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Project Proposal

  1. Introduction I am Noah Leighton, and this project is mine alone . Many editorial productions are created through the collaboration of many writers, photographers, and graphic designers; however, I am performing all these duties by myself so that I can create a consistent and personal vision of the final product.   This requires me to complete everything from the initial investigative journalism and interviews to the unabridged technical layout and photo editing of the entire project as a one-person operation, creating a single "voice" throughout the magazine which reflects the tenacity of the subject matter being reported on. 2. Genre and Sub-genre The publication fits inside the realm of sports journalism, and specifically falls under the human interest sub-genre of narrative non-fiction. I decided to pursue this direction since the "joruney to glory" story has always been a staple of the sports culture.    The story isn't just about reporting raw sco...

Research: Design Trends

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   Intro: You will find below the things I will share with you based on my findings during my search of magazines in regards to designing my graphic design portfolio.  When you create a graphic design portfolio that has impact, you do not just pull out of thin air what you think looks good. Instead, you would need to do your homework and see what is currently happening in your area of focus.  For my current project, I chose to explore the fast-paced, high stakes world of sports media. My objective is to discover contemporary design trends in sports magazines and how best to incorporate these into my portfolio.  For the past several days, I have researched all aspects of designing a magazine from current typographical choices to traditional industry icon layouts. Below, you will find out what I learned, how this learning has influenced my project, and where I expect to go in the future. Research/impact: The concentration of my research was on two key areas: ...