The Society of Publication Designers

The Society of Publication Designers 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.

Hey students! The 2026 SPD-U Student Competition is Now Open! Check it out and enter in our Design, Photography, & Illus...
01/07/2026

Hey students! The 2026 SPD-U Student Competition is Now Open! Check it out and enter in our Design, Photography, & Illustration categories by Friday, March 20th, 2026. Learn more at SPD.org!

🎨Special thanks to .dfp, a former SPD-U Student Competition Winner, for designing this year’s Call for Entries!

01/07/2026

Do you want your work in front of the best?
Illustrators worldwide — be heard! Your time is now.

ENTER SPD61 COMPETITION!
⏰ Standard deadline: January 9th, only 3 days left!
👉 LINK IN BIO for full details.

Members save 50%, so consider joining!

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The Standard Deadline is this Friday, January 9th! Don't miss your chance to enter in the best creative competition fo...
01/06/2026

The Standard Deadline is this Friday, January 9th! Don't miss your chance to enter in the best creative competition for editorial content. Check out the Call for Entries here: https://www.spd.org/spd-61

Standard Deadline: This Friday, January 9th
Late + Final Deadline: Friday, January 23rd

01/01/2026

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2026!
The global creative community of SPD wishes you a wonderful year ahead.

We are Creative Directors, Photo Directors, Visual Directors, Art Directors, Photo Editors, Graphic Editors, Designers, Illustrators, Animators, Photographers, Typographers, Social Media Designers, Video Directors, Videographers, Concept Artists, Motion Designers, UX Designers, Web Developers, Producers, Design Managers, Visual Strategists, Consultants…

Artwork by Inma Hortas ().

12/26/2025

Meet the 2025–2026 Board of the Society of Publication Designers!

This brilliant bunch includes print, digital, and broadcast designers plus illustrators representing creative voices from across the U.S. and all the way to Madrid, Spain. Different mediums, different time zones, same love of great storytelling.

Get to know them (and see what they’re all about) at the link in our bio.

We’re excited to welcome six new members: Kojo Boateng , Tova Diamond , Inma Hortas , Anne Latini , Alice Morgan .design, and Faith Stafford .

We also want to congratulate the 2024-2025 Officers: Dian Holton (President), Rashida Morgan-Brown (Vice President), Susanna Hayward (Vice President), Emily Furlani (Secretary) and Brian Lutz (Treasurer).

Happy Holidays from SPD! 🎁🎊This year we are celebrating with some fun and festive illustration from 🤩Slide 2 and 4 are ...
12/23/2025

Happy Holidays from SPD! 🎁🎊

This year we are celebrating with some fun and festive illustration from 🤩

Slide 2 and 4 are new work for 🍻

12/17/2025

The Early Bird Deadline is this Friday, December 19th. Get your entries in before the holidays and save big! Check out the Call for Entries here: https://www.spd.org/spd-61

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!
Design by .design

CreativeGifts

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

Tickets are still available for Pace Yourself with Creative Director, Author, and Professor Mike !Join us:The Museum of...
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!

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