Comments - Design
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Bronze: nola baby and family; "Viva le bebe; take your kids to the Quarter," Ann Herren, publisher; Amber Cothran, photographer; Jeanne Martin, designer
This strikingly serious baby, sitting in the middle of the street, will make readers look at the cover. The baby's clothes and the typography complement the cool colors in the background. The low camera angle makes the baby stand out and catch attention. Silver: Little Rock Family; "July 2009," C. Waynette Traub, art director/photographer.
The color palette, in particular, makes this a striking cover. The pink and green jump off the page, and viewers’ eyes will go directly to the woman and child. The woman's pose is strong and loving, which fits the lead tease. Gold: SW Florida Parent & Child; "June 2009," Valerie Roche, photographer; Lindi Daywalt-Feazel, designer; Pamela Smith Hayford, editor The subjects, the teases and the nameplate are wonderfully placed and balanced. The man and children peek through the words and direct viewers to the tease. The expressions are joyous and infectious, which works perfectly with the tease for "Modern Dad." This is a striking cover in many ways. 30,001 - 54,999
Bronze: Maryland Family Magazine; "July issue: Tackling Gender Roles," Michele K. Moy, art director; Brian E. Young, graphic designer; Drew Anthony Smith, photographer "Tackling gender roles" is a hard topic to illustrate, but this photo of the woman with painted nails, ready to play football, makes is a success. The typography also adds to the storyline. This is a clever illustration. Silver: Kansas City Parent; "May 2009 cover," Michael Gimotty, publisher The photograph of the child in shiny pink dress ups fits perfectly with the lead tease. The typography is well placed and easy to read, and the colors work together. All the elements lead you back to the child's face. Gold: Fort Worth Child; "February 2009," Lauren Niebes, art director; Kristen Karlisch, photographer The design and typography stand out on this charming cover. The teases are perfectly placed around the running child and balloon, and the colors blend perfectly. The joyous expression on his face is eye-catching. 55,000 or more
Bronze: Dallas Child; "April 2009," Lauren Niebes, art director; Kristen Karlisch, photographer The warm colors and the child’s clothing work together to say "spring." The typography is particularly strong, and the entire cover is balanced. Silver: Metro Parent (MI); "October 2009," Jose Zamudio, senior graphic designer; Kelly Buren, junior graphic designer; Julia Elliott, managing editor; Ruth Robbins, associate publisher; Alyssa Martina, publisher This humorous portrait will make people laugh. The baby's face and outfit are hilarious. The muted colors fit the Halloween topic. Gold: Dallas Child; "January 2009," Lauren Niebes, art director; Kristen Karlisch, photographer The cover is subtle and hints at the issues surrounding child models. While her face and clothes suggest an adult pose, her legs and lifted toes show that she is a child. Including the studio background makes it obvious that this is about modeling, rather than a fashion shoot about the clothes. Finally, the typography is integrated into the cover and easy to read.
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No bronze award Silver: Montreal Families; "February issue," Rob Healey, photographer; Isabelle Richard, creative art director
This sweet portrait of a mother and child shows genuine emotion, and the leaning posture adds to the energy. The direct gaze of the mother makes it clear that the story focuses on the mother. The color of the clothing is picked up in the typography, which helps tie together the cover. Gold: Montreal Families; "October issue," Rob Healey, photographer; Isabelle Richard, creative art director
This funny, floating fairy, complete with her dazzling wand, is sure to catch the readers' attention. The vivid colors work with the Halloween theme. The simple typography allows this wonderful photograph to stand out. 30,001 - 54,999
Bronze: Parent:Wise Austin Magazine; "The Dyslexia Diagnosis," Nisa Sharma, art director; Alison Eden, photographer
Dyslexia is a terribly hard topic to shoot. This tiny child, reading while facing away from the camera, gives an anonymous face to the issue. The large white space makes the child and the lead tease stand out. Silver: Bay State Parent; "August 2009 front cover," Paula Monette Ethier, creative director; Allison Cottrill, photographer
This portrait of a girl in a field with flowers in her hair feels like the 60s, as the lead implies. The soft, diffused light adds to the mood. The typography is clear and balanced. Gold: Bay State Parent; "December 2009 cover," Paula Monette Ethier, creative director; Portrait Simple Studio
This boy with the smug expression and obviously "green" gift-wrapping will surely catch readers' attention and pull them into the issue. The tilt of the camera adds just the right amount of movement and energy to make this more than a simple portrait. The gradual increase from light to dark helps lead to the teases. The color palette is harmonious. 55,000 or more
Bronze: Columbus Parent Magazine; "September 2009," Annie Steel, designer; Amy Clark, photographer
This clean, simple portrait of a recognizable face should attract readers. The leads are well placed around the subject, and the colors work together well. No silver award Gold: Chicago Parent; "July," Rebecca Lomax, art director; Liz DeCarlo, senior editor/photographer
What better way is there to make Chicago your classroom that to go into fields with a net? The illustration works well with the topic. The out of focus grass in the foreground leads readers' eyes to the child's face and the words on the cover.
