Abort! - Magazine
Publication & Wordmark Design | Fall 2023
Objective |The goal was to create and design a cohesive magazine consisting of 2 articles, a table of contents, a cover, and a wordmark identity.
Abort! is a social justice magazine that informs people about women's reproductive rights in America. The word "abort" was used to create a sense of urgency as the climate of these issues is rapidly changing, and people need to stay informed about their rights.
Creating the Identity
Abort! is not just a social justice magazine, it's a powerful tool that aims to inform and evoke emotions. It delves into controversial topics, aiming to spark a sense of connection and involvement in its audience.
The tones would be critical and harsh, so the name had to resemble this. I created a list of words I associate with and do not associate with the magazine.
Ideation & Iteration
Once the magazine's concept was finalized, it was time to find some basic typefaces that fit the tone. I wanted a lot of contrast and sharp lines within the letterforms.
Process
After exploring names, the choice 'abort' was settled upon. It showcased a sense of urgency with the magazine's topics and contents but also sparked intrigue and inspiration. The typeface was then experimented with to further align with the magazine's vision.
Final Wordmark
Creating a System
High Contrast & High Texture
When conceptualizing the magazine, I wanted to create a very bold image style, so I decided that using paint could give me the effect and lifelike texture I wanted. Limiting the color palette to only black and white created maximum contrast and allowed the textures to speak loudly.
Spreads Process
The spread process involved a lot of ideation and iteration. The most significant part was deciding on the typographic layouts. I wanted the headers to break and fall while the body text flowed from page to page.
Interview Article
Feature Article
Table of Contents
Cover
I wanted the cover to be cohesive with the rest of the magazine and to feel like it was painted with passion using the same messy brush strokes from the spreads.
Final Layout
