Anouk Rehorek
January 8th, 2010Even though I’ve never done it, I love magazine design. Something about seeing a well-designed spread get’s my creative juices flowing. It’s unfortunate that the magazine industry is hurting because I’d hate to lose all the great creative.
Some of the best magazine designs I’ve seen are by Swiss graphic designer, Anouk Rehorek. His use of black and white color along with serif type is stunning and the way he integrates imagery really creates a perfect balance.
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NEWWORK Magazine Issue #4
September 23rd, 2009Issue #4 of the excellent NEWWORK Magazine by Studio NEWWORK is now available. This issue features contributions by Albert Watson, Wolfgang Weingart, Bruno Monguzzi, Julian Abram Wainwright, Robert Longo, and Werner Jeker.
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Voice Over Magazine
August 23rd, 2009A lovely publication by Iaspis and Sternberg Press that examines staging, theatricality, and performative strategies in contemporary art practices.
Art direction and designed by Stefania Malmsten and Ulrika Hellberg, Voice Over’s gorgeous cover is printed in silver foil and the entire magazine is set in Chronicle Text and Chronicle Display by Hoefler & Frere-Jones.
Overall this is stunning work, the interior layouts are to die for.
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File Magazine
April 16th, 2009I’m digging this.
File Magazine is a bi-annual publication that focuses on graphic design, art and visual communication and includes a DVD that features shorts, videos, interviews and more. Each issue also features a limited edition print.
They’ve just released their first issue which can be purchased for £6.50.
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Design Business Review
April 13th, 2009Have you ever wanted to learn more about the business side of the design industry? Well this new print-on-demand publication by Fwis will help you do just that. Design Business Review gives business advice and will teach you how to get a job, win clients, and survive the recession. A valuable resource for those new to the industry and seasoned vets.
The first issue features an interview with Michael Beirut and an article by Dress Code. You can purchase it from Lulu for $13.50.
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NewWork Magazine Issue #3
February 25th, 2009Issue #3 of the excellent magazine NewWork has been released. The new issue features Willi Kunz and Akira Kobayashi.
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Candy Magazine Redesign
February 18th, 2009Talented chaps Keith and Jamie of Make It Work Design informed me about their magnificent redesign of Candy Magazine. I love the overlapping of the elements on the photos.
The magazine is PDF only and can be downloaded here.
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New Work by Xavier Encinas
February 13th, 2009The talented Xavier sent me an email about a bunch of new work that he’s added to his website. Definitely give it a look.
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The Grid System Featured in Creative Review Magazine
January 28th, 2009A few weeks ago Creative Review Magazine contacted me about doing a small piece in their February issue about my site The Grid System. I just received a copy they sent me (I couldn’t find one in NYC believe it or not) and I think they did a great job with the piece. I’m deeply honored that I was asked to be included in the pages of this quality magazine and want to thank the folks over at CR for asking me to participate.
Head over to my flickr page to see more.
PS: Sorry for the terrible photos. My camera is a piece of junk and I need to replace it ASAP!
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Ampersand Issue 1
January 8th, 2009Ampersand is an online publication by Ramzy Masri, a student at the Kansas City Art Institute, that features work from students spanning all the creative departments of the university. It looks gorgeous and I wish it was a printed publication.
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Studio NewWork
December 5th, 2008Damn sexy work from Brooklyn based Studio NewWork. I love their style and it’s great to see work like this coming out of the US.
They also put out a gorgeous magazine.
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Null Acht Magazine
November 19th, 2008I have a certain obsession with magazine. Most of the time I could careless what the content is, I’m more concerned with the format and the design. For the most part, I buy magazines because they look pretty and the design inspires me.
Take this magazine for example. Null Acht is an Austrian newspaper/magazine about Soccer (Football for you folks over the pond) designed by Alois Gstöttner. I can’t read it and I’m not particularly interested in Soccer, unless of course it’s the World Cup and Italy is playing, but the design definitely gets my attention. I personally love when I see magazines like this where the design has been paid much attention. Monocle is another well designed magazine that comes to mind. Null Acht is absolutely stunning if ask me. I have to get my greedy little hands on a copy. You can see more images of the mag over at Form Fifty Five.
Also, check out magCulture, a blog about magazine and newspaper design.
On a side note, one of my graphic design dreams is to design a full magazine or newspaper and it might happen very soon. Stay tuned.