
Job: 02762 Title: 365 Habits of Successful Graphic Designers (Rockport)
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Job: 02762 Title: 365 Habits of Successful Graphic Designers (Rockport)
Page: 267
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DESIGNING PUBLICATIONS
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While design is powerful, magazines are—
usually and primarily—meant to be read. And
designers have little or no say over what’s
being written. When asked how she keeps
the Dutch women’s magazine Red interesting,
designer Agnes Zeilstra says, “That question
is more for the ones that write and especially
for the fashion people.” She limits her responsi-
bility to what she, as a designer, can control.
“For me, it’s important ...