"Berklee is an arts college with a mission to cultivate creative talent. The magazine's visual style in 2020 did not reflect the college's ambition, forward-looking attitude, or dynamic character.
A two-year pandemic hiatus gave us the opportunity to reboot the magazine. For the spring/summer 2022 issue, we focused on a modern look that included more high-impact photos and illustrations and, at the same time, took the relaunch as an opportunity to renew our commitment to featuring a diversity of community members.
For the refreshed design, we brought in a freelance designer and hired distinctive photographers and accomplished illustrators. To promote diversity, we featured people of different ages, ethnicities, genders, and nationalities, and those in a variety of professional fields and at various stages of their careers."
From the Judges
The high-art design of the submission is truly remarkable, and it immediately captures the attention of the viewer. The photography is outstanding, with each image being well-placed and composed behind overlaying headers. The combination of photography and illustration enhances the overall aesthetic of the design. The redesign is beautiful, and the use of space for the content to breathe is especially effective.
