The Power of Data Storytelling: Gurman Bhatia Breaks It Down

In this insightful conversation with TK Sajeev,
Gurman Bhatia—founder of Revisual Labs—shares her journey from traditional reporting to cutting-edge data visualization.

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“A Great Cover Should Punch You in the Face” — Jaap Biemans on the Art of Stopping the Scroll

Jaap Biemans talks with TK Sajeev, Editorial Director of NewspaperDesign.org, about the art and creativity behind great magazine covers.
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When the Newsroom Goes Quiet, Community Speaks Louder - News Paper Design As layoffs continue to reshape newsrooms, visual journalists are navigating sudden and uncertain transitions. In this moment, the Society for News Design offers more than support—it reaffirms communit...

The Society for News Design is more than an organization—it’s a reminder that none of us navigate change alone. It stands for connection, craft, belonging, and continuity in a time when the industry feels anything but stable.

—Javier Zarracina
Mario Garcia

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Print Design in 2026: The Fight to Be Signal, Not Noise - News Paper Design • Print’s future is not about scale, but signal — fewer, more intentional products that stand out for clarity, quality, and purpose. • The medium succeeds when it leans into its physical strengths — s...

In the wake of recent design layoffs at The Washington Post, questions about print’s relevance feel especially urgent.
Steve Dorsey argues that its lasting power lies in the clarity, craft, and purpose behind every page.

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WHERE GREAT DESIGN GETS NOTICED 8th INTERNATIONAL NEWSPAPER DESIGN COMPETITION Presented by NewspaperDesign.org Newspapers from around the world are invited to submit their most outstanding design work published in 2025 and compete for international recognition judged by leading voices in news design. AWARD CATEGORIES Best of Show Best of Page One Best of Double Spread Best of Sports Page Best of Infographics Best of Caricature / Illustration /Cartoon SUBMISSION DETAILS Format: High-resolution PDF or JPG Email: newsdesigncompetition@gmail.com Deadline: January 31, 2026 No Entry fee

8th INTERNATIONAL NEWSPAPER
DESIGN COMPETITION

AWARD CATEGORIES
Best of Show
Best of Page One
Best of Double Spread
Best of Sports Page
Best of Infographics
Best of Caricature / Illustration /Cartoon

Format: PDF or JPG
Email: newsdesigncompetition@gmail.com
Deadline: Jan 31, 2026

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Covers That Stopped Us Cold - News Paper Design Jaap Biemans’ personal selection of the best magazine covers of 2025 Curated exclusively for NewspaperDesign.org, this selection of the best magazine covers of 2025 comes from Jaap Biemans, art direct...

Jaap Biemans’ personal selection of the best magazine covers of 2025 exclusively curated for NewspaperDesign.org

ESPN creative director
Luke Knox Joins Jury

8th International Newspaper
Design Competition
organized by NewspaperDesign.org

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Jan Schwochow Joins Jury

8th International Newspaper
Design Competition
organized by NewspaperDesign.org

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Head of Jury Chiqui Esteban Visual Director ,Opinions, The Washington Post

NewspaperDesign.org
Presents
8th International Newspaper
Design Competition

Newspapers from around the world are invited to submit their most exceptional work published in 2025 and compete for international recognition judged by leading voices in news design.
No entry fee
deadline: January 31

NewspaperDesign.org
The Global destination for news design

Coming Up!
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Showcase your creativity on a global stage and compete with the best in the industry.
✨ Don’t miss your chance to be part of this prestigious event!
Entry is absolutely FREE.

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The New York Times Graphics Editor Marco Hernandez analyzes and identifies the most impactful infographics published in 2025 across a range of publications

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Jan Schwochow on Reimagining INGRAPHICS: Visual Truth in a Noisy World - News Paper Design With nearly 35 years of experience as an infographic designer and journalist, Jan Schwochow—the driving force behind the relaunch of INGRAPHICS—speaks with TK Sajeev, Editorial Director of NewspaperDe...

