Hasta La Ideas

The Society of Publication Designers is presenting a round-up of magazine art directors’ favourite magazines: “We’ve asked a lot art and photo directors from around the world to tell us the magazines or apps that they really love. The ones they can’t wait to get their hands on, the ones that fire their creative spirit: you know, the ones that make you jealous, or supremely happy, or both.” 

Thank you Deb Bishop for selecting UPPERCASE (She designed Blueprint magazine and Martha Stewart Baby and Kids — remember those? So amazing! She’s now at More.) 

I’ve chosen Uppercase because I love the whole package. It is playful and “up,” without being over designed. I tip my hat to Janine Vangool who is the publisher, editor and designer. She has created a beautiful format and each page is kind of a feast for the eyes– not just the design but the featured content. If you love “how-to,” and are the “curious sort,” about how beautiful graphic things are made it’s hard not to enjoy this publication. This issue included intricately carved crayons and the art of paper cutting. Loved the “handy guides,” collection.  I admit that I am seduced by the beautiful paper and even the smell of fresh ink when I open the package. In this time of troubled publishing it’s nice to learn that this wonderful publication, is created by a small team (3 people I think!) in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.