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Check out our sizzle reel from The 22nd Thurber Prize—special thanks to John Ondo of Ondo Media for his talents in putting this fabulous video together!
Honoring the legacy of an industry great.
The Thurber Prize for American Humor is the namesake of the late James Thurber, a prolific humor writer, cartoonist, and playwright of the 20th century.
You can learn more about James and his work by visiting www.thurberhouse.org.
Celebrating the very best in humor.
Authors from around the country submit their work each year in hope of being selected to receive the highest honor in humor writing today—The Thurber Prize for American Humor.
The award is given to one individual's hilarious book, as selected by our national panel of judges.
The 2025 Thurber Prize wrapped on April 25, 2025 — thank you for filling the night with wit and warmth. We can’t wait to see you next year as we carry on James Thurber’s legacy and spotlight the sharpest writers and cartoonists in the humor world.
The Thurber Prize is produced by Thurber House, a literary hub in Columbus, Ohio. Within the walls of Thurber, writers find support, students find guidance, and community members find inspiration.
Thurber House hosts writing workshops and events for both adults and children, and operates the Thurber House museum dedicated to all things James Thurber.
Learn more about Thurber House at www.thurberhouse.org.
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An agenda filled with knowledge
Design isn't just about making things look pretty. Design is about solving problems. That's why our design conference has an agenda made for you to learn the most valuable skills from our speakers.
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Everyone has their own unique perspective, and that's what makes designers so special. We all have our own individual processes, methodologies and ways of seeing the world. And it is this diversity that allows us to create such beautiful and innovative designs.
One of the most important things that designers can do is to create and maintain design systems. Design systems provide a shared set of standards and patterns that can be used by all members of a team. They help to ensure that everyone is on the same page, and they can save a lot of time and frustration in the long run.
Design sprints are all the rage these days, and it's easy to see why. After all, who wouldn't want to compress months of work into a single week? However, successfully completing a design sprint requires more than just a willingness to work long hours. In order to be successful, you need to understand the basics of Design Sprinting.
Designers are often asked to prototype websites and apps. Figma is a great tool for this purpose, and it's not difficult to learn. The more you practice, the better you'll become at prototyping websites and apps in Figma.
The award show by and for funny people.
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