New York Times Magazine Redesign
(via ISO50 Blog, thanks for the tip Karen Kramer)
Designer Alex Camlin gives the Harvard Review literary journal a fresh redesign.
Harvard Review REDUX
By Alex Camlin
Newsweek cover with Stephen Colbert, guest editor —
Stephen Colbert shaves his head and takes over Newsweek as the magazine’s first guest editor in its 76-year history. (this coincides with this week’s Colbert Report “Iraq Invasion”) Newsweek magazine recently launched their redesign, so this special issue is a nice way to bring attention.
We were expecting that anything “Colbert” branded would be very humorous—but the issue is far from an escape on the realities of the situation in Iraq. Stephen Colbert delicately (though some may argue) brings sarcasm and wit to sensitive subject matter.
The New Newsweek Mag is a Lot Like the Old Newsweek
“Whenever news magazines have an existential crisis — and this is not the first — they always make the wrong choice.” - Michael Kinsley
Communication Arts magazine celebrates its 50th Anniversary this year. The first issue of the beloved trade publication for graphic design professionals premiered in August 1959. The cover of the first issue (seen above) was designed by Lloyd Pierce. Freeman Craw (a recipient of the 1988 TDC medal) designed the CA logo, which has since evolved over the years.
“…Thinking back, it’s hard to believe how fast things have happened, how much this business has changed since 1958 when we were planning the magazine. Only ten commercials were excepted for the New York Art Director’s show that year. Videotape had just been introduced. The Volkswagen campaign hadn’t happened yet. Most of the graphic design you saw was panels, shapes and Mondrian patterns…”
– founder Dick Coyne, excerpt from Patrick Coyne’s feature Communication Arts at 50 in the March/April 2009 issue
The 50th Anniversary issue of the magazine is on newstands now. It is packed with pages of inspiration and interviews, the fascinating history on how the magazine started with two passionate designers, reflections on the past, and outlooks for the future. One of the highlights is a visual timeline of design icons during the magazine’s 50 year legacy.
GOOD magazine redesigns (temporarily?) for a special recession issue. The smaller format is just bigger than a Reader’s Digest, appropriately adding some fun to its concept of cutting back.
via Unbeige (image via Consumerist)
