Archive for the ‘Regions’ Category
Behind the scenes designing WaPo’s ‘The Prophets of Oak Ridge’
Sunday, May 26th, 2013
In the dead of night, three peace activists broke into and shut down a nuclear weapons site to challenge the billions of dollars still spent on mankind’s most dangerous creation: The bomb. A chain reaction followed. The Prophets of Oak Ridge, a 10,000 word narrative by Dan Zak, is the latest long form, immersive storytelling experience by The Washington Post.
From iPhone to printed page: The rise of Instagram in major publications
Monday, May 13th, 2013
On Sunday morning, March 31, the journalism faithful trudged out to their collective front porch, picked up the hefty edition of The New York Times and found a comfortable spot to curl up for an anticipated weekly read. On this Sunday, if you pay attention to photography, it didn’t take long to be surprised by the (not-so) Old Gray Lady.
Right there, smack in the middle three columns of the Times’ front page, was Alex Rodriguez, staring back at you from a well-composed, well-lit portrait. Taken on an iPhone in a men’s restroom.
This caused a bit of reaction in the blogosphere, and on Twitter, and on Facebook; and, quite likely, on couches across America. We asked top photo and visual editors what they thought, what policies they had for similar photography and what they see coming. More from Sports Illustrated’s Brad Smith, the Washington Post’s David Griffin, the Los Angeles Times’ Michael Whitley and the Chicago Tribune’s Robin Daughtridge on the jump.
Introducing the cover of the SND34 Best of News Design book
Wednesday, May 8th, 2013
The masses – and by that I mean 1,125 of you – have spoken, and entry No. 24, designed by Osama Aljawish, will grace the cover of the 34th annual SND Best of News Design book. Congratulations to Mr. Aljawish and to all the artists who submitted such an incredible array of choices. Cover No.
Officer’s report from the spring board meeting
Wednesday, May 1st, 2013
In an effort to make our members aware of officer and board member initiatives, the Society For News Design leadership team is sharing reports from the spring board meeting that took place last weekend in Louisville, KY. This is the first in a three part series of posts, which will also include reports from program and region directors.
Lessons from Malofiej21: Less gratuitous illustration, more information and ever increasing standards for excellence
Monday, March 25th, 2013
In Pamplona, a picturesque city in northern Spain, a week of infographic intensity has been completed. 1,191 entries (from 154 organizations in 28 countries) have been scrutinized, hours of lectures attended, a great deal of food and wine has been consumed, and I made my annual run at the world gin and tonic record. You can see the full list of winners here. And see the golds here.
More on the jump …
Live from Muncie: Follow the SND Best of Digital News Design judging
Friday, February 22nd, 2013
A team of world renowned judges, student volunteers and SND helpers have braved stormpocalypse 2013 to head to Muncie, Ind., and Ball State University — the Harvard of Delaware County — for SND’s annual Best of Digital Design Competition.
Judges will be sorting through hundreds of entries from across the globe to pick the best digital and mobile news design from last year. They will also be selecting the World’s Best Designed news sites and apps. Don’t fret dear reader, the SND International Web Desk is there and will bring you live updates all weekend.
Other SND competition news:
- • Design the cover of SND’s next Best of News Design book
- • Searchable database of the winners of SND’s Best of News Design print competition.
- • Links to coverage of the 34th Best of News Design™ competition.
- • Slideshow of the World’s Best Designed™ Newspapers
Help news designers in India enter the SND competition
Friday, January 11th, 2013
SND’s Best of News Design is the leading competition of its kind in the world and we are heading into our 34th year. Each year in Syracuse, NY, there is a dizzying array of work from all over the world. Inspirational coverage of important local stories, stunning features, eye-catching photos and awe-inducing graphics. Broadsheet, tabloid, magazine.
There are some places in the world, however, that it’s a little more difficult to enter the competition.
Take India for instance. The news is a thriving part of the cultural landscape with thousands of titles. For a news designer to enter SND’s competition, though, is far above what that person earns at their job. SND would like to help so we are trying an experiment.
SND India’s region director, T.K. Sajeev Kumar has reached out to news designers across India to submit their best work to him. A small group of judges will review that work and nominate for entry into SND’s competition. Meanwhile, we are using the crowdsourcing site Razoo, a site for non-profits to raise money, to help these designers put their work up against the best in the world.
If you’d like to help, here’s how. Outreach to different parts of the world has always been one of SND’s core principles. We have region directors from all over the world.
REMINDER: IT’S TIME TO ENTER YOUR BEST NEWS DESIGN FROM 2012
Print entry deadlines: U.S. submissions, Jan. 16, 2013; international submissions, Jan. 23, 2013.
Digital entry deadlines: 12 a.m. EST., Jan. 16, 2013
Digital competition categories: More on the changes to this year’s competition, categories and rules
Digital entry form: Register first and then click on “submit entries.”
