Mission
Society for News Design Mission Statement
Adopted September 2005
The mission of the Society for News Design is to enhance communication around the world through excellence in visual journalism.
To that end, the Society will:
- Promote the highest ethical standards in all of our crafts
- Champion visual journalism as an integral discipline
- Educate journalists on a continuing basis
- Celebrate excellence in all aspects of journalism
- Encourage innovation throughout our industry
- Provide a forum for critical review and discussion of issues
- Value our unique and diverse international and multicultural character

