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SND’S 28TH ANNUAL DESIGN COMPETITION EXPANDS SUBCATEGORIES



The entry deadlines are Jan. 17, 2007 for United States publications. That means completed entries must arrive at Syracuse University by that date.

Entries from outside the U.S. must arrive by Jan. 24, 2007. The Call for Entries has an extensive section on the most frequently asked questions about the annual competition, so please take a look at that FAQ when preparing entries

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AFROL NEWS
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BURUNDI REALITE
BUSINESS REPORTER
CAPE ARGUS
DAILY TRUST
EL-KHABAR
IRIN NEWS
MAIL AND GUARDIAN
ONE WORLD
SUNDAY TIMES
THE GUARDIAN (NIGERIA)
THE MONITOR
THE NORTH AFRICA JOURNAL
THE NEW VISION
THE STAR
THE SUN (NIGERIA)
THE WEEKENDER


AL HAYAT
AL AHRAM
AL BAYAN
AKHBAR AL-ARAB
BAHRAIN TRIBUNE
CAIRO LIVE
EMIRATES TODAY
7 DAYS
GULF NEWS
GULF TODAY
KHALEEJ TIMES
EMIRATES EVENING POST

DICTATOR WHO RULED IRAQ WITH VIOLENCE IS
HANGED FOR CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY




 


31.12.2006



EMIRATES TODAY
DUBAI - UNITED ARAB EMIRATES


AD DIYAR
LEBANON


GULF NEWS
EMARAT AL YOUM


GULF NEWS
DUBAI - UNITED ARAB EMIRATES


EVENING POST
DUBAI - UNITED ARAB EMIRATES


AGORA
SAO PAULO - BRAZIL


EL CARIBE
SANTO DOMINGO



LA STAMPA
TORINO - ITALY



AFTONBLADET
STOCKHOLM- SWEDEN


KLEINE ZEITUNG
KLAGENFURT - AUSTRIA



UNITED EVENING NEWS
TAIPEI - TAIWAN


HARTFORD COURANT
HARTFORD-USA

THE GUARDIAN
LONDON - UK



SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS
California-USA


30.12.2006
ASIAN TSUNAMI- FIRST ANNIVERSARY



 

On the first anniversary of the Asian tsunami, go and watch the documentary 'From Dust' that was filmed in Sri Lanka after the killer wave struck the island. The film will be screened on Monday at 7.30pm and 9pm at Cinestar Cinemas, Mall of the Emirates, Dubai. Tickets are for Dh25 and proceeds will go towards the Galle Land project for tsunami survivors.

The film, which received strong reviews in the local and international press, is directed and produced by Dhruv Dhawan and edited by Nirmal Chander, Indian-born, Dubai-based filmmakers.

'From Dust' is a 71-minute documentary that takes you into the heart of Sri Lanka's devastated coastline and explores the reason why survivors in Sri Lanka were prevented from rebuilding their homes ... an ironic tale about how a disaster created suffering for some and opportunities for others.
Gulf News

Synopsis:
Filmed in Sri Lanka FROM DUST is a cinematic expose that takes an incisive look at a government’s response to a natural disaster. Shot in the aftermath of the Asian tsunami this documentary brings us into close contact with three people and questions why survivors in Sri Lanka weren’t allowed to rebuild their homes.

Following a span of natural disasters, this untold story reveals the lives waiting in tents and the ulterior motives that are stalling the rebuilding effort in Sri Lanka - A controversial film about the “100 meter rule” and the opportunities that arise in the aftermath of a natural disaster.
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27.12.2006


Naser Jafari
Al Arab Al Yawm - Jordan


Emad Hajjaj - jordan


Stavro Jabra
Al Balad -
Beirut - Lebanon
NICE IDEA! OF COURSE WE ARE...



 




TIME MAGAZINE
Time's Person of the Year: You
In 2006, the World Wide Web became a tool for bringing together the small contributions of millions of people and making them matter
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25.12.2006

WEST AND ARAB WORLD



 


A Gallup poll aimed at bettering understanding between the Arab world and the West has conducted an extensive survey on various questions that affect the two cultures.

