I’m taking mostly all editorial-based electives this semester.  For the past week I’ve been thinking about my direction for a mock magazine that I need to make for class.  I realized more and more that I don’t read magazines to decide what I want to wear tomorrow, but to escape from the reality of today.  I’ve decided on the name “Escapist” and here’s a short write up I did for my proposal:

An Escapist is someone looking for a departure from a mundane, ordinary life.  As the name implies, Escapist is a dream-like and fantasy-inspired magazine.  Each issue is a new journey into an alternate life.  Escapist takes cues from the romantic movement in art history — reaching beyond the rational and escaping the confines of the suburban sprawl and industrialism.  Harness the power of your imagination, envision a new life, and escape.

We haven’t been required to come up with a logo, or even a cover yet… but I felt inspired.  I used some images from my inspiration folder that captured the feeling I’m going for, I don’t remember the source for any of them so I apologize if they’re yours.  Placed the logo on top to make sure it works with different photos, and I’m fairly happy with the outcome!  Can’t wait to get to work on taking photos, designing spreads, and writing content.

Related posts:

1. About the new logo.
2. LOVE: The First Cover
3. W Magazine Info Graphic
4. 2008 Wrap Up
5. PSA #2: End of Summer, Beginning of Fall 08