These print design innovations range from curated cannabis publications to sneaker-honoring magazines. While digital media has overpowered print in the last decade, making traditional publications more sparse, the return of DIY zines, commemorative magazines and co-branded newspapers speaks to Gen Z and Millennials' surprising desire for more physical media formats.
When it comes to artist-curated magazines, standouts include Dope Girls Zine and Broccoli Mag -- both focused on spotlighting female creatives and compelling content that zones in on cannabis culture and consumption. Other favorites include Kitchen Toke, a marijuana cooking resource, along with a limited edition Buzzfeed newspaper, which translated the web platform's engaging content into print.
Supreme's collaboration with the New York Post and visvim's limited edition Arts and Crafts magazine round off this list and illustrate how rebellious streetwear brands are marketing to the masses in an unexpected way.
20 Print Design Innovations
From Curated Cannabis Publications to Sneaker-Honoring Magazines:
Jana Pijak — May 21, 2019 — Marketing
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Sneaker-Honoring Magazine Launches
atmos Launches an Air Max Magazine That Will Delight Nike Fans
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Bi-Yearly Fashion Brand Publications
visvim Boasts a Limited Edition Arts and Crafts Magazine
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Collaborative Streetwear Newspapers
Supreme and the New York Post Made a Limited-Edition Newspaper
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Curated Cannabis Publications
Broccoli Mag is Launched by Female Creatives in the Cannabis Space
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Anti-Ageism Magazine Covers
British Vogue and L'Oreal Collaborated on a Special 'Non-Issue'
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Kid-Centric Newspaper Editions
The New York Times Kids Edition is Set to Be a Permanent Staple
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Offline Internet Newspapers
BuzzFeed Distributed a One-Off Printed Newspaper Publication in NYC
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Satirical Social Media Newspapers
Instagram's Viral 'Overheard LA' is Creating an 'Overheard Post'
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Feminist Cannabis Culture Platforms
Dope Girls Zine Celebrates Female and Non-Binary Creatives
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Awareness Raising Artist Publications
Placeholder's Magazine is Based on the Thank You Plastic Bag
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Climate-Conscious Culture Magazines
Atmos Examines the Intersection of Fashion and Climate Change
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High-Fashion Children's Show Magazines
InStyle's Sesame Street Cover Celebrates 50 Years
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Thoughtfully Dualistic Print Concepts
A New Type of Imprint Boasts a Forward-thinking Layout
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Functional Pregnancy Test Ads
IKEA Debuted a New Ad That Doubles as a Pregnancy Test
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Culinary Cannabis Magazines
Kitchen Toke Spotlights Gourmet Cannabis Recipes
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Virtual Reality Magazine Covers
Dove and Entertainment Weekly Unveil Technology-Centric Prints
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Accessible Dyslexia-Friendly Books
Bloomsbury Publishing Redesigns Three Harry Potter Titles
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Edible Kombucha Ads
Revive Kombucha's Magazine Insert Pairs Blotter Paper & Vegetable-Based Ink
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Avocado-Ripening Print Ads
Colombian Food's Functional Print Ad Shares an Old Technique
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Personalized Magazine Covers
ELLE's Custom Magazine Prioritizes Customer Engagement
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Rapper-Branded Rolling Papers
Snoop Dogg Debuts Dogg Woods Signature Blunt Wraps
Gen-Z-Targeted Retail Concepts