EVENINGPOST
Dubai - UAE


From
EVENINGPOST

Dubai - UAE
20.12.2006

IT'S CHRISTIMAS TIME



 


FRIDAY MAGAZINE
Dubai- United Arab Emirates
Floyd Gonsalves
Senior Designer
Miguel Gomes Designer Director


TIME OUT
Dubai- United Arab Emirates
Philip Bunting
Designer
Louise Browne Designer
Janice Lobo Designer Assistant


IDENTITY
Dubai- United Arab Emirates


INSIDE OUT
Dubai- United Arab Emirates
Lee McGorie
Senior Designer
Fiona Oliver Designer
Shirley Padi Designer

Biplop Roy
Designer

18.12.2006

FROM THE CLASSROOM TO THE NEWSROOM



 


     Ever feel like there's a big void between where you're at now in school and where you think you need to be heading? If so, then pay close attention to what these educators and professionals in hte field have to say about getting from Point A (in school) to Point B (beyond).

  WHAT STUDENTS SHOULD HAVE UNDER THEIR BELT?  


     Students have to have enthusiasm. You have to have a missionary zeal for design. You have to absolutely be in love with it.

     Flexibility is important, because the business is in flux. I think students have to show they can switch gears.

     Students also need internships. It's one thing to learn some fundamentals in the classroom, but there is nothing like realworld experience.

Cheryl Pell
Senior faculty specialist
Michigan State University


  WHAT STUDENTS SHOULD HAVE UNDER THEIR BELT?  


     You want someone who's taken advantage of every opportunity to get experience- whether in a small way or a large way.

     You want them to be confident in their skills, but also know they have much more to learn.

     I want to see a work ethic and a commitment that are beyond a shadow of a doubt.

Ron Johnsom
Assistant professor of journalism,
Kansas State University


  WHAT STUDENTS SHOULD HAVE UNDER THEIR BELT?  


     A diverse portfolio that can show your abilities of page design and how you think (news judment and information layering, for example).

Have some sense of your mistakes and use them as a learning experience. Talk about your experiences that helped shape where you're at right now.

Have the technical abilities, but don't be limited by certain software. Understand what story form is best for a particular story. Don't just be the technical wizard.

Ryan Sparrow
Instructor, Department of Journalism,
Graphics sequence, Ball State University


  WHAT STUDENTS SHOULD HAVE UNDER THEIR BELT?  


     They have to have practical experience. And it can be through designing anything. If I can see that spark in someone's print products, it's reasonable to assume we can move them into the newsroom.

     I like the little things: Is the spacing right? Is letterspacing attended to?
Show attention to detail. Have a holistic approach to the page in getting every last piece right.

     You need to be versatile. Dare yourself to get ou of your comfort zone. Test your boundaries.
If you do feature pages on a regular basis, for example, try something completely new.

Richard Epps
Presentation editor, The Detroit News


  WHAT STUDENTS SHOULD HAVE UNDER THEIR BELT?  

    
     Students should have strong basic skills coupled with great potential. They should have initiative and be a life-learner. Be teachable.


    The ability to work with a team, work with others.

Terence Oliver
Assistant professor, School of Visual
Communication, Ohio University


  WHAT STUDENTS SHOULD HAVE UNDER THEIR BELT?  

    
     They should be ablte to look at things in an analytic way.

     Students should be able to search for solutions unprejudiced. If this is fortified with the awareness of future trends, technologies and theories, students will be on a strong track.

     Finally, students must be able to work in a team and keep rethinking again and again.

Michael Stoll
Professor of information design,
Augsburg University of Applied Sciences
(SND Regional Director, region16, D/A/CH)


  WHAT STUDENTS SHOULD HAVE UNDER THEIR BELT?  

    
     They
need to be journalists. They need to understand the news and have an interest in current events. They have to understand why a story is on the front page.

     We need people are who interested in more than just news pages. We need people interested in multi-media. We don't talk with candidates anymore who have no interst in it. This is the reality of the newsroom now, especially for graphics positions.

     You have to be a good designer, too. Content is so key. Candidates need to be able to demonstrate that in their work. They need to know what it takes to go from ehte early conception of a story to the end.

