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44th Creative Competition

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SND is thrilled to announce the return of its Best of News Design Creative Competitions! We’re so excited to return for an inspiring 44th year. SND 44th Creative Competition will open for submissions on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023. Browse the complete list of digital and print categories. The Society for…

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44th Digital News Design Categories

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The Best of Digital News Design is one of SND’s Best of News Design Competitions. This juried competition recognizes journalistic excellence in storytelling, graphics, social media and product design. The goal of the contest is to identify the best of journalism that pushes the boundaries of design and technology. By…

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44th Creative Competition Frequently Asked Questions

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For both competitions How much does it cost to enter? This year, there is discounted pricing for SND members and students. Professional memberships for SND start at $110 (students can join for as little as $60) and you can become a member here. Log into your SND account to view…

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44th PRINT NEWS DESIGN Categories

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The Best of Print News Design is one of SND’s Best of News Design Competitions. The competition honors journalistic, visual and technical excellence for work produced in 2022 Category 1: World’s Best-Designed Newspaper  This category is not mandatory. Only one entry per publication is allowed in this category. Because this…

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Audience members at SND's Designing Success applaud Yuri Victor's opening session.

Designing Success: A View From The Audience

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SND’s return to in-person events was exactly what many of us needed. Our first summit event, Designing Success, featured 7 remarkable sessions. With so much great information available, it was hard for us to keep notes on every point, but SND Board Member, Tara McCarty created an amazing twitter thread…

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SND Honors 2022: In Memoriam

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We dedicated a portion of the SND Honors program to reflect and remember those we’ve lost since we were last able to come together. Our in memoriam…

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Designing Success: DC Dining Guide

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Designing Success (Oct. 22) will of course be a full day of learning, networking and coming up with new ideas. But there’s also time for lunch, and we want to make sure everyone in attendance has the lay of the land to find the best option for a quick bite between sessions.

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Washington Post’s Visual Forensic Team Joins Designing Success Lineup

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Misinformation can spread like wildfire. Within minutes of an event, there’s a common expectation that videos from those on-the-ground will show up on social media. 

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Weekendavisen, 2021 SND World’s Best Designed Newspaper, To Be Celebrated at SND Honors

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The start of 2021 was a rough one for SND. In December of 2020, the organization lost two leaders, and SND was faced with a time of crisis and reflection.  SND continued to prioritize the safety of our members and volunteers. For the first time in our history, both our…

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2020 SND Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient Matt Mansfield To Be Celebrated at SND Honors

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Designer.  Educator.  Mentor.  Journalist.  Innovator.  Colleague.  Friend.  These are just a sample of the terms those who have met Matt Mansfield have used to describe him.  Matt has been a champion for nonpartisan reporting, innovative design and has influenced the design of news experiences for many years, both in his…

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