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Bronze: Parents & Kids (MS); "Organized Sports," M. Scott Anderson, Gretchen Cook The photograph is on point, the colors are well matched, and the design is simple, uncluttered and very easy to read. Silver: TulsaKids Magazine; "Discover the wonders of camp," Charles Foshee, graphic artist
A relatively simple photograph taken from low perspective, played at an angle in a large format creates motion and interest to draws the reader in. The stock image draws the eye to the related text and is a great selection to illustrate the subject matter. Gold: Fredericksburg Parent & Family; "Fine Arts," Cheryl Carter, graphic designer; Leigh Anne Van Doren, owner/publisher
The photograph and background complement and communicate the lead story line. The excellent reproduction helps the image and typography jump off the page. The cover comes across bold with effective use of minimal color. 30,001 - 54,999
Bronze: Carolina Parent; "Risky Behavior," Cheri Vigna, art director; Crickett Gibbons, editor
The type treatment adds edginess to an already provocative story line. As in most portraits, the eyes draw you into the page. Silver: Nashville Parent; "2009 Summer Camp Preview," Susan Day, editor
Matching the type colors to the kayak and paddles effectively ties together the image and text and they pop off the muted background colors. Curving the text to suggest wave motion was a nice touch. Gold: Piedmont Parent; "Turkey Time," Renee Canada, art director; Myra Wright, editor
Bold, rich colors on a white background dominate and pop off the page, creating impact and compelling eye contact. The tiny face in the middle seals the deal. You can't ignore this cover, it's fun and on topic. It needed no other frills and gimmicks and the designer and editor recognized that powerful simplicity works. 55,000 or more
Bronze: Brooklyn Family; "No stress holiday season," Kim Lee, art director; Susan Weiss, publisher
The juxtaposition and contradiction of the cute smiling face with the impossible tangle of holiday lights provides the perfect double take for the tagline. Fun, effective. Silver: Washington Parent; "What's Your Name?" Jane MacNealy, designer
Engaging photograph of inquisitive child, surrounded by type in complementary colors create an attractive cover that reinforces the content. Gold: ParentMap; "Full-time Daddy," Emily Johnson, art director; Alayne Sulkin, publisher
Denim colored blue jeans would overpowered the feet and it's the contrast of those two pair of feet that make this work so well. Smart use of duotone and type placement allows the eye to quickly find the content. Effective use of spot color sets off the nameplate and secondary story promos. Great, subtle execution.
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Bronze: Gulf Coast Parents & Kids; "Misconceptions About Pets and Pregnancy," M. Scott Anderson; Gretchen Cook
The photograph really helps sell the tagline. On point, but not fear mongering. A nice effort for a story attempting to dispel myths. Silver: Western New York Family Magazine; "6 School Year Success Strategies," Thomas J. Hodiak, Jr., art director
Pleasant face, colorful image and type, create an inviting cover. Typography does a good job of separating from cluttered background. Gold: Western New York Family Magazine; "Money Troubles," Thomas J. Hodiak, Jr., art director
Simple image played big dovetails with both the cover blurb and the lead tease. Muted, pastel colors blend well. 30,001 – 54,999
Bronze: S.I. Parent; "Turn Off Your iPod and Go to Bed," Michelle Yannaco, graphic artist
Pleasant image, bold type make this an easy to read cover. Silver: Memphis Parent; "Game On!" Hannah Johnson, art director; Jane Schneider, editor
A different type of photo, cropped and displayed imaginatively, draws a reader to the page. It effectively illustrates the tag line. The colors on the page complement the image and unify the cover. Gold: Bronx Family; "Talking About Money," Kim Lee, creative director; Susan Weiss, publisher
Cute, clever photograph really expands the message/meaning of a standard tag line. The image dominates the page, selling the message. 55,000 or more
Bronze: Family Time Magazine; "Top 5 Back to School Essentials," Cheryl Chrzanowski, graphic designer; Caroline O'Connell, publisher
Bright smiling face atop the schoolbooks is a winner at drawing readers' eyes. The color matching works well between type and image. Silver: Columbus Parent Magazine; "2009 Camp Guide," Annie Steel, designer
Nothing conveys camping better than kids and a tent. Creative use of color type to match or complement the photograph. Informative and attractive, not overbearing or garish. Gold: Family Time Magazine; "Top 10 Costumes," Cheryl Chrzanowski, graphic designer; Caroline O’Connell, publisher
The child's smile literally captures your eye. The color combinations work very well together. Easy and pleasant to view and read.
