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Monocle is a good enough magazine to be worthy of criticism. I think I’ll still just fawn for now. The spread showing the reclamation of a former labor building in Hamburg into a public garden caught the attention of my cat. It’s a wonderful use of a full spread. Monocle’s typography is sharp and precise;…
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Tarzan is a Japanese magazine focused on health and activity. What sets it apart is a focus on fundamentals, excellent art, and energizing layouts that prioritize clear information. These mid-century-style illustrations are so inviting—they make you want to cut them out and turn them into stickers. Tarzan mixes art styles throughout. While they occasionally clash,…
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This is a good spot to mention that I don’t necessarily endorse every product or brand in this series. I’m focused on arrangement, typography, and design. Having said that, Food & Drink (distributed for free by the LCBO) is one of the Ontario government’s most interesting publications. I can only imagine the sheer number of…
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Letterboxd’s Year in Review impressively combines aesthetics and functionality, prompting changes in posting schedules. The website features a user-friendly design, great hyperlink integration, and well-curated ads. Highlights include a month breakdown of films and an emphasis on underappreciated video content, all while showcasing appealing film posters.
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This was the first video game magazine I ever bought. At ten years old and obsessed with gaming, I was the target demographic. I read every single one of these 183 pages until they fell apart. This is a pure nostalgia play. Crisp designs and readable white space? Not here. 90s game magazines were built…
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Frankie is like an arts and crafts zine that grew up. It’s full of original art, snappy writing, and colorful layouts. The shop pages are laid out with plenty of white space to showcase products. Love this stripe detail. It’s pretty delightful in here. Welcoming typography in the headers—look at that second “m” in summer—accompanied…
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The Spacing Store in Toronto is a love-letter shop to local artists, writers, and designers. There should be an outpost in every neighbourhood. I’m only 5 posts in and I’ve already found a magazine that breaks my template. It’s set wide (you know, that setting in InDesign you’ve never had the guts to try), which…
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The Beast in Me is my favourite kind of thriller: tense, violent, psychologically fascinating. The show’s title cards, designed by @arccreative_us, pair perfectly. Fast, unsettling simplicity. ARC Creative designed unique title openings for each episode, which helps the sense that there’s no safety. I love the slow pans juxtaposed with quick cuts. Letters re-adjust slightly.…
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After several hours of walking through the impressive 50th annual @ooak_toronto show, I spotted a stack of Azure magazines on the table near the exit. Hey, what’s one more thing to carry, I thought. I asked the person at the desk how much. They said, “they’re free”. I said, “Shouldn’t be.” Azure is a good…
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This year, in addition to making blog posts about the stuff I consumed, I’m adding this one, my favourite photos I took this year. Two things happened in 2024 that dominated my photo collection. We adopted 2 kittens, and we went to Japan. These are the things cameras are made for. My 2025 Photo Library…
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