Career Pivots
Sep
10
6:30 PM18:30

Career Pivots

Design: Alice Morgan

Join the Society of Publication Designers on Thursday, September 10th in New York City for our in-person speaker event: Career Pivots.

Featuring a panel of creatives who have made bold transitions across industries, disciplines, and roles, we'll explore how creative skills can open unexpected doors and how to navigate change with confidence.

Through candid conversations, Alexandra Folino, Freelance Creative Director (formerly Allure, Glamour, and Delish.com); Temi Oyelola, Art Director, MasterClass (formerly Banana Republic and Oprah Magazine); Cynthia Hoffman, former Design Director for Bloomberg.com (formerly TIME, The Boston Globe, and Chicago Magazine); and moderator Tina Johnson-Marcel, Head of Design, JPMorgan Chase (formerly Google and Capital One) will discuss how they have pivoted in the creative industry.

Following the conversation, join us for drinks and networking with fellow creatives, speakers, and SPD members.

Career Pivots

Thursday, September 10th, 2026
Doors Open: 6:30 PM ET | Panel Discussion: 7:00–8:00 PM ET
G-Gallery
404 Broadway, 2nd Floor, Chinatown, NY 10013
SPD Members: $10 | General Admission: $20
Space is extremely limited. Online ticket sales will close when the event reaches capacity or on
Wednesday, September 9th at 8:00PM ET—whichever comes first. No refunds.
All Door Sales: $30

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Special thanks to Rhodia Notepads and Pentel Pens for donating materials for this event.

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Save The Date: Photography Portfolio Review
Oct
21
to Oct 22

Save The Date: Photography Portfolio Review

Made by Maria Cardenas (@mardube) and Atharva Raut (@atharva_raut).

Photographers: SAVE THE DATE! Join us for the 9th Annual SPD Photography Portfolio Review this October 21-22, 2026. Virtually share your portfolio with top Photo Directors and Visual Creatives from an assortment of publications and brands who are looking for new talent. They want to see your work!

Many thanks to the Photography Portfolio Review Committee: Zara Katz, Director, Art and Photography, NBC News Digital; Karen Frank, Deputy Photo Director, Barron’s; Carrie Mifsud, Art Director, The New York Times; Mark Baker-Sanchez, Founder & Creative Director, BakerSanchez, Inc.; Nicole Motta, Senior Art Director; and Amy Feitelberg, Art Director of Photography for organizing. Thanks to Maria Cardenas and Atharva Raut for creating the promo and Nicole Motta for art directing.

SPD sets the standard for editorial excellence. This is your opportunity to put your best portfolio forward and talk to industry leaders online. During your review, you will be able to virtually screen-share your portfolio when you talk one-on-one. SPD does not need your portfolio beforehand.

Save the date: tickets will go on sale closer to the event. Stay tuned and sign up for SPD’s mailing list to be the first to know!

Wednesday, October 21st and Thursday, October 22nd
9:00AM - 1:20PM ET | 2:30PM-6:50PM ET
All times listed are in the Eastern Time Zone (New York City, where SPD HQ is located).
(Zoom Meeting details will be provided a day before the event)
Registration will close when the event reaches capacity or on Friday, October 9th at 5PM ET—whichever comes first.
No refunds.

This year’s virtual Photography Portfolio Review will take place over two days on Zoom from 9:00AM-7:00PM ET. Each day, there will be a Morning and Afternoon session with a unique group of reviewers. Reviews are purchased by the individual day in batches of 3, 6, or 9 reviews. The maximum amount of reviews a photographer can do in a day is 18 (9 in the morning session and 9 in the afternoon session). If your reviewer preferences include reviewers from both the Morning and Afternoon sessions, please make sure you’re available for the entire duration of the day you booked.

Sign up for SPD’s mailing list to be notified when ticketing opens.

Spots are limited. No Refunds.

If you’re a Professional SPD member, you get 50% off! Stay tuned for the discount code when ticketing opens.
If you’re not a current member, join now as a Professional member to receive the 50% discount.

  • 3 reviews, 20 minutes each = $250

  • 6 reviews, 20 minutes each = $350

  • 9 reviews, 20 minutes each = $450

If you are interested in sponsoring the Portfolio Review event or a BIPOC Photographer for a Portfolio Review, please reach out to us at mail@spd.org.

Tickets will go on sale closer to the event date. Stay tuned!

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Kickback & Connect Happy Hour - September 4, 2026 - Washington, D.C.
Sep
4
5:00 PM17:00

Kickback & Connect Happy Hour - September 4, 2026 - Washington, D.C.

Design Concept: Davian-Lynn Hopkins

Join us on Friday, September 4th for SPD’s Kickback & Connect Happy Hour in Washington, D.C. From photo shoots to art direction and from magazines to mobile screens, if you make things in D.C., you’re invited. This is a low-key happy hour bringing together designers and creatives across disciplines in the DMV to kickback, connect, and share ideas—no panels, no pitches, no pressure. We hope to see you there!

Friday, September 4th
5:00PM - 8:00PM ET

Shanklin Hall
2325 18th St NW
Washington, D.C. 20009

Register + let us know you're joining!

No cover charge = no excuse not to come

Must be 21 to enter. Please drink responsibly.

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Kickback & Connect Happy Hour - August 7, 2026 - Washington, D.C.
Aug
7
5:00 PM17:00

Kickback & Connect Happy Hour - August 7, 2026 - Washington, D.C.

Design Concept: Davian-Lynn Hopkins

Join us on Friday, August 7th for SPD’s Kickback & Connect Happy Hour in Washington, D.C. From magazines to motion design and from newsrooms to nonprofits, if you make things in D.C., you’re invited. This is a low-key happy hour bringing together designers and creatives across disciplines in the DMV to kickback, connect, and share ideas—no panels, no pitches, no pressure. We hope to see you there!

Friday, August 7th
5:00PM - 8:00PM ET

Shanklin Hall
2325 18th St NW
Washington, D.C. 20009

Music by Friends on Mars

No cover charge = no excuse not to come

Must be 21 to enter. Please drink responsibly.

Register + let us know you're joining!
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Last Thursday Happy Hour - July 30, 2026 - NYC
Jul
30
6:00 PM18:00

Last Thursday Happy Hour - July 30, 2026 - NYC

Join us on Thursday, July 30th for our SPD Last Thursday of the month Happy Hour in New York City hosted by Alexandra Citrin-Safadi (Illustrator and Art Editor at The Wall Street Journal), Josie Keefe (Artist and Art Director at Bandcamp), and Paige Vickers (Illustrator and Art Director at Vox).
We hope to see you there!

Thursday, July 30th
6:00PM - 8:00PM ET

The Magician
118 Rivington Street (between Essex and Norfolk Streets)
New York, NY 10002

No cover charge = no excuse not to come

Must be 21 to enter. Please drink responsibly.

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Kickback & Connect: Illustrator Mixer- July 15, 2026 - Baltimore, MD
Jul
15
5:00 PM17:00

Kickback & Connect: Illustrator Mixer- July 15, 2026 - Baltimore, MD

Join us on Wednesday, July 15th in Baltimore for a special Illustrator Mixer edition of SPD’s Kickback & Connect! This is an evening dedicated to the art, business, and community of image-making. Whether you're an illustrator looking to deepen your understanding of how art directors think, an art director eager to connect with emerging image-makers, or a Baltimore creative curious about the SPD community — this evening is for you. Meet SPD Board Members: Illustrator Brian Lutz (Professor, University of Hartford), and art directors Dian Holton (AARP), Anne Latini (Fast Company), and Faith Stafford (LA Times). We’ll also be joined by Pittsburgh based Paper + Dirt, who will be curating a selection of independent magazine titles spanning sport, design, food, art and architecture for a one-day pop-up.

This event is free. No panels. No pitches. No pressure. 

Wednesday, July 15, 2026
5:00PM - 8:00PM ET

Making Space Bmore
709 N Howard Street
Baltimore, MD 21201

No cover charge = no excuse not to come

Register + let us know you're joining!

Thank you to our sponsors: Making Space Bmore, Work Printing and Baltmore Fishbowl!

 
 
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Illustration Portfolio Review
Jul
14
to Jul 15

Illustration Portfolio Review

Illustrators/Reviewers: Please check your inbox for an email from mail@spd.org with your schedule and Zoom link.

Illustrators: Join us for the 7th Annual SPD Illustration Portfolio Review this July 14-15, 2026. Virtually share your portfolio with top Design Directors and Visual Creatives from an assortment of publications and brands who are looking for new talent. They want to see your work!

Many thanks to the Illustration Portfolio Review Committee: Brian Lutz, Illustrator + Adjunct Professor, University of Hartford; Inma Hortas, Illustrator; Rashida Morgan-Brown, Creative Director; and Emily Furlani, Assistant Art Director, Features, The Wall Street Journal; for organizing. Thanks to Josie Norton for illustrating the promo and Dian Holton, Art Director, AARP for art directing.

SPD sets the standard for editorial excellence. This is your opportunity to put your best portfolio forward and talk to industry leaders online. During your review, you will be able to virtually screen-share your portfolio when you talk one-on-one. SPD does not need your portfolio beforehand.

Tuesday, July 14th and Wednesday, July 15th
9:00AM - 1:20PM ET | 2:30PM-6:50PM ET
All times listed are in the Eastern Time Zone (New York City, where SPD HQ is located).
(Zoom Meeting details will be provided a day before the event)
Registration will close when the event reaches capacity or on Friday, July 3rd at 5PM ET—whichever comes first.
No refunds.

