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New York Times Magazine
New York Times Magazine
This New York Times magazine redesign uses bold yellow graphics against classic black and white to create a beacon of hope, encouraging readers to engage with a story on rebuilding in an age of constant disaster.
Client
University of Kansas
University of Kansas
Year
Year
Spring 2023
Spring 2023
Industry
Industry
Print Design
Print Design
Research
Research
Research for this project involved analyzing the emotional impact of color and layout in magazine design, particularly in the context of discussing themes of hope and rebuilding. It also included studying the tone and messaging of past New York Times magazine issues to ensure that the new design would complement the publication's editorial voice while introducing a fresh, optimistic perspective.
Research for this project involved analyzing the emotional impact of color and layout in magazine design, particularly in the context of discussing themes of hope and rebuilding. It also included studying the tone and messaging of past New York Times magazine issues to ensure that the new design would complement the publication's editorial voice while introducing a fresh, optimistic perspective.
Research
Research for this project involved analyzing the emotional impact of color and layout in magazine design, particularly in the context of discussing themes of hope and rebuilding. It also included studying the tone and messaging of past New York Times magazine issues to ensure that the new design would complement the publication's editorial voice while introducing a fresh, optimistic perspective.
Design
Design
The design features a striking layout that contrasts vibrant yellow graphics with a classic black and white color scheme, symbolizing hope amidst adversity. The yellow accents are strategically placed to guide the reader’s eye toward the central article, which explores the theme of rebuilding, while maintaining an elegant yet bold visual aesthetic.
The design features a striking layout that contrasts vibrant yellow graphics with a classic black and white color scheme, symbolizing hope amidst adversity. The yellow accents are strategically placed to guide the reader’s eye toward the central article, which explores the theme of rebuilding, while maintaining an elegant yet bold visual aesthetic.
Design
The design features a striking layout that contrasts vibrant yellow graphics with a classic black and white color scheme, symbolizing hope amidst adversity. The yellow accents are strategically placed to guide the reader’s eye toward the central article, which explores the theme of rebuilding, while maintaining an elegant yet bold visual aesthetic.
Development
Development
In the development phase, the design was meticulously applied across both print and digital formats to ensure consistency and visual impact. The layout was optimized for readability, with the use of typography, imagery, and color to highlight the article's central message and engage the reader in an uplifting exploration of resilience and renewal.
In the development phase, the design was meticulously applied across both print and digital formats to ensure consistency and visual impact. The layout was optimized for readability, with the use of typography, imagery, and color to highlight the article's central message and engage the reader in an uplifting exploration of resilience and renewal.
Development
In the development phase, the design was meticulously applied across both print and digital formats to ensure consistency and visual impact. The layout was optimized for readability, with the use of typography, imagery, and color to highlight the article's central message and engage the reader in an uplifting exploration of resilience and renewal.
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