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Why a column like this? Because too many web sites seem devoid of personality. Because the world of newspaper design can always use a little more dialogue. And because, hey, it's my web site. So I thought, why not create the first regular online column about newspaper design, on the first web site devoted to newspaper design? The goal is to discuss current issues fairly regularly; feedback and ideas for future topics are encouraged. Why "Listen With Reason?" Because "Listen to ..." sounded a little too preachy. Back to home page: www.ronreason.com (more tips on newspaper design, graphics and editing).		4.5.02 Pick a Font, Any Font ... Why recommending typefaces off-the-cuff can be tricky business. 2.12.02 "Wait! This Isn't What I Was Hired For!" Exasperated by your ever-changing (and challenging) job? YouÕre not alone. 10.22.01 Why Enter Visual Journalism? College grads tell why they're attracted to our imperfect, embattled industry. 06.28.01 Some Slanted Views About Italics If they're good enough for The New York Times, why not the rest of the world? 06.08.01 Design Contest Categories I'd Like to See World's Best Designed Newspaper? Who cares? How about Best School Lunch Menus? 03.11.01 Are Papers Looking Too Similar? Online Readers Respond Newspapers don't want to veer from stability ... reporters need to get on board ... designers need to know their mission ... and more. 03.11.01 Are Papers Looking Too Similar? And if so, what does it matter? A web correspondent wonders ... and provokes a worthwhile dialogue. (This column, published simultaneously in the current issue of SND's "Design" magazine, leads to some interesting responses from readers available in the next column, above.) 02.19.01 Taking It to the Top "Why design matters" - that's the question being asked by the American Society of Newspaper Editors. Here's one response to an increasingly sticky question. 01.25.01 A Wake-up Call for Word Folks "How do I convince our reporters that they really, really need to fill out the budgets early in the day?" 01.04.01 Swirling Contest Doom What to do when the designer and boss disagree about which pages to submit to the SND contest? 12.14.00 All Is Merry, Right? When a news designer's wish list is topped with "a chair that isn't broken," can there be any hope of a happy new year? Here's how to constructively deal with newsroom irritations. 11.17.00 Why Give Thanks? Besides a regular paycheck, news designers have a few things to be grateful for this year. 11.03.00 Should Newspapers Be Fun ... To read? To work for? Is this a part of what you do or what you think the reader values? I've been wondering ... 10.19.00 Turn to the Right? Should the lead story always be on the right side of the page? Should the front page always have five stories? Can no more than two stories jump? Let's explore these and other newsroom edicts and myths. 10.03.00 Not-So-Special Effects Do designers in your newsroom over-use special effects like Photoshop plug-ins, ornate frames or other doo-dads? 09.22.00 Readers React to Change It seems like everyone is redesigning, and everyone - from readers to critics - have something to say about it. 09.12.00 Are Design Contests Fair? And do they matter? Are smaller papers at a disadvantage? Do all those judges really speak Estonian? Do you have ideas for future columns, thoughts about what you've read here, or questions about newspaper design in general? Send me your views, which are extremely helpful in producing this site. Back to top of page
Updated: April 4, 2002. design@ronreason.com