Urban Outfitters Debuts 'On Rotation' with Nike
Youth-Focused Luxury Fashion Platforms
&Coach is a New Fashion Platform by Coach, Focused on Gen Z
Free-Spirited Apparel Capsules
Vineyard Vines X Grateful Dead Blend Prep and Psychedelic Rock
Modern Newsstand Skincare Pop-Ups
Neutrogena x AIRE Health Hosted a Thematic Event
Digital Makeup Zines
MAC Cosmetics is Reviving MACzine, Digitally, for a New Generation
Gen Z Storytelling Campaigns
Coach is Running the 'Explore Your Story' Campaign for Spring 2026
4/20 Marketing Campaigns
Fat Tuesday and Still G.I.N. By Dre and Snoop Limited Offer
Villain-Inspired Graphic Streetwear
©SAINT Mxxxxxx Celebrates Heath Ledger's Joker in New Capsule
Cannabis Streetwear Collaborations
Ksubi and Cannabis Brand STAYME7O Dropped Its 4/20 Capsule
Festival-Inspired Luxury Fashion Campaigns
Burberry Celebrates the Energy of British Music Culture
Gen Z-Led Swimwear Campaigns
Pacsun Taps Gen Z Influencers for Spring/Summer 2026 Swimwear Capsule
Playful Creative Design Billboards
Canva Unveils 3D Billboards to Spotlight its Capabilities
Analog Creativity-Inspired Installations
Moleskine Presents 'Unleash Your Genius' at BASE Milano
Legacy Artist-Themed T-Shirts
Gap Partners with Legendary Artists on its New Shirt Capsule
Fashion-Branded Café Experiences
Vogue Blends Retail with Immersive Hospitality Spaces
Shareable Wishlist Templates
Urban Outfitters and Canva Partnered to Simplify Holiday Gifting
New York Streetwear Collections
Gap and Awake NY Launch a 90s-Inspired NYC Culture Capsule
Vintage Band T-Shirt Capsule
Levi's Launches a Joint Sonic Youth Band Tee Collection
Gen-Z-Forward Coffee Apparel
An Urban Outfitters x Dunkin’ Capsule Unveiled for Fall
Urban Landscape-Inspired Campaigns
The Casablanca Fall 2025 Advertising Campaign is Interesting
Fashion-Inspired Coffee Events
Starbucks Partnered with NYFW2026 and Hosted a Coffeehouse Rave
Smoky Seafood Boxes
Fishwife and Edie Parker Dropped a Smoky, Savory 4/20 Bundle
Japanese Bike Culture-Themed Fashion
New NEIGHBORHOOD x Palace Collection Nods to Skate Culture
Sun-Soaked Youthful Fashion Campaign
PACSUN Shoots Its Spring 2026 Capsule in Sun-Soaked Locations
Streetwear-Inspired Cannabis Products
Hemper Entered a Collaboration with the Popular Rip N Dip
Streetwear-Branded Decor Ranges
The Crate & Barrel x Converse Furniture Collection Has 80 Pieces
4/20-Inspired Pizza Promotions
Pizza Pizza Relaunches its Iconic Pizza Pre-Rolls for 4/20
Musician Merch-Inspired T-Shirts
This Collaboration Gap Merch Highlights Iconic Artists
Connection-Centered Bag Campaigns
Kate Spade's Spark Something Beautiful Stars Gen Z Icons
Affordable Book Retailing Initiatives
SHEIN x Alibris Partner for Gen Z's Interest in Books
Next-Gen Teen Magazines
WYouth is a New W Magazine Publication for Gen Z
Experiential Brand Stores
New Era Creates Interactive Retail Space With Custom Cap Design
Influencer-Driven Fashion Events
Pacsun Collaborated with Prominent Gen-Z Creators
Cult Film-Inspired Graphic Tees
These Capsule Tees Pay Homage to 17-Year-Old Dark Knight Film.
Fine Art-Inspired Sneaker Designs
Vans and Gallery Dept. Partner Through the OTW by Vans Line
Imaginative Fantasy-Inspired Campaigns
Canva Spotlights its Creative Tools Ahead of Halloween
Analog-Themed Camera Campaigns
Polaroid Launched 'The Camera for an Analog Life'
Gen Z-Coded Design Platforms
Canva Chronically Online Gives a Classic Interface More Personality
Sports Branding-Inspired Cannabis Products
Sluggers Embraces Sports Fandom and Collecting
Cannabis Holiday Promotions
Trulieve Launches Special Cannabis-Focused Events for April 20th
Collectible Fandom Packaging
Spider-Man-Themed Takis Bags Turn Snacks into Fan Collectibles
Underground Culture-Inspired Collabs
Vintage Culture x Von Dutch Loves Debut a Capsule Collection
Unique Cannabis Packaging
Dogwalkers Launches a Twist on a Seasonal Staple with The Summer 6-Pack
Casual Cannabis-Infused Beverage Campaigns
Triple Debuts Its Laid-Back 'Turfing' Campaign
Intricately Artistic Fashion Lines
Pacsun and the Metropolitan Museum of Art Drop a Holiday Line
Fashion-Focused Substack Publications
Tory Burch Launches What Should I Wear? Newsletter
1990s Tennis Culture Capsules
