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Magazine Design Start to Finish: The Cover Preview

Magazine Design Start to Finish: The Cover

With John McWade Liked by 344 users
Duration: 46m Skill level: Beginner + Intermediate Released: 9/28/2018

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Join John McWade as he takes you step by step through the process of magazine cover design to create designs that are attractive, logical, consistent, and appropriate. John begins by providing insights on the importance of type, as type serves as your cover's "visible voice." Next, he demonstrates how to gather your influences, design for a specific cover size and shape, and use different fonts for your cover's nameplate. John then shows a variety of layout options, including full bleeds, partial bleeds, and open space.

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  • Jamie Johnson Jamie Johnson

    Jamie Johnson

    Student at Gateway Technical College

    5/5 October 23, 2022
    Overall Great!
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  • Devorah Weitzman Devorah Weitzman

    Devorah Weitzman

    Transforming your business with 𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐓 graphics, 𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐓 design, 𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐓 humor & 𝐅𝐔𝐍! 👊

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  • Deirdre Bartie Deirdre Bartie

    Deirdre Bartie

    Creative Designer | Content Creator | Marketing Manager

    5/5 April 17, 2021
    A very insightful and thorough lesson on the basic design elements of a magazine. Good to see before you start your own.
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