lieu of flowers, please donate a pint of blood in her honor. Suzanne had recently began educating family and friends about the tremendous blood shortage.

https://www.spd.org/in-memoriam/suzanne-noli

08/16/2022

SAVE THE DATE: SPD Creative Labs are back this October! Elevate your creativity with a three-part workshop on expressive typography, reimagining the redesign, and dynamic digital covers with award-winning creatives Nancy Campbell and Trevett McCandliss of the design duo McCandliss & Campbell (Creative Directors, Earnshaw's, Footwear Plus, and MR Magazine), Mike Schnaidt (Creative Director, Fast Company), and Chuck Kerr (Creative Director, Entertainment Weekly). Taking place over three different Saturdays in October (October 1, October 15, and October 29), these creative labs give hands-on instruction in a small virtual class setting.

More information on each Creative Lab and ticketing is coming soon.

https://www.spd.org/events/spd-creative-lab-mastering-new-skills-for-professionals-2022

08/09/2022

Calling all media industry creatives! SPD is finally bringing back our beloved happy hours, and we’d love to see you. Come out for an opportunity to mix and mingle with photo directors, art directors, photo editors and designers. It’s been a long couple years and we all need to catch up, safely!

07/06/2022

Illustrators! Join SPD for its 3rd Annual Illustration Portfolio Review on July 27th and 28th! Sign up and virtually share your work with our amazing roster of creatives who are looking for new talent. Learn more here: https://www.spd.org/events/illustration-portfolio-review-2022

06/23/2022

Congratulations to the Gold and Silver Medal Winners! Check out the full list of winners at the link in our bio 🏆 In case you missed the awards, you can still buy a ticket to watch it through Saturday, July 16th.

To see the winners head to www.spd.org

06/22/2022

Congratulations to the Gold and Silver Medal Winners! Check out the full list of winners here: https://www.spd.org/spd-57-winners

In case you missed the awards, you can still buy a ticket to watch it through Saturday, July 16th here: https://www.spd.org/events/57awards

06/15/2022

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06/09/2022

Congratulations to the Medal Finalists for Magazine of the Year: .
Find out who wins on Thursday, June 16th, during our virtual awards and celebrate with us in person later that evening at the Cocktail Reception. Details at the link in our bio and the next slide 🎶

06/08/2022

Congratulations to the Medal Finalists for Video of the Year

06/08/2022

Our beloved photo booth photographer, is back for this year's cocktail reception! Check out some fun photos Ari took from past SPD events and get your tickets to this year's in-person event on Thursday, June 16th, available now at the link in our bio! 🤘

06/08/2022

06/08/2022

06/08/2022

Congratulations to the Medal Finalists for Website of the Year: , , , , , and ! Find out who wins on Thursday, June 16th, during our virtual awards and then celebrate with us in person at the Cocktail Reception. More details at the link in our bio!

06/08/2022

Congratulations to the Medal Finalists for Website of the Year: , , , , , and ! Find out who wins on Thursday, June 16th, during our virtual awards and then celebrate with us in person at the Cocktail Reception at . More details at the link in our bio!

06/06/2022

We are SO excited to be back and celebrating IN PERSON on Thursday, June 16th! Relive some moments from our crowd favorite photo booth and grab tickets here: https://www.spd.org/events/57awards 🧑‍🎤👩‍🎤👨‍🎤 | 📸

06/06/2022

Celebrate with our Virtual and In-Person Events on Thursday, June 16th! We'll announce the winners during our virtual awards presentation and then we'll celebrate in person later that evening with a cocktail reception in Brooklyn, New York at . 🎟 Learn more/buy tickets by this Friday, June 10th here: https://www.spd.org/events/57awards