The Society of Publication Designers is excited to share the SPD 55 Annual Awards.
View the full list of Medal Finalists here.
Enjoy the Show!
EPISODE 1: Design
Co-Chairs: José Reyes, Principal & Creative Director, Metaleap Creative
& Carla Frank, Strategic Creative Director, Carla Frank Creative
Episode 2: Photography
Co-Chairs: José Reyes, Principal & Creative Director, Metaleap Creative
& Carla Frank, Strategic Creative Director, Carla Frank Creative
episode 3: illustration
SPD President: Jeff Glendenning, Creative Director, Brand Identity, The New York Times
episode 4: digital
Digital Co-Chairs: Sandra Garcia, Staff Product Designer, Twitter
& Dennis Huynh, Creative Director, BuzzFeed News
episode 5: finale
SPD Executive Director: Keisha Dean
Magazine of the Year Chair: Robert Newman, Creative Director, This Old House
Brand of the Year Chair: Luke Hayman, Partner, Pentagram
The Society of Publication Designers extends enormous gratitude to all the Chairs of our 55th Editorial Design Competition and Awards:
José Reyes, Carla Frank, Sandra Garcia, Dennis Huynh, Robert Newman, and Luke Hayman.
Immense Thanks to the esteemed SPD 55 Jury for their time and dedication over the judging weekend on February 7-9, 2020 in New York City.
Many thanks to Blaine Davis for the jury portraits.
Tremendous appreciation to Nancy Stamatopoulos, Judging Manager, along with the incredible volunteers of the SPD 55 Annual Judging:
Ji Soo An, Stanley Collado, Marc Davila, Tova Diamond, Derek Eng, Christine Fink, Sara Gong, Celine Grouard, Maria Johnson, Sam Kelly, Daisy Korpics, Molly Magnell, Mike Miville, Alice Morgan, Liz Neal, Kellyn Nettles, Imani Nuñez, Surya Patel, Brandon Penny, Chelsea Schiff, Desiree Tomich, and Barrie Tovar.
Many thanks to Stanley Collado for his help with editing the social videos. Great appreciation to Brian Anstey for his remarkable contribution to the awards presentation.
Warmest thanks to the following people for their hard work in the SPD Office:
Chelsey Lamwatt, Rachel Liquindoli, Brandon Penny, Chelsea Charles, and the unwavering support of Emily Smith.
Extra Special Thanks to Frits Kouwenhoven, Eric Kouwenhoven, and the whole team at Hemlock Printers.