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COVER STORYLike death and taxes, a redesign is an inevitable part of producing publications. You can do it the hard way — cranking out something in-house while trying to maintain your regular production schedule — or you can plan redesigns into your budgets and approach them with plenty of preparation. Armed with time and money, it’s easier to create an updated magazine that impresses readers and excites staff. Finding the right help — whether it’s in-house or not — is easier if you have resources, so [FPO] has inaugurated its listing of publication designers to give you someplace to start. Read more
Click here to go directly to the FPO Magazine Redesign directory.
Having your lawyer check your publication before it goes to press might not be such a crazy idea. Read more
Breaking convention can be fun for the designer and the reader. Rotating copy and images is just one way. Here are some do’s and don’ts to keep in mind. READ MORE
COVER STORYGreat magazines don’t just happen — they’re made by creative pros who collaborate and prove that the whole is always greater than the sum of the parts. These ten POINTS help designers understand how to turn raw editorial into effective layouts and motivate editors to present their stories to reap the maximum design potential for publication. read more
What to ask for when you’re looking for an outside firm to remake your magazine, and how to get the redesign you need. read more
Comparing five ultra-low-cost stock services against each other — and the higher-priced spread. read more