Editorial Design / GRDE 418 Positive/Negative Magazine Vol. 9

This is a sampling of articles and pages in Positive/Negative Magazine Volume 9, produced in fall semester 2015.

The theme for this issue is "duality", which is illustrated in the brush strokes and hand lettering contrasted with clean lines throughout the magazine.The cover includes the application of foil stamping on the brush stroke and nameplate, contrasting matte and gloss textures.

This volume has won a Gold Addy Award from the Rochester Advertising Federation and also District 12. The volume has also won a national Addy Award for outstanding student publication.

In addition, several of the spreads shown were awarded Silver or Gold Addy Awards from the Rochester Advertising Federation.

This volume was also recognized with a Platinum Award/Best in Category by the 46th Annual Creativity International Awards .

Please visit positivenegativemagazine.com for more information about the current issue as well as for the history of this outstanding, award-winning project.

The expressive brush stroke on the front cover.



Designers: Nathan Gamson and Samantha Watson

Positive/Negative Magazine Volume 9 was honored with a GOLD Addy for publication design.



This volume was recognized with a Platinum/Best in Category Award from the 46th Annual Creativity International Awards.

An article on fashion that goes from the runway to mass affordability.



Design: Liz McGrail

Photography: Kallie Ferris

This article was honored with a GOLD Addy for spread design.

An article on individuals who rebel to advocate for a cause.



Design: Samantha Watson

Photography: Kyra Krenitsky

This article was honored with a SILVER Addy for spread design.

Second spread of Rebel with a Cause.



Design: Samantha Watson

Photography: Kyra Krenitsky

An article on the phenomenon known as the "Dad Bod."



Design: Annie Wong

Photography: Emily Baker

This article was honored with a SILVER Addy for spread design.

The second spread of The Dad Bod.



Design: Annie Wong

Photography: Emily Baker

An article on the fact that women's products cost more than the same items for men.



Design: Annie Wong

Photography: Emily Baker

This spread was honored with a SILVER Addy for spread design.

An article on cryogenics and its role in continuing endangered species.



Design: Elvia Galdamez

Photography: Jihye Ma

Second spread of the article on cryogenics.



Design: Elvia Galdamez

Photography: Jihye Ma

Article about how we all have problems below the surface.



Design: Nathan Gamson

Photography: Kyra Krenitsky

Second spread of the article on inner demons.



Design: Nathan Gamson

Photography: Kyra Krenitsky

An article on the hidden dangers of genetically modified foods. (GMO's).



Design: Natali Bogart

Photography: Erika Wellman