Graphics & Illustrations

Val B. Mina’s whimsical illustrations grace virtually every section of the paper. Above, three pieces from Home Design covers: people moving into smaller homes, left; unused space--the final frontier; and making “smooth moves.”

AWARDS

Orange County Press Club

1st Place: Illustration Portfolio

Society of Newspaper Design

Award of Excellence: Illustration Portfolio

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Numerous butterflies, marine mammals and birds migrate through or by Orange County each year. Researcher April Jackson and artist Doris Shields traced their paths and offered readers a close look at each species.

AWARDS

Society of Newspaper Design

Award of Excellence: Informational Graphic

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Orange County Press Club

2nd Place: Informational Graphic

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The mission at San Juan Capistrano is undergoing a privately funded restoration effort. Researcher April Jackson and artist Dennis Lowe illustrated the history of the mission and provided a detailed look at the project.

AWARD

Orange County Press Club

1st Place: Graphics Reporting and Research

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When a poll was conducted about local views on the importance of computers and other technology, designer Kirk Christ and artist Val B. Mina teamed up with charts and an illustration that classified the whole spectrum of people--from “techies” to “disconnects.”

AWARDS

Society of Newspaper Design

Award of Excellence: Business Page Design