The Society of Publication Designers (SPD)

SPD. Shaping Visual Culture. 

VISIONThe Society of Publication Designers powers the future of visual storytelling, setting the standard for editorial excellence. We bring together and support the most talented creatives, working across all platforms and disciplines, to learn, inspire, and collaborate. SPD includes anyone contributing to the creation of visual stories, from art directors to coders and data miners, from major publications to independent zines, from seasoned professionals to students. Visual storytelling today is ever more dynamic, immersive, and crucial. While the media in which we publish constantly evolves, the ambition to create exceptional work remains constant. Since 1965, SPD has stood for excellence in visual culture, empowering its membership to create the future. Our members are united in their pursuit to publish the most compelling stories, across platforms and disciplines. 

 MISSIONSPD is a vital resource serving our expansive network of creative professionals, strengthening the editorial design community and shaping the future of visual culture.

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Past (37)

The 5th Annual SPD Photography Portfolio Review primary image

The 5th Annual SPD Photography Portfolio Review

Tue, Oct 18 • 9:00 AM EDT

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The 3rd Annual SPD Illustration Portfolio Review primary image

The 3rd Annual SPD Illustration Portfolio Review

Wed, Jul 27 • 9:00 AM EDT

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The 4th Annual SPD Photography Portfolio Review primary image

The 4th Annual SPD Photography Portfolio Review

Tue, Oct 19 • 9:00 AM EDT

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The 2nd Annual SPD Illustration Portfolio Review primary image

The 2nd Annual SPD Illustration Portfolio Review

Wed, Jul 21 • 9:00 AM EDT

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The 3rd Annual SPD Photography Portfolio Review primary image

The 3rd Annual SPD Photography Portfolio Review

Wed, Oct 14 • 9:00 AM EDT

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SPD Illustration Portfolio Review primary image

SPD Illustration Portfolio Review

Thu, Jul 9 • 10:00 AM EDT

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The 2nd Annual SPD Photography Portfolio Review primary image

The 2nd Annual SPD Photography Portfolio Review

Thu, Oct 24 • 10:00 AM

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Photography Portfolio Review primary image

Photography Portfolio Review

Wed, Sep 26 • 10:00 AM

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SPD-U 2017 PUB(lications) CRAWL primary image

SPD-U 2017 PUB(lications) CRAWL

Fri, Oct 6 • 9:00 AM

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SPD Speaker Series: Politics. Media. Design. primary image

SPD Speaker Series: Politics. Media. Design.

Thu, Jul 13 • 7:00 PM

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SPD-U Student Portfolio Reviews primary image

SPD-U Student Portfolio Reviews

Thu, Jun 15 • 6:00 PM

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SPD Presents: Designing for Astronauts and Earthlings with Richard Danne primary image

SPD Presents: Designing for Astronauts and Earthlings with Richard Danne

Wed, May 24 • 7:00 PM

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The 5th Annual SPD Photography Portfolio Review primary image

The 5th Annual SPD Photography Portfolio Review

Tue, Oct 18 • 9:00 AM EDT

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The 3rd Annual SPD Illustration Portfolio Review primary image

The 3rd Annual SPD Illustration Portfolio Review

Wed, Jul 27 • 9:00 AM EDT

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The 4th Annual SPD Photography Portfolio Review primary image

The 4th Annual SPD Photography Portfolio Review

Tue, Oct 19 • 9:00 AM EDT

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The 2nd Annual SPD Illustration Portfolio Review primary image

The 2nd Annual SPD Illustration Portfolio Review

Wed, Jul 21 • 9:00 AM EDT

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The 3rd Annual SPD Photography Portfolio Review primary image

The 3rd Annual SPD Photography Portfolio Review

Wed, Oct 14 • 9:00 AM EDT

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SPD Illustration Portfolio Review primary image

SPD Illustration Portfolio Review

Thu, Jul 9 • 10:00 AM EDT

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The 2nd Annual SPD Photography Portfolio Review primary image

The 2nd Annual SPD Photography Portfolio Review

Thu, Oct 24 • 10:00 AM

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Photography Portfolio Review primary image

Photography Portfolio Review

Wed, Sep 26 • 10:00 AM

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SPD-U 2017 PUB(lications) CRAWL primary image

SPD-U 2017 PUB(lications) CRAWL

Fri, Oct 6 • 9:00 AM

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SPD Speaker Series: Politics. Media. Design. primary image

SPD Speaker Series: Politics. Media. Design.

Thu, Jul 13 • 7:00 PM

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SPD-U Student Portfolio Reviews primary image

SPD-U Student Portfolio Reviews

Thu, Jun 15 • 6:00 PM

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SPD Presents: Designing for Astronauts and Earthlings with Richard Danne primary image

SPD Presents: Designing for Astronauts and Earthlings with Richard Danne

Wed, May 24 • 7:00 PM

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SPD. Shaping Visual Culture. 