David Schutz
Deputy design director/ News & Graphics
The Boston Globe


  WHAT STUDENTS SHOULD HAVE UNDER THEIR BELT?  


     The first thing is intell
igence, curiosity and critical thinking. Are you capble of imagining how we might explain it? If there's a capacity to learn it, you're good to go.

    Skill and experience. What do you already know how to do well?

    Collaborative spirit. Is this an easy person to work with?

Heidi de Laubenfels
AME of visuals and technology,
The Seattle Times


  WHAT STUDENTS SHOULD HAVE UNDER THEIR BELT?  


     When meeting a candidate face to face, personality is very important. You get an idea of how someone will fit into your organization.

     When you look at someone's work, you look at how well they tell a visual story.

     Drawing skills are important. It's good to look at how they think visually, to see if they take chances. Sometimes it might not really work, but they're willing to try anyway.

Tim Goheen
Art director, McClatchy Tribune


  WHAT STUDENTS SHOULD HAVE UNDER THEIR BELT?  


     Candidates must show me that they want to work at my newspaper, which means they've already done their research on my paper and the commuity it serves. A lot of people are looking for a job - but I want them to be looking at our job.

Start an e-mail diague with me. Don't be afraid to make contact. What's the worst that can happen? I love hearing from young people. Never make assumptions that you're bothering someone. Don't be afraid to ask. Don't be afraid to follow up.

I want to see somenone who's curious about the world around them. Curious and aware. You can lear how to be a great designer-but you can't really lear how to be curious. That comes from within.

Claire Regan
Associate managing editor,
Staten Island Advance


 
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16.12.2006
 
THE NAMIBIAN



 


Location: Windhoek, Namibia
Founded: August 30th 1985
website

13.12.2006

ESSAHAFA



 




Location: Tunis, Tunisia
website

ARAB HUMAN DEVELOPMENT REPORT 2005



 



     UNDP’s Arab Human Development Report 2005 has been launched this week – this year it focuses on women in the Arab world.

Women in the Arab world are not realizing their full potential and are still denied equality of opportunity, says the Arab Human Development Report 2005: Toward the rise of women in the Arab world, arguing that this represents not just a problem for women, but a barrier to progress and prosperity in Arab societies as a whole.

     The Report (selected parts of which are available online at (http://rbas.undp.org/ahdr2005.shtml) commends some Arab states for “significant, progressive changes” in addressing the fundamental gender biases prevalent in the region. Yet the authors cite a range of obstacles to equitable development, from cosmetic reforms with little real effect to violent conflict, foreign occupations and terrorism, which cast a shadow over the tantalizing hints of progress glimpsed in the Report’s pages.

     In 2002, the first Arab Human Development Report identified women’s disempowerment as one of three critical deficits crippling Arab nations in their quest to return to the first rank of world leaders of commerce, learning and culture. Now, four years later, the unequivocal necessity of securing for Arab women a fair chance to thrive has reached primacy as a precondition for development.

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SOURCE: UNDP
12.12.2006

EMIRATES TODAY FRONT PAGES



 

Good points of Emirates' cover

Clean.
Well distributed between main picture, headlines and secondary contents.
Work with one main story. It's a editorial choice and for it the newsroom need to have sure that the subject selected is really the most important of the day and it will sell the paper.
Use of graphic elements.


Sunday 10/12/2006


Saturday 09/12/2006


Friday 08/12/2006


Tuesday 05/12/2006



Tuesday 28/11/2006


Saturday 25/11/2006

EMIRATES TODAY
Dubai- United Arab Emirates
Emiratestodayonline.com

Circulation: 60,00
Founded:2005

12.12.2006
IT IS RAINING!



 


   Clive Stevens, duty forecaster at the airport, said cold winds coming in from the north-west, picking up spray over the waters of the Arabian Gulf, were responsible for the rain, which was accompanied by winds of up to 25 knots.