This year’s virtual Illustration Portfolio Review will take place over two days on Zoom from 9:00AM-7:00PM ET. Each day, there will be a Morning and Afternoon session with a unique group of reviewers. Reviews are purchased by the individual day in batches of 3, 6, or 9 reviews. The maximum amount of reviews an illustrator can do in a day is 18 (9 in the morning session and 9 in the afternoon session). If your reviewer preferences include reviewers from both the Morning and Afternoon sessions, please make sure you’re available for the entire duration of the session/day you booked.

Spots are limited. No Refunds.

If you’re a Professional SPD member, you get 50% off! Login to get your discount code here.
If you’re not a current member, join now as a Professional member to receive the 50% discount.

  • 3 reviews, 20 minutes each = $250

  • 6 reviews, 20 minutes each = $350

  • 9 reviews, 20 minutes each = $450

If you are interested in sponsoring the event or sponsoring a BIPOC Illustrator for a Portfolio Review, please reach out to us at mail@spd.org.

Buy Tickets Here!

Reviewer Schedule

Space is limited so RSVP today! Your reviewer preferences are just that; in other words, they are not guaranteed. Reviewers are assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis and are subject to change. The earlier you RSVP, the better chance you have of getting your top choice. No refunds.

Tuesday, July 14th / 9:00AM–1:20PM ET

Katie Belloff, Art Director, The New York Times - T Brand Studio

Emily Bogle, Senior Visual Editor, NPR

Deanna Donegan, Art Director, The New York Times

Anirban Ghosh, Creative Director, Fortune India

Jeff Glendenning, Creative Director, Studio Glendenning

Whitney Highfield, Senior Art Direction, Scholastic Classroom Magazines

Ben Hinks, Senior Designer, WIRED

Kathy Lee, Senior Art Director, Games, The New York Times

Rita Liu, Visual Editor, The Guardian 

Bri Moran, Art Director, The New York Times - T Brand Studio

Xavier Murillo, Creative Director, The First Day of September

Daniel Murphy, Head of Art and Design, Merge Records

Camila Ordorica, Art Director, TecScience

Laura Padilla Castellanos, News Designer, The Washington Post 

Amanda Suarez, Associate Visual Director, Serious Eats / People Inc

Tracee Tibbitts, Design Director, Science News

Josiah Whitfield, Senior Visuals Designer, New York Magazine

Sam Whitney, Art Director, The New York Times

Tuesday, July 14th / 2:30–6:50PM ET

Alma Avila, Sr. Designer, Apple

Danielle Carnito, Sr. Art Director, Trade, Lerner Publishing Group

Drew Dzwonkowski, Art Director, Sports Illustrated Kids magazine

Shreya Gupta, Senior Designer, Tor Publishing Group, Macmillan

Sarah Kellogg, Assistant Art Director, HarperCollins

Emily Kimbro, Creative Director, Texas Monthly

Chelsea Mamerow, Creative Director

Jaya Nicely, Freelance Art Director

Josef Reyes, Design Director, Bloomberg Markets

Kaitlyn Richert, Senior Designer, Lyft

Jenny Rosenberg, Associate Art Director, AARP

Giorgia Virgili, Sr. Art Director, STANFORD Magazine / Stanford University

Colin Webber, Associate Art Director, Penguin Random House

Tom White, Creative Director, St. Louis Magazine

Wednesday, July 15th / 9:00AM–1:20PM ET

Jonelle Afurong, Associate Visuals Editor, The Atlantic

Tina Ahrens, Director, Art and Photography, DIE ZEIT

Tiana Crispino, Senior Designer / Art Director, The Knot 

Sally Heflin, Founder, Lead Literary & Illustration Agent, Heflinreps Inc

Zara Katz, Director, Art and Photography, NBC News Digital

Leslie Kelshaw, Associate Creative Director, Wayfair

Lisa Meipala Kennedy, Creative & Editorial Lead, The N2 Company

Larisa Kline, Creative Agent, New Business, Jelly

Staci Lanham, Art Director, Special Editions, Baltimore magazine

Chiun Lee, Design Director, Town & Country magazine, Elle Decor magazine

Dragos Lemnei, Art Director, The New York Times

Sophia Little, Art Director, Sundial Media & Technology Group

Gillian MacLeod, Art Director, Men's Health Magazine

Will Mianecki, Art Director, Brand, The Washington Post

Casey Moses, Art Director, Penguin Random House - Random House Children's Books

Simonetta Nieto, Deputy Managing Editor of Visuals, The New York Times

Wednesday, July 15th / 2:30–6:50PM ET

Dov Annuse, Art Director, Wieden+Kennedy

Christine Cavallomagno, Senior Illustration Agent, Walter Schupfer Management

Alice Cho, Freelance Designer / Art Director

Josef Edmonds, Associate Art Director, AARP

Tyler Freidenrich, Global Creative Director, Amazon Publishing

Stephanie Hess, Art Director, Orbit Books, Hachette Book Group

Justine Hirshfeld, Art Director, Science News

Yu-Ming Huang, Global Director, Richard Solomon Artists Representative, LLC

Julia Knetzer, Art Director, Garden & Gun

Lisa Lok, Design & Visuals Director, Dossier Magazine

Gregory Monfries, Art Director, People Inc. Premium Publishing

Kerri Sarembock, Art Director and Project Director, Project Design Company

Kristina Snyder, Executive Creative Agent/Founder, SNYDER

Robyn Thomson, Design Director, Wonder

Cath Virginia, Art Director, The Verge

THE FINE PRINT:
Space is limited so RSVP today! Your reviewer preferences are just that; in other words, they are not guaranteed. Reviewers are assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis and are subject to change. The earlier you RSVP, the better chance you have of getting your top choice. No refunds.

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The 61st Annual SPD Awards
Jun
11
7:00 PM19:00

The 61st Annual SPD Awards

Important Information for Attendees:

The 61st Annual SPD Awards can be accessed here until July 10th at 11:59PM ET. You must be logged into your SPD account and have a completed event registration to access the 61st Annual SPD Awards.

Enjoy the Print and Digital Categories in Episodes 1-4 now! Episode 5: The Biggies featuring our highest honors will be shown tonight during the in-person SPD Awards Reception and will then be made available online tomorrow.

Did someone else buy the virtual awards ticket on your behalf or you don't know your account information? Enter your email address here to reset your login information. Once you have access to your account and are successfully logged in, you can view the awards here.

Any questions? Email us at mail@spd.org.

If you're watching, share it with us on Instagram (@SPDesigners), Threads (@SPDesigners), or X/Twitter (@SPDtweets) using the hashtag #SPD61.

Enjoy the show!

-SPD

Join us on Thursday, June 11th for the 61st Annual SPD Awards as we celebrate the best work of 2025!

The Gold and Silver Medal Winners will be announced during our virtual awards presentation at 12:00PM ET.

Following, we’ll celebrate in person with a cocktail reception that evening at The Georgia Room in New York City featuring the announcement of SPD's Highest Honors: Cover of the Year, Website of the Year, Video of the Year, Magazine of the Year, and Brand of the Year.

Catch up with some old friends and make some new ones. Take some snapshots in our photo booth and dress to impress. Enjoy the open bar and hors d'oeuvres while toasting the Gold and Silver Medal Winners. Space is extremely limited.

The 61st Annual SPD Awards
Thursday, June 11th

 
 
 
Virtual Awards Registration
 

In-Person Cocktail Reception: 7:00PM - 10:00PM ET

Tickets (all in-person reception tickets include access to the virtual awards):

Individual Tickets: SPD Members: $150 | Non-Members: $300
(SPD Members are only allowed to purchase two tickets
total at the member rate)

 
Individual Tickets
 
 
Group of 5
Group of 10
 
 
 

The Georgia Room at Freehand Hotel
23 Lexington Avenue, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10010

Dress Code: Cocktail Chic / No One Will Be Admitted Without A Reservation
SPD 61 Awards RSVP Deadline: Monday, June 8th at 5:00PM ET or when the event reaches capacity
Space is extremely limited. No Refunds.

Want to partner with us and sponsor SPD 61?
Learn more here or email us at mail@spd.org to discuss custom sponsorship opportunities!

 
 

Thanks to Our Sponsors:

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Kickback & Connect Happy Hour - June 4, 2026 - Washington, D.C.
Jun
4
5:00 PM17:00

Kickback & Connect Happy Hour - June 4, 2026 - Washington, D.C.

Design Concept: Davian-Lynn Hopkins

Join us on Thursday, June 4th for SPD’s Kickback & Connect Happy Hour in Washington, D.C. From magazines to motion design and from newsrooms to nonprofits, if you make things in D.C., you’re invited. This is a low-key happy hour bringing together designers and creatives across disciplines in the DMV to kickback, connect, and share ideas—no panels, no pitches, no pressure. We hope to see you there!

Thursday, June 4th
5:00PM - 8:00PM ET

Shanklin Hall
2325 18th St NW
Washington, D.C. 20009

Music by Friends on Mars

No cover charge = no excuse not to come

Must be 21 to enter. Please drink responsibly.

Register + let us know you're joining!
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Last Thursday Happy Hour - May 28, 2026 - NYC
May
28
6:00 PM18:00

Last Thursday Happy Hour - May 28, 2026 - NYC

Join us on Thursday, May 28th for our SPD Last Thursday of the month Happy Hour in New York City hosted by Bon Appétit’s Caroline Newton (Creative Director), Megan Paetzhold (Senior Visuals Editor), Ingu Chen (Art Director), Travis Rainey (Staff Photographer & Visuals Editor), Elliott Jerome Brown Jr. (Staff Photographer & Visuals Editor), Marc Williams (Associate Visuals Editor), and Leo Estevez (Designer).
We hope to see you there!