What sites are the World’s Best Designed? We’re looking for your ideas for the World’s Best Designed websites and mobile apps. A group of judges will go over all submissions and ideas in February, but first we’d like to hear from you. Send us your ideas.
Print competition Call for Entries: Instructions, categories and forms English and Spanish
Welcome to a new year: Meet the new appointments to SND’s board
Tuesday, January 1st, 2013
With the start of the new years comes a number of new appointments for the Society for News Design board. These folks are taking over for former board members whose appointments ended in 2012 or who moved to other positions.
SND’s board is made up of more than 20 volunteers who focus on different parts of making SND go, whether a geographic area or an area of expertise, like the website or training.
REMINDER: IT’S TIME TO ENTER YOUR BEST NEWS DESIGN FROM 2012
Print entry deadlines: U.S. submissions, Jan. 16, 2013; international submissions, Jan. 23, 2013.
Digital entry deadlines: 12 a.m. EST., Jan. 16, 2013
Digital competition categories: More on the changes to this year’s competition, categories and rules
Digital entry form: Register first and then click on “submit entries.”
What sites are the World’s Best Designed? We’re looking for your ideas for the World’s Best Designed websites and mobile apps. A group of judges will go over all submissions and ideas in February, but first we’d like to hear from you. Send us your ideas.
Print competition Call for Entries: Instructions, categories and forms English and Spanish
Holiday sale: Sign up now for a limited-time $100 discount on this fall’s SND workshop in Louisville
Wednesday, November 21st, 2012
Lately, Black Friday seems like the closest thing yet to the Zombie Apocalypse. People’s brains are overpowered by a near-deadly withdrawal of tryptophan, gravy and wine, and then they swarm en masse to retailers’ doors hoping to fight and shove their way to a $4 toaster.
This holiday season, you can avoid becoming a victim of the madness and knock a couple things off your shopping list from the cozy comfort of your recliner.
We’re knocking $100 off the standard registration price for SND Louisville. That’s only $295. This is a great gift for a friend, loved one, or yourself. What you’ll learn at SND’s Workshop will last longer than any $4 toaster. The Student and Educator price will drop to $200.
So to sum up, don’t make a bad bet and ruin your Thanksgiving weekend by living out a scene from “28 Days Later.” Relax, save money and give a gift that will keep on giving. Register now!
The view from London: Election 2012, roast beef and Romney
Sunday, November 4th, 2012
Michael Agar, region director for western Europe, reflects on British news coverage of the upcoming U.S. presidential election from a London pub.
This is part five in a week-long series of SND’s election coverage.
Election 2012: A look at pages from Mexico City
Sunday, November 4th, 2012
Coverage of the U.S. election in Mexico City was significant the major dailies El Universal, La Razón, Reporte Indigo, Reforma and Excélsior. Here is a sample of some of the work. A link to El Universal’s interactive analysis is here. Here is Excelsior’s special web site. And here is Reporto’s Indigo’s election site.
Election 2012: How Las Vegas Sun photographer Steve Marcus makes images of Governor Mitt Romney
Saturday, November 3rd, 2012
Nevada — with its six electoral votes — is one of a handful of states President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney consider a toss up this election cycle. As both candidates make myriad stops in the area surrounding Sin City, Las Vegas Sun photographer Steve Marcus explains how he approaches making thoughtful and unique images of sometimes redundant campaign events.
Election 2012: Inside the Washington Post’s digital efforts
Friday, November 2nd, 2012
How do you build successful digital products to cover a news event as large as a presidential election?
Sarah Sampsel, Director of Digital, Mobile and New Product Design at The Washington Post, offers her advice based on work her team has built in D.C.
Election 2012: Pages from the Cincinnati Enquirer
Thursday, November 1st, 2012
SND continues its election coverage with pages from the Cincinnati Enquirer. Ohio is another battleground state this presidential election cycle; it has 18 electoral votes up for grabs.
Meet SND’s Lifetime Achievement Award winners for 2012: Deb Withey and Roger Black
Wednesday, October 24th, 2012
At the awards gathering at SND’s workshop in Cleveland this fall SND presented its Lifetime Achievement Award to Roger Black and Deb Withey. The Lifetime Achievement Award is the highest individual honor the Society can bestow and only 19 have received the it.
Roger’s vision and leadership has set the standard for newspaper and magazine design. His work with type and digital platforms has lead the way far out ahead of the rest of the industry. See the slideshow and read the script from the ceremony here.
Deb’s sense of community and gift for teaching transformed newsrooms of all sizes and her ability to use the tools of design to capture a place transformed communities. See the slideshow and read the script from the ceremony here.
Lifetime Achievement Award, Roger Black: Innovator, leader, visionary
Wednesday, October 24th, 2012
The recipients of SND’s Lifetime Achievement Awards in 2012 are Roger Black and Deborah Withey. The awards were presented at SND’s annual workshop and exhibition in Cleveland this fall. Before Black and Withey, only 19 have received the honor.
