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.

Spotlight on Art Director .ordorica for Hispanic Heritage MonthSlide 1:Art director & designer: Camila Ordorica (camila...
09/10/2025

Spotlight on Art Director .ordorica for Hispanic Heritage Month

Slide 1:
Art director & designer: Camila Ordorica (camila.ordorica)
Illustrator: Guillermo Flores ()
Motion: Ana Cristina Espinosa ()
Magazine editor: Maria Luisa López
Editor-in-Chief: Karina Rodríguez

Slide 2 an mix of Spreads Camila art directed

Slide 3:
Art director & designer: Camila Ordorica (camila.ordorica)
Illustrator: Eduardo Ramón ()
Editor-in-Chief: Karina Rodríguez

Slide 4:
Art director & designer: Camila Ordorica (camila.ordorica)
Illustrator: Roberto H. Estudio (.mx)
3D Letterist: BAM! Studio ()
Editor-in-Chief: Karina Rodríguez

SPD Cover of the Day: Open Tennis Magazine by The Second Serve “Running around outside”Creative Director: David Bartholo...
09/08/2025

SPD Cover of the Day: Open Tennis Magazine by The Second Serve

“Running around outside”
Creative Director: David Bartholow
Art Director Emeritus: Larry Buchanan
Painting by: Mairikee Dau

“Tennis”
Creative Director: David Bartholow
Art Director Emeritus: Larry Buchanan
Photograph by: Adrian Meško

“Franny”
Creative Director: David Bartholow
Art Director Emeritus: Larry Buchanan
Photograph by: Emily Shur

Tennis Season! exclusive style guide: a limited-edition newspaper distributed both on the ground at and across digital...
09/08/2025

Tennis Season! exclusive style guide: a limited-edition newspaper distributed both on the ground at and across digital channels.

EIC
Art direction: Mairéad Gleeson
Artwork by: Cristiana Couciero

SPD Cover of the Day with Photography by Written by Styling by Digital Tech: Photo Assistants: and Styling Assistants:...
09/08/2025

SPD Cover of the Day with

Photography by
Written by
Styling by
Digital Tech:
Photo Assistants: and
Styling Assistants: and
Hair:
Makeup:
Manicure:
Set Design: .vineyard
Tailor:
Production:
The Cut, Editor-in-Chief
The Cut, Photo Director
The Cut, Deputy Culture Editor
The Cut, Photo Editor
The Cut, Fashion Market Editor
The Cut, Head of Social

Just what exactly makes an image iconic?Join the SPD in partnership with on Thursday, September 18th for our in-person ...
09/05/2025

Just what exactly makes an image iconic?

Join the SPD in partnership with on Thursday, September 18th for our in-person speaker event: The Making of Legends of Broadway. 🎟️ TICKETS ON SALE NOW 🎟️ https://www.spd.org/events/jody-quon-and-mark-seliger

An exclusive evening with two creative legends—Jody Quon , Creative Director of New York Magazine, and acclaimed photographer Mark Seliger —as they take us behind the scenes of the Legends of Broadway issue.

Moderated by award-winning creative director, photo editor, and writer Jodi Peckman, this conversation will explore the art of visual storytelling, the dynamics of creative collaboration, and the behind-the-scenes process of producing one of New York Magazine’s most visually stunning issues.

Ready for that Happy Hour? 🥃🍂 It’s fall, y’all! Join SPD and our friends at on Thursday, Sept. 25 for Happy Hour at 7-...
09/04/2025

Ready for that Happy Hour? 🥃🍂 It’s fall, y’all! Join SPD and our friends at on Thursday, Sept. 25 for Happy Hour at 7-9pm ✨ sound off in the comments if we’ll see you there 👀

SPD Cover of the Day and images with RosaliaEditor-in-chief: Nina Garcia Photographer: Inez & Vinoodh Stylist: Alex Whi...
09/04/2025

SPD Cover of the Day and images with Rosalia

Editor-in-chief: Nina Garcia
Photographer: Inez & Vinoodh
Stylist: Alex White
Writer: Suzy Exposito
Hair: Evanie Frausto
Makeup: Raisa Flowers
Manicure: Sonya Meesh
Set Design: Lauren Nikrooz
Production: John Nadhazi and Michael Gleeson at VLM Productions .productions

SPD organization and board:Celebrating and honoring Hispanic Heritage Month, history, culture and creatives.Artwork by
09/02/2025

SPD organization and board:
Celebrating and honoring Hispanic Heritage Month, history, culture and creatives.

Artwork by

SPD Cover of the Day   The Last Ever, Kinda Bananas, Missing You Already, Goodbye Issue Design Director Cover & Center S...
09/02/2025

SPD Cover of the Day   The Last Ever, Kinda Bananas, Missing You Already, Goodbye Issue

Design Director 
Cover & Center Spread Art by  

Design team   
Founder  
Founding Editor  
Editor Molly Bennett 
Editors larakanich, Amanda Schupak, 
Photo Editors  and  
Copy Editor Andy Willett 
Production  
Craft  
Contributing art by , , , , .gariepy, , ,  and 

Contributing Photography by , ,  and 

Halloween Costumes & Styling by 

SPD Cover of the Day: The Wanderlust Issue Featuring , , and Photographed by Styling by Makeup Hair Deputy Editor Pho...
08/31/2025

SPD Cover of the Day: The Wanderlust Issue

Featuring , , and
Photographed by
Styling by
Makeup
Hair
Deputy Editor
Photographer’s assistant
Stylist’s assistant .zumwalt, Digital Introduction by
Vogue Philippines, July/August 2025

📸Calling all photographers 📸 SAVE THE DATE! Join us for our annual SPD Photography Portfolio Review this October 2025. V...
08/28/2025

📸Calling all photographers 📸 SAVE THE DATE!

Join us for our annual SPD Photography Portfolio Review this October 2025. Virtually share your portfolio with Photo Directors and Visual Creatives from top publications and brands who are looking for new talent…and they want YOU!

Tickets will go on sale soon — keep an eye on this space 👀

📸

SPD Cover of the Day with Travis KelceGlobal Design Director Photographed by Global Editorial Director Story by Sean ...
08/19/2025

SPD Cover of the Day with
Travis Kelce

Global Design Director
Photographed by
Global Editorial Director
Story by Sean Manning
Styled by
Hair by
Skin by at Tracey Mattingly
Movement Direction by
Tailoring by Tina Manners
Produced by Nicole Tondre at
Shot on location at Beach Club at , Marine Stadium Marina and
Animal handler by
Flyboard by
Mural by HOXXOH. Additional artwork by Logz, Cro and Mr.Who

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