FIRST MIDDLE EAST NEWS DESIGN CONFERENCE

[Douglas Okasaki]

 

ARABIC AND ENGLISH VERSION

OVERVIEW                          

The visual aspect of a publication is critical in terms of adding value to the editorial content, attracting new readers and maintaining reader loyalty. For the first time, the Society for News Design- Middle East and Africa has created a space - through News Design Conference and workshop - for award-winning publications in the region to share their experience and showcase best practices in innovation, creativity and efficiency in terms of producing content across platforms.         It is a time of change and those who are not prepared run the risk of losing their space to competitors. Don't lose this unique opportunity to meet creative professionals in the region and find the best solutions for your publication.
        A workshop on day 2 of the event will help participants find the best design solution for their publications. They will also be trained to think visually and will receive guidance on how to analyze their product. Finally, there will be a critique on the typography, colour, layout and visual storytelling in their publications.

Who should attend:      

Anyone currently responsible for generating news in all platforms: publications owners, graphic designers, editors-in-chief, web designers, art directors, art editors, section's editors, reporter, journalists and students

SPEAKERS:

• Ziad Kassis, Art Director, An Nahar Newspaper
• Mohammed Almezel, Managing Editor, Gulf News
• Alastair Dant, Lead Interactive Technologist — Guardian News & Media
• Rana Abou Rjeily, Independent Designer
• Tarek Atrissi, Tarek Atrissi Design — The Netherlands
• Osama Aljawish, Al Shabiba and Times of Oman
• Luis Chumpitaz, Dubai Media Incorporate — UAE
• Adonis Durado, Al Shabiba and Times of Oman
• Douglas Okasaki,  Society for News Design’s regional director for Middle East and Africa and Gulf News senior designer
• Jonathon Berlin, President, Society for News Design, graphics editor, Chicago Tribune

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