Becoming a member of The Society of Publication Designers, allows you to join a community of your peers. Editorial brands have evolved beyond just print. Today, publication design touches just about every medium. Our members unfold dramatic narratives on paper, tell stories on the web, bring them to you via mobile web sites and apps on a smart phone, and let you experience stories through video and virtual reality.
Our members represent over 300 media brands from around the world. Their work is seen by millions of readers each day.
BENEFITS
In addition to supporting creativity, education and community in our field, membership in the Society of Publication Designers also provides you with many individual benefits.
Friend of SPD ~ Mailing List
Receive emails about SPD news, events and opportunities
Professional Membership
Member-only eligibility to receive a mentor through our Coffee + Convo mentorship program
Member-only access to Ask the SPD Insider where you can ask a professional a pressing question.
Member-only access to SPD digital annuals and winner’s galleries.
Free access to speaker series videos
Free posts on Work Space for freelancers
Half-price fees for job board postings
Half-price entry fees for the annual SPD competition as well as half-price gallery fees for winning entries
Half-price tickets to all professional SPD events
10% Discount for booking Versatile Studios
Eligibility to serve on the SPD Board of Directors
Student Membership
Half-price tickets to eligible Professional SPD events
Free entry to all SPD-U Student events
3 free entries in the annual SPD Student Competition
Member-only access to SPD digital annuals and winner’s galleries.
Free access to speaker series videos