Thursday, May 28th
6:00PM - 8:00PM ET

The Magician
118 Rivington Street (between Essex and Norfolk Streets)
New York, NY 10002

No cover charge = no excuse not to come

Must be 21 to enter. Please drink responsibly.

 
 

There will be no NYC Happy Hour in June but join us for the SPD 61 Awards on June 11th and stay tuned for our next NYC Happy Hour in July!

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Long Live Mags Pop-up
May
9
12:00 PM12:00

Long Live Mags Pop-up

Join the Society of Publication Designers on Saturday, May 9th in DC for an independent magazine pop-up and collage workshop celebrating print, process, and community with our friends Paper + Dirt, Carla Frank Creative + Co., Living Room, and Steadfast Supply.

Curated by Chas Wagner from Pittsburgh’s Paper + Dirt, the pop-up features a global mix of titles spanning sport, food, design, art, and architecture—plus the people behind them.

Hear from design professionals, including Carla Frank of Carla Frank Creative + Co., on why print magazines still continue to shape culture and build community.

Flip through pages, discover new voices, and connect with fellow creatives before diving into a hands-on collage workshop hosted by Living Room, led by artist and co-founder Ray.

Hosted at Steadfast Supply, a community-driven shop championing independent makers, this is your invitation to unplug, make something, and be part of a slower, more tactile creative culture.

Come browse. Come make. Come hang.

Long Live Mags Pop-up

Saturday, May 9th
12:00PM - 4:00PM ET

Steadfast Supply
301 Tingey Street SE
Washington, DC 20003
Entrance on Water Street

Free to Attend!
Register Below and Let Us Know You’ll Be Joining!

Register here

Chas Wagner is an event designer, brand strategist, and community builder from Pittsburgh. He is cofounder of Case Sensitive, a podcast exploring sport, culture, and creativity, and former owner of Paper + Dirt, a bookshop and community space specializing in magazines and stationery. A lifelong print enthusiast, he highlights everyday people doing extraordinary things and thrives on projects that have never been done before.

Carla Frank doesn't just design magazines—she creates success stories. As the founding design director of O, The Oprah Magazine—the most successful magazine launch in publishing history—Carla understands what publishers and editors need to connect with audiences in increasingly competitive markets. Known for her rare combination of creative vision and business acumen, Carla and her studio Carla Frank Creative + Co. partners with publishing teams using an established process to transform challenges into opportunities, whether launching new titles or reinvigorating established brands.

Ray is a DC-based collage artist, workshop facilitator, designer, and, most recently, the co-founder of Living Room, a neighborhood space in Mount Pleasant where you can drop in, hang out, and make art. Their goal is simple: make creativity part of everyday life. It’s a warm, low-pressure place where making art is optional but always welcome. At Living Room: making is accessible, connection is natural, and art becomes part of how we gather.

Steadfast Supply is a fun gift shop located in Washington DC, that supports independent makers and designers. Steadfast Supply’s mission is to provide a retail platform for independent brands and designers from around the globe to share their goods and their stories with our neighboring communities. The shop serves as a community incubator, providing an events space for our brands, local entrepreneurs, influencers, and small businesses to use and interact with the neighboring community.

Poster Design by Carolyn Sewell

 
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Kickback & Connect Happy Hour - May 7, 2026 - Washington, D.C.
May
7
5:00 PM17:00

Kickback & Connect Happy Hour - May 7, 2026 - Washington, D.C.

Design Concept: Davian-Lynn Hopkins

Join us on Thursday, May 7th for SPD’s Kickback & Connect Happy Hour in Washington, D.C. From magazines to motion design and from newsrooms to nonprofits, if you make things in D.C., you’re invited. This is a low-key happy hour bringing together designers and creatives across disciplines in the DMV to kickback, connect, and share ideas—no panels, no pitches, no pressure.

For May’s get together, designer, author, and educator Reginé Gilbert will be signing copies of her book Inclusive Design for a Digital World: Designing with Accessibility in Mind (2nd edition). Reginé Gilbert is a Systems and Change Strategist, NYU professor, and author of five books. Her work focuses on how organizations actually function, and where human judgment must remain central as AI reshapes how we design, communicate, and create. She is the founder of Access Blueprint®. She wrote the first edition in 2019. She knew she could do better. So she did.

We hope to see you there!

Thursday, May 7th
5:00PM - 8:00PM ET

Shanklin Hall
2325 18th St NW
Washington, D.C. 20009

Music by Friends on Mars
Book Signing with Reginé Gilbert

Register + let us know you're joining!

No cover charge = no excuse not to come

Must be 21 to enter. Please drink responsibly.

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Last Thursday Happy Hour - April 30, 2026 - NYC
Apr
30
7:00 PM19:00

Last Thursday Happy Hour - April 30, 2026 - NYC

Join us on Thursday, April 30th for our SPD Last Thursday Happy Hour in New York City hosted by Cosmopolitan’s Sam Adler (Creative Director), Rona Liana Ahdout (Photographer), Mary Fama (Art Director), Khadija Horton (Senior Designer), Scott M. Lacey (Visual Director), Kara Miller (Designer), Mili Patel (Digital Designer) and Aily Zeltser (Associate Visual Editor).
We hope to see you there!

Thursday, April 30th
7:00PM - 9:00PM ET

The Magician
118 Rivington Street (between Essex and Norfolk Streets)
New York, NY 10002

No cover charge = no excuse not to come

Must be 21 to enter. Please drink responsibly.

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SPD West Happy Hour - April 16, 2026 - Los Angeles
Apr
16
6:00 PM18:00

SPD West Happy Hour - April 16, 2026 - Los Angeles

Join us on Thursday, April 16th for our SPD West Happy Hour in Los Angeles hosted by De Los' Martina Ibáñez-Baldor (Design Director) and Diana Ramirez Santacruz (Art Director). This mid-month West Coast get together is a no-pressure hang to connect with fellow creatives over drinks, conversation, and a taco or two. Happy Hour specials run until 7:00PM PT. We hope to see you there!

Thursday, April 16th
6:00PM - 9:00PM PT

All Season Brewing
800 S. La Brea Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90036

No cover charge = no excuse not to come

Must be 21 to enter. Please drink responsibly.

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Kickback & Connect Happy Hour - April 2, 2026 - Washington, D.C.
Apr
2
5:00 PM17:00

Kickback & Connect Happy Hour - April 2, 2026 - Washington, D.C.

Design Concept: Davian-Lynn Hopkins

Join us on Thursday, April 2nd for SPD’s Kickback & Connect Happy Hour in Washington, D.C. From magazines to motion design and from newsrooms to nonprofits, if you make things in D.C., you’re invited. This is a low-key happy hour bringing together designers and creatives across disciplines in the DMV to kickback, connect, and share ideas—no panels, no pitches, no pressure. We hope to see you there!

Thursday, April 2nd
5:00PM - 8:00PM ET

Shanklin Hall
2325 18th St NW
Washington, D.C. 20009

Music by Friends on Mars

No cover charge = no excuse not to come

Must be 21 to enter. Please drink responsibly.

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Last Thursday Happy Hour - March 26, 2026 - NYC
Mar
26
7:00 PM19:00

Last Thursday Happy Hour - March 26, 2026 - NYC

Join us on Thursday, March 26th for our SPD Last Thursday Happy Hour in New York City hosted by The New York Times Opinion’s Art Directors Sam Whitney and Rebecca Chew.
We hope to see you there!

Thursday, March 26th
7:00PM - 9:00PM ET

The Magician
118 Rivington Street (between Essex and Norfolk Streets)
New York, NY 10002

No cover charge = no excuse not to come

Must be 21 to enter. Please drink responsibly.

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Kickback & Connect Happy Hour - March 5, 2026 - Washington, D.C.
Mar
5
5:00 PM17:00

Kickback & Connect Happy Hour - March 5, 2026 - Washington, D.C.

Design: Davian-Lynn Hopkins

Join us on Thursday, March 5th for SPD’s first ever Kickback & Connect in Washington, D.C. From magazines to murals and from newsrooms to nonprofits, if you make things in D.C., you’re invited. This is a low-key happy hour bringing together designers and creatives across disciplines in the DMV to kickback, connect, and share ideas—no panels, no pitches, no pressure. We hope to see you there!

Thursday, March 5th
5:00PM - 8:00PM ET

Shanklin Hall
2325 18th St NW
Washington, D.C. 20009

Music by Friends on Mars

No cover charge = no excuse not to come

Must be 21 to enter. Please drink responsibly.

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Last Thursday Happy Hour - February 26, 2026 - NYC
Feb
26
7:00 PM19:00

Last Thursday Happy Hour - February 26, 2026 - NYC

Join us on Thursday, February 26th for our SPD Happy Hour in New York City hosted by GQ’s Keir Novesky (Global Design Director), Michael Houtz (Art Director), Kelsey Niziolek (Digital Designer) and Chris Panicker (Senior Designer). We hope to see you there!

Thursday, February 26th
7:00PM - 9:00PM ET

The Magician
118 Rivington Street (between Essex and Norfolk Streets)
New York, NY 10002

No cover charge = no excuse not to come

Must be 21 to enter. Please drink responsibly.

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Pace Yourself with Mike Schnaidt
Nov
12
6:30 PM18:30

Pace Yourself with Mike Schnaidt

  • The Theater at Museum of Arts and Design (map)
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​Illustration: Marco Goran Romano; Design: Mike Schnaidt

Join the Society of Publication Designers on Wednesday, November 12th for our in-person speaker event: Pace Yourself with Mike Schnaidt.

Design is moving fast. We’re in a rush to master more skills, ship more projects, and climb the ladder.

But great designers know how to slow the tempo. Pacing is part of our daily practice: we sequence words and images to tell stories that last. What if we apply that same principle to our careers?

