Print is not dead.

Ever sat in a cafe and been wowed by the color, style, typography and experience of looking at the cool people you admire, the product you crave, the feel of the glossy pages? That was a magazine. That aesthetic still lives. Projecting that into a digital UX is our goal. This is EDITORIAL DESIGN SKILL in full effect. That’s where it all started.

Graphic Design and Collateral.

Various Projects showcasing typography, image use and layout. Magazines, brochures, etc.

BlackBook magazine

For five years, 32 magazines, we worked with this iconic print and web lifestyle publication to make every image, layout and article the most cutting edge possible.

Julian Schnabel

Painter, film maker, designer, genius. Julian gave the opportunity to create massively fulfilling projects - books, catalogs, boxset, ads. Oh, and I designed his website. So much to see…

Cottages & Gardens Publications

This partnership was five years, three regions, 260 magazines, I came from being C&G’s Design and Production Director to takin them as the first client of Second Sight Art + Color. Lots to see here.

How These Projects Were Conducted

Art Direction, Project Management, Graphic & Editorial Design

Team Size and My Exact Role: 2–4 person teams per project. Roles could include:

  • Art and Production Director (My Role)

  • Graphic Designer

  • Copywriter/Editor

  • Print Production Specialist/Printer Liaison

My Role: Creative Director and Lead Designer

  • Directed the conceptual development and visual strategy for the print projects.

  • Designed layouts, selected typography, and curated visuals to align with brand goals.

  • Managed collaboration with clients, designers, and production specialists.

  • Oversaw final print production to ensure quality and accuracy.

  • Provided art direction for photography and illustration as needed.

Duration of the Project and Year of Completion

  • 2–4 weeks per project for typical print pieces like brochures, catalogs, and lookbooks.

  • 4–6 weeks for more complex projects, such as multi-page annual reports or magazines.

  • Simplified collateral (e.g., postcards or posters) might take 4–6 weeks.

Years of Completion:

Projects appear to range from 2014–2021, aligning with my work as Second Sight Art + Color and my time with organizations like BlackBook Magazine and Watermill Center

  • Earlier projects (2014–2016) include foundational branding and marketing materials.

  • Later projects (2017–2021) demonstrate advanced creative direction and production management.

Tools Used for the Projects

Design Tools:

  • Adobe InDesign: Primary tool for creating multi-page layouts (catalogs, magazines, brochures).

  • Adobe Illustrator: Used for designing vector assets such as logos, icons, and illustrations.

  • Adobe Photoshop: Retouching photos and creating image composites for print.

Project Collaboration Tools:

  • Slack or email for client feedback and internal communication.

  • Asana or Trello for managing timelines and tasks.

Print Production Tools:

  • Acrobat Pro: Final proofing and preparing print-ready files (e.g., preflight checks and color profiles).

  • Pantone Color Manager: Ensuring accurate color selection for branded materials.

  • Press Proofs: Collaborated with printers to review and approve test prints.