July 9, 2010
Wallpaper* DIY covers
Wallpaper*’s DIY front covers have been arriving with their creators this week (that’s mine, above). Each custom-built cover was printed as a one-off digital print and bound to the issue instead of the newsstand version. It turns out the one compulsory piece of content, the ’Handmade Issue’ label, was a space-holder for what became the address label for each individual participant. The magazine arrives with a sticker to apply over the address.
It was a great idea, a clever use of technology with a limited but flexible series of choices that have led to some very varied designs (there’s a gallery of the covers here). The only gripe is that on my issue the paper is curling up a bit. A result of the digital printing?
UPDATE: Some other Wallpaper* handmade covers:
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Comment on July 9, 2010 by Claudio Franco says:
Dear Jeremy.
Congrats for your Handmade cover.
I would like to thank you for putting the blog on the list of recommended MagCulture. Next Sunday we will be completing a year. We love your site
Thanks a lot.
Claudio Franco
Comment on July 12, 2010 by jeremy says:
You’re welcome Claudio. Happy Birthday!