In this craft-focused talk, creative director, author, and professor Mike Schnaidt draws insights from his career to help you beat the rush, focus on what matters, and write a fulfilling, sustainable career story.

Mike’s book Creative Endurance: 56 Rules for Overcoming Obstacles and Achieving Your Goals will be available for purchase at the event.

Special thanks to Airtable for sponsoring our event!

Pace Yourself: How to Design Your Next Career Reinvention

Wednesday, November 12th
Doors Open: 6:30PM ET | Talk: 7:00PM-8:00PM ET
The Theater at Museum of Arts and Design
2 Columbus Circle, New York, NY 10019
SPD/MAD Members: $10 | General Admission: $20
Space is extremely limited. Online ticket sales will close when the event reaches capacity or on
Wednesday, November 12th at 12:00PM Noon ET—whichever comes first. No refunds.
All Door Sales: $30

Pre-Sale Registration is now closed
 

All Door Sales: $30

 

Sponsored by Airtable

In partnership with Museum of Arts and Design

 
 

The Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) champions contemporary makers across creative fields and presents the work of artists, designers, and artisans who apply the highest level of ingenuity and skill. Since the Museum’s founding in 1956 by philanthropist and visionary Aileen Osborn Webb, MAD has celebrated all facets of making and the creative processes by which materials are transformed, from traditional techniques to cutting-edge technologies. Today, the Museum’s curatorial program builds upon a rich history of exhibitions that emphasize a cross-disciplinary approach to art and design, and reveals the workmanship behind the objects and environments that shape our everyday lives. MAD provides an international platform for practitioners who are influencing the direction of cultural production and driving twenty-first-century innovation, and fosters a participatory setting for visitors to have direct encounters with skilled making and compelling works of art and design. For more information, visit madmuseum.org.

 
 
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Creative Playbook: Visual Storytelling in Sports
Nov
5
7:00 PM19:00

Creative Playbook: Visual Storytelling in Sports

Attendees: Please check your email for your unique virtual event link from no-reply@events.ringcentral.com

design: Davian-Lynn Hopkins

Join the Society of Publication Designers on Wednesday, November 5th at 7:00PM ET for an exciting virtual panel exploring the dynamic intersection of sports, creativity, and visual storytelling.

In “Creative Playbook: Visual Storytelling in Sports,” we dive into how top creatives bring the emotion, intensity, and spectacle of sports to life through design, illustration, and photography. Whether it's the rush of a last-second buzzer beater or the quiet drama behind the scenes, sports stories demand bold, compelling visuals and this panel is here to break down how it's done.

Moderated by Luke Knox, Creative Director at ESPN, the conversation will feature insights from:

  • Sol Neelman: Renegade sports photographer known for capturing the wonderfully weird side of athletics

  • Robert Generette III (Rob Zilla): Illustrator whose kinetic, bold style brings athletes and action to life

  • Skye Gould: Award-winning designer known for transforming data and storytelling into powerful visual narratives

This is a must-attend for designers, art directors, illustrators, photographers, and anyone interested in how sports and visual media collide in exciting, unexpected ways.

Special thanks to Club Ethos for sponsoring our virtual event!

Creative Playbook: Visual Storytelling in Sports

Wednesday, November 5th at 7:00PM ET
SPD Members: FREE with RSVP | General Admission: $10
Not a member? Join now and RSVP to attend this event for FREE!
Attendees will receive a virtual event link the day of the event.

Ticketing is now closed

Attendees: Please check your email for your unique virtual event link from no-reply@events.ringcentral.com

 

Sponsored by Club Ethos

 

Space is extremely limited. Event Registration will close when the event reaches capacity or on Tuesday, November 4th at 5:00PM ET—whichever comes first. No refunds.

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Photography Portfolio Review
Oct
8
to Oct 9

Photography Portfolio Review

Photographers/Reviewers: Please check your email for your schedule and Zoom link!

Design: Emily Furlani

Photographers: Join us for the 8th Annual SPD Photography Portfolio Review! Virtually share your portfolio with top Photo Directors and Visual Creatives from an assortment of publications and brands who are looking for new talent. They want to see your work!

Many thanks to the Photography Portfolio Review Committee: Zara Katz, Director, Art and Photography, NBC News Digital, Karen Frank, Digital Photo Editor, The New York Times; Emily Furlani, Assistant Art Director, Features, The Wall Street Journal, Jeanne Graves, Director of Photography, Fast Company; and Dian Holton, Art Director, AARP for organizing. Thanks to Emily Furlani for designing the promo.

SPD sets the standard for editorial excellence. This is your opportunity to put your best portfolio forward and talk to industry leaders online. During your review, you will be able to virtually screen-share your portfolio when you talk one-on-one. SPD does not need your portfolio beforehand.

Wednesday, October 8th and Thursday, October 9th
9:00AM - 1:20PM ET | 2:30PM-6:50PM ET
All times listed are in the Eastern Time Zone (New York City, where SPD HQ is located).
(Zoom Meeting details will be provided a day before the event)
Registration will close when the event reaches capacity or on Tuesday, September 30th at 5PM ET—whichever comes first.
No refunds.

This year’s virtual Photography Portfolio Review will take place over two days on Zoom from 9:00AM-7:00PM ET. Each day, there will be a Morning and Afternoon session with a unique group of reviewers. Reviews are purchased by the individual day in batches of 3, 6, or 9 reviews. The maximum amount of reviews a photographer can do in a day is 18 (9 in the morning session and 9 in the afternoon session). If your reviewer preferences include reviewers from both the Morning and Afternoon sessions, please make sure you’re available for the entire duration of the day you booked.

Spots are limited. No Refunds.

If you’re a Professional SPD member, you get 50% off! Login to get your discount code here.
If you’re not a current member, join now as a Professional member to receive the 50% discount.

  • 3 reviews, 20 minutes each = $250

  • 6 reviews, 20 minutes each = $350

  • 9 reviews, 20 minutes each = $450

If you are interested in sponsoring a BIPOC Photographer for a Portfolio Review, please reach out to us at mail@spd.org.

Buy Tickets Here!

Reviewer Schedule

Space is limited so RSVP today! Your reviewer preferences are just that; in other words, they are not guaranteed. Reviewers are assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis and are subject to change. The earlier you RSVP, the better chance you have of getting your top choice. No refunds.

Wednesday, October 8th / 9:00AM–1:20PM ET

Marcy Ayres, Creative Lead, Photo, Airbnb

Emily Bogle, Senior Visual Editor, NPR

Max Butterworth, Deputy Director of Photography, NBC News Digital

Jessi Dodge, Photo Editor, ESPN/Andscape

Gail Fletcher, Photo Editor, The Guardian

Nicole Flores, Executive Producer, Talbots

Ivan Flores, Creative Director, Texas Observer

Catherine Gargan Hall, Photo Editor, WIRED

Hanifa Haris, Freelance Creative Director

Stephanie Heimann, Photo Director, The New Republic 

Toby Kaufmann, Group Creative Director, Airbnb

Alice Morgan, Senior Art Director, Entertainment Weekly, People Inc.

Carol Moskot, Art Director, Broadview

Brian Munoz, Visuals Editor, St. Louis Public Radio

Meg Reinhardt, Photo Director, Roku

Wednesday, October 8th / 2:30–6:50PM ET

Sarah Banks, Photo Editor, 5280: The Denver Magazine

Elaine Cromie, Senior Photo Editor, Chalkbeat & Civic News Company

David Curcurito, Partner + Creative Director, Works Well With Others, Design Group

Sarina Finkelstein, VP, Global Head of Photography, Sotheby's

Justin Katigbak, Photo Editor, SF Standard

Brent Murray, Photo Editor, The New York Times

Laura Oliverio, Photo Editor, CNN

Emmalee Reed, Photo Editor, CNN

Christine Reilly, Global Creative Producer, Wayfair

Ava Selbach, Photo Editor, TIME Magazine

Jovelle Tamayo, Multimedia Editor/Visuals Editor, The Marshall Project

Jen Wang, Director of Design, Simon Element / Simon & Schuster

Cooper Weinstein, Creative Director, Cooper, Hewitt, & Weinstein 

Michael Wichita, Photo Director, AARP

Thursday, October 9th / 9:00AM–1:20PM ET

Erica Ackerberg Photo Editor, The New York Times

Alissa Ambrose, Director of Photography and Multimedia, STAT

Daniel Boone, Design Director, Southern Living/People Inc.

Caitlin DeFlaviis, Senior Deputy Photo Director, AARP

Tyler Essary, Art Director, NBC

José Ginarte , Creative Lead, Photo, Airbnb

Lisa Lok, Design & Visuals Director, Dossier Magazine

Kayla Miracle, Associate Photo Editor, Texas Monthly

Bea Oyster, Associate Visuals Editor, Teen Vogue

Corinne Perkins, North America Editor, Reuters Pictures

Pia Peterson Haggarty, Photo Director, Lonely Planet

Omar Vega, Editorial Design Director, Boston Globe

Tom White, Creative Director, St Louis Magazine

Katrina Zook, Deputy Photo Director, AARP Media

Thursday, October 9th / 2:30–6:50PM ET

Lauren Brown, Associate Visual Director, Glamour

Brandon Choe, Photo Editor, San Francisco Standard

Giada De Agostinis, Photo Editor, The New Yorker

Shahrzad Elghanayan, Senior Photo Editor, NBC News Digital

Roberto (Bear) Guerra, Visuals Editor, High Country News magazine

Emily Jan, Deputy Director of Visuals, San Francisco Chronicle

Scott M. Lacey, Visual Director, Cosmopolitan Magazine and Seventeen

Virginia Lozano, Senior Photo Editor, NPR

Audrie Poole, Executive Producer, Sunday Afternoon

Mara Rothman, Photo Editor, The Cut @ New York Mag

Sarah Silberg, Creative Director, Airbnb

Amy Silverman, Creative Director, Photo, Airbnb

Rachel Wine, Director of Photography, Maclean's Magazine

 
 

THE FINE PRINT:
Space is limited so RSVP today! Your reviewer preferences are just that; in other words, they are not guaranteed. Reviewers are assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis and are subject to change. The earlier you RSVP, the better chance you have of getting your top choice. No refunds.

