Journal tagged by At work with

Boardgaming magazine Senet is a perfect example of an indie mag reinventing a genre of publishing. Launched by writer/editor Dan Jolin and art director James Hunter in early 200, it combines expertise with strong design. Dan talks to us about his interest in boardgames and how Senet offers a different take on the subject.

The crafts market has long been a staple of magazine publishing, but Pom Pom is a rare example that cleverly fuses the special interest world of knitting and crocheting with the design-consciousness of the indie mag. As the team celebrate their 10th anniversary, we meet co-founders Lydia Gluck and Meghan Fernandes.

Alastair McKimm has spent most of career as part of the team at i-D, and is now the magazine’s Editor-in-chief. He also works with many of the world’s leading fashion brands, and recently oversaw i-D’s 40th anniversary celebrations. He shares his week and inspirations as the 368th issue of the mag is published.

After 25 issues of Turps, the magazine about art made by artists, the same publishers have launched MASS, a sister magazine about sculpture made by sculptors. Editor (and sculptor) Nicky Hirst shares her week as the first issue of the new mag arrives in shops.

When The Face relaunched in 2019 it was a surpise to many—why bring back such an iconic title 15 years after its demise? Yet three years later it’s established a new role for itself online and in print. Editor Mathew Whitehouse discusses that role as the summer 2022 issue arrives in shops.

Football mag Mundial is back! The popular print edition was cancelled early in the pandemic, but its return has just been confirmed. We hear the inside story from editor/founder Dan Sandison as he talks us through his influences and working week.