With nearly 35 years of experience as an infographic designer and journalist, Jan Schwochow—the driving force behind the relaunch of INGRAPHICS—speaks with TK Sajeev, Editorial Director of NewspaperDesign.org, about INGRAPHICS’ new beginning.

Against the Clutter: Shital Verma’s Battle for Calm, Intelligent Newspaper Design - News Paper Design Shital Verma, National Design Editor of Navbharat Times—one of India’s most influential Hindi newspapers and a flagship publication of The Times Group—shares his journey and design philosophy in a con...

Shital Verma, National Design Editor of Navbharat Times—one of India’s most influential Hindi newspapers and a flagship publication of The Times Group—shares his journey and design philosophy in a conversation with TK Sajeev, Editorial Director of NewspaperDesign

Coming Up!
🌎 8th International Newspaper Design Competition
Hosted by NewspaperDesign.org

Showcase your creativity on a global stage and compete with the best in the industry.
✨ Don’t miss your chance to be part of this prestigious event!
Entry is absolutely FREE.

Great journalism deserves
great design.

At NewspaperDesign.org, we bring together the most powerful, innovative, and visually striking newspaper designs from around the globe. Front pages, infographics, photo storytelling, typography, design trends — all in one place.

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EXCLUSIVE
LukeKnox , Creative Director at ESPN, speaks with TK Sajeev Kumar,Editorial Director of NewspaperDesign, about how his team redefines digital sports storytelling through sharp design, smart data, and mobile-first creativity.

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NYT graphics editor Marco Hernandez joined a global panel of visual directors in a NewspaperDesign.org session, answering curated questions

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The Courage of Clarity: How The Indian Express Reimagined Its Design for a New Era - News Paper Design Nearly a decade after its last major revamp, The Indian Express has unveiled a striking new redesign. In this conversation, Mridul Mishra, Design Head of The Indian Express, talks to T. K. Sajeev, Edi...

Nearly a decade after its last major revamp, The Indian Express has unveiled a striking new redesign. In this conversation, Mridul Mishra, Design Head of The Indian Express, talks to T. K. Sajeev, Editorial Director of newspaperdesign.org

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From Crisis to Innovation: The Continent’s Model for the Future of News - News Paper Design Sipho Kings, publisher and co-founder of The Continent—Africa’s most widely distributed weekly—and South Africa’s The Friday Paper, speaks with TK Sajeev, Editorial Director of NewspaperDesign.org. He...

The Continent news weekly and The Friday Paper are driving a WhatsApp-based news revolution across Africa. In this exclusive conversation, Publisher and Co-founder Sipho Kings speaks with TK Sajeev, Editorial Director of NewspaperDesign.org, about their newsroom’s journey and success

Redefining Visual Journalism: Alexandre Calderón Speaks on Creativity, Data, and Trust - News Paper Design Alexandre Calderón, Graphic Editor at El Financiero, Mexico, speaks with TK Sajeev Kumar, Editorial Director of NewspaperDesign.org, about the creative process behind developing infographics and data ...

Alexandre Calderón, Graphic Editor at El Financiero, Mexico, speaks with TK Sajeev Kumar, Editorial Director of NewspaperDesign.org, about the creative process behind developing infographics and data visualizations.

Newspaperdesign | Substack NewspaperDesign.org is a non-profit platform that promotes news design and visual storytelling through interviews, case studies, and competitions, inspiring media professionals and celebrating creativ...

NewspaperDesign.org, a leading global platform for news design, is now on Substack!
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Visualizing the Cost of Truth: How The National Told the Story of Journalists Killed in Gaza - News Paper Design Fadah Jassem, Head of Data Visualization Journalism at The National News, led a powerful visual storytelling project that documents the lives and tragic deaths of journalists killed during the Gaza wa...

