The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal gave illustration a try, and not too shabbily for its size. More and more papers are breaking out of the “grab a good photo off the wire” syndrome. These might not be the prettiest or well-staffed or visually groundbreaking ideas ever, but if you don’t try you can’t succeed.
And the lovely Charlotte Observer gives us a package on weather and riptides. Elegant and informative.
Later, I’ll figure out how not to make these images so gargantuan. Thanks for reading!
Welcome to my “new” blog. Thanks, Robb.
It’s about time! Congrats to Reggie Myers, graphics director at the Boston Globe who agreed to fill the spot!
Bonita Burton posts at VizEds:
Reggie brings 21 years of newspaper graphics experience to the Sentinel, an impressive history of producing and directing award-winning work. During his distinguished career, he’s received several Malofiej medals and dozens of SND awards. And he knows his hurricanes: his graphics were a major component of the Miami Herald’s Hurricane Andrew Pulitzer, a ground-breaking explanatory effort that also won Best of Show and a JSR from SND. Recently, SND singled out that achievement as one of the 25 most influential moments in the history of newspaper design.
More than a graphics specialist, Reggie is also a gifted illustrator with strong multimedia skills. Artists who’ve worked for him in the past describe him as a dedicated coach with a cool head, a steady hand and a creative heart. He’s going to be a terrific addition to our visual leadership team.
Reggie and his wife, are parents of a 14-year-old son and a 10-year-old daughter. They’re both accomplished musicians, and Reggie has a special affinity for building and playing bass guitars.
Talented people are rad. Best of luck to everyone!
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