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No awards 30,001 - 54,999
Bronze: Kansas City Parent; July; Michael Gimotty, publisher
The lively color palette and the artist's drawings of happy people doing fun things support each other. The type pops out of the drawing and is easy to read. Silver: The Parent Paper, December; Mary Vallo, editor; Tom Ritger, designer
The type ties the drawing that is about children, for children and appears to be by a child, to the topic by using the word, "Cool." The consistent use of white reversed type emphasizes the cold with the blue background. Nice use of palette. Gold: Chesapeake Family, August cover; Selma Manizade, art director; Aaron Kober, illustration
The words and visual work together like a horse and carriage. The color of the type works with the artist's palette. There is a whimsy in the drawing. This is a drawing that people get more out of the more they study it. 55,000 or more
No bronze or silver awards Gold: ParentMap, September cover; Alli Arnold, illustrator; Emily Johnson, art director; Alayne Sulkin, publisher
The cover story is about fall arts, and the cover is a clever illustration of fall arts. Children form the letters. The message is art told in art.
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No bronze or silver awards Gold: Richmond Parents Monthly; Ryan Hooley
The words and the drawing work nicely together. The colors are used to give the drawing three dimensions. They look like they are coming right off the paper. Good facial characteristics tie the drawing to the words. 30,001 - 54,999
No bronze or silver Gold: Parent:Wise Austin Magazine; Nisa Sharma, art director
Watching the children look in from the outside reinforces the theme of rethinking child poverty. Simple but effective. Nice job of working around having faces to avoid stereotypying. 55,000 or more
No awards
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No awards 55,000 or more
No bronze award Silver: ParentMap; Emily Johnson, art director; Alayne Sulkin, publisher
The striking field of red grabs the reader's attention. The brushwork on the Chinese characters lend an interesting texture to the layout. Gold: Washington Parent; Jane McNealy, cover design
The bright reds and oranges contrast nicely with the pale blue and green to make the child soccer player stand out and attract attention. The child's facial expression also helps draw the reader in. Colors used for the typography blend harmoniously with the illustration.
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No awards
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Bronze: Genesee Valley Parent; Matt Smeltzer, illustrator
The topic of helicopter parents addressed in the story is clearly represented by this illustration. The color shading gives the figures a nice roundness that fits well with the comic style of the drawing. Silver: Metro Augusta Parent; Leonard Zimmerman, illustrator
An unusual drawing style and an interesting vantage point bring the reader into this illustration and successfully reflect the lighthearted tone of the text. The colors of the children's shirts contrast nicely with the background color. Gold: Augusta Family Magazine; Kate Metts, publisher; Karin Calloway, editor; Michael Rushbrook, illustrator
The outpouring of emotion in the facial expressions of the children encourage an instant connection with this drawing and the related text. The pyramid composition provides visual stability, but there's a lot of dynamic indication of motion within the illustration that holds a viewer's attention. 30,001 - 54,999
Bronze: Parent:Wise Austin Magazine; Aaron Romo, illustrator; Nisa Sharma, art director
The mother's facial expression perfectly illustrates the situation described in the text. The drawing is well-executed and draws the reader into the story. Silver: Memphis Parent; Jane Schneider, editor; Jeanne Seagle, illustrator; Hannah Johnson, art director
The loose illustration style provides a nice departure from more typical approaches. The layout benefits significantly from the vibrant color palette and cheerful figure representations, particularly in the zoo, koi pond, and bluegrass drawings. Gold: Bay State Parent; Paula Monette Ethier, creative director; Santos Vega, illustrator
Religious imagery is cleverly blended into the illustrations within the basketball post and hopscotch pattern. The facial expressions and poses on the figures are lively and engaging. Rich colors and watercolor textures make the artwork inviting. 55,000 or more
Bronze: Chicago Parent; Tom Deja, illustrator
The well-rendered screaming parent angrily pointing toward the teacher on the left creates an engaging dramatic tension that holds the viewer's eye and illustrates the central theme of the story. A vivid color palette and large size on the page also help this illustration grab attention and pull readers into the text. Silver: Dallas Child; Mary Dunn, illustrator; Lauren Niebes, art director
This entry is a great example of how a streamlined illustration can be very effective. The main figure's simple pose, combined with the contrast between the dark colors of the extra-tall man and the light pink of the female undergarment, illustrate the tone and content of the text beautifully. The artwork is well positioned within the layout to point the reader directly into the headline. Gold: Sydney's Child; Gregory Baldwin, artist; Sean Mooney, group editor
This lovely set of illustrations combines visual elements in a fresh way. The measuring devices integrated into the main illustration convey the concept of evaluating schools while also contributing to the unusual style. Vibrant colors, interesting shapes, and exaggerated proportions in the figures add nicely to the overall visual appeal.
