Opening the doors to the magic of making magazines - Nicola Hamilton

"Working in magazines is an incredible privilege, with access to artists and thinkers."

Nicola Hamilton, an editorial designer based in Toronto, Canada, shares her journey into editorial design and her passion for magazines. She started her post-secondary education in fine arts and cultural studies before transferring into a graphic design program. Nicola fell in love with editorial design during her studies and turned all her graduating portfolio projects into magazine projects. She then interned at a studio in Toronto and later joined The Grid, a weekly alternative city magazine, where she worked as a designer. 

Nicola eventually opened Issues Magazine Shop, a store in Toronto that supports independent magazines and keeps print alive. Nicola Hamilton, the founder of the magazine shop 'Type Books' in Toronto, discusses the importance of community and information sharing in the magazine industry. She emphasizes the need to include all facets of magazine making, from writers and editors to designers and illustrators. Hamilton also shares her passion for supporting independent publishers and creating platforms for stories that aren't being told in commercial media. 

She envisions a future where there is more support for independent magazine publishers through initiatives like a magazine incubator. Hamilton believes that the fundamentals of graphic design will remain the same, but the job titles and technologies will continue to evolve.

Takeaways

• Nicola's passion for editorial design and magazines started during her studies in graphic design.
• She interned at a studio in Toronto and later worked as a designer at The Grid, a weekly alternative city magazine.
• Nicola opened Issues Magazine Shop to support independent magazines and keep print alive.
• Community and connections play a crucial role in the magazine industry and in Nicola's career. Community and information sharing are crucial in the magazine industry.
• Including all facets of magazine making, from writers to designers, is important.
• Supporting independent publishers and creating platforms for untold stories is a priority.
• The future of graphic design lies in adapting to new technologies while maintaining the fundamentals.

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