Rebel Type 매거진 by Jared Iannacone is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award 철상 in 인쇄 및 출판 미디어 디자인 Competition Category.

철인쇄· 2025

Rebel Type 매거진

by Jared Iannacone

A' Design Award 철상 Winner in 인쇄 Category

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The Design

About Rebel Type 매거진

'Rebel Type'은 타이포그래피와 문화 변혁 속에서 타이포그래피가 지니는 역할을 다루는 월간 매거진이다. 디자인은 펑크 미학과 저항 예술에서 영감을 받았다. 대담한 레이아웃, 관습을 벗어난 서체 선택, 거친 비주얼 스타일이 전통적인 인쇄 규범에 도전한다. 팝업과 접지(폴드아웃) 페이지는 독자가 직접 손으로 각 호를 탐색하도록 유도한다. 내지는 재생지 느낌의 질감 있는 종이에 인쇄되었으며, 표지에는 메탈릭 후가공을 적용했다. 이 매거진은 창의적인 독자들에게 타이포그래피를 예술적이자 문화적인 힘으로 제시한다.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 철상

Rebel Type 매거진, 이 작품은 A' Design Award 철상 수상작으로, 잘 디자인된 창작물에 기대되는 전문적·산업적 요건을 충족하는 좋은 디자인에 수여되는 권위 있는 인정입니다. 철상 수상작은 창작자의 뛰어난 기술, 높은 전문성, 전문가다운 이해, 창의적 역량을 보여 줍니다. Rebel Type 매거진, 이 작품은 높이 평가받고 감탄과 사랑을 받는 창작물로서 실용적이고 혁신적일 것으로 기대됩니다. 이 철상 수상 디자인은 업계 모범 사례를 통합하며 노하우와 재능으로 연결된 유능한 기술적 특성을 갖추고 있습니다. Rebel Type 매거진, 이 작품은 철저함으로 존중받으며 삶의 질을 개선하여 세상을 더 나은 곳으로 만들도록 디자인되었습니다.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Rebel Type is a monthly magazine exploring the rebellious and transformative power of typography. It challenges traditional norms with bold layouts, unconventional typographic choices, and a raw aesthetic inspired by the punk movement. With interviews, cultural insights, and a focus on the DIY ethos, the magazine connects typography to broader social and artistic revolutions. Each issue offers a fresh and innovative take on visual storytelling for creatives seeking disruption and inspiration.
Dimensions & Packaging: Size: 20.5 cm x 27.5 cm with a thickness of approximately 5 mm, including various pop-ups and fold-out elements.
Interior Paper: 200 gsm with a textured, recycled-like finish for a tactile and organic feel.
Cover Paper: 300 gsm with a metallic finish, emphasizing the dynamism and energy of electronic music featured in the special edition
Tags: Typography magazine, punk design, rebellious typography, experimental layouts, graffiti art, DIY aesthetic, modern design, subculture typography, visual storytelling, Music.
Production Technology: The magazine was printed on special paper with texture, raw finish, featuring subtle specks resembling recycled paper. This choice added a tactile, organic feel to the design, enhancing its experimental aesthetic. For the cover, a metallic material was used to reflect the theme of electronic music, emphasizing the energy, movement, and dynamism of this special edition.
Design Challenge: One of the biggest challenges was integrating the rebellious and chaotic essence of punk into a clean and organized design. The main struggle was balancing experimental elements with readability, especially when working with white space. After much iteration, I achieved a fusion of bold, rebellious aesthetics with a polished and functional visual structure.
Research: The research explored the intersection of typography, art, and activism. Objectives included investigating how typography has historically been used in protests and subcultures, such as punk zines and graffiti, and translating that rebellious energy into a modern magazine format. Methods included studying archival materials, interviewing creatives, and experimenting with visual styles. The outcome is a magazine that challenges norms while showcasing typography as an artistic and cultural force.
Inspiration: Rebel Type draws from the bold energy of movements like punk, where typography became a tool of protest and expression. Inspired by the stages of design, evolution breaking rules, chaos, and reinvention, it reflects the rebellious spirit of typography as a medium of visual and cultural change. This project aims to celebrate and redefine the role of type in challenging conventions and fostering creativity.
Project Duration: The project was developed between August and October 2024 in Lima, Peru
Operation Flow: "Rebel Type" is designed to engage readers with its tactile and visual elements. As they flip through the pages, they experience bold layouts, unexpected typographic choices, and interactive features like pop-ups and fold-outs. The magazine encourages discovery, offering readers both a physical and mental experience. Its raw, rebellious aesthetic challenges conventional design, inviting creatives to rethink typography and visual storytelling in a fresh and inspiring way.