Grids: November 2008 Archives

Winter Salon

Life Outside of Work 11.26.08 posted by Heather Jones

Hi all, these are getting bigger and bigger since we started them over the summer...so come on by if you can after work in midtown on Tuesday, and definitely bring your business cards (p.s. it has nothing to do with hair drying I just thought I'd draw something "salon-like".)

What â€¢ Salon â€¢ n. A clever French word connoting an opportunity to mingle, drink and catch up with friends and colleagues in publishing.

When: Tuesday, December 2, 6:30 to 9 p.m.

Where: Stout, 133 West 33rd Street, in the cellar downstairs. 212.629.6191

Why: Because this is the last one before 2009! And if you've ever worked / freelanced / illustrated for O, YM, Spin, Vibe, Men's Journal, Men's Health, Blender, Pop Mechanics, Best Life, Time Out, Maxim, Details, Playboy, The NY Post, Quick & Simple, Real Simple, Wired, or even Cat Fancy!.... you're guaranteed to see someone you know. See you there! /// HJ

Things I Am Thankful For (A Note from Your President)

Commentary 11.26.08 posted by Scott Dadich

2009 will be my tenth year in the SPD.

I love working for the Society; whether you're a photographer or a designer, an illustrator or an intern, a photo editor or an editor, participating in this organization is a terrific way to get an inside look at how great magazines are made. It's a front-row seat to the present-tense history of America.

Which is why this is a particularly painful time for many of us, our friends and colleagues. We're living in the end of one era of publishing--a seismic shift in what models of media will be viable--and experiencing firsthand the painful repercussions of a failed economic philosophy.
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SPD PUB 43 Design Annual Has (Almost) Arrived

Awards 11.25.08 posted by Dirk Barnett

Yep, that's right. The hotly anticipated SPD PUB 43 Design Annual will be reaching our shores from Singapore come mid/late December 2008! As it's chock full of the most innovative, exciting editorial design work from 2007--including the Magazine of the Year Winners and the Members' Choice winner--you will definitely want to get your hands on this one as soon as it hits the SPD offices!

Stay tuned to http://spd.org in the coming weeks for more information on how to get your copy, along with an in-depth Q&A from this year's annual designers, Weapon of Choice (Tom Brown and Todd Albertson), as they discuss their concepts behind the design, and why debossing isn't really as easy as it looks.

PUB 44 CALL FOR ENTRIES: Best In Show!

44 11.24.08 posted by Nathalie Kirsheh

Best in Show: A competition whereby dogs designs are judged as to which one is considered to be the most closely conformed to its written breed standard of excellence.

It's time to take off your muzzles and unleash your inner design top dog. That's right, SPD's 44th annual publication design competition is going to reveal our industry's primo publications.

In other words, all of you dogged design handlers should download the call for entries and be sure to send in your editorial purebreds by January 9, 2009. This year, the competition is chock full of new rules and categories so be sure to read the forms carefully.

So start sending in those tearsheets and show us what you've got!

Save the Date!! Holidays Are Here

Life Outside of Work 11.24.08 posted by The Editors

Let's all get together and celebrate the holiday season. We look forward to seeing you all for a little food & drink, and a LOT of friends & holiday cheer!

Wednesday, December 17th
7 to 9 PM
ROOM Studio
250 West Broadway st Sixth Ave, 5th Floor

More details to come, but circle the date on your calendar now!

PUB 44 CAPTAINS and JUDGES Announced

44 11.21.08 posted by Nathalie Kirsheh

The Pub 44 BEST IN SHOW POSTERS were mailed out this week, so it's time to finally unleash our feisty list of captains and judges that will bark over all your tearsheets this coming January.

Co-Chairs
Nathalie Kirsheh, AD, W
Judith Puckett-Rinella, Senior PE, T

MOY Chair
Bruce Ramsay, Director of Covers, Newsweek

Online Chair
Jeremy LaCroix, Chow.com / CBS Interactive

Captains & Judges after the jump...

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O So Good

Logos 11.21.08 posted by Scott Dadich

Steve Heller just completed an excellent Q&A with Obama logo designer Sol Sender; check it out here, on the Times' Campaign Stops blog.

Party Pictures

Auction 11.21.08 posted by Catherine Talese

We had an amazing turn out at the Land Sea Air benefit auction on Wednesday night; over 100 photographs covered the walls at the Hosfelt Gallery, we enjoyed some wonderful wines from Astor Wines, savory food by Cafiero Lussier, and were called to attention as Sarah Mudge from Phillips led us through some intense bidding wars in the live auction.

Thank you all for coming out, and for those who couldn't make it, we hope to see you at our next event. Pictures (and video!) after the jump.

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the Cinematic Art of Batiste Madalena

Inspiration 11.18.08 posted by Amid Capeci

I've always been a fan of these early, hand painted treasures of poster art, but to see the the vibrant colors, elegant type design (all drawn by hand!) and bold graphics at the Museum of Modern Art's new exhibition of Batiste Madalena's surviving posters will transport you back to the early years of American cinema.Â

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Hidden Treasure in Berlin

Magazines 11.17.08 posted by Scott Dadich

A couple of weeks ago, I devoted a few lines to my favorite bookstore, William Stout Architectural Books in San Francisco's North Beach. Today, I'm pleased to report that I've found my favorite magazine store, bar none.
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Jeg er hjemme!

