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Category: Commentary
SND38 Individual Portfolio Winner Spotlight: Kelli Sullivan
Kelli Sullivan Deputy Design Director for News & Projects Los Angeles Times What is your current job title, and how long have you been in that role? Deputy Design Director for News and projects. I have been in this position here at the Times since 2005, 11+ years. Before that, I was Deputy Design Director in our […]
On equal rights in Charlotte
On Thursday the state of North Carolina reached an “awkward compromise” to repeal House Bill 2, the controversial measure that restricted cities such as Charlotte from enacting anti-discrimination ordinances and required transgender people in public buildings to use the bathroom corresponding with the gender marked on their birth certificate. “In a perfect world, with a […]
Beyond NYT 2020: Visual Journalism Isn’t Enough
The New York Times recently released a report that prescribes changes intended to carry the news organization into 2020 and beyond. A key recommendation: turn up the visuals. I am proud to have taken part in a previous effort to uplift the visual report at The Times, when I was hired to be the newspaper’s first […]
The quandary of graphic photography (Warning: disturbing images)
The difficult decisions on what to publish, and when, in the wake of the tragedy in Roanoke, Va., and the social media response that follows.
An appreciation: Mark Edelson, legendary Palm Beach Post photo editor
Chris Rukan recalls the time he spent working with Edelson.
Wallen: All-or-nothing attacks discourage intelligent risk-taking
The New York Times’ SportsSaturday cover, which featured a list of NBA transactions, intending to highlight LeBron James’ return to the Cleveland Cavaliers, was met with a fury of debate across social media platforms. Especially within the SND community.
Schneider: A design that reduces a story to one fact puts incredible pressure on that fact
The New York Times’ SportsSaturday cover, which featured a list of NBA transactions, intending to highlight LeBron James’ return to the Cleveland Cavaliers, was met with a fury of debate across social media platforms. Especially within the SND community.
[Reaction] Nate Silver, ESPN launch Five Thirty Eight
Nate Silver and ESPN have officially launched Five Thirty Eight, a data-driven news site covering politics, economics, sports, science and lifestyle topics.
Behind the New York Daily News’ ‘House of Turds’ cover
The New York Daily News made waves with its ‘House of Turds’ cover, which went viral across social networks and media organizations alike. Design director Theo Caviness and senior designer Jill Evans spoke to us about the story behind the cover.
Design plagiarism: Myth or reality?
Plagiarism is fairly easy to define in most areas of the journalism industry, but there is no copy and pasting in the design world. Where do we draw the line between a flattering imitation and stolen work?
Hannah Wise: 5 Things I learned interning at The Dallas Morning News
Hannah Wise shares five lessons from her time as a digital design intern at The Dallas Morning News.
Rachel Schallom on building the Sun Sentinel’s first longform piece
On August 18 the Sun Sentinel published a huge investigation revealing Florida’s failure to keep the most dangerous sex offenders locked up. The story warranted a different visual approach, but creating the Sun Sentinel’s first fully responsive, multimedia-packed site wasn’t without its challenges.
Chelsea & The City: 8 month update
Chelsea Kardokus has just started her career as a freelance designer for TIME magazine in Manhattan. Her blog series Chelsea & The City follows her transition into life as a young professional. As she shares her celebrations and challenges along the way, Chelsea hopes members of the SND community will join her in thoughtful conversation and help shape the foundation for a successful career in news design.
Jon Wile on redesigning the American City Business Journals
As creative director for American City Business Journals, Jon Wile has his hands full. On top of dealing with the logistics of handling 40+ publications, he’s leading the brand redesign alongside Garcia Media. Wile talks with SND about the process.
On designing historical moments at The Washington Post
Journalists are in the business of breaking news. But how do you deal with it when your paper becomes the story? I found out on Monday afternoon when Don Graham announced the sale of The Washington Post.