For a long time, (since I was around 11) I have been very interested in the world of Publishing. Being bought up with a great love of reading and literature, it seemed a natural career interest, and still one I would greatly consider pursuing to this day- though perhaps now in a more design or creative output as opposed to the language/literature editorial traditional role of Publishing that I may have once considered.
Even after just spending one day in London (in the summer of 2011) working in London at the Hearst National Magazine Company for Cosmopolitan Magazine, I've gained a real interest in publication and layout design. Whilst I still believe that my greatest strengths in design lay elsewhere, it is a path I would absolutely not discard as a potential future move, and have shown research examples below of some of the publications, ideally, I would like to look further into gaining work/industry placements with.
MAGAZINE COMPANIES
Elle
Since being advised to look into gaining work experience for Elle by my design assistant from my day at Cosmopolitan (reflective of my layout style and typographic choices), I have had a real interest in potentially looking further into an industrial placement at the magazine- always a fan of their high-gloss fashion-forward and sophisticated design layouts, it would be a great experience to learn more about the publishing industry and develop my InDesign skills to a much higher level.
Oh Comely
Since the very first issue, a year and a half ago, Oh Comely has been a firm staple in my literature life. A charming and refreshingly uplifting and optimistic lifestyle magazine, Oh Comely writes about the life I want to lead- with one of my favourite Illustrators/Graphic Designers, Steph Baxter a firm fixture for illustrations within their publications, I would love to get involved one day- whether it be through more traditional layout and grid methods of design, or whether it be getting my work published for print- whatever the outcome, it would be my idea of heaven.
Computer Arts
Computer Arts is my personal favourite "go-to-guide" for Graphic Design practice, hints, tips, industry knowledge and design showcasing- and has given me a great deal of support and encouragement to push my own designs further with the use of their online tutorials and resources. What I particularly love about 'Computer Arts' is that they truly practice what they preach- the magazine design being as wonderful and visually stunning and experimental as you could hope- utilsing a variety of print finishes (notably spot varnishing) and designs that always keep me reading more- to work for a published product/magazine which specifies in my career of interest (Graphic Design) would be the ultimate aim for an industrial placement.
National Geographic
Renowned magazine/publication 'National Geographic' has now become a hugely sucessful global brand, with intellectual content, stories, and famous for it's magnificent photographic images printed alongside stimulating texts. The magazine largely depends upon a sophisticated, classic look- heavy with bold serif typefaces which are aimed at the mature, intellectual target audience- for me, this would be something completely different from the youthful, modern design that I often work with, or am encouraged to work with- and would be a great opportunity to learn from a highly-regarded and established company.
PUBLISHING HOUSES
Penguin
Penguin- perhaps THE publishing house of all publishing houses- a much-loved household name of companies- penguin books transcend generations, and even over seventy years since the company was founded (1935), it is still considered a contemporary choice with their constant re-invention and re-branding, yet still maintaining their distinct, classic look and famous logo.
For me, penguin really would be the publishing house dream- able to work over a wide range of target audiences, ages, and designs- it really would be an honour to learn from their in house team of practioners.
Walker Books
Growing up with a great love of Alan Allhberg's classics such as 'The Jolly Postman' and 'Bill the Burglar', I've had a strong connection with the publishing house, 'Walker Books', which specialise in children's literature (the field of design I am particularly interested in working within once I have graduated)- I will be definitely be looking further into gaining industry experience with the company for the summer of 2012.
AVA
Since pursuing my Graphic Design education, and with the aid of many a reading list, I have become a great fan of, and hugely familiar with AVA Academia books- such as 'Packaging the brand', 'The Fundamentals of Graphic Design' and 'Good: Ethics in Graphic Design', etc. Having previously applied for work experience with the company, but unfortunely being turned down due to "lack of experience" (presumably in my educational life?)- I will re-apply before the summer to either work at their Worthing or Switzerland office.
Taschen
For around five years I have been a great fan of Taschen books for their effortless style, sophistication and variety- buying multiple Taschen books for myself as well as for loved ones.
For me, working at Taschen would be a great opportunity to exercise my real design potential- with each of their publications so well considered in terms of design, as well as such (aforementioned) variety. Firmly on the to-do list.
Faber & Faber
For me, Faber & Faber has always stood for elegance, sophistication and intelligence in publishing- famously being the one-time workplace of famed poet, T.S Eliot- for me, I am sure, the chance to work for Faber & Faber would provide me a truly wonderful experience to learn about the industry, it's history and all the potential for design development that it provides.
Bloomsbury
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