The 2024 SPD-U Student Competition is Now Open!
/The 2024 SPD-U Competition is now closed. Winners have been notified and the results will be posted Fall 2024.
Stay tuned for the 2025 SPD-U Competition Call for Entries!
The 2024 SPD-U Student Competition is Now Open!
Enter by Friday, March 22nd, 2024 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 22nd, 2024 at 5:00PM ET
SPD must receive all student entries, completed entry forms, and payment receipts by March 22nd at 5:00PM ET.
ENTRY FEES / PAYMENT
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.
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 2024 Mentorship
PHOTOGRAPHY: $1,200 + Summer 2024 Mentorship
ILLUSTRATION: $1,200 + Summer 2024 Mentorship
Any questions? Email us at mail@spd.org.
Download the Call for Entries here!
You can pay your entry fees online here: http://bit.ly/SPD-U
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.
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.
The SPD-U Show & Tell Competition is Open!
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Enter by Friday, October 27th at 5:00PM EST
Forget rules and forget formulas; just show us your best editorial work by entering the SPD-U Show & Tell Competition. 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.
Announcing the Judges for the 2023 SPD-U Student Competition
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We’re excited to announce the judges for 2023’s SPD-U Student Competition!
Thanks to the following creatives for taking the time to judge this year’s competition.
The 2023 SPD-U Student Competition is Now Open!
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design: katie belloff
The 2023 SPD-U Student Competition is Now Open!
Enter by Friday, March 24th, 2023 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 24th, 2023 at 5:00PM ET
SPD must receive all student entries, completed entry forms, and payment receipts by March 24th 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 2023 Mentorship
PHOTOGRAPHY: $1,200 + Summer 2023 Mentorship
ILLUSTRATION: $1,200 + Summer 2023 Mentorship
Any questions? Email us at mail@spd.org.
Download the Call for Entries here!
Announcing the Judges for the 2022 SPD-U Student Competition
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We’re excited to announce the judges for 2022’s SPD-U Student Competition!
Thanks to the following creatives for taking the time to judge this year’s competition.
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!
Announcing the Judges for the 2021 SPD-U Student Competition
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We’re excited to announce the judges for 2021’s SPD-U Student Competition!
Derek Eng
Art Director, M Booth
José Fernández
Design Director, Cosmopolitan
Ben Grandgenett
Art Director, The New York Times Magazine
Haley Kluge
Deputy Art Director, Variety
Chelsea Schiff
Art Director, Fast Company
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.
