Mirage was a final class project in the Lane Community College Graphic Design program. The magazine is for those who are passionate about photography, highlighting famous photographers and giving professional tips. The task was to find an article on a famous photographer that can spread over several pages, design the front and back covers, in addition to the story’s spreads. My layout was inspired by balancing the negative space with the heavy black and white photography by Cartier-Bresson. The gold was eye-dropped from the ad and used as a complementary color throughout the magazine.
Mirage Magazine
Front Cover
I was drawn to the stark contrast of Cartier-Bresson’s grainy photography. That set the tone for the typography and layout. Franklin Gothic sets the masculine tone with subtle hints of vulnerable beauty with its aesthetic range and tall cap-height.
Mirage Title: LaoMN Bold, 122pt
Magazine Date and Issue No. : Franklin Gothic Medium Condensed Regular, 12pt
Magazine Type: Franklin Gothic Medium, Condensed Regular, 20pt
Magazine Articles: Franklin Gothic Book Regular
ARticle
"Henri”: Baskerville Old Face Regular, 250pt
”Cartier-Bresson”: Baskerville Old Face Regular, 38pt
Author: Chivo (OTF) Light, 14.5pt
Body Copy: Minion Pro Regular, 10pt
Back Cover
I created this ad to accompany the primary purpose of the journal.
Slogan: Acumin Pro Thin, 34pt
Product Feature: Acumin Pro Thin, 26pt
Product Characteristics: Asap Regular, 10pt
Small Disclaimer Copy: Asap Regular, 8pt
