Meet Our Judges: Orlie Kraus, Art Director, The Wall St Journal

Orlie Kraus is an art director of the Wall Street Journal Reports. A graduate in communication design from Pratt, Orlie began her career at the WSJ as part of the redesign team that introduced illustration and later on photography.

She’ll tell you that creating striking and intelligent visuals that engage readers is a critical part of her work.

She also leads a small group of graphic designers who create dynamic infographics for both the print and digital editions.

Just Google her and you’ll see loads of “thank you’s” from some of the best illustrators working today. Name after name shows their appreciation for Orlie’s delicate touch and her devotion to championing their work. And that unity of purpose has lead to a number of awards for art direction, and for her illustrators. Her work has been recognized by the Society of Publication Design, Society of News Design, Society of Illustrators, American Illustration and 3x3.

Orlie joins Sam Arthur, Julia Rothman, Jonathan Kenyon, Dieter Braun, Ivylise Simones and Daniela Silva in judging this year’s professional show. www.wsj.com

3x3 International Illustration Awards No.14 open for entries
Three shows: Professional, Picture Book and Student, open to all illustrators in all countries
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Deadline: Midnight, Friday, March 24

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