Magazine cover featuring two women in black lace dresses on a sandy outdoor setting with text about fitness, wellness, stress relief, gut health, workouts, and summer style tips.

Julianna Magazine Cover

PROJECT SNAPSHOT


Project Type: Academic Design Project

Course: Graphic Design Trends and Movements

Role:
Designer

Tool: Adobe Photoshop

Deliverable: Magazine Cover Layout (Digital)

THE DESIGN CHALLENGE

The objective of this assignment was to design a complete magazine cover using a provided image and the given publication title, Julianna. The publication was defined as a fictional women’s fitness and wellness magazine.

The challenge focused on creating a contemporary editorial layout that communicates strength, balance, and positivity while following modern magazine design conventions.

THE APPROACH

• Developed a strong visual hierarchy to guide the reader’s eye from masthead to primary cover line.

• Applied clean typography and intentional spacing to reflect current editorial design trends.

• Used harmonious color relationships to reinforce the wellness theme while maintaining readability and contrast.

• Structured cover lines to balance energy and clarity without overwhelming the composition.

THE OUTCOME

The final design presents a polished, market-ready magazine cover that aligns with contemporary fitness publication aesthetics. The layout demonstrates controlled typography, cohesive color strategy, and professional-level composition suitable for modern editorial standards.

Image: School-provided asset used in coursework.