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The Intelligent Lifestyle Magazine

The Intelligent Lifestyle Magazine

Fearless graphic design, editorial layouts that make stories burst off the page, and compelling visual storytelling every bit as bold as the journalism. A radically innovative approach that feels like an instant classic. A toolkit for standout print media. The Intelligent Lifestyle Magazine is the first comprehensive look at the editorial philosophy and design process behind IL – Ideas and Lifestyle magazine. Published by Gestalten and co-penned with Christian Rocca, the title tells, from an insider’s perspective, the story of how IL’s consistent visual and journalistic quality developed. Numerous examples are used to explain editorial concepts and branding elements. The book offers inspiration for art directors, designers, media professionals, and anyone who ever wished they could learn more about Italian IL magazine in English. Read more


About Francesco Franchi

Designer. Deputy Creative Director at 'la Repubblica', Journalist, Professor. Author of Designing News (Gestalten, 2013). Learn more

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