Buy Tickets Here!

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SPD Happy Hour - September 25, 2025
Sep
25
7:00 PM19:00

SPD Happy Hour - September 25, 2025

 
 

Join us on Thursday, September 25th for our rescheduled SPD Happy Hour in New York City with Artist Management Association. We hope to see you there!

Thursday, September 25th
7:00PM - 9:00PM ET

The Magician
118 Rivington St, New York, NY 10002

No cover charge = no excuse not to come

Must be 21 to enter. Please drink responsibly.

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The Making of Legends of Broadway
Sep
18
6:30 PM18:30

The Making of Legends of Broadway

  • The Theater at Museum of Arts and Design (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

promotional art by randy minor

Join the Society of Publication Designers on Thursday, September 18th for our in-person speaker event: The Making of Legends of Broadway. An exclusive evening with two creative legends—Jody Quon, Creative Director of New York Magazine, and acclaimed photographer Mark Seliger—as they take us behind the scenes of the Legends of Broadway issue.

Moderated by award-winning creative director, photo editor, and writer Jodi Peckman, this conversation will explore the art of visual storytelling, the dynamics of creative collaboration, and the behind-the-scenes process of producing one of New York Magazine's most visually stunning issues.

From concept to final cover, Quon and Seliger will share how they captured the essence of Broadway’s most iconic performers, and how design and photography come together to create lasting cultural impact. This is a rare opportunity to hear from the most influential voices in editorial imagery.

The Making of Legends of Broadway:
Jody Quon x Mark Seliger In Conversation

Thursday, September 18
Doors Open: 6:30PM ET | Discussion: 7:00PM-8:00PM ET
The Theater at Museum of Arts and Design
2 Columbus Circle, New York, NY 10019
SPD Members: $10 | General Admission: $20
Space is extremely limited. Online ticket sales will close when the event reaches capacity or on
Monday, September 15th at 12:00PM Noon ET—whichever comes first. No refunds.
All Door Sales: $30

Advance Ticket Sales are Now Closed

In partnership with Museum of Arts and Design

 
 

The Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) champions contemporary makers across creative fields and presents the work of artists, designers, and artisans who apply the highest level of ingenuity and skill. Since the Museum’s founding in 1956 by philanthropist and visionary Aileen Osborn Webb, MAD has celebrated all facets of making and the creative processes by which materials are transformed, from traditional techniques to cutting-edge technologies. Today, the Museum’s curatorial program builds upon a rich history of exhibitions that emphasize a cross-disciplinary approach to art and design, and reveals the workmanship behind the objects and environments that shape our everyday lives. MAD provides an international platform for practitioners who are influencing the direction of cultural production and driving twenty-first-century innovation, and fosters a participatory setting for visitors to have direct encounters with skilled making and compelling works of art and design. For more information, visit madmuseum.org.

 
 

Space is extremely limited. Event Registration will close when the event reaches capacity or on
Monday, September 15th at 12:00PM Noon ET—whichever comes first. No refunds.

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SPD Summer Happy Hour - July 31, 2025
Jul
31
7:00 PM19:00

SPD Summer Happy Hour - July 31, 2025

 

Due to inclement weather tonight’s Summer Happy Hour has been postponed. More info and a rescheduled date to come. Stay safe and dry out there!

 

Join us on Thursday, July 31st for our SPD Summer Happy Hour in New York City with Artist Management Association. We hope to see you there!

Thursday, July 31st
7:00PM - 9:00PM ET

Bar Strega
286 Spring Street (between Hudson St and Varick St)
New York, NY 10013

No cover charge = no excuse not to come

Must be 21 to enter. Please drink responsibly.

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Illustration Portfolio Review
Jul
23
to Jul 24

Illustration Portfolio Review

Illustrators: Join us for the 6th Annual SPD Illustration Portfolio Review! Virtually share your portfolio with top Design Directors and Visual Creatives from an assortment of publications and brands who are looking for new talent. They want to see your work!

Many thanks to the Illustration Portfolio Review Committee: Jana Meier-Roberts, Freelance Art Director + Designer; Josue Evilla, Creative Director, Fortune Design; Rashida Morgan-Brown, Creative Director; Brian Lutz, Illustrator + Adjunct Professor, University of Hartford; Dian Holton, Art Director, AARP; and Chin Wang, Vice President, ESPN Creative Studio for organizing. Thanks to Inma Hortas for illustrating and designing the promo.

SPD sets the standard for editorial excellence. This is your opportunity to put your best portfolio forward and talk to industry leaders online. During your review, you will be able to virtually screen-share your portfolio when you talk one-on-one. SPD does not need your portfolio beforehand.

Wednesday, July 23rd and Thursday, July 24th
9:00AM - 1:20PM ET | 2:30PM-6:50PM ET
All times listed are in the Eastern Time Zone (New York City, where SPD HQ is located).
(Zoom Meeting details will be provided a day before the event)
Registration will close when the event reaches capacity or on Monday, July 14th at 5PM ET—whichever comes first.
No refunds.

This year’s virtual Illustration Portfolio Review will take place over two days on Zoom from 9:00AM-7:00PM ET. Each day, there will be a Morning and Afternoon session with a unique group of reviewers. Reviews are purchased by the individual day in batches of 3, 6, or 9 reviews. The maximum amount of reviews an illustrator can do in a day is 18 (9 in the morning session and 9 in the afternoon session). If your reviewer preferences include reviewers from both the Morning and Afternoon sessions, please make sure you’re available for the entire duration of the day you booked.

Spots are limited. No Refunds.

If you’re a Professional SPD member, you get 50% off! Login to get your discount code here.
If you’re not a current member, join now as a Professional member to receive the 50% discount.

  • 3 reviews, 20 minutes each = $250

  • 6 reviews, 20 minutes each = $350

  • 9 reviews, 20 minutes each = $450

If you are interested in sponsoring a BIPOC Illustrator for a Portfolio Review, please reach out to us at mail@spd.org.

Buy Tickets Here!

Reviewer Schedule

Space is limited so RSVP today! Your reviewer preferences are just that; in other words, they are not guaranteed. Reviewers are assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis and are subject to change. The earlier you RSVP, the better chance you have of getting your top choice. No refunds.

 
 

Wednesday, July 23rd / 9:00AM–1:20PM ET

Maria Amador, Art Director, The Wall Street Journal

Emily Bogle, Senior Visual Editor, NPR

Caitlin Choi, Art Director, The Wall Street Journal - Weekend Review

Phoebe Flynn Rich, Creative Director, Real Simple / Dotdash Meredith 

Jeff Glendenning, Freelance Art Director, The New York Times Opinion

Shreya Gupta, Senior Designer, Tor Publishing

Elizabeth Hart, Art Director, The Atlantic

Tim Higgs, Director of Illustration, Making Pictures

Larisa Kline, Artist Agent, Debut Art

Jamie Leary, Design Director, Philadelphia Magazine

Alice Morgan, Senior Art Director, Entertainment Weekly / Dotdash Meredith

Carol Moskot, Art Director, Broadview

Eric Paul, Creative Director, ESPN 

Linda Rubes, Art Director, The Wall Street Journal

Siung Tjia, Art Director, Feature, WSJ

Benjamin Tousley, Designer & Creative Director, Freelance & The New York Times

Jen Wang, Director of Design, Simon Element / Simon & Schuster

Wednesday, July 23rd / 2:30–6:50PM ET

Kimberly Arias, Video Lead, Pew Research Center

Alma Avila, Sr. Designer, Apple

Donny Bajohr, Associate Photo Editor, Smithsonian magazine

Benjamin Currie, Freelance Art Director

Kristin Fitzpatrick, Creative Director, Town & Country and Elle Decor / Hearst

Allison Hong, Senior Deputy Design Director, Los Angeles Times

Bruce Huang, Artist Agent, Illozoo Illustration Agency

Emily Kimbro, Creative Director, Texas Monthly

Leon Lawrence III, Design Director, National Association of Counties 

Matthew Lenning, Creative Director/Teacher/Graphic Designer, Lenning

John McCauley, Art and Photography Director, New Mexico Magazine

Bakr Muhammad, Art Director, Los Angeles Times

Anthony Scerri, Group Creative Director, Horizon Sports & Experiences

Faith Stafford, Senior Deputy Design Director, Los Angeles Times

Jennifer Tolo Pierce, Design Director of Children's Publishing, Chronicle Books

Alyssa Walker, Creative Director, WIRED

Sarah Williamson, Freelance Art Director, The New York Times - Well

Cassidy Zobl, Deputy Creative Director, Road & Track / Hearst

Thursday, July 24th / 9:00AM–1:20PM ET

Erica Bonkowski, Design Lead, Netflix Publishing

Hannah Christ, Art Director, Cold Open

Justine Goode, Designer, NBC News Digital

Ron Goodman, Creative Director, Golden Peak Media / Artists Network 

Will Huang, Senior Concept Artist, ESPN

James Hughes, Illustration Agent, Folio Illustration Agency

Annie Jen, Deputy Art Director, The New York Times Magazine 

Julia Knetzer, Art Director, Garden & Gun

Anne Latini, Art Director, Fast Company

Rami Moghadam, Senior Art Director, ESPN

Grace Molteni, Senior Designer, The Center for Investigative Reporting (Mother Jones and Reveal)

Helen Osborne, Director, Heart Artists' Agents

Jamie Prokell, Creative Director, Men’s Health / Women’s Health

Leila Register, Editorial Designer, NBC News Digital 

Jenny Rosenberg, Associate Art Director, AARP

Kristina Snyder, Founder / Executive Creative Agent, SNYDER

Umi Syam, Graphics / Multimedia Editor, The New York Times

Thursday, July 24th / 2:30–6:50PM ET

Rommel Alama, Senior Art Director, The New York Times Upfront Magazine/Scholastic Inc.

