SPD.ORG: Student Outreach

02.02.12posted by
The Editors

Student Design Competition Q&A: High School Kids? Grad Students?

As our Student Design Competition deadline quickly approaches (March 5, 2012, 5pm), we're answering your questions to help you figure out all the details, rules, and guidelines. If YOU have a question, email us at mail@spd.org, and we may answer it here.

I'm in high school, but I love magazines and design. Can I enter your Student Design Competition? What if I'm in grad school? Or I just graduated with my Bachelor's degree this past December?

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Portfolio Reviews

01.30.12posted by
The Editors

CMYK: Student Portfolio Reviews Feb 23

With the spring school semester in full swing, we thought all you graduating seniors (and undergrads too!) could you use some guidance as you're cranking out those portfolios. So Come Meet Your Kind...

Get a critique from our publishing pros and find out what they're looking for in your book when they're looking to hire. Doesn't matter if your book is finished or still in the works ... bring what you've got and our design superstars will help you figure out what's working and what's not. Details after the jump.… MORE

Student Competition

01.27.12posted by
Student Editors

Student Competitions: Get Inspired!

As the deadlines for our Student Design and Photo Competitions quickly approach, maybe you're trying to figure out just want you're going to do for your entries. How about looking at what previous winners have done? Or turning to the pros for some winning inspiration. Keep reading for some handy links to great ideas ... but just remember, don't copy!! Just get inspired to create your own awesome ideas. Read on for the links.
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Student Design Competition

01.25.12posted by
The Editors

Student Design Competition Q&A: The Photos

Okay, so I saw the post on where to get the copy for my Student Design Competition entries. But what about the photos? Where do I get them?

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Typography

01.24.12posted by
Student Editors

Type in a Minute: Kerning

Got a minute to talk type? Here's the first installment of my series of videos on typography basics, and it covers kerning, which is adjusting the space between letters. Well-kerned type makes your work look professional, and you stand out from the crowd. --Joseph Caserto

Welcome to one of our newest contributors, Joseph Caserto. You'll be seeing lots of new contributors over the next few weeks and months, so keep coming back for more awesome content!

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Answers

01.22.12posted by
The Editors

Student Design Competition Q&A: The Copy

So, uh, for this Design Competition, where do I get the words to use in my layout? Do I have to write the story myself?

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Student Photo Competition

01.17.12posted by
Student Editors

2012 Student Photo Competition Rules Announced

Our 4th annual Student Photo Competition is now officially open and ready for your entries, so for all you photographer types, read on for the full instructions. Enter up to 3 photographs in response to this year's theme by Monday, April 9, and take the next step in becoming the person that makes magazines instead of just reading them.

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Student Design Competition

11.30.11posted by
Student Editors