Rebel Type Magazin by Jared Iannacone is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Гвоздена награда A' Design Award in Дизајн штампаних и објављених медија Competition Category.
ГвозденаШтампа· 2025
Rebel Type Magazin
Гвоздена награда A' Design Award Winner in Штампа Category
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About Rebel Type Magazin
Rebel Type je mesečni magazin o tipografiji i njenoj ulozi u kulturnim promenama. Dizajn je inspirisan pank estetikom i protestnom umetnošću. Smeli izgled stranica, nekonvencionalni izbor fontova i sirov vizuelni stil dovode u pitanje tradicionalne norme štampe. Pop-up elementi i stranice na rasklapanje pozivaju čitaoce da svaki broj istražuju rukama. Unutrašnje stranice su štampane na teksturiranom papiru sa izgledom reciklaže, dok korice imaju metalik završnu obradu. Magazin predstavlja tipografiju kao umetničku i kulturnu silu namenjenu kreativnim čitaocima.
The Recognition
About the Гвоздена награда A' Design Award
Rebel Type Magazin је добитник Гвоздене награде A' Design Award, престижног признања које се додељује добрим дизајнима који испуњавају професионалне и индустријске захтеве очекиване од добро осмишљених творевина. Добитници Гвоздене награде показују велико умеће, високу специјализацију, стручно разумевање и креативне способности својих твораца. Очекује се да Rebel Type Magazin буде високо цењена, дивљена и вољена творевина која је практична и иновативна. Овај дизајн награђен Гвозденом наградом A' Design Award уграђује најбоље праксе индустрије и има компетентна техничка својства повезана са знањем и талентом. Захваљујући темељности, Rebel Type Magazin заслужује поштовање и осмишљен је да пружи побољшања квалитета живота која помажу да свет буде бољи.
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.
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