February 2012 Archives

Student Design Competition Update: DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 3/12

Attention procrastinators: You've been given a reprieve!

We're extending the deadline for our 2012 Student Design Competition to Monday, March 12 at 5pm. So you now have a whole extra week to perfect your entries! Check out our main competition page for all the nitty-gritty details, some frequently asked questions and lots of tips. And keep coming back here as we announce the rest of our awesome panel of judges.

Meet the Judges, Part One: Esquire and Field & Stream

With the deadline for our 2012 Student Design Competition just a couple days away (reminder: all entries due Monday, March 12th by 5pm, download your entry forms here!), we wanted you to get to know our esteemed panel of judges a little bit better. … MORE

Deadline Countdown: Student Design Competition Entries due Next Monday!

Our Student Design Competition deadline is almost here ... your entries need to be in our office by 5pm next Monday! So for those of you outside the NYC area, that means you pretty much have till Saturday morning at the latest to finish and get your entry in the mail if you're willing to pay for overnight shipping. For those of you in or around New York City, you're welcome to hand deliver your entry directly to our office (we're located at 27 Union Square West in Suite 207). … MORE

29 Ways to Keep On Keepin' On

All creatives have moments when we're just not feelin' it. This nifty poster shows 29 ways to get your juices flowing, and keep them that way (click on the image to see it bigger). (Poster by Ed Hall)

Last Chance: Register for Portfolio Reviews by 3pm Today!

Our CMYK: Student Portfolio Review event happens Thursday night, but registration closes today at 3pm, so be sure to sign up now! It's a rare chance to get hands-on personalized advice on how to prepare your book for all those upcoming internship and job interviews. It's free for all student members, but you still have to register to save your place. 

Most Common Portfolio Mistakes

In anticipation of our awesome CMYK: Portfolio Review event coming up next Thursday (you have to register by Wednesday at 3pm!), here's an interesting graphic from The Career Group's Portfolio Guide. You can download their guide (and others) here.

But if you want to find out more great advice on what makes a great magazine-design portfolio (as opposed to the more general graphic design portfolio), come to our event! You'll get one-on-one reviews and tons of great personalized suggestions. Doesn't matter what shape your book is in ... in other words, all the mistakes mentioned above? For this event, we don't care, we're here to help you make sure that stuff doesn't happen.

Wanna come? Sign up here!

Lots of Deadlines Coming Soon!

We've got a flurry of activity happening here at SPD-U Headquarters, so a few reminders and notes for you:

Space is filling up fast for our Portfolio Review event happening Thursday, Feb 23. It's for student members only, but if you're not a member, it's simple to join now and attend for free! If you are currently a member, don't forget to RSVP now to hold your space. Only those who register by 5pm, Feb. 21 will be able to come. Details here.

Our Student Design Competition Deadline is coming up very soon: Monday, March 5 by 5pm. Get all the details here.

Our Student Photo Competition Deadline is also coming soon: Monday, April 9. Details for that here.

And to get even more fun info and details about all our events, check out our new and improved SPD-U Facebook page!

Do You Know Your Ascender from Your L's Stem?

We found TypeTalk: The Anatomy of a Character in our online travels, and being huge type-geeks, we just had to share it! Click through to learn which letter of the alphabet might have an ear, link, or spur.
 
--posted by contributor Joseph Caserto

What About Freelancing?

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Student Design Competition Q&A: High School Kids? Grad Students?

I'm in high school, but I love magazines and design. Can I enter your Student Design Competition? What if I'm in grad school? Or I just graduated with my Bachelor's degree this past December?

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