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Bronze: Montreal Families; Rob Healy, photographer
The photographer takes the idea of making the number two child feel okay by creating a photo illustration that works well with the design and typography. It is enticing and informative.
Silver: nola baby and family; Amber Cothran, photographer
The elegant lighting and technical expertise with color make this series of photographs really sing. Gold: Birmingham Parent; Amanda Traywick, photographer
The photographer waited for the perfect moment to capture this story about a kid's first haircut. The expression is authentic and engaging. Well done.
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Bronze: The Parent Paper; Anne-Marie Caruso, photographer
The lead photograph entices the reader into the text. Its exuberance is effectively mirrored in the entire set of photographs.
Silver: Sacramento Parent; Alexandra Frankel, photographer
The coy and mischievous expression captured by the photographer tells the whole story – how to deal with toddlers. Excellent use of color, technique, but mostly visual-storytelling excellence.
Gold: Bay State Parent; Robea Patrowicz, photographer
The photographer created both an enticing and informative set of photographs. They certainly engage the audience, but also the creative method of doing the how-to portion of the story makes this the winner. Good technique, great storytelling.
55,000 or more
Bronze: ParentMap; Will Austin, photographer
Bold use of portraits that go a long way in defining the story about heroes. The grand size reinforces the grand ideas. Excellent technical photography.
Silver: Dallas Child; Kristen Karlisch, photographer
The photographer did a great job of giving readers insights into the treacherous world of child modeling. Good technique, great storytelling.
Gold: ParentMap; Katie McCullough Simmons, photographer
What a marvelously engaging photograph that gives readers lots to look at. The enigmatic glance of the Dalai Lama adds so much to the special exuberance of the singers. Excellent, authentic, surprising photography.
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Bronze: nola baby and family; Jeanne Martin, designer
Popping in color and vibrancy, this table of contents stands out for its rich use of bright, vivid colors. Complimenting the fun color scheme is a host of interesting visuals sure to spark readers interest. Silver: Birmingham Parent; Hilary Moreno, art director/designer; Carol Muse Evans, publisher/editor; Lori Chandler Pruitt, associate editor
This publication incorporates a slight variation on the traditional rule of thirds to organize the page, then gives each of the three sections a distinct look and feel. The end result is an easy-to-navigate and visually pleasing entry. Gold: Montreal Families; Isabelle Richard, creative art director
This page incorporates strong vertical modules to separate and prioritize the best from the rest. Sensible type, restrained color use and generous spacing work to accent the visuals well. 30,001 - 54,999
Bronze: Bay State Parent; Paula Monette Ethier, creative director
Good organization, photo size and font color are the tools primarily used to tell readers what the top stories are in the July issue of Bay State Parent. Good use of white space and clear, well-written text get all the necessary points across well. Silver: Westchester Family; Dori Karanikis, production supervisor; Jean Sheff, editor
A good mix of text size, imagery and a dash of color make an appealing design for Westchester Family. The in-depth descriptions of the biggest stories help sell their importance. Gold: Broward Family Life; Susan Rosser, graphic designer; Kiki Bochi, associate editor
A simple blue color palette and a fun dominant image anchor the table of contents for Broward Family Life. The typography of this page matches the tone very well while telling readers which are the biggest and best stories to read that month. 55,000 or more
Bronze: Family Time Magazine; Anna Marie Towry, graphic designer; Cheryl Chrzanowski, graphic designer
Clean, simple and easy to follow, this entry cleverly uses the page header to section off the top stories from the rest of the contents. The page uses generous spacing and simple typography to create that easy-to-follow feeling. Silver: Dallas Child; Lauren Niebes, art director; Mary Dunn, designer
A nice mix of imagery played prominently makes this entry stand out from the pack. The page also includes a great bonus for the reader — a reproduced image of the cover that includes page numbers to the articles teased out front. Gold: ParentMap; Emily Johnson, art director; Alayne Sulken, publisher
This is a design that likes to mix things up while still maintaining a sensible, easy-to-navigate design. Playful imagery, sectioned headers, and clear size dominance signals to readers which stories deserve the most attention.
