Archived Posts by Steve Dorsey
SND 2011 Hangzhou Quick Course: Gearing up for the Mobile Age
Tuesday, October 11th, 2011
The mobile age is now. As the number of devices, platforms and apps explode, it is imperative to gain an understanding of what it all means. And how to prepare for it. The emphasis of this course will be to focus on the variety of mobile experiences in the current world landscape and what is succeeding. By focusing on the immediate past, hidden present, and unknown future of mobile, this course cuts through the swirling information overload surrounding the mobile world. SND-Chinese will focus its next Quick Course on this Oct. 29-31, 2011 at Tianducheng Resort, Hangzhou.
SND Lifetime Achievement Award: Roger Fidler
Tuesday, October 4th, 2011
The Society for News Design is proud to present its Lifetime Achievement Award to an innovator, leader, teacher, founder and friend: Roger Fidler.
Fidler, the digital program director at Digital Publishing Alliance at the University of Missouri’s Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute accepted the award at the awards banquet at the SND’s award banquet at its annual workshop in St. Louis Saturday.
Karsten Ivey named Region 3 director (US southeast)
Tuesday, September 27th, 2011
Karsten Ivey of the Fort Lauderdale, FL Sun-Sentinel has been named Society for News Design’s regional director for the south eastern U.S. The region includes includes: TN, NC, SC, GA, AL, MS, FL, LA, AR, PR, TX, OK
“I’m very excited and looking forward to getting started, ” said Ivey.
Sajeev Kumar T.K. named Region 19 director (Asia and South Pacific)
Thursday, September 22nd, 2011
Sajeev Kumar T.K, Visual Editor of Kerala Kaumudi based in Kerala, India, has been named Society for News Design regional director for Asia and South Pacific. TKsajeev runs a very popular website about design in India.
TKsajeev says, “I am excited about working for SND, and assure you my sincere effort towards promoting SND and its activities in Region 19.”
Dorsey dishes with Tim Harrower, SND STL presenter & MC for awards ceremony
Wednesday, September 21st, 2011
We caught up with the legendary Tim Harrower as he was gearing up for SND STL and wanted to know a little about what it’s like to be him — and what’s on his mind heading into his big double-header appearances at the workshop… STEVE DORSEY: You’ve taught all over the country — high school and
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Quick Q & A with Robert Newman, Creative Director of Reader’s Digest
Tuesday, September 20th, 2011
We caught up with Robert Newman, creative director at Reader’s Digest and SND STL panelist to find out a little bit more about what makes him tick: SND STL: You’ve done amazing work at a lot of great titles over the years. If you could have editorial and visual control of just one magazine anywhere
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How to use SND STL as an alibi, create your own customized schedule
Monday, September 12th, 2011
The 2011 Society for News Design annual workshop and exhibition is excited to offer a customizable, digital program guide that’s also mobile and tablet friendly. It’s a great way to organize your conference experience at SND STL — and it makes for a handy alibi, too. This video offers a brief tour. Log in and
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Have you taken RJI’s 2011 iPad survey yet? Do it now!
Friday, July 29th, 2011
The Reynolds Journalism Institute’s iPad/Tablet Research Project has been the first of its kind already (twice now, really). And they’re at it again. They invite you to take their Summer 2011 survey: Click here. This survey is international and open to anyone who owns or uses an Apple iPad or other comparable media tablet. It
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Nominations sought for 2012 election
Sunday, July 10th, 2011
The Society seeks nominations for the office of SND Secretary/Treasurer for 2012. The nomination process will be open until July 31, with an election to follow. Results will be announced at the SND St. Louis workshop and exhibition.
Design in Paris… in the spring: WAN-IFRA + SND
Friday, May 13th, 2011
WAN-IFRA – SND conference: “Design for the News and Magazines Publishing Industry” WAN-IFRA, in cooperation with the Society for News Design, are organizing the third edition of its international conference dedicated to design for newspapers and magazines, to be held in Paris, France, on 19 May next. The objective of this conference is to examine
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See Change — at a discount for SND members
Tuesday, April 19th, 2011
See Change, the power of visualization May 19 – 20, 2011, University of Minnesota – Minneapolis campus Special invitation for SND members The University of Minnesota School of Journalism and Mass Communication and the College of Design are partnering with AIGA, the professional association for design, to host the second annual Change: The Power of
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Josh Crutchmer named competition’s 33rd edition coordinator
Monday, March 7th, 2011
Josh Crutchmer has been named coordinator for the 33rd edition of the Best of News Design™ competition. He is a senior designer for news and projects at the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. “Josh has a wide range of experience and will make a great 33rd Edition Coordinator after having worked at the competition for many years,” said
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Live… from Muncie! Meet the Digital Design judges and support staff
Sunday, February 13th, 2011
Ball State University students Megan Capinegro and Becca Dixon interviewed all the the Best of Digital judges today. Stephanie Stamm illustrated their portraits. Find out who’s who … and some interesting fun facts about this year’s jury.
Digital competition judges pushing through Day 2
Saturday, February 12th, 2011
A look behind the scenes on Day 2 There are just over 500 total entries in the revamped SND Best of Digital Design competition. The judges have worked their way through more than half of those already and are grinding through the rest. The bigger categories are behind them, but category 1 — World’s Best-Design
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SND STL student volunteers needed — sign up today!
Friday, February 11th, 2011
Attention All Students! During this year’s annual workshop in St. Louis Sept. 29-Oct. 1, a student newsroom will produce live coverage of SND events, activities and presentations. We are currently looking for students who are interested in working as volunteers to produce original reporting in the form of written pieces, photography, video and information graphics
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COVER COMPETITION: Design the 32nd edition cover
Wednesday, February 9th, 2011