Fadah Jassem, Head of Data Visualization at The National News, led a powerful visual storytelling project that documents the lives and tragic deaths of journalists killed during the Gaza war.
In connection with this, TK Sajeev spoke with Fadah Jassem

Drawing Truth to Power: Sajith Kumar on the Ethics and Challenges of Political Cartooning in India - News Paper Design Once dismissed as a fading art, political cartooning found fresh life in the hands of Sajith Kumar—now among India’s top cartoonists and the sharp voice at Deccan Herald. Known for blending humour wit...

Once dismissed as a fading art, political cartooning found fresh life in the hands of Sajith Kumar—now among India’s top cartoonists and the sharp voice at Deccan Herald. Known for blending humour with responsibility, he turns daily news into thought-provoking satire without crossing ethical lines..

Designing for Readers: Sónia Matos on Público’s Mobile-First Future - News Paper Design Sónia Matos, Art Director at Público since 2006, shares insights on the newspaper’s design philosophy and Portuguese print culture in a conversation with Editorial Director TK Sajeev for newspaperdesi...

Sónia Matos, Art Director at Público since 2006, shares insights on the newspaper’s design philosophy and Portuguese print culture in a conversation with Editorial Director TK Sajeev for newspaperdesign.org

Design with Integrity: Kannan Sundar on How The Hindu Shapes Reader Experience Through Visual Storytelling - News Paper Design Kannan Sundar, National Design Editor of The Hindu, one of India’s leading newspapers, discusses how it shapes reader experience through visual storytelling in a conversation with TK Sajeev , Editoria...

Design with Integrity: Kannan Sundar on How The Hindu Shapes Reader Experience Through Visual Storytelling

Kannan Sundar, National Design Editor of The Hindu, one of India’s leading newspapers, discusses how it shapes reader experience through visual storytelling in a conversation with TK Sajeev

Editors Must Accept the Shift: Print Is for Context, Not Urgency - News Paper Design In his recent conversation with TK Sajeev, design maestro Mario Garcia offered a candid perspective on the evolving role of print. He emphasized that the printed newspaper can no longer compete with t...

Mario Garcia explains in detail why adapting to this new reality is essential for the survival and continued relevance of print journalism.
Dive deeper into Mario’s insights…

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Mario Garcia: ‘Too early to plan the printed newspaper’s funeral’ - News Paper Design Dr. Mario García, world-renowned design consultant, Senior Adviser for News Design, and Adjunct Professor at Columbia University’s School of Journalism, speaks exclusively with TK Sajeev, Editorial Di...

MarioGarcia ,world-renowned design consultant, speaks exclusively with
TK Sajeev Kumar, Editorial Director of newspaperdesign.org, on one of the most pressing topics of our time — the future of print media.

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#MediaDesign
#PublishingIndustry
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What Makes a Newspaper Beautiful? Koos Jeremiasse Reveals de Volkskrant’s Secrets - News Paper Design Koos Jeremiasse, Art Director of the Dutch daily de Volkskrant, speaks exclusively to TK Sajeev, Editorial Director of NewspaperDesign.org, about the creative journey behind their award-winning design...

Koos Jeremiasse, Art Director of the Dutch daily
de Volkskrant, speaks exclusively to TK Sajeev, Editorial Director of NewspaperDesign.org, about the creative journey behind their award-winning design.
#deVolkskrant
#KoosJeremiasse #TKSajeev
#SocietyforNewsDesign #Design #VisualStorytelling

Designing the Future: Denise M. Reagan on Journalism, Storytelling, and Innovation - News Paper Design Denise M. Reagan, recently named the 2025 SND Lifetime Achievement Award winner, speaks exclusively to TK Sajeev of newspaperdesign.in about her career and vision for the future of design. Denise M. R...

Denise M. Reagan, recently named the 2025 SND Lifetime Achievement Award winner, speaks exclusively to TK Sajeev of newspaperdesign.in about her career and vision for the future of design.