Travel 11.17.08 posted by Nathalie Kirsheh

In Danish, that translates to "I'm back home!"

I just returned from a fascinating visit to Denmark and Norway where i was asked to speak at a design conference along with our very own SPD President Scott Dadich, Eva Spring of Real Simple, Anton Ioukhnovets of GQ and David Curcurito of Esquire and of course many good times were had. Although this was the sole purpose of the trip (and due to my infatuation with Danish design aesthetic,) I couldn't help

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Is Graphic Design Art?

Asked+Answered 11.11.08 posted by Emily Smith

Another Tuesday, another chance to change the world with your vote.
Is graphic design art? Vote here, and leave your thoughts in the exit poll (ok, comments)...

Party Preview: Food & Wine

Auction 11.10.08 posted by Casey Tierney

Our new friends at Cafiero Lussier are cooking up something extra special for our LandSeaAir Auction guests. Consider these yummy bites for a chilly fall night as you mull over purchasing that Richard Barnes or the Max Vadukul...or both!

â€¢Truffled Mac 'N Cheese Tarts w/ Fried Leeks
â€¢Saffron Simmered Shrimp w/ Red Pepper Dipping Sauce
â€¢Shredded Chicken Mole in Tortilla cups w/ Queso Blanco
â€¢Autumnal Cheeses w/ Herbed Crostini

Just a glimpse of the treats you'll find on November 19th. Now pair that with a glass of Sicilian red wine (2006 Maravigna, Nero d'Avola) or a delicious sparkling white (NV Prosecco, Mia) chosen for us by Astor Wines & Spirits and you're all set.

See you next week!

The Rules

Students 11.10.08 posted by Gail Anderson

So, you just got your first internship at that great magazine or design studio. Well done! We know you're juggling school and work, and that school comes first. We're all about making sure you learn as much as possible and that your talents are being properly nurtured. That said, we also have a few things we expect from you in return. And so, we want to share some tips to help make your internship good for all of us.

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LOUPED IN: Michael Norseng on Esquire's Angels

Photography 11.10.08 posted by Catherine Talese

Esquire magazine has been honoring sexy women since first publishing George Petty's "Girls" in 1934; Mike Norseng speaks about carrying the mantle of the "babe" photo shoot, and how to handle strange chemistry on set.
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LOUPED IN: Zana Woods, The Message is in the Medium

Photography 11.09.08 posted by Catherine Talese

For 15 years, WIRED has been bringing us insight into the digital revolution. Senior Photo Editor, Zana Woods is in love with the modern world, but what about digital film?
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LOUPED IN: Choosing the Next President ('s picture)

Photography 11.07.08 posted by Catherine Talese

The morning after the election and the New York Times is sold out city wide. Crowds line up outside the Times building to purchase additional post-election printings. Copies sell for as much as $400 on ebay. But how does one go about choosing the picture for the most historic election in US history?

Michele McNally, New York Times photography director, shares the process...

(The New York Times, Early Edition)
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Designing 'The Knot'

Websites 11.05.08 posted by Paul Schrynemakers

If you've gotten engaged in the last ten years, then you've probably heard of The Knot -- one of the leading wedding brands online, also in print and video. As an online destination, TheKnot.com is a place where engaged couples and their friends find ideas, up-to-date wedding advice and inspiration.

I recently got in touch with Lori Richmond, Design Director of Online Editorial, and Kristen Dudish, Online Designer, for some insight into designing and working for The Knot. We also discussed some of the recent changes made to the site when they redesigned a few months ago.… MORE

LOUPED IN: Nancy Jo Iacoi, from Photo Editor to Agent

Photography 11.05.08 posted by Catherine Talese

She's worked at some of our most beloved magazines -- Rolling Stone, Time Out NY, Premiere, and Esquire -- and curated numerous photography exhibits. Just recently she moved over to the the repping side of the business. She's Nancy Jo Iacoi and she talks with SPD about her evolution, the photography community, and the difference between editorial and advertising...

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Ladies and Gentlemen, the Next President of the United States...

Auction 11.05.08 posted by Casey Tierney

...will be at the SPD Auction, in the form of this compelling image from Martin Schoeller, courtesy of the Hasted Hunt Gallery. Don't miss out on the chance for this, or any of our other gorgeous, framed prints. Preview them all here, make your list, and get ready to eat, drink and bid!

In The Mood For Votin'

Politics 11.03.08 posted by Heather Jones

As the N.Y. Times aptly put it yesterday, after almost a "Year Of Sitting On The Edge of Our Seats" I thought I'd post a bit of a tension release on the eve of the big day. On the jump are a few selections from the Society of Illustrators exhibition recently curated by Edel Rodriguez. The show included some of the best illustration published over this fiery political year by artists Tom Bachtell, Steve Brodner, Philip Burke, Joe Ciardiello, Thomas Fluharty, Drew Friedman, Robert Grossman, Victor Juhasz, Tim O'Brien, Roberto Parada, Hanoch Piven, Felix Sockwell and Brian Stauffer. Enjoy.

In addition, if you're like me and have been completely embarrassed by the archaic design of your polling place the past elections, take a picture of it: The N.Y. Times and Design Observer are promoting a project asking voters to document their polling experiences across the country, information is here and here.

The above thumbnail is a selection from AIGA's Get Out the Vote 2008, on view until the end of the week in NYC.
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