ST. LOUIS, MO – DECEMBER 17, 2010 – Craig Edwards, a native of Carlyle, Ill., has been named art director at St. Louis Magazine. Edwards is an award-winning editorial creative leader with more than 15 years’ experience at local, national and international publications. He joins St. Louis Magazine from Condé Nast Publications in Los Angeles, where he was an art director at Architectural Digest.
"I'm excited to see what the future holds for the magazine," says St. Louis Magazine editor-in-chief Jarrett Medlin. "The publication recently won national accolades for its design. With Craig’s impressive track record and fresh ideas, I’m looking forward to building on these achievements and elevating the magazine's look and feel."
Edwards studied journalism at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Ill., and spent several years working at The Detroit News, designing the arts & entertainment, food, travel, and home design sections. Edwards helped create and launch Distinction, an upscale lifestyle magazine published by the Los Angeles Times. Edwards also served as the corporate Creative Director at Where, an international network of city magazines and museum-quality books published for visitors in more than 50 cities around the world.
One of Edwards’ cover designs was voted among Time's Top 10 Magazine Covers of 2009. In addition, his work has been recognized by the Society of Publication Designers, the Society for News Design, and the American Institute of Graphic Arts.
Edwards, an avid world traveler, is looking forward to rediscovering St. Louis."Having just returned to the area, I can’t think of a better place than St. Louis Magazine to discover all the city has to offer," says Edwards.
Each month, the award-winning St. Louis Magazine brings readers revealing profiles, discerning dining and cultural guides, in-depth features, informed commentary, and authoritative best-of lists. St. Louis Magazine holds a total of seven City and Regional Magazine Awards.
For more information, please contact Meghan Riley Fritsche at 314.918.3002 or mriley@stlmag.com.
