Our favourite magazine designs: Kinfolk
Kinfolk magazine transformed my understanding of editorial design and proved that magazines could embrace minimalist principles traditionally reserved for book design.
Kinfolk magazine demonstrates that breathable layouts can succeed commercially, with the publication’s innovative approach to white space challenging conventional magazine design wisdom. This design philosophy proves that minimalist magazine design can attract readers and thrive in the marketplace.
Studying Kinfolk’s design approach changed my own magazine design methodology, with its considerate grid and layouts, and its blurring of the boundaries between book and magazine design in its writing styles, photography and editorial design.
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This analysis focuses on Kinfolk’s earlier design era. The magazine has since evolved its layout and editorial direction, demonstrating the publication's commitment to growth and adaptation in the changing media landscape. The continued evolution of Kinfolk magazine proves that thoughtful design and quality publishing can sustain relevance in the digital age.
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