   Temperatures in Dubai fell to less than 20C in the afternoon, almost 10C lower than at the same time the previous day. "It brought a nice blast of cooler air and rain," Stevens said of the wind yesterday

Published: 27/11/2006 12:00 AM (UAE)
Gulf News

03/12/2006 Blanket of clouds after the heavy rain in Dubai.
PHOTO:AHMED RAMZAN

02/12/2006 A young boy playing with cycle in the rain water at Jumeirah 1 in Dubai.
PHOTO: VAZHISOJAN

02/12/2006 A car driving through heavy rain flood water at Al wasl road in Dubai
PHOTO: VAZHISOJAN

26/11/2006 5 Kite boarders take advantage of high winds and rain to catch some air at the Wollongong Beach in Dubai.
PHOTO: MEGAN HIRONS

Gulf News' photographers

11.12.2006

 



about design:

     
To me good design means as little design as possible.
Simple is better than complicated.
Quiet is better than loud.
Unobtrusive is better than exciting.
Small is better than large.
Light is better than heavy.
Plain is better than coloured.
Harmony is better than divergency.
Being well balanced is better than bein exalted.
Continuity is better than change.
Sparse is better than profuse.
Neutral is better than aggressive.
The obvious is better than that whic must be sought.
Few elements are better than many.
A system is better than single elements.

Dieter Rams, 1987

The German industrial designer, who worked for Braum electrical company, was a pioneer of the modernist movement. His work later became synonymous with "quiet simplicity".

The Fundamentals of Creative Design -Typography

 

10.12.2006
5 TIPS FOR MULTIMEDIA SUCCESS




 



1 Superior news judgment and audience engagement: Sometimes the more things change, the more they DO stay the same. Knowing the needs of your audience has been and always will be the number one criteria when deciding on appropriate content.

2 Deliberate, thoughtful editing of information and media forms: Successful presentations have answered this question well.What is the best medium or combination of media to use to tell the specific story under consideration? Just because whe have access to all forms, doesn't mean we should use them all.

3 An intuitive usable interface with clear presentation architecture: Information DOES have an inherent structure. Producers and designers who work WITH this natural structure have been most successful.

4 Strong, solid, sophisticated aesthetics that reflect the information portrayed: Thoughtul design choices that drive technology are best.

5 Innovative uses of new forms: Thinking about thes delivery options in new, creative and never-before-used ways is essential. Risk takers and out-of-the-box developers make this happen.

By Laura Ruel
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07.12.2006

YEMEN COURT FINES REPORTER OVER PROPHET CARTOONS



 



     A Yemeni court on Wednesday fined a newspaper editor 500,000 rials ($2,541) for reprinting cartoons of the Prophet Mohammad, which provoked outrage among Muslims around the world earlier this year.




ASHARQ ALAWSAT

07.12.2006
THE UAE PRINT AWARD 2006



 

WHAT: The purpose of the PRINTAWARDS is to offer the print industry the first recognised benchmark of quality covering various categories in the printing trade industry, with an aim to allow the winners a recognition of work with respect to quality control, management efficiency and contemporary technological advancement in the UAE an GCC countries.

Fahad Hareb, iMPZ Operations Manager said: 'The UAE Print Awards will come to represent the region's most prestigious accolade in the printing industry. It will also help to substantially expand the scope of printing and publishing operations in the region.

WHEN: Sunday December 17 th 2006 8:00 pm- 12:00 am

WHERE:
Barajeel Ballroom The Fairmont Dubai

07.12.2006
 

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06.12.2006


GULF NEWS SPECIAL- UAE AT 35







DESIGN DIRECTOR MIGUEL ANGEL GOMES
PHOTO DIRECTOR PAUL VELASCO
COVER ILLUSTRATION BY RAMACHANDRA BABU








PHOTOS PRASAD NAIR      REPORTER ABBAS AL LAWATI




PHOTOS PRASAD NAIR      REPORTER ABBAS AL LAWATI







05.12.2006
 







Illustrations by Mohamed Abotalib
Abotalib graphic
The abotalib graphic is located in Cairo, EGYPT

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03.12.2006
YOU ARE THE JUDGE!



 
News Page Designer, our favorite online portfolio is giving now the opportunity to edit pages for the slide show by designers. SND20 ask to Janel Jacobs how was this experience.