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Bronze: Genesee Valley Parent; Jillian Melnyk, editor/graphics
The art used on these pages is informative, not decorative. The designer uses color well to divide the content into sections. Silver: Birmingham Parent; Hilary Moreno, art director/designer; Carol Muse Evans, publisher/editor; Lori Chandler Pruitt, associate editor
Simple typography and nice use of white space make this section a pleasure to read. A few clever touches, such as the headline designed as an eye chart, provide nice surprises. The pages are simple and feel approachable. Gold: Cincinnati Family; Sherry Hang, editor; Kiera Ashford, editorial assistant; Susan Day, editorial director
This section manages to make its stories visual without overloading the readers' eyes. The visuals are well chosen and well placed. The typography is kept simple, and the color use is bright without being too loud. Very well done. 30,001 - 54,999
No bronze award Silver: Cleveland Family; Terri Nighswonger, editor; Stephanie Park, designer
These pages are full of interesting tidbits, and the content is presented in a way that invites readers to dive in. The section is full of energy and feels easy to read, and each item is kept brief and scannable. Gold: Nashville Parent; Susan Day, editor
The consistency across these pages makes them feel clean, restful and easy to read. The typography guides readers' eyes from item to item, and white space keeps even text-heavy pages from feeling too full. 55,000 or more
Bronze: Dallas Child; Lauren Niebes, art director; Mary Dunn, designer
The "Real Moms" section has a format that works. The page are clean and inviting, and readers would know what to expect from month to month. A liberal use of white space is enhanced by restrained color and typography. Silver: Chicago Parent; Mark Tantara, designer
The attention to detail on these pages is outstanding. Every inch is designed. The designer's photos are well shot and well used. The format of the section allows for creativity while preserving unity. Very engaging work. Gold: Dallas Child; Lauren Niebes, art director; Mary Dunn, designer
The "Take Note" section embraces the idea of quick, engaging pieces of information. The illustrations are whimsical, the typography is sophisticated and the section unifies well across several pages. Fantastic work.
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Bronze: Birmingham Parent; Hilary Moreno, art director/designer; Lori Chadler Pruitt, associate editor/calendar editor; Carol Evans, publisher/editor
The photography chosen for this design consistently serves as part of the content. The color enhances the layout and helps draw readers to the important events. Silver: Augusta Family Magazine; Kate Metts, publisher; Karin Calloway, editor; Michael Rushbrook, art director
The layout in this calendar design serves to draw readers to content with its wise use of photography and color. Information is easily accessible by event category. Gold: Little Rock Family; C. Waynette Traub, art director
This layout has all a reader could want in visual appeal and interest. There's plenty of photography well placed to catch the eye. The use of color helps readers navigate the vast listing of events, too. Very pleasing. 30,001 - 54,999
Bronze: The Parent Paper; Mary Vallo, editor; Tom Retger, designer; Pat Tuohey, calendar editor; Anne-Marie Caruso, photographer
The organization and presentation of this calendar make it easy for readers to use. The colors work in harmony and photography is integral to the execution of this design. Silver: Broward Family Life; Susan Rosser, graphic designer
The content is well organized by event type, which makes this design pop. The photography highlights elements of the content and color is used as a complement not a distraction. Gold: Colorado Parent; Romey Lincicome, art director
The presentation of this monthly calendar makes it easily accessible to readers. Typography and a crisp printing quality make it stand out. 55,000 or more
Bronze: Westchester Parent; Mayra Aguilar, creative director
Photography and color serve to add visual appeal to this design. The presentation makes the information easily accessible for readers. Silver: Metro Parent (MI); Jose Zamudio, senior graphic designer; Kelly Buren, junior graphic designer; Ruth Robbins, associate publisher
Nice use of typography and art in this design. Elements feel integrated into the package and art is used to add visual appeal for readers who dive into the text. Gold: Sydney's Child; Cheryl Shafer, designer
The content is well organized and design integrates all the pieces. Presentation and photography work as complement so that editorial message is consistent. Information is easily accessible for readers seeking ideas for how to spend family time.
