Society for News Design

In Memoriam: Lloyd Ziff - September 27, 1942 - August 1, 2024 The Society of Publication Designers lost a great friend, mentor, and inspiration this summer, when legendary magazine designer Lloyd Ziff passed on August 1 at the age of 81. In Lloyd’s stellar career, he was responsible for the visual direction of some of the most significant magazines of his time, mentored and jump-started the careers of countless designers and photographers, had a brilliant second career as a noted photographer, and provided the SPD community with many years of leadership and friendship. SPD remembers Lloyd with the help of several art directors who were impacted by his friendship, mentorship, and influence. Special thanks to Robert Newman for organizing and to Michael Grossman, Diana La Guardia, Frank Lalli, Francesca Messina, Don Morris, Michael Mrak, Richard Pandiscio, Robert Priest, and Fred Woodward for contributing. Check out the post here: https://lnkd.in/eJ-yisNU 📸 Steven Freeman from SPD's Mag2000 conference in April 1996

Here's a look behind the redesign of Spice magazine.

The 19th is hiring a contract news designer/illustrator to support our editorial team’s creative needs on social media as the election approaches. 📆 : Sept. 2024 - Nov. 2024 💰 : $65/hr 📌 : Remote (U.S. based) The deadline is Sept. 5! Apply today: https://bit.ly/3MsuIPW

Last night The Washington Post launched a revamped homepage and app layout based on audience trends, reader feedback and internal strategy discussions. The new layout is significantly tighter and streamlined with some notable re-positioning of modules. Notice: Opinions takes over that right rail slot from Latest Headlines, for example. Can you spot the other differences between the two homepage images?

🥈 @natgeo #SND45 Print silver medal in Information Graphics @fernandog.baptista, graphic editor; Christine Fellenz, cartography; Eve Conant, text editing; Mesa Schumacher, reporting; Judges praised the entry's balanced layout and lovely illustrations. They appreciated its storytelling and nostalgic appeal, with particular praise for how the map seamlessly blended into the water. Judges recognized its ability to captivate and engage viewers beyond expectations.

🥈 @zeit #SND45 Print silver medal in Information Graphics Malin Schulz, Art Director; Haika Hinze, Art Director; Jan Kny, Deputy Art Director; Jan Lichte, Deputy Art Director; Amélie Schneider, Photo Editor in Chief; Matthias Schütte, Designer; Kim-Melina Bertram, Information Graphics Judges enjoyed the color palette and noted that the design, while seemingly a house style at Die Zeit, was executed exceptionally well. Despite the challenge of creating a graphic about dreams and sleep, the tone and colors were fitting and cohesive, with a clean style that incorporated numbers and data effectively. Judges appreciated the balance and conceptual cohesion of the design, particularly its incorporation of common dream themes and relaxing nighttime vibes.

🚨 Big News Alert! 🚨 ⁠ We're excited to announce that the Society for News Design (SND) is making major changes to the annual Best of News Design Creative Competition! Starting next year, we're merging the print, digital, and student competitions into one streamlined event.⁠ ⁠ Here's what to expect:⁠ • Unified Competition: A single, easier-to-navigate competition for all.⁠ • Updated Categories: Streamlined judging categories covering all platforms, including some platform-specific ones. Plus, we're adding categories for non-editorial work!⁠ • Expert Judges: Our judges will continue to critique based on their expertise.⁠ • Minneapolis Judging: We're aiming to return to Minneapolis next year, with judging tentatively scheduled for mid- to late-April.⁠ • 1-Day Conference: After judging, we’re planning a 1-day conference to connect, network, and learn in person.⁠ ⁠ We want your input! If you’re interested in helping shape this transformation, please DM us or email [email protected]. Let’s make this the best competition yet! ⁠ Stay tuned for more updates, and feel free to share your ideas with us!⁠ ⁠ #SND #SND46 #SocietyforNewsDesign #NewsDesign #VisualJournalism #CreativeCompetition #Design⁠

🥈 @zeit #SND45 Print silver medal in Information Graphics Malin Schulz, Art Director; Haika Hinze, Art Director; Jan Kny, Deputy Art Director; Jan Lichte, Deputy Art Director; Amélie Schneider, Photo Editor in Chief; Matthias Schütte, Designer; Anne Gerdes, Information Graphics Judges admired the contrast in the illustration and praised the playful incorporation of elements like the watch and stethoscope for conveying information creatively. The bold white-black-red color scheme was celebrated for its striking impact. Overall, the judges appreciated the design's creativity and visual appeal. The entry effectively balanced style with substance, deserving recognition for its innovative approach.

🥈 @nytimes #SND45 Print silver medal in Information Graphics Josh Holder and Guilbert Gates Judges praised the clarity and comphrensive arieal imagery of the visually engaging side-by-side maps and unique map strips. The overall strength of the imagery and the balanced spread contributed to its recognition. Additionally, the extensive effort in identifying small details in the satellite images was acknowledged in its commendable execution.

🥈 @zeit #SND45 Print silver medal in Photography Malin Schulz, Art Director; @haikahinze, Art Director; Amélie Schneider, Photo Editor in Chief; Lara Huck, Photo Editor; Franziska Palma, Designer; Sasha Maslov, Photographer; Daniel Berehulak, Photographer; Dmytro Kozatskyi, Photographer; Kostiantyn und Vlada Liberov, Photographer; Wolfgang Schwan, Photographer; Mystslav Chernov, Photographer; Nanna Heitmann, Photographer Judges appreciated the emotional resonance of the images, particularly on the second page, where the before-and-after presentation effectively conveys a powerful narrative. The design is praised for its harmonious balance, intentional image selection, and successful juxtaposition, creating a layout that feels both cohesive and emotionally impactful.