14 page magazine + covers + typography poster
OVERVIEW
GOALS
+ Investigate multiple meanings for the word "present"
+ Use multiple meanings to create a 16 page publication (including covers)
+ Create a removable poster about typography pairings
CHALLENGES
+ Deciding a specific topic and direction for the magazine
+ Keeping cohesion throughout the entire magazine
+ Spreads must fit on 11x17 inch tabloid paper with 1/4 inch bleed
PROCESS
RESEARCH AND CONCEPTING
+ Mindmaping beginning with different definitions, branching to related topics from each definition, then discovering overlap between topics
+ I felt the most drawn to a psychology magazine with a pop culture emphasis
+ Most/all competing psychology magazines are aimed at adult women, so I wanted to focus on a teenage demographic
Mindmap and spread planning
DRAFTING
+ Implemented a "cottage-core" aesthetic to appeal to younger audiences
+ Made type more dynamic, especially in title spreads
+ Added paper texture on spreads for visual interest and cohesion
+ Altered sample photos to have a warm and hazy dream like quality to fit theme and for cohesiveness between spreads
Draft title 2 spread vs final title 2 spread
Color palette and type
FINAL SOLUTION
EVALUATION
+ Includes dreamy, romantic, and vintage qualities, combining collage and Rococo styles, effectively attaining the "cottage-core" aesthetic
+ Aesthetic choices unify the magazine
+ Collage used in title spreads and TOC create a dynamic and visually interesting spread
Final magazine detail shots
This magazine was made for a class project. All photographs are courtesy of Unsplash and all articles belong to their rightful owners. My work is not affiliated, associated, authorized, maintained, sponsored, endorsed by, or in any way officially connected with these copyright or trademark holders, nor do they sponsor or endorse any of the shown work. I declare no affiliation, sponsorship, nor any partnerships with any copyright or trademark holders.
