For all of the societal benefits afforded by the age of connectivity, much has been written (in this publication and elsewhere) about the detriments—the misinformation, the polarization and the isolation that the constant deluge of content, algorithmically tailored for individual users and delivered in a customized feed, can somewhat ironically foment. But as readers have largely shifted much of their media diet from the printed page to the digital screen, many magazine publishers see an opportunity for their print products to serve as both a relaxing escape from the flood of information online and a complement to it, taking lessons in design and UX from one medium and applying them to the other. "In a weird way, print has become more important by virtue of the fragmentation of the attention economy," says Chris Lehmann, editor of The New Republic. Here, we look at three very different magazines that have each made significant changes to the aesthetics of their print editions in an effort to make them more engaging and, perhaps more importantly, to make the case for their continued vitality in the years to come. Getting the most out of limited resources Only the fourth editor-in-chief in San Diego magazine's 72-year history, Erin Meanley Glenny previously implemented a redesign of the magazine at the start of 2017, but says her relatively small team had wanted to undertake another one for at least a year, setting January 2020 as a target. "It’s hard because you’re not... Continue reading at 'Folio Magazine'
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This month, Michelle Argyle at Melissa Williams Design reimagines the cover of ‘How to Bury Your Dog.’ Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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This month, Michelle Argyle at Melissa Williams Design reimagines the cover of ‘How to Bury Your Dog.’ Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-06-07 04:00:00 UTC ]
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As the bookstore chain mounts a comeback, it’s breaking a cardinal rule of corporate branding and store design: consistency. Continue reading at The New York Times
[ The New York Times | 2023-10-17 15:29:03 UTC ]
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Apple has a thing for 10th anniversaries: The iPhone X made its debut a decade after the first iPhone arrived. The rumor mill says Apple Watch’s 10th edition justifies a similarly dramatic reworking of its original template. Reports suggest 2025’s Apple Watch X will ditch the slide-in lugs in... Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2023-08-15 11:15:12 UTC ]
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Last year not only marked the twentieth publication anniversary of Jonathan Franzen’s The Corrections, it also saw the release of his first novel in seven years, Crossroads. So it was only fitting that Picador would embark on a redesign of the author’s backlist. We spoke with Alex Merto, the art... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2022-03-17 08:54:52 UTC ]
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If you love a) a good set and b) a pugnacious critic, then you’re in luck. Nearly ten years after the death of Christopher Hitchens, Atlantic Books is releasing new mass-market paperback editions of 12 of his books, redesigned by Nathan Burton and art directed by Richard Evans. (I don’t know... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2020-12-17 14:22:23 UTC ]
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For all of the societal benefits afforded by the age of connectivity, much has been written (in this publication and elsewhere) about the detriments—the misinformation, the polarization and the isolation that the constant deluge of content, algorithmically tailored for individual users and... Continue reading at Folio Magazine
[ Folio Magazine | 2020-02-20 16:32:44 UTC ]
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The bookseller planned to promote classic novels with covers featuring people of color for Black History Month. Critics accused it of “literary blackface.” Continue reading at The New York Times
[ The New York Times | 2020-02-05 23:31:49 UTC ]
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Two months into life behind a digital paywall, The Atlantic says it sold "record numbers" of subscriptions in both September and October, doubling the amount of sales originally forecast (though it declined to share specific figures). Today, the magazine unveiled what it hopes will be an... Continue reading at Folio Magazine
[ Folio Magazine | 2019-11-12 19:44:42 UTC ]
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Facebook Inc. unveiled a redesign Tuesday that focuses on the Groups feature of its namesake social network, doubling down on a successful but controversial part of the big blue app. It’s another sign that Facebook is moving toward more private, intimate communication. The changes, announced... Continue reading at Baltimore Sun
[ Baltimore Sun | 2019-04-30 22:05:00 UTC ]
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Friends, Romans, readers of great books: The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books has landed on Coachella weekend and there will be too much do in El Lay this weekend beyond the return of “Game of Thrones.” I’m Carolina A. Miranda, staff writer at The Times, with your weekly dose of cultural... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2019-04-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Grazia has run its last dedicated books page, 'Shelf Life', under books editor Alexandra Heminsley after a redesign. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-04-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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One of many memorable covers in the long history of MIT Technology Review's various iterations arrived in October of 2012 in the form of a close-up portrait of Apollo 11 moonwalker Buzz Aldrin above the tagline, "You promised me Mars colonies. Instead, I got Facebook." Six years later, we still... Continue reading at Folio Magazine
[ Folio Magazine | 2018-06-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Editor-in-chief Elizabeth Goodman Artis takes Folio: inside the magazine's new look. The post Shape Redesigns to Address a “Cultural Shift” Around Fitness appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine
[ Folio Magazine | 2018-04-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Snapchat is selling its new Promoted Story ads, which debuted on Black Friday, for $250,000, according to some advertisers.The premium price reflects the fact that the format gives brands their own channel inside the media nerve center of Snapchat, and the ad unit goes to every user in the... Continue reading at Advertising Age
[ Advertising Age | 2017-11-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Lonely Planet is redesigning its Lonely Planet Kids books in order to give the brand a clearer identity. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-09-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The magazine’s new single-topic per print issue format appears to be paying off. The post Redesigned Popular Science Sees Print and Digital Readership Surge appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine
[ Folio Magazine | 2017-08-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Travel section is being redesigned. It will not appear in the print edition of the Sunday Los Angeles Times from July 2 through Aug. 13. The print section will return to your newspaper on Aug. 20. In the interim, continue to come to Travel online for fresh destination features and vacation... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2017-07-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Parragon Books has unveiled a “bold” redesign of its own-brand imprint Start Little Learn Big, aimed at pre-schoolers. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-04-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The streaming giant has replaced still photos with moving images to enhance user experience by (hopefully) cutting down on browsing time. The streaming giant has replaced still photos with moving images to enhance user experience by (hopefully) cutting down on browsing... Continue reading at Fast Company
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