# Black Magazines Front Covers With Black Backgrounds Break Old Publishing Rules By Ines Freitas | Published 2009-01-29 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mag-in-black-front-covers-embrace-black-backgrounds References: [magculture](http://magculture.com/blog/?p=2768) Whether on a single issue or in all of them, magazines seem to be skipping the design *faux pas* of using black backgrounds. The website Mag Culture identified what can possibly be a distinctive way to play around with the rules of [magazine design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-and-wallpaper). "Publishing folklore says a black backgorund is a strict no-no for a front cover. Yet here are three current magazines from different countries breaking the rule," the site says. "They look strong, don’t they? Black is the perfect backdrop for the conceptual cover and lets the logo and cover lines stand out easily." Check out a few more ways [print media](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/good-to-read) is evolving to innovative with the times. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Print](https://www.trendhunter.com/print) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Black Backdrop Covers:** Breaking the traditional publishing rules, black backdrops provide a striking visual for front covers. - **Conceptual Covers:** Magazines are experimenting more with unique and innovative cover concepts. - **Print Media Evolution:** Print media is continuing to evolve with new design trends and aesthetics. ### Where This Applies - **Publishing:** Publishing companies can take advantage of new design trends to create more visually appealing and eye-catching magazines. - **Graphic Design:** Designers and creatives can explore new possibilities with black backdrops and innovative cover concepts. - **Marketing:** Marketers can use the impact of striking visuals to enhance their brand's message and attract more consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital Makeup Zines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maczine.md) - [All-Black Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allblack-phone-cases.md) - [Jet-Black Interior Paints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mac-black-40.md) - [Unconventional Foodie Magazines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food-magazine.md) - [Jet-Black Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opaque.md) - [Jet Black Dessert Concept](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opaque-2.md) - [Expressive Haircare Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/play-in-color.md) - [Imaginative Buildable Magazines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-and-wallpaper.md) - [Entertaining Business News Magazines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/business-for-you-magazine.md)