Alex Palmer
Current Title: Designer and Graphics Journalist
Organization: Freelance
Country: Denmark
Candidate for: Director
I would like to see greater access to upskilling and mentorship for news designers. I come from a visual investigations team in Australia where I was the only designer, and it’s easy to feel like an island. I think it’s a particularly frightening time for both journalism and design, and SND should always serve as a community of visual specialists. This could include more regular workshops for members, incentives for skill-sharing, and advice on career progression.
And on a personal note, I peruse the awards archive frequently for inspiration. I would love a rethink of the UX of the archive, so it’s more easily explorable for users. It’s an incredibly important database, and I believe it can be better used to showcase the news design community.