1st Place, Front Page – Newsmagazine Style
2024-25, Division 3, News Design & Art
By Mya Waters
The Squall
Dexter HS
ND-03. Front Page/Newsmagazine Style
What does “Newspaper Style” And “Newsmagazine Style” mean for front page design? Learn more and see examples. Any front page of a print periodical can be entered into this category — regardless of page size. The entry should share more visual similarities with a traditional magazine cover than a traditional newspaper front page.
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. Page will be evaluated for overall use of space. A print-style PDF or e-edition page may be submitted into this category. Submit a PDF of the page.
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