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Bronze: SW Florida Parent & Child; "Style Takes Center Stage," Valerie Roche, photographer; Lindi Daywalt-Feazel, designer & art director; Pamela Smith Hayford, editor
The photography is the star of this fashion spread. The staff found a delightful and refreshing theme for what is likely an annual story, and the children's personalities shine in the vibrant photos. Silver: Birmingham Parent; "What Color is Love?" Hilary Moreno, art director/designer; Amanda Troywick, photographer; Carl Muse Evans, publisher/editor; Lori Pruitt, associate editor; Tiffani Hill-Patterson, writer
Color is used appropriately to communicate in this package about biracial and bi-ethnic families. An engaging photo takes center stage; white space and a muted color palette complement it nicely. Gold: Baton Rouge Parents Magazine; "Slow to Speak," Amy Foreman Plaisance, publisher; Theresa Payment, associate publisher; Julie Templet, art director
The use of typography and adorable illustrations in the headline is creative and engaging — and also tells the story perfectly. Readers have to pause just a minute to read, and the effect rewards them for stopping. The color use throughout helps unify the package. 30,001 - 54,999
Bronze: Maryland Family Magazine; "Tackling Gender Roles," Michele K. Moy, art director; Brian E. Young, graphic designer; Drew Anthony Smith, photographer
Engaging pictures make this spread feel personal and inviting. With an illustrative headline, the elements combine to make the point of the story clear and draw readers in. Silver: Broward Family Life; "Your Child, Your Self," Susan Rosser, graphic designer
A very nicely done photo illustration works well with the headline and grabs readers' attention. Beautiful printing and pleasing color use make this spread a real eye-catcher. Gold: New Jersey Family-Union County; "Listen, Music Matters," Stephanie Hoare
Typography, a photo illustration and creative design elements combine to form an engaging package. The designer took what could have been ordinary and created something fun and interesting. 55,000 or more
Bronze: Chicago Parent; "Star-Spangled Snacks," Bethany Vogelsberg, designer
The typography, images and colors in this spread work together to present a unified package that invites readers to have fun in the kitchen. The package is well organized and engaging. Silver: Dallas Child; "Labor of Love," Lauren Niebes, art director
The designer uses simple graphic design elements to unify the photos with the main points in the package. Beautiful color and sophisticated typography make this a pleasure to read. Gold: Atlanta Parent; "109 Things To Do in 2009," Sheri Taylor-Emery, designer
This spread is everything it should be: engaging, well organized, attention-grabbing and scannable. The simple color palette works well with the images, and the content is accessible to readers. Fantastic design.
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No bronze award Silver: Montreal Families, Isabelle Richard, creative art director
This design incorporates the rule of thirds well to create an engaging and easy-to-follow package. Lots of white space and simple typography round out a solid entry. Gold: Montreal Families; Isabelle Richard, creative art director
A spread about classic movies should have a classic feel, and in this case the designer does a nice job of making the black and white achieve just that. Font selection and image help round out the theme. 30,001 - 54,999
No bronze or silver awards Gold: Bay State Parent; Paula Monette Ethier, creative director; Cassie Heart, illustrator
The illustration to this story, which documents how much a new baby can cost a family in a tight economy, grabs the reader'attention right away thanks to its dominance and its visual interest – it's not everyday you see a cartoon baby sucking on a house. Definitely a clever spin on a story that's been done many times in the past. 55,000 or more
No bronze award Silver: Family Time Magazine, Anna Marie Towry, graphic designer
This dark story about a father who lost his son when his wife left is accompanied by a dark, lonesome photo that captures the mood of the primary subject almost perfectly. No gold award
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Bronze: Augusta Family Magazine; Kate Metts, publisher; Karen Calloway, editor; Michael Rushbrook, art director
Augusta Family is clearly working hard to get many faces into their magazine, and they are succeeding. They are doing this with a good mix of simple dominant images and pages with smatterings of many smaller images. They are trying creative pages with their fashion stories, taking some design risks with the photography. Some of the better documentary photos are found in these features. For the most part, stock images were well chosen. No silver award Gold: Montreal Families; Isabelle Richard, creative art director
Cover photos go with stories and are not just ornamental art elements. Designers seem to be conscious of their newsprint product and choose good quality, nicely lit photos that are sized appropriately so that they can be easily read and understood, even at a smaller size. Usually use one clean, dominant image that visually supports and furthers the story and adds visual interest. 30,001 - 54,999
Bronze: Maryland Family Magazine; Michele K. Moy, art director; Brian E. Young, graphic designer
Good use of action photos, stylized posed photos, documentary work in the "Gender Roles" story. Photos are used as dominate art elements and complement the stories. Reader contributed photos are used sparingly and edited for quality. Photo display is varied, not relying on the same size and placement for every story. No silver or gold awards 55,000 or more
Bronze: Chicago Parent; Liz DeCarlo, Frank Pinc, Josh Hawkins and Jason Geil
Photos are recognized as editorial content, not just space fillers or a colorful splash on the page. Designers avoid graphic gimmicks and type over images. Good effort at pointing best resources on best stories, which includes having documentary photography in the main stories. Good use of dominant images for the articles. Hand out, reader-submitted and stock photos are edited for good quality. Silver: ParentMap (Jan, April and May 2009.) Emily Johnson, art director; Alayne Sulkin, publisher
Good design diversity on the covers, not just cute kids staring into the camera. The designs are clean and attention-getting. Simple and effective. In the January issue the lead photo is a very tightly shot right half of a girl's face on the cover. The left half is used as the lead image with the story. It's clean, simple, effective and reader can instantly tell that they're at the cover story. Stock images are used well, catch the eye on the page. Gold: ParentMap (Dec. 2008, Feb. and June 2009.) Emily Johnson, art director; Alayne Sulkin, publisher
This magazine uses photography well as storytelling images. Looking at all three covers, there is a good diversity in the types of photos used. It’s easy to tell that these images go with stories in the issue. In this set of issues the photos are used a bit more dominantly in the feature stories, not just in the cover story.