The Brooks Brothers x Prince Collection Features Vintage Graphics
Weed-Centric Women’s Campaigns
Sundae School’s 'Women of Weed' Campaign Redefines Cannabis Culture
Artful Bandage Collections
The Met x BAND-AID Collaboration Shares Exclusive First-Aid Products
Resilient Collaboration Fashion Capsules
Converse and Daily Paper Launch Rise Through the Ropes
Character-Driven Fashion Newsletters
The RealReal Creates The RealGirl Luxury Consignment Series
Nostalgic Art-Inspired Cannabis Branding
Timeless Partners with Kristofferson San Pablo
Cannabis Dining Experiences
The BIC EZ Reach Lighter Supper Club with SWED Explores Pairings
Direct Gen-Z Campus Engagements
CNC Agency Launches 'CNC College'
Museum-Inspired Spring Fashion Capsules
Pacsun is Partnering with the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Culturally Inspired Fall-Ready Streetwear
BAPE Introduces its Connect with People Collection
Streetwear Skate Remixes
The New Future Campaign Revives the Old Skool with Athlete-Driven Designs
Vibrant Spring Streetwear Capsules
Corteiz Unveils New Pieces for the Spring Season
Archival Apparel Print Reissues
Lilly’s Zoo Kicks Off Lilly Pulitzer’s Vintage Vault Collection
Art-Tech Zine Collaborations
twentynine zine Turns AI Nostalgia to Art Using Yoga 9i Aura Edition
Modern Nightlife Fashion Collections
Ksubi Dropped Its 12-Piece After-Dark Capsule
Iconic Scooter-Inspired Publishing Partnerships
Luxury Publisher Assouline Joins Forces with Vespa
Cultural Newsletter Subscriptions
American Eagle Launches Gen Z-Focused 'Off The Cuff' Publication
Outerwear Brand Books
PAJAR Zig Zag Celebrates 62 Years of Canadian Craftsmanship and Legacy
Pocket Paperback Revivals
Indigo Revived the Pocket Paperback for Canadian Non-Fiction Readers
Curated Discovery Stores
The Shelf Spotlights Emerging Food, Drink and Wellness Brands
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
Subculture-Themed Generational Fashion
Noskin Presents the Wildest ONes Yet Collection
Games Journalism Website Acquisitions
Gunzilla Games Purchased Game Informer to Revive Platform
Illustrated Streetwear Capsules
Wasted Youth x TAPPEI Introduces New Artwork Across Apparel
Photocopied Fast Food Campaigns
McDonald's Office Delivery Ads Scanned Popular Menu Items
Limited-Edition Designer-Forward Collaborations
Black Market Debuts the Highly Anticipated Capsule
Elderly Cannabis Campaigns
The I'm High Right Now Campaign Answers Questions from Ages 55+
Graphic Tee Rap Tributes
De La Soul x Levi’s Releases Capsule Tees for the FW25 Season
Art Print Bandages
The Met x Band-Aid Collection Applies Museum Works to Adhesive Strips
Collab Logo Cap Capsules
Journal Standard x New Era SS26 Refines Classic Headwear
Reimagined Creative Campaigns
Marc Jacobs Dropped its '26 Summer Campaign and New Visual Identity
In-Store DIY Packaging Stations
Taco Bell UK is Uniquely Supporting Circular Fashion Sellers
Cannabis-Themed Lighter Collections
Zippo Celebrates 4/20 with a Specialized Lighter Collection
Online Vintage-Focused Storefronts
Pacsun and SPRINGY Debut the PS Vintage Platform
Curated Secondhand Collections
The Digital House of Vinted Grants Members Access to Iconic Items
Surf-Inspired Skate Collections
Vans and Yusuke Hanai Join Forces on a New Collection
Peer-Powered Gifting Initiatives
indu and SoPost Encourage Customers to Share Samples with Friends
Drop-Culture Sport Campaigns
Easton and Dick's Launched Its Limited Edition Equipment Drop
Italian-Inspired Home Collections
Carbone Fine Food x Houseplant Blends Food, Ceramics, and THC
Expressive Premium Apparel
Avalange Bridges the Divide Between Traditional & Customizable Fashion
Inclusive Football Content Partnerships
NFL and The GIST are Engaging Millennial & Gen Z Women
Deliverable Cannabis Beverages
Klaus by Iconic Tonics Expands its Distribution with DoorDash
Y2K Gaming Culture Edibles
Grön PIXLZ Gummy Clusters Offer Mode-Based Cannabis Effects
Music Festival-Themed Cannabis Drinks
Woodstock Goods is Launching Hemp-Derived Drinks
Curated Resale Storefronts
eBay's The NYC Edit Storefront Shares Tastemaker Selections
Cultural-Influence Fashion Capsules
Denim Tears Presents its 5th Quarter Collection
Archive Graphic Tees
Dover Street Market x Nike Launch Vintage Graphic Tees Collection
