The 2022 SPD-U Student Competition is Now Open!

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The 2022 SPD-U Student Competition is Now Open!

Enter by Friday, March 25th, 2022 at 5:00PM ET!

Check it out and enter in our Design, Photography, & Illustration categories!

WANT TO ENTER? GET THE DETAILS BELOW!

OFFICIAL RULES & ENTRY FORM
Download the official CALL FOR ENTRIES with the complete rules and entry form HERE!

DEADLINE
Friday, March 25th, 2022 at 5:00PM ET

SPD must receive all student entries, completed entry forms, and payment receipts by March 25th at 5:00PM ET.

Please upload your entries here: http://bit.ly/SPDentry
Make sure to include your entry form and payment receipt with your submission as one (1) PDF. You must fill out the entry form found in the call for entries.

ENTRY FEES
SPD Student Members get their first 3 entries FREE! (Though student members can enter more than that...if you do, any additional entries will cost $10 each.) Please note: Even though they're free, you must register your 3 free member entries HERE.

If you're not a member but would like to join, you can purchase your SPD Student Membership and register for your 3 free member entries at the same time HERE.

Otherwise, each entry is $10.

You can pay your entry fees online HERE.

YOU MUST INCLUDE THE RECEIPT WITH YOUR ENTRY. If we cannot find proof of payment or a valid SPD Student Membership, your entries may be disqualified.

PRIZES
The first, second, and third place winners and runners-up in Design, Photography, and Illustration will be featured online at spd.org. Second and third place winners will also receive a 20-minute portfolio review with a board member.

In addition to being featured online, first place winners will also receive the following:
DESIGN: $1,200 + Summer 2022 Mentorship
PHOTOGRAPHY: $1,200 + Summer 2022 Mentorship
ILLUSTRATION: $1,200 + Summer 2022 Mentorship

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

Download the Call for Entries here!

 
 

The 2021 SPD-U Student Competition Deadline Has Been Extended!

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The 2021 SPD-U Student Competition is now closed.

The 2021 SPD-U Student Competition Deadline
Has Been Extended!

New Deadline: Enter by Monday, March 29th, 2021 at 5:00PM ET!

Check out our new Photography & Illustration categories!

WANT TO ENTER? GET THE DETAILS BELOW!

OFFICIAL RULES & ENTRY FORM
Download the official CALL FOR ENTRIES with the complete rules and entry form HERE!

NEW DEADLINE!
Monday, March 29th, 2021 at 5:00PM ET

SPD must receive all student entries, completed entry forms, and payment receipts by March 29th at 5:00PM ET.

Please upload your entries here: http://bit.ly/SPDentry
Make sure to include your entry form and payment receipt with your submission.

ENTRY FEES
SPD Student Members get their first 3 entries FREE! (Though student members can enter more than that...if you do, any additional entries will cost $10 each.) Please note: Even though they're free, you must register your 3 free member entries HERE.

If you're not a member but would like to join, you can purchase your SPD Student Membership and register for your 3 free member entries at the same time HERE.

Otherwise, each entry is $10.

You can pay your entry fees online HERE.
If you’re mailing in payment, please send the completed payment form, a copy of your entry form and cash or a check made payable to "The Society of Publication Designers".

YOU MUST INCLUDE THE RECEIPT WITH YOUR ENTRY. If we cannot find proof of payment or a valid SPD Student Membership, your entries may be disqualified.

PRIZES
The first, second, and third place winners and runners-up in Design, Photography, and Illustration will be featured online at spd.org. Second and third place winners will also receive a 20-minute portfolio review with a board member.

In addition to being featured online, first place winners will also receive the following:
DESIGN: $1,200 + Summer 2021 Mentorship
PHOTOGRAPHY: $1,200 + Summer 2021 Mentorship
ILLUSTRATION: $1,200 + Summer 2021 Mentorship

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

Download the Call for Entries here!

 
 

The 2021 SPD-U Student Competition is Now Open!

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The 2021 SPD-U Student Competition is now closed.

The SPD-U Student Competition Deadline Has Been Extended! New Deadline: March 29th, 2021

The 2021 SPD-U Student Competition is Now Open!

Enter by Monday, March 15th, 2021 at 5:00PM ET!

Check out our new Photography & Illustration categories!

WANT TO ENTER? GET THE DETAILS BELOW!

OFFICIAL RULES & ENTRY FORM
Download the official CALL FOR ENTRIES with the complete rules and entry form HERE!

DEADLINE
Monday, March 15th, 2021 at 5:00PM ET

SPD must receive all student entries, completed entry forms, and payment receipts by March 15th at 5:00PM ET.

Please upload your entries here: http://bit.ly/SPDentry
Make sure to include your entry form and payment receipt with your submission.

ENTRY FEES
SPD Student Members get their first 3 entries FREE! (Though student members can enter more than that...if you do, any additional entries will cost $10 each.) Please note: Even though they're free, you must register your 3 free member entries HERE.

If you're not a member but would like to join, you can purchase your SPD Student Membership and register for your 3 free member entries at the same time HERE.

Otherwise, each entry is $10.

You can pay your entry fees online HERE.
If you’re mailing in payment, please send the completed payment form, a copy of your entry form and cash or a check made payable to "The Society of Publication Designers".

YOU MUST INCLUDE THE RECEIPT WITH YOUR ENTRY. If we cannot find proof of payment or a valid SPD Student Membership, your entries may be disqualified.

PRIZES
The first, second, and third place winners and runners-up in Design, Photography, and Illustration will be featured online at spd.org. Second and third place winners will also receive a 20-minute portfolio review with a board member.

In addition to being featured online, first place winners will also receive the following:
DESIGN: $1,200 + Summer 2021 Mentorship
PHOTOGRAPHY: $1,200 + Summer 2021 Mentorship
ILLUSTRATION: $1,200 + Summer 2021 Mentorship

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

Download the Call for Entries here!

