GLOSS is a concept for a quarterly publication curated for artists and designers.
Created by 17 designers over the course of 12 weeks.
The Fall 2018 issue explores the concept of contrast between man-made and organic artifacts through the lens of print, studying the disparities and overlaps between industry created and naturally occurring subject matter.
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Spread Design
Each designer was responsible for the layout of two articles. These articles were divided into 4 departments (Perspectives, Shapes, Interiors, Exhibits) with feature articles separating them.
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ULTRA GLOSSY
My team was responsible for creating a poster advertising the ULTRA GLOSSY design competition. The design is printed on layers of acetate which subscribers can shift around to create their own compositions.
Team: Addie Laprey, Benjamin Van Cleave, Aidan Connolly, Chamberlin Rohrstaff
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Process
Each team met individually, while also meeting together each week for critique on team concepts and article layout.
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Grid Construction
The publication itself was 9"x12" with 1"margins and a 3 column grid structure.
The group collectively created a style guide that also dictated typography, hierarchy, colors, baseline grid, and treatment of eyebrows and folios.
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