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Our 2014 Student Design Competition is Officially Open!
We know you've been waiting, so without further delay, our 2014 Student Design Competition is now officially open. This annual competition is an awesome opportunity for you to win money, prizes and -- perhaps best of all -- a summer internship at a top magazine! We're sharing the categories and rules below to get you started, and we'll be looking back at past winners, answering frequently asked questions and sharing some tips over the coming weeks, so stay tuned and read on...Fashion/Lifestyle Magazine
This fashion/lifestyle magazine targets hip students and the young professional interested in the modern lifestyle. It covers fashion, art, music and film and features in-depth interviews, trends and reviews.
HEADLINE: (Name of subject), Still on Top
DEK: You might not have seen them in the public eye recently but (name) has never been so busy.
BYLINE: By Janet Marion
CATEGORY 2
City/Regional Magazine
This magazine is an established city/regional publication with an attitude geared toward the young and independent city-dweller or traveler. It covers food, nightlife, and where to stay. If you need to know this place, this magazine is your source.
HEADLINE/DEK: The Insider's Guide: 10 places to eat, drink and hang out like a local in (Name of City)
BYLINE: By The Editors
Design a two-spread feature for this magazine. This story should be a round-up of ideas and things to do. Think about ways to incorporate sidebars and tips to make this a fun, easy design, accessible to the audience. Consider producing your own photography to give your design a fresh and creative approach to your city or region.
CATEGORY 3
How-To... Magazine
This new hip and fun magazine for the young post-graduate has a broad topic reach on how to improve your home, life and career.
HEADLINE: (Fill in Blank) Like a Pro.
DEK: Follow these few simple steps to become a master.
BYLINE: By F. C. Williams
Design a two-spread feature in this magazine that gives step-by-step instructions on how to master the topic of your choice. You might want to include original illustrations, schematics and sidebars to make it easier to follow. Think of an innovative and fun way to approach your topic. You don't actually have to write the story, but use real text in display type.
CATEGORY 4
Innovations Magazine
HEADLINE: Will it Change Your Life?
DEK: (Blank) has made sweeping claims to better our life...Is it/Are they for real?
BYLINE: By James Rodgers
CATEGORY 5
Sports/Adventure Magazine
HEADLINE/DEK: (Name of sport/Activity/Person): Extreme Rush OR
HOW TO ENTER
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1. CHOOSE: Select a project from one of the five categories listed above (Fashion/Lifestyle, City/Regional, How-To..., Innovations, Sports/Adventure).
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2. DESIGN: Create a 4-page story (2 spreads) on the project you choose. Each page measures 8" x 10", so a spread is 16" x 10".
Original photography or illustration is required for one category, but not all; though it is welcome in every category, if appropriate.
You may enter more than one design in the same or different categories. SPD Student Members get their first 3 entries for free -- you can choose to join or renew when you submit your entries. (You read that right: all SPD Student Members get 3 free entries, a free Annual, free admission to events, and a huge discount on your first year of professional membership after you graduate.)
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3. SUBMIT: Either printed material or digital files as follows:
Printed Material: Full-size spreads, not reduced copies. DO NOT MOUNT THE WORK TO ANY TYPE OF BOARD. Tape a copy of your completed entry form to the BACK of each submission. Staple the spreads together in the upper left-hand corner. (Slides will NOT be accepted).
Digital PDFs: You MUST include your name somewhere on each spread in 4pt type. Each file MUST be named "First_Lastname.pdf" Entries should be full-size spreads, print quality, 300 dpi, PDF files (all fonts embedded). Burn all submissions to a CD. It is ok to put multiple entries on one CD. Include a printed copy of the entry form for each entry. Mark clearly the name of the school and students' last name(s) on CD.
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4. SEND all entries with completed entry forms and payment (or your PayPal receipt as proof of payment) to:
The Society of Publication Designers
27 Union Square West, Suite 207
New York, NY 10003
Entries must be received by Monday, March 3, 2014, 5pm EST. Anything later will not be eligible as the judging process begins Tuesday, so plan some cushion time for yourself. There are NO EXTENSIONS.
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Please read the instructions carefully and stay within the guidelines. SPD reserves the right to disqualify any miscategorized or incomplete entries. Be sure to read over all the details and download the entry form here. Also continually check us out here on the blog as we will be posting tips, FAQs and other helpful info as the date nears.