Chad Beckerman, Creative Director / Senior Agent, The CAT Agency

Bianca Bramham, Managing Agent & Producer, North America, The Jacky Winter Group

Charles Brucaliere, Art Director, Forbes Media

Rebecca Chew, Art Director, The New York Times

Jim Cooke, Sr. Deputy Design Director, Digital Enterprise, Los Angeles Times

Toby Fox, Art Director, Rolling Stone

Sarah Garcea, Freelance Art Director

Leslie Kelshaw, Head of Signage, Wayfair

Jianan Liu, Art Director (Contract), People APP 

Greg Manifold, Head of Visuals, The Washington Post

Camila Ordorica, Art Director, TecScience

Abby Orlando Sweet, Creative Director of Design, Self & Hallmark Business Connections

Anthony Scerri, Group Creative Director, Horizon Sports & Experiences

Marci Senders, Freelance Art Director / Designer / Illustrator

Jacqui VanLiew, Senior Designer, WIRED

Alicia Zheng, Video Producer / Illustrator, National Public Radio

 
 

THE FINE PRINT:
Space is limited so RSVP today! Your reviewer preferences are just that; in other words, they are not guaranteed. Reviewers are assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis and are subject to change. The earlier you RSVP, the better chance you have of getting your top choice. No refunds.

Buy Tickets Here!

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The 60th Annual SPD Awards
Jun
5
7:00 PM19:00

The 60th Annual SPD Awards

Important Information for Attendees:

The 60th Annual SPD Awards can be accessed here until July 5th at 11:59PM ET. You must be logged into your SPD account and purchased a ticket to the event in order to access the awards.

Did someone else buy the ticket on your behalf or you don't know your account information? Enter your email address here to reset your login information. Once you have access to your account and are successfully logged in, you can view the awards here.

Any questions? Email us at mail@spd.org.

If you're watching, share it with us on Instagram (@SPDesigners), Threads (@SPDesigners), or X/Twitter (@SPDtweets) using the hashtag #SPD60.

Enjoy the show!

-SPD

Join us on Thursday, June 5th for the 60th Annual SPD Awards
as we celebrate the best work of 2024!

The Gold and Silver Medal Winners will be announced during our virtual awards presentation at 12:00PM ET.

Following, we’ll celebrate in person with a cocktail reception that evening at The Georgia Room in New York City featuring the announcement of SPD's Highest Honors: Cover of the Year, Website of the Year, Video of the Year, Magazine of the Year, and Brand of the Year; as well as the presentation of the prestigious Herb Lubalin Award for Lifetime Achievement.

Catch up with some old friends and make some new ones. Take some snapshots in our photo booth and dress to impress. Enjoy the open bar and hors d'oeuvres while toasting the Gold and Silver Medal Winners. Space is extremely limited.

View this year’s Medal Finalists here!

The 60th Annual SPD Awards
Thursday, June 5th

Virtual Awards Presentation: 12:00PM ET

SPD Members: Free with RSVP | Non-Members: $25
Tickets grant you a month’s access to the awards presentation
so you can watch it at your convenience.

In-Person Cocktail Reception: 7:00PM - 10:00PM ET

Tickets (includes access to the virtual awards):
SPD Members: $150 | Non-Members: $300
(SPD Members are only allowed to purchase two tickets total at the member rate)

The Georgia Room at Freehand Hotel
23 Lexington Avenue, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10010

Want to stay at the Freehand Hotel? Book using SPD's special discounted link here! No code required. The room block is only available for June 4-6. Must book by May 19. Space is limited.

Dress Code: Cocktail Chic / No One Will Be Admitted Without A Reservation
SPD 60 Awards RSVP Deadline: Tuesday, June 3rd at 5:00PM ET
or when the event reaches capacity
Space is extremely limited. No Refunds.

RSVP/Buy Tickets for the Virtual Awards
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Oct
8
to Oct 17

Photography Portfolio Review

Photographers: Join us for the 7th Annual SPD Photography Portfolio Review! Virtually share your portfolio with top Photo Directors & Visual Creatives from an assortment of publications and brands who are looking for new talent. They want to see your work!

Many thanks to Photography Portfolio Review Co-Chairs: Karen Frank, Director of Photography; Zara Katz, Photography Director, NBC News Digital, and David Cooper, Illustrator and Photo Director; for organizing. Special thanks to Carla Frank for designing the promo.

SPD sets the standard for editorial excellence. This is your opportunity to put your best portfolio forward and talk to industry leaders online. During your review, you will be able to virtually screen-share your portfolio when you talk one-on-one. SPD does not need your portfolio beforehand.

Tuesday, October 8th, Wednesday, October 9th and Thursday, October 17th
9:00AM - 1:20PM ET | 2:30PM-6:50PM ET
All times listed are in the Eastern Time Zone (New York City, where SPD HQ is located).
(Zoom Meeting details will be provided a day before the event)
Registration will close when the event reaches capacity or on Friday, September 27th at 5PM ET—whichever comes first.
No refunds.

This year’s virtual Photography Portfolio Review will take place over three days on Zoom from 9:00AM-7:00PM ET starting on Tuesday, October 8th. The second date of the event is Wednesday, October 9th, and the final day is the following week on Thursday, October 17th.

Each day, there will be a Morning and Afternoon session with a unique group of reviewers. Reviews are purchased by the individual day in batches of 3, 6, or 9 reviews. The maximum amount of reviews a photographer can do in a day is 18 (9 in the morning session and 9 in the afternoon session). If your reviewer preferences include reviewers from both the Morning and Afternoon sessions, please make sure you’re available for the entire duration of the day you booked.

Spots are limited. No Refunds.

If you’re a Professional SPD member, you get 50% off! Login to get your discount code here.
If you’re not a current member, join now as a Professional member to receive the 50% discount.

  • 3 reviews, 20 minutes each = $250

  • 6 reviews, 20 minutes each = $350

  • 9 reviews, 20 minutes each = $450

If you are interested in sponsoring a BIPOC Photographer for a Portfolio Review, please reach out to us at mail@spd.org.

Buy Tickets Here!

Reviewer Schedule

Space is limited so RSVP today! Your reviewer preferences are just that; in other words, they are not guaranteed. Reviewers are assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis and are subject to change. The earlier you RSVP, the better chance you have of getting your top choice. No refunds.

 
 

Tuesday, October 8th / 9:00AM–1:20PM ET

Eslah Attar, Photo Editor, The New York Times - Opinion

Mary Cahill, Photo Director / Creative Consultant

Anjan Das, Group Executive Creative Director (Design Consultant), Outlook Group

Fruhlein Chrys Econar, Photo Editor, Wall Street Journal

Tyler Essary, Associate Art Director, NBC

Ivan Flores, Creative Director, Texas Observer

Kristin Giametta, Visual Director, Cosmopolitan

José Ginarte, Creative Lead, Photography, Airbnb

Rosaliz Jimenez, Production Lead, Fashion & Beauty, Accenture Song Production Studios 

Natasha Lunn, Visual Director, Harper's Bazaar

Alice Morgan, Senior Art Director, Investopedia / Dotdash Meredith

Laura Oliverio, Photo Editor, CNN

Megan Paetzhold, Senior Visuals Editor, Bon Appétit

Cameron Peters, Photo Editor, National Geographic 

Christine Reilly, Global Brand Producer, Wayfair

Tom White, Design Director, St. Louis Magazine

Tuesday, October 8th / 2:30–6:50PM ET

Erica Ackerberg, Photo Editor, The New York Times Book Review

Mark Baker-Sanchez, Founder & Creative Director, BakerSanchez, Inc.

