Reading the Chicago Tribune semi-regularly, I am reminded of the nice photo/graphic/design work done by its staff. Even in tight times, good work jumps out, as it did this week in the paper’s “Sunday” supplement. (The new incarnation of the paper’s magazine, it’s often filled with lots of consumer-friendly info). When I turned to Page [...]
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Tribune DIY charticle: informative, engaging
Posted by Ron Reason on March 23, 2010
http://ronreason.com/designwithreason/2010/03/23/tribune-diy-charticle-informative-engaging/
Say what?
What the heck is this? Would you run a cover like this – including your logo translated to Chinese? Learn more after the jump!
Posted by Ron Reason on March 17, 2010
http://ronreason.com/designwithreason/2010/03/17/say-what/
‘Sorry! F*ck passion! Fight more!’ A Dutch mag with attitude
[SUPER BONUS: A CHECKLIST OF SIX QUESTIONS from RON REASON NEWS DESIGN, BELOW, TO ASSESS OR CREATE YOUR OWN COVER DESIGN STRATEGY.] Follow me on Twitter to be alerted to new posts like this one! See end of post for numerous fun and informative links. YEARS OF TRAVELING the world for my consulting work, photography [...]
Posted by Ron Reason on February 17, 2010
http://ronreason.com/designwithreason/2010/02/17/a-dutch-mag-with-design-attitude/
How to reinstate/reinvent business coverage?
Received this inquiry from an editor at a 60,000-circulation daily: “Ron – I was looking over your Web site. We are considering reinventing our daily and Sunday business pages and section. We are basically starting from scratch, since we have not put much emphasis on business coverage in the last few years. “Do you know [...]
Posted by Ron Reason on October 13, 2009
http://ronreason.com/designwithreason/2009/10/13/244/
Journalists, you’ve got troubles?
Here’s an inspirational reality check
Update: This item was posted Aug. 2, 2009. Since that time, NEXT successfully launched its daily edition, and recently celebrated its 500th week of publishing on Sunday! Congrats to all there. I’ve told the story of Ruona and her dad dozens of times, and whenever I hit a rough spot with my U.S. papers, I [...]
Posted by Ron Reason on August 2, 2009
http://ronreason.com/designwithreason/2009/08/02/reality-check-from-a-training-participant/
Tuning up your newspaper, or your newsroom? Consider these new services
The time (or your budget) may not be right for a full redesign, but a number of smaller efforts may help you serve readers and advertisers better in this challenging market.
Posted by Ron Reason on July 27, 2009
http://ronreason.com/designwithreason/2009/07/27/tuning-up-your-newspaper-or-your-newsroom-consider-these-new-services/
Vintage yet timeless: Robert Newman Design
Quick recommendation to visit the Facebook pages of Robert Newman Design if you’d like a quick creative kick in the pants, especially if you design magazine or tabloid covers. Creative Director extraordinaire, Robert shares a treasure trove of his own work, and others, from the past, that packs a punch. You can also visit his [...]
Posted by Ron Reason on July 19, 2009
http://ronreason.com/designwithreason/2009/07/19/vintage-yet-timeless-robert-newman-design/
When Type Attacks
Posted by Ron Reason on March 19, 2009
http://ronreason.com/designwithreason/2009/03/19/type-attack/
Shopping your design portfolio?
Free critiques offered here
[Note: After 2009, email ron@ronreason.com to inquire about availability of this offer.] For the third time in a week I’ve been contacted by former students, designers or clients who are – surprise – in the market for a job, wanting my thoughts on their portfolios. Yep, times are tough. To help out, I’m offering free [...]
Posted by Ron Reason on March 18, 2009
http://ronreason.com/designwithreason/2009/03/18/shopping-your-portfoliowant-a-free-critique/
Design-editing consolidation in N.C.
This just in from Romenesko: Features departments at McClatchy’s Charlotte and Raleigh papers to merge The Charlotte Observer and Raleigh News & Observer editors write: “The editors in each department will plan together, communicate daily and assist each other in editing. Each staff could take the lead in planning and executing certain coverage areas or [...]
Posted by Ron Reason on March 6, 2009
http://ronreason.com/designwithreason/2009/03/06/design-wave-of-the-future-for-sure/