20 Print Design Innovations

From Curated Cannabis Publications to Sneaker-Honoring Magazines

— May 21, 2019 — Marketing
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.
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Personalized Magazine Covers
Personalized Magazine Covers
ELLE's Custom Magazine Prioritizes Customer Engagement
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Accessible Dyslexia-Friendly Books
Accessible Dyslexia-Friendly Books
Bloomsbury Publishing Redesigns Three Harry Potter Titles
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High-Fashion Children's Show Magazines
High-Fashion Children's Show Magazines
InStyle's Sesame Street Cover Celebrates 50 Years
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Functional Pregnancy Test Ads
Functional Pregnancy Test Ads
IKEA Debuted a New Ad That Doubles as a Pregnancy Test
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Edible Kombucha Ads
Edible Kombucha Ads
Revive Kombucha's Magazine Insert Pairs Blotter Paper & Vegetable-Based Ink
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Virtual Reality Magazine Covers
Virtual Reality Magazine Covers
Dove and Entertainment Weekly Unveil Technology-Centric Prints
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Satirical Social Media Newspapers
Satirical Social Media Newspapers
Instagram's Viral 'Overheard LA' is Creating an 'Overheard Post'
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Thoughtfully Dualistic Print Concepts
Thoughtfully Dualistic Print Concepts
A New Type of Imprint Boasts a Forward-thinking Layout
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Awareness Raising Artist Publications
Awareness Raising Artist Publications
Placeholder's Magazine is Based on the Thank You Plastic Bag
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Offline Internet Newspapers
Offline Internet Newspapers
BuzzFeed Distributed a One-Off Printed Newspaper Publication in NYC
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Kid-Centric Newspaper Editions
Kid-Centric Newspaper Editions
The New York Times Kids Edition is Set to Be a Permanent Staple
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Culinary Cannabis Magazines
Culinary Cannabis Magazines
Kitchen Toke Spotlights Gourmet Cannabis Recipes
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Feminist Cannabis Culture Platforms
Feminist Cannabis Culture Platforms
Dope Girls Zine Celebrates Female and Non-Binary Creatives
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Anti-Ageism Magazine Covers
Anti-Ageism Magazine Covers
British Vogue and L'Oreal Collaborated on a Special 'Non-Issue'
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Curated Cannabis Publications
Curated Cannabis Publications
Broccoli Mag is Launched by Female Creatives in the Cannabis Space
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Collaborative Streetwear Newspapers
Collaborative Streetwear Newspapers
Supreme and the New York Post Made a Limited-Edition Newspaper
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Avocado-Ripening Print Ads
Avocado-Ripening Print Ads
Colombian Food's Functional Print Ad Shares an Old Technique
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Bi-Yearly Fashion Brand Publications
Bi-Yearly Fashion Brand Publications
visvim Boasts a Limited Edition Arts and Crafts Magazine
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Sneaker-Honoring Magazine Launches
Sneaker-Honoring Magazine Launches
atmos Launches an Air Max Magazine That Will Delight Nike Fans
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