SDA Digital News

SDA eNews

The eNews is e-mailed monthly to members who provide their e-mail addresses. If you are a member and do not currently receive the eNews, update your email address by contacting info [at] surfacedesign [dot] org.

The eNews announces time-sensitive opportunities in brief that link to more information on SDA or other websites. These include:

• Calls-for-entry deadlines
• Grant/award application deadlines
• Conference registration
• International/national exhibitions + SDA group shows of interest
• SDA Board news & initiatives
• SDA member benefits as they evolve

SDA NewsBlog

The NewsBlog of the Surface Design Association replaced the formerly printed and snail-mailed SDA Newsletter on June 1, 2010. This 21st century reincarnation of the newsletter—now paperless and eco-friendly—eliminates printing and mailing costs. Although everyone understands that some members would prefer to hold the old printed, paper newsletter in their hands, the state-of-the-art custom blog format is a textile-focused portal that brings the infinite resources of the world wide web to each member's fingertips and eyes.

Blog is short for web log; thus the NewsBlog is located on the SDA website. The customizable WordPress software was chosen because it enables a user-friendly experience focused on the visual and interactive.

The NewsBlog publishes image-driven stories about members, plus articles on a wide range of topics. Its features include:

• Spotlight on members' latest accomplishments
• Regular columns on studio practice and the business and process of creativity
• Profiles of SDA members, Representatives and Ambassadors 
• Reviews of community events like international conferences
• New publications and resources--both in print and online
• Twitter feed, plus links to Facebook and LinkedIn
• Links to SDA Area Blogs
• Comments by readers worldwide
• Visitors Counter real-time view of NewsBlog’s international readership