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.

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.

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

🏆🥇 Hey Sports fans! Get your tickets and join us on Nov. 5 for Creative Playbook: Visual Storytelling in Sports. Featuri...
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 🥇🏆

In part 6 of her 1:1 interview series for , Jana Meier-Roberts () talks to creative director and showrunner Nick Vokey a...
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.

Photographers: Registration is now open for our 8th annual SPD Photography Portfolio Review on October 8th and 9th! Sign...
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] |

Reminder! Join the SPD in partnership with today, Thursday, September 18th for our in-person speaker event: The Making ...
09/18/2025

Reminder! Join the SPD in partnership with today, Thursday, September 18th for our in-person speaker event: The Making of Legends of Broadway. 🎟️ TICKETS ON SALE 🎟️ at the link in our bio.

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.

SPD Nice Spread: Empire Focus, July 2025                 Photographer .may_     Creative Director:     Photography Dire...
09/17/2025

SPD Nice Spread: Empire Focus, July 2025      
           
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Grooming: using Chanel

SPD Cover of the Day 's Fall Preview with cover star LizzoCreative Director: Design Director: Photographer: Styling: ...
09/16/2025

SPD Cover of the Day 's Fall Preview with cover star Lizzo
Creative Director:
Design Director:
Photographer:
Styling: for .agency
Hair:
Makeup: using for .agency
Manicure: at
Tailor:
Earrings:
Special thanks to and

SPD Cover of the Day with Editor-in-Chief Global Image Director Art Director: Photographed by Global Editorial Directo...
09/16/2025

SPD Cover of the Day with
Editor-in-Chief
Global Image Director
Art Director:
Photographed by
Global Editorial Director
Written by
Styled by Thom Bettridge
(thomthomclub)
Barber:
Nails:
Grooming:
Tailor:
Movement Director:
Video:
Location:
Production:
Local Production:
Post Production:

SPD Cover of the Day with Tyra BanksPhotographer & Creative Director: Dalvin Adams Art Director and PR: Louie Diaz Styl...
09/16/2025

SPD Cover of the Day with Tyra Banks

Photographer & Creative Director: Dalvin Adams
Art Director and PR: Louie Diaz
Stylist: Wilford Lenov
Makeup: Valente Frazier
Hair: Kiyah Wright
Dress: Michael Costello
Watch: Crisathena

Producers:
•⁠ ⁠Tunnel Media Group & Khang Le
•⁠ ⁠Cory Couture Productions
•⁠ ⁠Valentina Gurova of Praliyans MGroup
Location: The Dream Factory Studio LA

SPD Cover of the Day with Selena GomezCreative Director: Visuals Director: .kathryneFashion Director: Photographer: Sty...
09/12/2025

SPD Cover of the Day with Selena Gomez

Creative Director:
Visuals Director: .kathryne
Fashion Director:
Photographer:
Stylist:
Hair:
Makeup:
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Set design:
Production:
DP (motion only):
Writer:

Check out the SPD Hispanic Heritage Month Feature

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

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