As much as I enjoy reading on the web (and walking through lush rainforests), I can’t resist to a good-content, nice-layout magazine, especially if it’s on familiar stuff (web design, web development, macs, all of them together for good measure).
Sadly, I have yet to find a single “good enough” magazine for my needs. I use a mix of RSS feeds and podcasts to keep me entertained, but I would really like to accidentally “discover” a kickass design magazine (please, no print design – I’m not interested in that).
Are there any? Any ideas? And please, make it a magazine that will actually arrive when I pay for its subscription – unlike Wired.
9 comments on this post
Gerasimos #1
22.Aug.08
My monthly subscription list consists of:
- Computer Arts
- Computer Arts Projects
- Practical Web Design
- Creative Review
- Advanced Photoshop
Really satisfied with all of them.
Kostis #2
22.Aug.08
What do you mean unlike Wired? I’ve recently paid for a yearly subscription and I’m waiting for my first issue to arrive!
Sugar #3
22.Aug.08
@Kostis
I don’t think it ever will. At least, that’s what happens in Crete. Maybe you’ll have more luck than me.
adamo #4
22.Aug.08
I would consult an architect on that matter. OK, most probably the suggestion will not be a web related one, but the core concept is: ideas. Afterall, even the (web) design patterns were based on an architect’s work. Just read the Welie’s paper from http://www.welie.com
@Kostis:
Wired is not what it used to be.
Sugar #5
22.Aug.08
@adamo
I should have been more specific – I’m not interested in theory of design. I want real-life examples and reduxes and the healthy dose of inspiration, only monthly. Can I?
Thanks for the welie.com link though, highly appreciated.
adamo #6
22.Aug.08
@sugarenia:
It is my firm belief that us hands-on people should always try and have a theoretical background on our choices, even when they happen as a result of gut-instinct. In the case of design, I also believe that an interdisciplinary approach is valid. I would take an architects advice and try to use it on my field.
But on the other hand I am hardly the person to consult on (user) interface issues. So you may dismiss the suggestion all together.
Sugar #7
22.Aug.08
@adamo
You missed my point – it’s not that I dismiss theoretical background in design, God no!
I just say that I can find all the theory I want in the relevant books. I want my magazines more practical and inspiring.
Kostis #8
22.Aug.08
@Sugar: did you get your money back? I worried now!
Sugar #9
22.Aug.08
@Kostis
I just got a letter (yes, real letter) from Wired explaining that they had difficulties charging my credit card so that’s why they’ve not sent any issues yet.
So I guess I haven’t been charged. I don’t know if I’ll try again though.
I wish you better luck than mine.