The 361º

Editorial, Art Direction, Typesetting, Production.

The 361º is a biannual publication that delv
es into art and design, examining the intricate connections between creators and their work. Through interviews, features, and essays, the magazine offers emerging artists a platform to showcase their creations while gaining insights from more established figures in the field. Each issue revolves around a seemingly everyday theme, explored through the unique perspectives of diverse creatives.

For this project, I took on a multifaceted role, overseeing all aspects from content gathering and curating the art direction, to designing and managing the production of the magazine.

Thematic Exploration

The inaugural issue delves into the theme of the Body, exploring its representation throughout history and how contemporary artists are reshaping these narratives today. The issue examines the societal perceptions of our bodies and their broader cultural impacts.

The first four sections each focus on a different aspect of the body, aligned with specific degrees: 0º – Head and Shoulders, 90º – Torso, 180º – Identity, and 270º – Legs and Genitalia. The final section at 360º, which remains constant across all issues, is a curated catalogue featuring artwork for sale by the contributing artists.

Design and Production

The design and typesetting reflect the magazine's theme of reimagining the mundane. Classic typefaces—Times New Roman and Arial—were chosen, but their condensed variants, less commonly used, suited the narrow and tall page format, giving a fresh perspective on familiar fonts.

The grid system is modular, with 6 columns by 10 rows on portrait pages and 10 columns by 6 rows on landscape ones. This flexible structure adapts to the rotating layout, ensuring balance and consistency throughout.

Production-wise, the narrow format informed the typographic choices, and to emphasize the flat, square shape when opened, I chose a flexible paper for the interior, a thicker cover, and a sewn binding with an exposed spine that allowed the magazine to lay flat.