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No bronze or silver awards
Gold: Cincinnati Family; Kiera Ashford, editorial assistant; Susan Day, editorial director
This publication has a bright, fun color palette that is appropriate to its content. Color is used in one way to highlight important facts and in another to draw attention to the most important stories, without ever seeming like too much.
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No bronze award
Silver: ParentMap - May 2009; Emily Johnson, art director; Alayne Sulkin, publisher
This magazine has chosen a rich, muted color palette and does not stray from it. The colors complement each other, and they are used to communicate hierarchy and direct the reader's eye. The palette plays a crucial role in defining the magazine's calm, pleasant personality. Gold: ParentMap - February 2009; Emily Johnson, art director; Alayne Sulkin, publisher
This magazine has chosen a rich, muted color palette and does not stray from it. The colors complement each other, and they are used to communicate hierarchy and direct the reader's eye. The palette plays a crucial role in defining the magazine's calm, pleasant personality.
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No bronze or silver awards
Gold: Montreal Families; Isabelle Richard, creative art director
This publication has chosen type styles that offer a variety of weights while feeling consistent and complementary. The headline typeface is used most often in two weights that allow for simple but effective hierarchy. The text type is clean and well used.
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No awards 55,000 or more
No bronze award
Silver: ParentMap; Emily Johnson, art director; Alayne Sulken, publisher
A big part of ParentMap's consistency and approachability is its simple typography. The magazine is scannable and easy to navigate. Text type is friendly and sized well. When the display type with features varies from the rest of the publication, it stays enough in the same style as to feel cohesive.
Gold: Dallas Child; Lauren Niebes, art director
This magazine has such a distinct style and flair — one that matches its content in upscale sophistication. Remarkable printing makes extra light type possible, and contrast in typographic weight is used to highlight key information without needing to change type size. The chosen typefaces have an elegant personality.
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Bronze: Atlanta Parent; "Fantastic Farms," Sheri Taylor-Emery, designer
This well organized and colorful table chart not only provides information but also uses illustration and photographs to contribute to a story. The contents of each entry are consistent in language and form. The table and page are organized and designed well, making it appealing as well as easy to read. Silver: Charlotte Parent; "Back to School Then & Now," Wade Baker, art director; Eve White, editor
This is a visual that understands how to engage the reader while also telling a story with a distinct voice. The graphic tells a clever and amusing story using poignant and fun illustrations. The drawings themselves are executed in a consistent style and matches the youthful voice of the story. The arrangement that could be cluttered is instead well laid out and actually inviting and engaging. Gold: Dallas Child; "Funding the Future," Lauren Neibes, art director; Mary Dunn, designer
The design of this graphics packages takes the intimidation of a numbers-and-budget story and makes it approachable as well as inviting. The metro-rail construct is fun and useful, taking a familiar tool and using it effectively in a different context to help guide the reader through the story. There is an effective use of keys with the graphics standing out as the main story. The colors are bright, unified and the whole result is smart.