VISIONThe Society of Publication Designers powers the future of visual storytelling, setting the standard for editorial excellence. We bring together and support the most talented creatives, working across all platforms and disciplines, to learn, inspire, and collaborate. SPD includes anyone contributing to the creation of visual stories, from art directors to coders and data miners, from major publications to independent zines, from seasoned professionals to students. Visual storytelling today is ever more dynamic, immersive, and crucial. While the media in which we publish constantly evolves, the ambition to create exceptional work remains constant. Since 1965, SPD has stood for excellence in visual culture, empowering its membership to create the future. Our members are united in their pursuit to publish the most compelling stories, across platforms and disciplines. 

 MISSIONSPD is a vital resource serving our expansive network of creative professionals, strengthening the editorial design community and shaping the future of visual culture.

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The 5th Annual SPD Photography Portfolio Review primary image

The 5th Annual SPD Photography Portfolio Review

Tue, Oct 18 • 9:00 AM EDT

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The 3rd Annual SPD Illustration Portfolio Review primary image

The 3rd Annual SPD Illustration Portfolio Review

Wed, Jul 27 • 9:00 AM EDT

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The 4th Annual SPD Photography Portfolio Review primary image

The 4th Annual SPD Photography Portfolio Review

Tue, Oct 19 • 9:00 AM EDT

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The 2nd Annual SPD Illustration Portfolio Review primary image

The 2nd Annual SPD Illustration Portfolio Review

Wed, Jul 21 • 9:00 AM EDT

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The 3rd Annual SPD Photography Portfolio Review primary image

The 3rd Annual SPD Photography Portfolio Review

Wed, Oct 14 • 9:00 AM EDT

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SPD Illustration Portfolio Review primary image

SPD Illustration Portfolio Review

Thu, Jul 9 • 10:00 AM EDT

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The 2nd Annual SPD Photography Portfolio Review primary image

The 2nd Annual SPD Photography Portfolio Review

Thu, Oct 24 • 10:00 AM

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Photography Portfolio Review primary image

Photography Portfolio Review

Wed, Sep 26 • 10:00 AM

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SPD-U 2017 PUB(lications) CRAWL primary image

SPD-U 2017 PUB(lications) CRAWL

Fri, Oct 6 • 9:00 AM

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SPD Speaker Series: Politics. Media. Design. primary image

SPD Speaker Series: Politics. Media. Design.

Thu, Jul 13 • 7:00 PM

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SPD-U Student Portfolio Reviews primary image

SPD-U Student Portfolio Reviews

Thu, Jun 15 • 6:00 PM

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SPD Presents: Designing for Astronauts and Earthlings with Richard Danne primary image

SPD Presents: Designing for Astronauts and Earthlings with Richard Danne

Wed, May 24 • 7:00 PM

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The 5th Annual SPD Photography Portfolio Review primary image

The 5th Annual SPD Photography Portfolio Review

Tue, Oct 18 • 9:00 AM EDT

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The 3rd Annual SPD Illustration Portfolio Review primary image

The 3rd Annual SPD Illustration Portfolio Review

Wed, Jul 27 • 9:00 AM EDT

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The 4th Annual SPD Photography Portfolio Review primary image

The 4th Annual SPD Photography Portfolio Review

Tue, Oct 19 • 9:00 AM EDT

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The 2nd Annual SPD Illustration Portfolio Review primary image

The 2nd Annual SPD Illustration Portfolio Review

Wed, Jul 21 • 9:00 AM EDT

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The 3rd Annual SPD Photography Portfolio Review primary image

The 3rd Annual SPD Photography Portfolio Review

Wed, Oct 14 • 9:00 AM EDT

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SPD Illustration Portfolio Review primary image

SPD Illustration Portfolio Review

Thu, Jul 9 • 10:00 AM EDT

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The 2nd Annual SPD Photography Portfolio Review primary image

The 2nd Annual SPD Photography Portfolio Review

Thu, Oct 24 • 10:00 AM

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Photography Portfolio Review primary image

Photography Portfolio Review

Wed, Sep 26 • 10:00 AM

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SPD-U 2017 PUB(lications) CRAWL primary image

SPD-U 2017 PUB(lications) CRAWL

Fri, Oct 6 • 9:00 AM

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SPD Speaker Series: Politics. Media. Design. primary image

SPD Speaker Series: Politics. Media. Design.

Thu, Jul 13 • 7:00 PM

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SPD-U Student Portfolio Reviews primary image

SPD-U Student Portfolio Reviews

Thu, Jun 15 • 6:00 PM

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SPD Presents: Designing for Astronauts and Earthlings with Richard Danne primary image

SPD Presents: Designing for Astronauts and Earthlings with Richard Danne

Wed, May 24 • 7:00 PM

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