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The Society of Publication Designers is a vital resource serving our expansive network of creative p

The Society of Publication Designers is dedicated to promoting and encouraging excellence in editorial design. Our members are art directors, designers, photo editors, editors and graphics professionals. Since drafting its charter in 1965, the SPD remains the only organization specifically addressing the visual concerns of print and online editorial professionals.The efforts of the Society and its

members also serve to educate and enlighten the public about the importance of magazines and online publications. Editorial design plays a crucial role in shaping and documenting this information and in turn, our common history.

12/11/2025

Meet the Chairs:

Chairs: Mike Schnaidt, Creative Director, Fast Company and Haley Kluge, Creative Director, Variety

Digital Chairs: Chelsea Schiff, Head of Design & Visuals, Barron's and Eric Capossela, Creative Director, Garden & Gun

Magazine of the Year Chair: Luke Hayman, Partner, Pentagram

Brand of the Year Chair: Eric Paul, Creative Director, ESPN

12/08/2025

🎁Are you ready to treat yourself or a fellow creative?
Explore the 2025 SPD Holiday Gift Guide ➡️ LINK IN BIO.

Curated picks from the SPD Board that go beyond the expected—standout merch, meaningful keepsakes, and tools that spark creative thinking.

Want something with lasting impact? An SPD membership offers access to a global creative network, year-round inspiration, and industry-shaping conversations.

Stay curious. Stay inspired!
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12/03/2025

Let Your Voice Be Seen with SPD 61! Get your PDFs and digital files ready because the BEST Creative Competition for editorial content is here. Check out the Call for Entries here: https://www.spd.org/spd-61

The Chairs:

Chairs: Mike Schnaidt, Creative Director, Fast Company and Haley Kluge, Creative Director, Variety

Digital Chairs: Chelsea Schiff, Head of Design & Visuals, Barron's and Eric Capossela, Creative Director, Garden & Gun

Magazine of the Year Chair: Luke Hayman, Partner, Pentagram

Brand of the Year Chair: Eric Paul, Creative Director, ESPN

11/07/2025

Tickets are still available for Pace Yourself with Creative Director, Author, and Professor Mike !

Join us:

The Museum of Arts and Design
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
6:30PM - 8:30PM

In this craft-focused talk, Mike Schnaidt draws insights from his career to help you beat the rush, focus on what matters, and write a fulfilling, sustainable career story.

Mike’s book “Creative Endurance” will be available for purchase at the event!

Sponsored by

11/06/2025

Join us next Wednesday, November 12th at the Museum of Arts and Design in NYC for our in-person speaker event: Pace Yourself with Mike Schnaidt.

Buy tickets here: https://www.spd.org/events/pace-yourself

Design is moving fast. We’re in a rush to master more skills, ship more projects, and climb the ladder. But great designers know how to slow the tempo. Pacing is part of our daily practice: we sequence words and images to tell stories that last. What if we apply that same principle to our careers?

In this craft-focused talk, creative director, author, and professor Mike Schnaidt draws insights from his career to help you beat the rush, focus on what matters, and write a fulfilling, sustainable career story.

Mike’s book Creative Endurance: 56 Rules for Overcoming Obstacles and Achieving Your Goals will be available for purchase at the event.

Special thanks to Airtable for sponsoring our event!

11/03/2025

On Wednesday, November 5 at 7 PM ET, we’re going courtside (virtually) for Creative Playbook: Visual Storytelling in Sports, a fast-paced conversation about the power of visuals to move, inspire, and electrify.

How do you translate that game-winning shot, the roar of the crowd, or the stillness before the moment into something unforgettable? Our lineup of pros breaks it down: ESPN’s (Luke Knox) leads the discussion with (Robert Generette III), and , creatives who know how to turn adrenaline into art.

You don’t have to work in sports to learn from this team. If you’re ready to push your visual storytelling, rethink your playbook, or pivot into a new creative lane, this is your chance.

🏀 Get your ticket and get inspired: spd.org. (Free for SPD members!)
Special thanks to Club Ethos for making this happen.

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from SPD! 🎃

This year we’re celebrating with some of our favorite’s from 💀

Slides:

1. Halloween, , Art Direction by Adam Smasher and

2. Misery, Art Direction by Chris Koehler

3. Creature from the Black Lagoon, , Art Direction by JP Sanchez and Jeremiah Schaeffer

4. Twin Peaks, Art Direction by Chris Koehler

5. Sleepy Hollow, Hero Complex Gallery, Art Direction by Adam Smasher and Tim Caballero

6. Halloween, Art Direction by Chris Koehler

7. People Under the Stairs, , Art Direction by Chris Koehler

8. Phantasm, Art Direction by Chris Koehler

9. Psycho, , Art Direction by and

10. Candyman, Art Direction by Chris Koehler

11. Jaws, Universal Studios, Art Direction by JP Sanchez and Jeremiah Schaeffer

12. Nosferatu, Art Direction by Chris Koehler

13. Halloween, Hero Complex Gallery, Art Direction by Adam Smasher and Tim Caballero

14. Halloween, Art Direction by Chris Koehler

10/18/2025

Looking to reinvent your creative career??

Join SPD for Pace Yourself with Creative Director, Author, and Professor Mike sponsored by !

The Museum of Art and Design
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
6:30PM - 8:30PM

In this craft-focused talk, Mike Schnaidt draws insights from his career to help you beat the rush, focus on what matters, and write a fulfilling, sustainable career story.

Mike’s book “Creative Endurance” will be available for purchase at the event!

We hope to see you there 💛

10/08/2025

Ready to reinvent your creative career? Join SPD for Pace Yourself with creative director, author, and professor .

In this craft-focused talk, Mike draws insights from his career to help you beat the rush, focus on what matters, and write a fulfilling, sustainable career story.

Mike’s book Creative Endurance: 56 Rules for Overcoming Obstacles and Achieving Your Goals will be available for purchase at the event.

Wednesday, November 12, 2025
6:30 PM 8:00 PM
Tickets on sale now!

10/08/2025

🏆🥇 Hey Sports fans! Get your tickets and join us on Nov. 5 for Creative Playbook: Visual Storytelling in Sports. Featuring all-star speakers and sponsored by Club Ethos, this event is gonna be a winner 🥇🏆

09/29/2025

In part 6 of her 1:1 interview series for , Jana Meier-Roberts () talks to creative director and showrunner Nick Vokey about forging an additional career path. In addition to being a stellar editorial designer with jobs at The New Yorker and MIT Technology Review, he turned a side-project into a job creating animated shows for outlets like HBO Max and Adult Swim.

Head to spd.org/1to1 for this and previous interviews with creatives who pivot.

09/23/2025

Photographers: Registration is now open for our 8th annual SPD Photography Portfolio Review on October 8th and 9th! 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/photography-portfolio-review-2025

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

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