Editorial Design / GRDE 418 Positive/Negative Magazine Vol. 8

This is a sampling of articles and pages in Positive/Negative Magazine Volume 8, produced in fall semester 2014.

The theme for this issue is "stream of consciousness", which is illustrated in the endpapers and credit pages, and in the subject matter of the spreads. The cover includes the application of Thermal ink, which reveals a collage of images when heat is applied. This issue is the most cohesive to date.

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

The cover includes areas printed with thermal ink that when heat is applied, reveals a collage

of stream of consciousness images beneath.



Design: Danielle Smith and Sara Toffolo

Photography: Alexandra Genoa, Maja Kruegle and Amanda Yanez

Introduction Page to the magazine.



Design: Rachel Nicholson

A poetic table of contents page listing designers and articles.



Design: Sophia Del Plato

Letter from the Art Directors.



Design: Ava Dan Liu

Article on the importance of sleep for optimal health.



Design: Carolina Rago

Photography: Maja Kruegle

Article on paranormal activities.



Design: Sara Toffolo

Photography: Karie Eng

Second spread of the article.

Article on the banning of books in schools.



Design: Sophia Del Plato

Photography: Emily Au



This spread was honored with a GOLD Addy.

Second spread of the article.

Article on uniqueness and beauty.



Design: Ashley Slaby

Photography: Chrissy Connors

Article on cosplay and its participants.



Design: Sara Toffolo

Photography: Seth Abel

Article on distortions of reality and its effects.



Design: Sophia Del Plato

Photography: Alexandra Genova

Second spread of the article.

Article on the Umbrella Revolution in Hong Kong.



Design: Carly Rumpf

Photography: Yau Hoy Yi (Zoe)

Article on the impact of bright, white clothing and environmentally aware bleaching practices.



Design: Rachel Nicholson

Photography: Michael Murtaugh

Article on sexual attraction through the use of pheromones.



Design: Ava Dan Liu

Photography: Karie Eng

Article on the negative effects of cohabitation before marriage.



Design: Rachel Nicholson

Photography: Courtney Distasio

Article about the benefits of self-confidence.



Design: Sara Toffolo

Photography: Hannah Schwob

Article on Blue Bird Syndrome; a misunderstood affliction.



Design: Janet West

Photography: Hyemin Kim

The entire class. A very talented and good looking group!

The thank you and recognition page.



Designers: Giovanni Leone and Jordan Knapp

The end page.

Designer: Rachel Nicholson

Letter from the Art Directors.

Design: Ava Dan Liu

This organic table of contents lists the names of articles and their designers.

Designer: Sophia Del Plato

The thermal ink printed cover of Positive/Negative Vol. 8. These images show how the hidden images look when revealed with heat. The theme of the magazine is "Stream of Consciousness."