 
 

The 2020 SPD-U Student Design Competition is Now Open!

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The 2020 SPD-U Student Design Competition is now closed.

The SPD-U Student Design Competition is Now Open!

Enter by Monday, March 16, 2020!

NEW DEADLINE: Monday, March 30th, 2020 at 5:00PM EST

WANT TO ENTER? GET THE DETAILS BELOW!
OFFICIAL RULES & ENTRY FORM
Download the official CALL FOR ENTRIES with the complete rules and entry form HERE!

DEADLINE EXTENDED!
Monday, March 16th, 2020 at 5:00PM EST
NEW DEADLINE: Monday, March 30th, 2020 at 5:00PM EST

SPD must receive all student entries, completed entry forms, and payment receipts by March 30th at 5:00PM EST.

If printing your entry, please mail them to:
The Society of Publication Designers
27 Union Square West, Suite 207
New York, NY 10003

If sending your entry digitally, please upload them here:
http://bit.ly/SPDupload

Make sure to include your entry form and payment receipt with your submission.

ENTRY FEES
SPD Student Members get their first 3 entries FREE! (Though student members can enter more than that...if you do, any additional entries will cost $10 each.) Please note: Even though they're free, you must register your 3 free member entries HERE.

If you're not a member but would like to join, you can purchase your SPD Student Membership and register for your 3 free member entries at the same time HERE.

Otherwise, each entry is $10.

You can pay your entry fees online HERE. If you're mailing in payment, please complete the payment form and send in cash or a check made payable to "The Society of Publication Designers".

YOU MUST INCLUDE THE RECEIPT WITH YOUR ENTRY. If we cannot find proof of payment or a valid SPD Student Membership, your entries may be disqualified.

PRIZES
The first, second, and third place winners will be honored with a cash prize and will also be offered a summer internship at a major magazine or design studio in New York City and free summer housing provided by the School of Visual Arts. (Note: although non-US citizens will be eligible to win, due to visa restrictions only US citizens will be eligible for the internship part of the prize.)

First Place and Recipient of the Mitch Shostak Award: $2,500
Second Place and Recipient of the B.W. Honeycutt Award: $1,000
Third Place: $500

 

Announcing the Judges for the 2019 SPD-U Show & Tell Competition

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We’re thrilled to announce our judges for the SPD-U Show & Tell Competition!

ERIC CAPOSSELA

Associate Creative Director, Metaleap Creative


agnethe glatved

Executive Creative Director, Parents and Parents Latina


JIMINIE HA

Founder / Creative Director / Curator, With Projects, Inc.


Charlie hess

Design Director / Photo Director, Chess Design


DIAN HOLTON

Senior Deputy Art Director, AARP




 

The SPD-U Show & Tell Competition is Open!

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Enter by Friday, June 21st at 5:00PM EST

School’s over, and especially if you’ve graduated, the last thing on your mind is more student work but before you forget the academic year altogether, make sure you enter our SPD-U Show & Tell Competition. Forget rules and forget formulas; just show us your best editorial design. Formerly known as the SPD-U Spotlight Competition, winners have gone on to work at publications such as The New York Times Magazine, Glamour, Men’s Health, Vice, and Esquire.

If your work is chosen by our jury of top-notch editorial design professionals, you’ll receive an awards certificate and we’ll showcase your work in an exclusive online gallery. It’s a great way to get your name and work in front of the entire SPD audience, which includes art directors with the power to hire fresh, young talent like yourself.

 

The 2019 SPD-U Student Design Competition is Now Open!

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The 2019 SPD-U Student Design Competition is now closed.

EXTENDED: The SPD-U Student Design Competition Deadline has been extended to Wednesday, March 20th at 5PM EST!

The SPD-U Student Design Competition is Now Open!

Enter by Monday, March 18, 2019!

WANT TO ENTER? GET THE DETAILS BELOW!

OFFICIAL RULES & ENTRY FORM
Download the official CALL FOR ENTRIES with the complete rules and entry form HERE!

DEADLINE
Monday, March 18, 2019 at 5:00PM EST

SPD must receive all student entries, completed entry forms, and payment receipts by Monday, March 18th at 5:00PM EST.

If printing your entry, please mail them to:
The Society of Publication Designers
27 Union Square West, Suite 207
New York, NY 10003

If sending your entry digitally, please upload them here:
http://bit.ly/SPDupload

Make sure to include your entry form and payment receipt with your submission.

ENTRY FEES
SPD Student Members get their first 3 entries FREE! (Though student members can enter more than that...if you do, any additional entries will cost $10 each.) Please note: Even though they're free, you must register your 3 free member entries HERE.

If you're not a member but would like to join, you can purchase your SPD Student Membership and register for your 3 free member entries at the same time HERE.

Otherwise, each entry is $10.

You can pay your entry fees online HERE. If you're mailing in payment, please complete the payment form and send in cash or a check made payable to "The Society of Publication Designers".

YOU MUST INCLUDE THE RECEIPT WITH YOUR ENTRY. If we cannot find proof of payment or a valid SPD Student Membership, your entries may be disqualified.

PRIZES
The first, second, and third place winners will be honored with a cash prize, an invitation to the Society of Publication Designers' Annual Awards Gala in May 2019 in New York City, and a cash prize. The top 3 winners will also be offered a summer internship at a major magazine or design studio in New York City and free summer housing provided by the School of Visual Arts. (Note: although non-US citizens will be eligible to win, due to visa restrictions only US citizens will be eligible for the internship part of the prize.)

First Place and Recipient of the Mitch Shostak Award: $2,500
Second Place and Recipient of the B.W. Honeycutt Award: $1,000
Third Place: $500