Created a Photography Zine 'Focus'; Featuring a Different Photographer in Every Issue.
Role:
○ Editor-in-Chief
○ Photographer
Project Type:
○ Typography
○ Editorial Design
Tools Used:
○ Adobe Photoshop
○ Adobe InDesign
Duration:
○ Jan 2024 - Apr 2024
The first step in this project was to determine the subject of my zine. This was both an exciting and challenging process, as I had many ideas, each leading to vastly different design directions—ranging from aviation to jewelry. Ultimately, I decided to showcase an otherwise unseen aspect of my professional skill set: photography. Specifically, I wanted to highlight the cameras I’ve used throughout my tenure as a hobby photographer. This decision became the foundation of my photography zine, Focus.
Once I had settled on the theme and square dimensions of the zine, I designed a typeface that perfectly fit the format and accentuated the edgy, messy yet structured, source-code-inspired aesthetic of its pages. To ensure consistency, I created a style guide outlining the zine’s design direction, including typefaces, color palettes, and page layouts.
Next, I developed a series of postcard advertisements to introduce viewers to both the zine and its subject. Finally, I began assembling the zine—collecting photos, deciding on themes, outlining specific cameras, and writing each section. Showcasing my photography in an engaging way was an incredibly rewarding experience, one I would love to refine and expand upon.
Four Corners - A Geometric Typeface
Designed by Adam Bailey. From ABD
A square typeface designed for Focus Zine that echoes the creative directions of the zine by fitting perfectly into the square dimensions of the pages.
Style Guide
After designing the typeface, I created a style guide that would set the precedent for the design of the zine.
Postcard Advertisement
This series of postcards highlights the major destinations I'll tour you through in issue no.1 of Focus.
The Zine
Give it a flip through.