Sherrie Berger, Photography Consultant

David Curcurito, Partner / Creative Director, Works Well With Others Design Group

Phoebe Flynn Rich, Creative Director, Real Simple / DDM

Laura Hinds, Owner / Artist Representative, Beauty & Photo

Emily Keegin, Freelance Photo Director & Consultant

Luigi Menduni, Senior Agent, BA REPS

Paden Reich, Photography Director, Dotdash Meredith

Madison Reid, Associate Visuals Editor, Vanity Fair

Jolie Ruben, Senior Photo Editor, The New York Times

Chelsea Stahl, Art Director, NBC News Digital

Jovelle Tamayo, Multimedia Editor, The Marshall Project

Traci Terrick, Artist Agent, Poppy Creative Agency

Elise Wrabetz, Senior Photo Editor, NBC News

Wednesday, October 9th / 9:00AM–1:20PM ET

Alissa Ambrose, Director of Photography and Multimedia, STAT

Nicole Ballengee, Features Photo Editor, The Minnesota Star Tribune

Louisa Barnes, Photography Lead, The Pew Charitable Trusts

Robert Booth, Senior Multimedia Manager, ESPN

Frank Dietz, Managing Designer, Cover Department, stern / RTL Deutschland 

Chris Ehrmann, Founder, Artist Agent, Goldteeth & Co

Laura Formisano, Deputy Art Director, Good Housekeeping - Hearst

Annika Howe, Executive Producer, HoweHaus & TheProducer.com

Daisy Korpics, Features Photo Editor, The Wall Street Journal

Kristine LaManna, Senior Photo Editor, ESPN Creative Studio Visual Storytelling

Virginia Lozano, Senior Visual Editor, NPR

Kate Marron, Photo Editor, ESPN/Disney

Karin Mueller, Visuals Director, Conde Nast Traveller

Toni Paciello Loggia, Director, Artist Relations + Production, Great Bowery (Trunk Archive & Gallery Stock)

Dondre Stuetley, Photo Editor, WSJ. Magazine 

Benji Turgel, Senior Photo Agent, B&A Reps

Christine Walsh, Senior Photo Agent, South James Agency

Wednesday, October 9th / 2:30–6:50PM ET

Shahrzad Elghanayan, Senior Photo Editor, NBC News Digital

Sarah Gordon, Creative Director, Christianity Today

Russell Kozak, Director, Intellectual Property Agency

Brent Murray, Photo Editor, Sunday Business, The New York Times

Erika Oliveira, Creative Director

Bea Oyster, Associate Visuals Editor, Teen Vogue

Kate Phillips, Visual Director, VERANDA and Country Living magazines with Hearst 

Gabriel Sanchez, Photo Editor, The New York Times

Samantha Shanahan, Photo Editor, Wildsam

Paloma Shutes, Independent Photography Art Director / Photo Editor

Maya Valentine, Photo Assignment Editor, The Washington Post

Heidi Volpe, Photo Director, Patagonia

Susan White, Photo Director, AirMail News / AirMail LOOK

Patti Wilson, Photo Director, TV Guide Magazine and TV Insider website

Thursday, October 17th / 9:00AM–1:20PM ET

Ena Aichinger, Visual Consultant + Senior Creative, The Game (Agency) + Freelance

Frank Augugliaro, Design Director, NYT Opinion

Sarah Blaszczak, Photo Producer / Owner, Happy Little Production LLC

Honore Brown, Senior Photo Editor, Wonderful Machine

Caitlin DeFlaviis, Senior Deputy Photo Director, AARP Media

Jessi Dodge, Photo Editor, ESPN / Andscape

Gail Fletcher, Photo Editor, The Guardian

Hanifa Haris, Creative Director, Head of Photography, Verizon 

Christy Harmon, Photo Editor, The New York Times

Joanne Imperio, Visuals Editor, The Atlantic

Kayla Miracle, Photo Editor, Texas Monthly

Nicole Motta, Art Director, Meta

Lance Pettiford, Design Consultant / Adjunct Professor

Joe Rodriguez, Senior Visuals Editor, Rolling Stone

Marcel Saba, Founder, Redux Pictures

Amanda Webster, Photo Editor, Culture, The New York Times

Thursday, October 17th / 2:30–6:50PM ET

Peter DiCampo, Visuals Editor, ProPublica

Nick Galac, Deputy Photo Editor / Senior Multimedia Manager, ESPN

Greg Garry, Photo Creative Director, PETA; People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals

Barbara Griffin, Producer, Creative Director, Photo Editor, GriffinHall Productions

Darrick Harris, Visual Director, Town&Country Magazine / Hearst

Sarah Leen, Editor, Visual Thinking Collective

Claudia Marks, Senior Manager, New Creator Strategy, Getty Images Creative Content

Irene Opezzo, Photo Director, Robb Report

Angela Owens, Photo Editor, The Wall Street Journal

Jason Potterton, Sr. Photo Editor, ESPN

Gina Privitere, Photo Editor, The New York Times

Meg Reinhardt, Photo Director, Roku

J. Freeman Robinson, Art Director, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

Gabrielle Sirkin, Senior Photo Producer, Expedia

Rebecca Steele, Visual Director, Delish / Hearst

Paula Trotto, Photo Editor and Producer, Environmental Defense Fund

 
 

THE FINE PRINT:
Space is limited so RSVP today! Your reviewer preferences are just that; in other words, they are not guaranteed. Reviewers are assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis and are subject to change. The earlier you RSVP, the better chance you have of getting your top choice. No refunds.

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Takin' Care of Business 2
Sep
24
7:00 PM19:00

Takin' Care of Business 2

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Join SPD on Tuesday, September 24th at 7:00PM ET for our next installment of Takin’ Care of Business!
Roy Torres, Nikolle and José Reyes, and Carla Frank will participate in a virtual panel discussion,
moderated by Trevett McCandliss, about understanding your client.

Socrates once said, “Know thyself.” If he were alive today, he might say, “Know thy client.” Selling a service is harder than selling a product. A service is intangible, which makes it harder for clients to buy. Therefore, understanding your client (the internal CD) is crucial when starting your business. The better you understand your clients, the better you can serve them. During our virtual event the panelists will discuss:

  • Peter Drucker talks about the five essential questions every business must answer (what’s your mission, vision, etc.). Of those 5, one is this: who is your primary customer? We want to think we’re here to serve everybody, but we’re not. For our freelance audience, how have you thought about who you are here to serve? How have you focused on that over time?

  • How do large agencies and internal teams select external vendors, such as freelance designers or small agencies?

  • What gets lost in translation between external and internal teams, and how can the freelancer best position themselves for success?

  • As a freelancer, have you considered your offerings to those clients? A “design agency” can sometimes be a catch-all for everything. How have you considered filtering out what you won’t do and clarifying what you are here to do to make yourself more attractive to the internal CD?

  • How does knowing your customer help you find and meet them at their pain point?

  • Best practices, advice and tips

Roy Torres is an award-winning creative director based in Atlanta. Previously VP of Brand Creative at La Colombe Coffee Roasters, spearheading marketing alongside the CMO and CEO. La Colombe's in-house creative team services 32 national cafes, LaColombe.com, wholesale & hospitality brand partners. Most recently, the brand was acquired by Chobani for $900m. Prior to that and also starting Stella & Chewy's (Natural Pet Food) first in-house creative agency Offleash, Roy spent over 15 years working at ad agencies across the US, Europe, and Australia, producing national and global award-winning work for Toyota, Land Rover, Amazon Alexa, Airheads Candy, Brooks Running, Hasbro, and Converse. His work has been awarded and featured at Cannes, D&AD, The One Show, Andy's, London International and Fast Company.

From Metaleap Creative, a design agency, Nikolle Reyes is Principal & Managing Director. José Reyes is the Founder and Executive Creative Director. Metaleap works with Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, startups and national magazines to captivate customers, shape culture, and expand audiences.

Carla Frank is the Founder and Creative Director of Carla Frank Creative and Co., a boutique design studio specializing in editorial design and content development.

Trevett McCandliss is a Partner and Creative Director at McCandliss and Campbell who specialize in innovative typography and creative fashion photography.

Takin’ Care of Business 2
Tuesday, September 24th at 7:00PM ET
SPD Members: FREE with RSVP | General Admission: $10
Not a member? Join now and RSVP to attend this event for FREE!
Attendees will receive a virtual event link the day of the event.

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Space is extremely limited. Event Registration will close when the event reaches capacity or on Friday, September 20th at 5:00PM ET—whichever comes first. No refunds.

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Illustration Portfolio Review
Jul
24
to Jul 25

Illustration Portfolio Review

Illustrators/Reviewers: Please check your email for your schedule and Zoom link!

Illustrators: Join us for the 5th Annual SPD Illustration Portfolio Review! Virtually share your portfolio with top Design Directors and Visual Creatives from an assortment of publications and brands who are looking for new talent. They want to see your work!

Many thanks to Illustration Portfolio Review Co-Chairs: Jana Meier-Roberts, Freelance Art Director + Designer; Josue Evilla, Creative Director, Fortune Design; Carrie Mifsud, Art Director, The New York Times; and Chuck Kerr, Creative Director, Entertainment Weekly for organizing. Special thanks to Miki Kuo for illustrating and designing the promos.

SPD sets the standard for editorial excellence. This is your opportunity to put your best portfolio forward and talk to industry leaders online. During your review, you will be able to virtually screen-share your portfolio when you talk one-on-one. SPD does not need your portfolio beforehand.

Wednesday, July 24th and Thursday, July 25th
9:00AM - 1:20PM ET | 2:30PM-6:50PM ET
All times listed are in the Eastern Time Zone (New York City, where SPD HQ is located).
(Zoom Meeting details will be provided a day before the event)
Registration will close when the event reaches capacity or on Wednesday, July 17th at 5PM ET—whichever comes first.
No refunds.

This year’s virtual Illustration Portfolio Review will take place over two days on Zoom from 9:00AM-6:50PM ET on Wednesday, July 24th and Thursday, July 25th. Each day, there will be a Morning and Afternoon session with a unique group of reviewers. Reviews are purchased by the individual day in batches of 3, 6, or 9 reviews. The maximum amount of reviews an illustrator can do in a day is 18 (9 in the morning session and 9 in the afternoon session). If your reviewer preferences include reviewers from both the Morning and Afternoon sessions, please make sure you’re available for the entire duration of the day you booked.

Spots are limited. No Refunds.

If you’re a Professional SPD member, you get 50% off! Login to get your discount code here.
If you’re not a current member, join now as a Professional member to receive the 50% discount.

  • 3 reviews, 20 minutes each = $250

  • 6 reviews, 20 minutes each = $350

  • 9 reviews, 20 minutes each = $450

If you are interested in sponsoring a BIPOC Illustrator for a Portfolio Review, please reach out to us at mail@spd.org.

Buy Tickets Here!

Reviewer Schedule

Space is limited so RSVP today! Your reviewer preferences are just that; in other words, they are not guaranteed. Reviewers are assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis and are subject to change. The earlier you RSVP, the better chance you have of getting your top choice. No refunds.

