In this issue, the weaved cover relates to the blinds seen in Arab Street. This could be something I could look into an incorporating into my publication production. To include a standout design element that relates directly to the content inside.
Due to the post modern nature of the magazine, it is unclear to know whether the exposed spine of the magazine was purposeful or not. However it does illustrate the binding technique of an established publication. This also highlights the binding techniques used for a largely produced publication. Commercial would not be used for Nest as the subject content and design of the magazine would not appeal to a broad audience. Initially perfect bound would have been the assumption for a largely produced publication, as it would use less man hours to produce, hence lowering its cost. However it is clear that a stitch binding has been used.
The vivid backgrounds are synonymous with the design of Nest magazine. This example shows how it can be an identifier and effectively establishes that section within the magazine. Something to take note when trying to distinguish each area of the shophouse photography.
Interestingly this issue also changes the way the reader views the content towards the end. Here we see the images and copy rotated 90ยบ. This page layout could be incorporated sporadically into the publication design, accentuating the narrow and height of the shophouse architecture.
This article talks about setting up a chapel in an army camp abroad. As such a finely illustrated decorative border surrounds the copy. This is would be good to consider as a decorative addition to the publication design which relates to the intricate tiling design of the shophouses.
Fall 2004
The colours used in these spreads are an example of how the negative space relates to the content shown. The background are evocative of African culture and as such create a more immersive feel for the reader to the culture. The colours are clearly influenced by the African landscape, flag colours and the colours used by the cultures themselves.
Fall 1998
In this issue, the cover is similar to that of HOTSHOE. The pasted over sample of wallpaper creates a tactile engagement between the reader and the author and also giving the reader more context of the article.
In this section the content is printed onto thick translucent stock, reflecting the elegance of the subject matter. The translucency of the stock reminded me of rice paper, which could be used within the Chinatown section of the publication, seeing as rice paper is used frequently in Chinese culture.
Spring 2001
This issues shows how the production influences the layout of content inside. The unique page shape guides the readers hand to use the bump as a way to flick through the pages and as a reference point to hold the magazine.
This issue also shows how the production and layout of the magazine work together to make an engaging reading experience.
Also seen in the magazine is this playful page construction. The reader can then create their own spread layout.
Overall what nest has is a unique design identity that has been used to a point where it is synonymous with the magazine. The layouts are colourful, eccentric and engaging but chaotic. Nest magazine is an example of how far page layouts can be taken before it works against itself. Part of the success of nest magazine's aesthetic is due to its context. It is a interior design magazine designed by Joseph Holtzman that challenges established design conventions. The shophouse publication does not share these contextual characteristics. Therefore to base the degree of influence of which the layout should draw from the content on Nest would not produce an outcome that is entirely appropriate for the publication. Nevertheless looking through Nest provided the publication with some new and potential production ideas to explore.
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