1st Place, Front Page – Newsmagazine Style
2023-24, Division 1, News Design, Info Graphics and Art
By Mohammed Alali
The Pioneer Press
Dearborn HS
ND-03. Front Page – Newsmagazine Style
Front page of a print periodical that contains the nameplate and a dominant visual that takes up most of the page. Page includes references to inside stories, but has little or no body text/story copy on the page. Page may be any size. Page generates reader interest and uses effective photos and/or artwork.
Judging Criteria
- Attractive nameplate, harmonizes with design, includes date, issue, volume, school, city, and state
- Cover should be considered work of art; dominant visual (photo, illustration, type or other graphic element) is compelling in size with a possible teaser headline depicting the mood of the story
- Demonstrates strong news judgement, showcasing content important to the publication audience
- Strongly relates to the inside contents
- Maintains visual interest
- Consistent use of typefaces, color and graphic elements
- Photos effectively cropped, of varied size, shape, emphasizing action
- Cover can refer readers to inside pages