 
 

Wednesday, July 24th / 9:00AM–1:20PM ET

Jenny Chang-Rodriguez, Design Director, Business Insider

Sara D'Eugenio, Art Director, Texas Highways

Justine Goode, Designer, NBC News

Dian Holton, Art Director, AARP

Michelle Kondrich, Designer, The Washington Post

Manuel Kostrzynski, Head of Visual Department, Tagesspiegel

Anja Laame, Founder and Agent, Sepia Illustration Agency

Anne Latini, Art Director, Fast Company

Dragos Lemnei, Deputy Design Director, Esquire

Mia Meredith, Graphic Designer, The New York Times for Kids

Chloe Morgan, Creative Agent, Grand Matter Ltd

Nicole Motta, Art Director, Meta

Anjali Nair, Art Director, WIRED

Helen Osborne, Director, Heart USA Inc.

Betty Zschirnt, Art Producer & Business Connector for Artist with Brands, Blacksheep Communications

Wednesday, July 24th / 2:30–6:50PM ET

Patty Alvarez, Consulting Creative Director

Rose DeMaria, Art Director, MasterClass

Josef Edmonds, Senior Designer, AARP

Tiffany Forrester, Senior Art Director, HarperCollins Publishing

Sarah Garcea, Freelance Art Director (Formerly Refinery29, Meredith, Inc. Magazine)

Jeff Glendenning, Creative Director, Washingtonian

Shreya Gupta, Senior Designer, Tor Publishing Group

Julia Knetzer, Art Director, Garden & Gun

Alice Lagarde, Art Director, Les Echos

Victoria Millner, Design Director, Texas Monthly

Jaya Nicely, Art Director and Designer, Unnamed Press

Jesse Southerland, Creative Director, Popular Mechanics, Runner's World, Bicycling / Hearst

Faith Stafford, Senior Deputy Design Director, Los Angeles Times

Khoa Tran, Senior Designer, Vanity Fair

Leslie Xia, Art Director, Invesco

Thursday, July 25th / 9:00AM–1:20PM ET

Leah Bailey, Consulting Designer/Art Director, Freelance/Fortune Magazine

Miriam Bloching, Deputy Art Director, Focus Magazine/Burda Verlag

Taina Ceccato, Design Director, Kreatives

Donna Cheng, Art Director, Penguin Random House

Aurora Colon, Associate Art Director, The New Yorker (newyorker.com)

Jim Datz, Art Director, Grand Central Publishing / Hachette Book Group U.S.A.

Sandra Garcia, Art Director/Design Manager, Tudum by Netflix

Dora Godfrey, Art Director, Apple

Annie Jen, Deputy Art Director, The New York Times Magazine

Katie Kalupson, Art Director, TIME Magazine

Matt Love, Associate Creative Director, Metaleap Creative

Jonas Natterer, Art Director, Süddeutsche Zeitung Magazin

Stravinski Pierre, Design Director, Godfrey Dadich Partners

Jennifer Prandato, Art Director, TODAY

Thomas Weyres, Design Director, Tamedia Zürich/Freelance

Patrick Zeh, Creative Director, WirtschaftsWoche

Thursday, July 25th / 2:30–6:50PM ET

Erica Bonkowski, Senior Art Director, Los Angeles Times, The Envelope

Rebecca Chew, Art Director, The New York Times

Alice Cho, Freelance Art Director

Marc Davila, Art Director, The Wall Street Journal

Julia Emiliani, Senior Illustrator/Designer, Wayfair

Toby Fox, Deputy Art Director, Rolling Stone

Carla Frank, Creative Director, Carla Frank Creative+Co.

Tania Guerra, Content Designer, Apple

Emily Kimbro, Creative Director, Texas Monthly

Jason Lancaster, Creative, CNN Global Visuals

Dave McKenna, Art Director, 5280 Magazine

Madeline Montoya, Art Director, Bloomberg Businessweek

Bri Moran, Art Director, T Brand Studio at the New York Times

Casey Moses, Assistant Art Director, Penguin Random House

Camila Ordorica Arango, Art Director, TecScience

Jennifer Tolo Pierce, Design Director of Children's Publishing, Chronicle Books

THE FINE PRINT:
Space is limited so RSVP today! Your reviewer preferences are just that; in other words, they are not guaranteed. Reviewers are assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis and are subject to change. The earlier you RSVP, the better chance you have of getting your top choice. No refunds.

 
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Jul
14
9:00 AM09:00

magCulture LIVE New York 2024

magCulture Live returns to New York for our annual celebration of the creative culture of magazines

The day features inspirational speakers from big magazines, small magazines, print magazines and digital magazines, covering words, photography and design. The theme this year is ‘Voices of New York’. Join us to hear from:

  • Kathy Ryan, Director of Photography, The New York Times Magazine, 1987—2024

  • Alessandra Stanley & Nathan King, Co-editor and deputy editor, Air Mail

  • Madeline Montoya, Design director, Byline

  • Jackson Howarth, Editor, It’s Freezing in LA!

  • Shira Inbar, Designer, MSCHF and A24 zines

  • Sydney Maggin & Maya Valencia, Editors/designers, Phase Zero

  • Patrick MacGraw, Editor, Heavy Traffic

In addition to being inspired by these speakers and their work, magCulture Live has become a vital rallying point for anybody engaged in magazine publishing. All the talks are also available to view globally via live stream.

Leading up to the day of talks, our MagMagMag pop-up shop will also be back at Vitsoe in the West Village, selling favorite titles from our London shop. There will also be a series of free lunchtime talks at the same venue.

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The 59th Annual SPD Awards
Jun
13
12:00 PM12:00

The 59th Annual SPD Awards

Important Information for Attendees:

The 59th Annual SPD Awards can be accessed here until Saturday, July 13th at 11:59PM ET. You must be logged into your SPD account and purchased a ticket to the event in order to access the awards.

Did someone else buy the ticket on your behalf or you don't know your account information? Enter your email address here to reset your login information. Once you have access to your account and are successfully logged in, you can view the awards here.

Any questions? Email us at mail@spd.org.

If you're watching, share it with us on Instagram (@SPDesigners), Threads (@SPDesigners), or X/Twitter (@SPDtweets) using the hashtag #SPD59.

Enjoy the show!

-SPD

Join us on Thursday, June 13th for the 59th Annual SPD Awards
as we celebrate the best work of 2023!

The Gold and Silver Medal Winners will be announced, including SPD's highest honors: Cover of the Year, Website of the Year, Video of the Year, Magazine of the Year, and Brand of the Year during our virtual awards presentation at 12:00PM ET.

Following, we’ll celebrate in person with a cocktail reception that evening at FREEHOLD BROOKLYN. Catch up with some old friends and make some new ones. Enjoy the open bar and hors d'oeuvres while toasting the Gold and Silver Medal Winners. Space is extremely limited.

View this year’s Medal Finalists here.

The 59th Annual SPD Awards
Thursday, June 13th

Virtual Awards Presentation: 12:00PM ET

SPD Members: Free with RSVP | Non-Members: $25
Tickets grant you a month’s access to the awards presentation
so you can watch it at your convenience.

In-Person Cocktail Reception: 7:00PM - 9:00PM ET

FREEHOLD BROOKLYN | 45 S 3rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11249
Tickets (includes access to the virtual awards): SPD Members: $150 | Non-Members: $300
(SPD Members are only allowed to purchase two tickets total at the member rate.)

Dress Code: Cocktail Chic / No One Will Be Admitted Without A Reservation
RSVP Deadline: Tuesday, June 11 at 5:00PM ET
Space is extremely limited.

Ticket Sales for the In-Person Cocktail Reception are now closed.

Register/Buy Tickets for the virtual awards!

No Refunds

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Inventing History with Phil Toledano and Santiago Lyon in partnership with Fotografiska
May
29
6:30 PM18:30

Inventing History with Phil Toledano and Santiago Lyon in partnership with Fotografiska

Join SPD in partnership with Fotografiska on Wednesday, May 29th for our in-person speaker event: Inventing History featuring artist and photographer Phil Toledano in conversation with Santiago Lyon, Head of Advocacy and Education for the Content Authenticity Initiative for Phil’s book launch: Another America.

Truth in America has been slowly dying over the last decade. The country is consumed with conspiracy theories. For millions, facts are a choice. For millions, history is a choice. The arrival of AI is the next stage in the demise of truth. We can recreate the world as it never was. For every conspiracy theory, there can be visual proof. Convincing evidence that makes the lie real.

Another America takes this idea, and creates a history that never existed. A world complete with people, events, and disasters, couched in the veracity of the past. Did this really happen? Is this real history? The images are simultaneously familiar and strange, much like the world in which we live.

 
 

Phil Toledano was born in 1968 in London, to a French Moroccan mother and an American father. He grew up in London and Casablanca. He received a BA in English literature from Tufts University in Boston. Toledano considers himself a conceptual artist: Everything starts with an idea, and the idea determines the execution. Consequently, his work varies in medium, ranging from photography to installation, sculpture, painting and video.

Santiago Lyon is Head of Advocacy and Education for the Content Authenticity Initiative (CAI), an Adobe-led community of over 2,500 media and technology partners working to create an open-source industry standard for digital media provenance and history.

Inventing History

Wednesday, May 29th
Doors Open: 6:30PM ET | Event Starts: 7:00PM ET
NeueHouse
110 East 25th Street, New York, NY 10010
(between Park Avenue and Lexington Avenue)
SPD Presale Ticket Price: $22
This event includes admission to Fotografiska for a future date via a
guest pass that guests will receive upon checking in at Neuehouse.

Must be 21+

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Please direct any ticketing questions to Fotografiska at 212-433-3686

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