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Bronze: Birmingham Parent; "Birmingham Teen: Resources for parenting today's teenagers," Hilary Moreno, art director/designer; Carol Evans, publisher/editor; Lori Pruitt, associate editor; Amanda Traywick, photographer
This section presents an array of useful information for parents of teenagers. Much space is devoted to giving readers the essential information they'll need for selecting colleges and making young drivers safer. Typography enhances the design. No silver or gold awards 30,001 - 54,999
Bronze: Bay State Parent, "Adoption Guide," Paula Monette Ethier, creative director; Lizzeth Huerta Priego, illustrator
Concept of a historical look at adoption in the state is well executed through the design of this section; photography is used to enhance editorial message; wise selection of images to complement the editorial theme. Silver: Cleveland Family; "The Survival Manual," Stephanie Park, designer; Terri Nighswonger, editor
This section easily maintains its own identity while still retaining a tie to the main publication. The design adds to the information offered in the section; photography adds to the content and message. A nice package overall. Gold: Nashville Parent; "Back-to-School," Susan Day, editor; Chad Young, managing editor; Kiera Ashford, associate editor
A good variety of information can be found in this special section. The typography is clean and crisp, photos were chosen for their consistency in enhancing the editorial message; information is presented clearly and creatively for an overall pleasing package. 55,000 or more
Bronze: Chicago Parent, "Back to School," Rebecca Lomax, art director
From an opening illustration to photography that helps tell a story, this education guide has it all. The use of photography and color enhances an already strong editorial message. Silver: Sydney's Child, "Gift Guide," Cheryl Shafer, designer
What a great section filled with visual interest and a colorful design. Any reader, parent or child, would be happy to read this section from cover to cover because of its creative display of information and content. Gold: Metro Parent (MI); "Education 2009," Jose Zamudio, senior graphic designer; Kelly Buren, junior graphic designer; Ruth Robbins, associate publisher
A fantastic idea for a cover illustration really sets the tone for this publication — it looks like readers should be wiping away flecks of eraser. Use of photography and color inside are consistent with the theme and execution shown on the cover. All-around good quality makes this section worth the read.
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Bronze: Cincinnati Family; Kiera Ashford, editorial assistant; and Susan Day, editorial director
This is a magazine that engages readers right from the start with compelling portraits and smart typography. The magazine is easy to navigate and well organized, and the snappy headline designs do a nice job of conveying information and tone. Silver: Little Rock Family; C. Waynette Traub, art director
Rich, compelling photography is a hallmark of this publication. The cover portraits are top-notch. The citizen photos reproduce beautifully. The documentary photography adds important layers to the overall stories being told. The design is very attractive and the content organized well, especially the calendar, which easily lifts out and can go on the refrigerator. Gold: Birmingham Parent; Hilary Moreno, art director/designer; Carole Muse Evans, publisher/editor; Lori Chandler Pruitt, associate editor/calendar editor; Amanda Traywick, photographer
This publication does the essentials very well. Good cover photography? Check. Good organization inside? Check. Clear, engaging presentation? Check. But it also offers a little something more, a creative edge that, as the rules state, not only serves the reader but engages and delights. 30,001 - 54,999
Bronze: Central Penn Parent; Ann Marie Reynolds, designer; Nikki M. Murry, editor; Cathy Ashby, associate publisher
Cover photography is a strong spot for Central Penn Parent. Good pairings of imagery and text easily gets the issue's cover story concept across without being hokey or obvious. The magazine also has a fun Table of Contents page, a strong calendar section and makes great use of page headings to keep information organized. Silver: Nashville Parent; Susan Day, editor and design; Chad Young, managing editor and design; Kiera Ashford, associate editor and design
Fun, entertaining covers set the tone for a magazine chock-full of engaging designs and easy-to-access information. This is a publication that does photography very well, from the cover portraits to the use of stock-art cutouts to documentary photos. Gold: Cleveland Family; Stephanie Park, designer; and Terri Nighswonger, editor Consistently well designed from cover to cover, Cleveland Family does everything well. The photography and the illustrations are compelling and given the space to maximize their impact. The typography reflects the tone of the stories without relying too heavily on novelty fonts. The organization, short bits of information and attractive ad layouts round out this first-place publication. 55,000 or more
Bronze: Charlotte Parent; Wade Baker, art director; Eve White, editor
Good cover photography and a comprehensive, easy-to-navigate calendar listing help Charlotte Parent edge away from the rest of the pack. The magazine maintains a consistent tone and style throughout that makes for a pleasant read. Silver: Atlanta Parent; Sheri Taylor-Emery, designer
A very good publication from cover to cover, Atlanta Parent uses a subtle, restrained design that maximizes readability and doesn't decorate. Every design element has a clear purpose, and the end result is a pleasing design that invites the reader subtly. Gold: Metro Parent (MI); Jose Zamudio, senior graphic designer; Kelly Buren, junior graphic designer; Ruth Robbins, associate publisher
Bold, playful covers, creative themes and plenty of canvas on which to operate make Metro Parent a standout among its peer publications. The creative packaging includes a wonderful spread on alternative schools that creatively highlights all the most important points in each capsule. This type of clever packaging helps make Metro Parent the best of its class.
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