Carrier Pigeon Campaigns
The Travel Agency's Viral Project Pigeon Spiked Social Media Engagement
Cannabis Wedding Initiatives
Ivy Hall Hosts the 'Weed Love to Marry You' Initiative
Pride-Inspired Cannabis Campaigns
Mfused Launches the Celebratory High on Pride Campaign
Pop Culture Wedding Collections
A Dynamic Duo Inspired The Engagement Era Collection by The Knot
Soundtrack-Integrated Print Media
Radioposter Merged Audio Storytelling with Physical Books &Zines
Graffiti-Inspired Cannabis Partnerships
Timeless & the WET PAINT Graffiti Collective Continue on
Pleated Paper Designs
Moleskine and Issey Miyake Create Note-A-Note Inspired by Textile Artistry
Curated Newspaper Storefronts
Shreeji Unveiled 'The Village News' as an Offline Summer Ritual
Expressive Organic Coffees
Rare Breed Coffee's Bold Flavors Target Millennial & Gen Z Consumers
Neighborhood Stationery Boutiques
Moleskine Debuts Community-Focused Concept Store In Manhattan
Streetwear Graphic Collections
XLARGE Spring/Summer 2026 Collection Mixes Skate and Workwear
Magazine-Style Fashion Columns
The Fold-er by Zara Shares Curations & Insights from Tastemakers
Modern Art Newsletters
Modern Art News Delivers AI-Curated Summaries Of Global Art Trends
Clinical Retail Media
PatientPoint Bridges Healthcare and Commerce
Retail Beverage Experiences
The Paper Store Uses Custom Drink Stations to Boost Engagement
Celebrity-Signed Rolling Trays
SWED.com Leverages Snoop Dogg's Cultural Influence
Audio Journalism Platforms
Spotify Converts Long-Form Magazine Articles Into Audio Experiences
Expansive Summertime Cannabis Products
Squier's Speciality Elixirs Launched a Large Product Range
Social Media Creator Initiatives
Snapchat Launches its Gen Z-Focused Creator Connect Service
Digital POC-Backed Libraries
Solange Knowles Introduces a New Library Under Saint Heron
Comic Streetwear Capsule
The HUF x Marvel Collection Combines Comic Artwork with Skatewear
Co-Branded Mother's Day Products
Sober(ish)™ and the Happy Can Join Forces for Mother's Day
Curated Color Guides
Pantone Capsule Signature Edition Condenses Iconic Spot Colors
Question-Driven Brand Revisions
NPR Turns its Logo Into Question Words
Cannabis Visibility Studies
5W Public Relations Releases the Cannabis AI Visibility Index 2026
Bespoke DOOH Storytelling Channels
Hello! And Limited Space Have Launched Orbit Channel
Generational Wellness Campaigns
Sports Research Evolved Its Marketing into a Cultural Movement
Expressive App Icons
The Instagram Teen Icons Deliver Vibrant Customization for Younger Users
Customizable Marketing Postcards
Smartpress' Sticker & Magnet Postcards Fight Digital Fatigue
Pharmaceutical-Grade Cannabis Companies
Green Revolution Highlights Its Operational Efficiency
Walnut News Printers
The Paper Console PC-1 Prints Curated Content on Demand
Collaborative Archival Print-Inspired Capsules
Lilly Pulitzer Partners with Janie and Jack
Controlled Cannabis Experiences
Go Brands expands its light cannabis portfolio
Sporty Collaborative Fashion Capsules
Born X Raised Launches a Collaborative Sports Range
Surreal Photobook Releases
Podunk Photobook by Nadia Lee Cohen and Scarlett Carlos Clarke Launches
Digital Craft Platforms
The Apple and Design Miami Collaboration Explores Creative Innovation
Youthful News Sources
Supp Delivers Fun, Relatable News Using Gen Z Slang and Humor
Limited Manga Apparel
The Shonen Jump Store Collection from Viz Media Features Two Animes
Curated Pop Art Auctions
Pharrell’s JOOPITER Revisits Andy Warhol’s Print with a Curated Auction
Creative Networking Tools
Designer Hikes Builds Community By Connecting Designers Outdoors
Artful Anniversary Magazines
Acne Paper Issue 21 Autoportrait Reflects on 30 Years of Acne Studios
Cannabis Art Ventures
Snoop Dogg Presented the 'Rich N Infamous: the Joint Venture' Art Launch
Plant-Based Wellness Digital Storefronts
The Sisters of the Valley Debuts a New Digital Storefront
Creative Protest Archives
Pocket Protests Showcases Global Creative Resistance Against Fascism
Elderly-Catered Journal Concepts
The Dual-Screen Journal Concept Captures Important Memories
Distinctive Asia-Focused Platforms
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