Publishing & Design
It’s been a torrid year for publishing. There have been closures and downsizing of much-loved publications, including product design title ID and the Observer Sports Monthly, and the UK book
Page impression
The print publishing world continues to adapt to survive the impact of the digital revolution, despite consumers increasingly getting the information they want via the Web and other electronic sources,
Independent woman
Climbing the ladder from graduate to art director in the world of fashion magazines takes determination, self-confidence and a certain amount of
brio – something that art director Becky Smith
Paper talk
Design Week asked a selection of top-level art directors which recent printed publications have particularly impressed them. Here we present some of the best – and worst – in current
Face the future
Using distinctive fonts is an effective way of enhancing a publication’s identity. As the boundaries between magazines and newspapers blur, designers are making some innovative choices, finds Anna Richardson
Screen test
What is the best way to adapt editorial content for electronic platforms? As publishers assess the likely impact of the Apple iPad on the reading experience, Adrian Shaughnessy listens to
Less is more
The tactile, aesthetic needs of book enthusiasts have meant the digital reading experience is largely unfulfilling – as evidenced by the recent proliferation of limited editions in print, says John
Latest articles
Typeface inspired by Berlin Wall marks 30 years since its fall
Developed and launched by Heimat Berlin, the typeset uses original graffiti scrawled on the Wall during its 28-year history.
The Atlantic magazine redesigns in a bid for “elegance and urgency”
The publication – based in Washington, D.C.,US – has unveiled updates across its print and iOS offerings.
Farmacy NYC visual identity inspired by “ancient culture and alchemy”
The project, led by Here Design, focuses on the restaurant’s mission to promote ancient biodynamic agriculture, a type of ecological philosophy.
NASA unveils experimental electric plane
The X-57 plane marks the space agency’s first attempt at electric air travel, with the team hoping to get it in the air by the end of next year.
