Weekendavisen is a joy to read, with visual impact in all of the right places. The offspring of one of the oldest newspapers in the world, Berlinske Tidende, Weekendavisen offers its readers a contemporary feel, while adhering to its traditional roots. From front to back, Weekendavisen is a cohesive experience that is serious, evocative, innovative and playful. Its designers are not afraid to take risks. Restraint is the key to its success — nothing seems forced, always executed with purpose. Its many strengths include elegant typography, a carefully curated and restrained color palette, on-point illustrations and a sense of whimsy. The icing on the cake: Solve the puzzles on a smartly packaged spread. Weekendavisen provides a delicious menu that will keep readers coming back. It is deserving of the judges’ designation as World’s Best. 

This is print storytelling at its very best. Every move made by the team at Die Zeit is rooted in intentional decision-making, restraint and surprise. Die Zeit continues to captivate by balancing long-form journalism with exceptionally smart illustrations, impeccable photo editing and beautifully placed typographic touches. Each page reveals subtle, layered details, as Die Zeit’s talented team surfaces delightfully subtle design nuances that engage a busy reader. The real superstar of the newspaper is what isn’t immediately apparent — the strategic use of white space to amplify the content. Die Zeit quickly rose to the top partly due to its unwavering commitment to print. It was difficult to find even the smallest of faults in the packaging of this oversized and beautifully crafted newspaper. The paper asks readers to commit valuable time to long-form stories and, in return, its designers deliver an excellent experience across the whole offering. Winning World’s Best three times in a row is no easy achievement yet Die Zeit continues to raise the bar and redefines our expectations — the team knows the rules and exactly when to break them.