     
I chose well-executed pages that were easy to read, showcased strong color palettes and featured dominant details. Having designed many different sections during my career at both large and small newspapers, I also tried to include strong clips from most categories and circulation sizes.

     The experience was challenging because there are so many good pages posted every day, it was difficult to narrow down the slideshow selections to 16 or fewer.

     I think everyone in a newsroom should be welcome to edit the front page. We are all readers. The diversity of experience is important. Not everyone who reads our product has a journalism degree or media background. If a designer doesn't understand a story or an editor doesn't understand a design, it's a red flag. Our consumers might not understand it either.
03.12.2006

Janel W. Jacobs
Senior Designer/CCI Systems Editor
Orlando Sentinel, FL (USA)
Degrees in English and Psychology
14-year newspaper veteran



02.12.2006 NATIONAL DAY- UNITED ARAB EMIRATES AT 35

 



FRONT PAGES

AL ITTIHAD
Abu Dhabi
Founded:1969

Emirates Today
Dubai
Founded:2005

Gulf News
Dubai
Founded:1978

Khaleej Times
Dubai
Founded:1978
02.12.2006

WEEKEND FOCUS
 
I love challenges. When there are no more challenges, I fell that I'm not doing a good job because for me, challenge itself is success.


  Mona Al Marri
Chairperson of Dubai Press Club, CEO of JIWIN and Vice-president of Dubai Ladies Club

FROM WEEKEND MAGAZINE PUBLISHED 01.12.2006  PHOTO: JEFFREY BITENG

EVERYDAY ETHICS
 

      It may come as a surprise that most of the people polled agreed that we do lie a lot, as it seems to be easiest route out of messy situations. However, not too many people can tolerate cheating, more so when it comes to their life partners. Morality still remains more a question of one's conscience and has nothing to do with the changing times. Take a look at this week's debate to know what people have to say on the topic.

FROM GULF NEW PUBLISHED 01.12.2006
THE ETHICS ISSUE



 



5 Signs that you're crossing the line and committing visual thievery

1       You design your entire page while either keeping the SND annual open to the work that inspired you, or keeping the downloaded jpeg from NewsPageDesigner up on your screen.

2       You decide to copy a technique because "it's cool", even though it doesn't readily fit the content of what you're designing.

3       You decide to copy a technique because "it's cool", even though it doesn't readily fit the content of what you're designing.

4       The typography on your finished page looks more like your "inspiration" than it does anything else in your paper.

5       You're so happy that you were able to "capture" that page that you start planning which contests to enter it in before it's even printed.

5 Ways to know if you're borrowing inspiration wisely

1       Use other's works to help spark your ideas, but put them down before you actually execute the page. It's the idea you need, not a paint-by-numbers template.

2       Dissect good pages to better understand WHY they worked. With that knowledge, you'll know how to apply the best components at the right places to best fit your content.

3       It's your professional obligation to look at the good work done by others, and keep abreast of new of new techniques in typography, photography, use of shapes, etc. Watch others' work to see how new techniques are applied, and even practice executing them, even if not on a live page.

4       Study pages that might never fly where you work. Just the creativity and daring of some publications is enough to inspire you to make the most of what you CAN use.

5       My dad used to say, "Don't say anything you wouldn't say to your Grandma." Here's how this translates to us: "Don't replicate in a way that you wouldn't want to show hundreds of designers worldwide". Because ripoffs have way now of making the rounds, thanks to design communities online and the many sources of page pdfs and jpegs out there.

WHAT THEY SAY:
Many times we resolve creative problems based on ideas we saw long ago and have already forgotten. The subconscious plays in our favor. At the right time and place, that idea arrives to save our page, but we don't know what or when it was that it helped us find the soluiton.

Rodrigo Sanchez

If you don't know how it looks, don't draw it. If you don't know how it moves, don't animate it

Alberto Cairo

I'm probably one of the most understanding people you will find concerning youg designers at small papers ripping off other people's ideas. For a lot of people, it's a way to learn. But now. If the person who did this is on this board, I have a word of advice: I would never put that in your portfolio

Steve Cavendish

 
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01.12.2006