Draft:Melissa Geurts
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Comment: [1], [2] are primary sources [3] doesn’t mention you, [4] primary source, [5]doesn't mention you, [6] doesn’t mention you, [7] doesn’t mention you, [8] doesn’t mention you. Theroadislong (talk) 17:59, 26 November 2024 (UTC)
- Comment: The first 16 references are absolutely useless garbage I didn't look further. Theroadislong (talk) 15:34, 26 November 2024 (UTC)
- Comment: press releases are NOT suitable sources. Theroadislong (talk) 22:53, 25 November 2024 (UTC)
- Comment: We need sources about Guerts, not Good Housekeeping nor those written by her. Star Mississippi 00:43, 23 November 2024 (UTC)
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Melissa Geurts | |
|---|---|
 Melissa Geurts, Group Creative Director at Good Housekeeping | |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Alma mater | Durham College |
| Occupation | Creative Director |
| Employer(s) | Good Housekeeping, Hearst Magazines |
Melissa Geurts is a Canadian creative director and currently the Group Creative Director at Good Housekeeping.[1]
Early Life and Education
[edit]Geurts studied Graphic Design at Durham College, graduating in 2008. She credits her early career success to the hands-on experience provided by the program's internship.[2]
Career
[edit]Geurts began her career at Chatelaine, where she worked on the magazine's visual direction before becoming Design Director. During her tenure, the magazine achieved the highest readership among Canadian magazines.[3]
In 2014, she was appointed Creative Director at Good Housekeeping. Her work includes directing the magazine's first illustrated cover in six decades, which the Society of Publication Designers highlighted for its innovative approach.[4]
Recognition
[edit]Geurts's work has been recognized by several industry organizations. She received a General Excellence nomination from the American Society of Magazine Editors in 2023,[5] and her creative direction was highlighted by Folio magazine.[6] The Society of Publication Designers has featured her work at Good Housekeeping.[7]
Geurts has served as a judge for several prominent industry awards, including the National Magazine Awards (Canada),[8] the American Society of Magazine Editors (ASME), and the Art Directors Club (ADC) Awards.[9]
In 2016, Geurts was recognized with an AI-AP award for an editorial photograph of Linda Rodin, which she art-directed.[10]
References
[edit]- ^ "Werk #1: Good Housekeeping". Society of Publication Designers. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
- ^ "Melissa Geurts: Durham College Featured Alumni". Durham College. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
- ^ "The magazines Canadians are reading in 2014". Media in Canada. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
- ^ "Werk #1: Good Housekeeping". Society of Publication Designers. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
- ^ "ASME Finalists 2023". ASME. Retrieved 2024-11-24.
- ^ "The Top Art Directors Pick Their Fave Magazine Covers". Folio. Retrieved 2024-11-24.
- ^ "Werk #1: Good Housekeeping". Society of Publication Designers. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
- ^ "2018 National Magazine Awards Winners" (PDF). National Magazine Awards. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
- ^ "Melissa Geurts, ADC Awards Judge". The One Club for Creativity. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
- ^ "AI-AP Slideshow: Stephanie Diani's Photography for Good Housekeeping". AI-AP. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
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