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Techmix Magazine
/ Issue 5
Techmix Magazine
/ Issue 5
Techmix Magazine
/ Issue 5
2016
2016
Credits
Credits
Credits
Techmix Magazine
/ Issue 5
Techmix Magazine
/ Issue 5
Creative Director
Editorial Layout
THE BRIEF
Techmix is an educational magazine distributed to secondary schools across the UK. For Issue 6 the theme was ‘Creative Careers’, exploring how the creative industries, particularly television and digital media, have evolved in a 24/7 connected society. The content needed to gently map to the curriculum while inspiring students and supporting educators by bridging classroom learning with real-world industry opportunities.
MY APPROACH
Together with co-creative director Charlotte McKay and website creative Rik Hopkinson, I helped shape the visual identity to reflect the fast-changing world of content creation and consumption. We used a clean, modern grid system, with energetic typography and a vibrant colour palette to make the spreads feel dynamic and accessible. The design celebrated the shift toward streaming platforms (Netflix, Amazon Prime, YouTube, and the then-emerging Facebook Live) and highlighted diverse creative career paths in a visually engaging way.
The overall aesthetic aimed to show students that creativity is thriving in new formats and that exciting opportunities exist beyond traditional routes.
THE OUTCOME
The issue was printed and distributed nationwide by The Education Company / Wyndeham Press Group. It successfully sparked interest in creative careers and helped students connect their studies with evolving industry trends.
Creative Direction
Editorial Layout
THE BRIEF
Techmix is an educational magazine distributed to secondary schools across the UK. For Issue 6 the theme was ‘Creative Careers’, exploring how the creative industries, particularly television and digital media, have evolved in a 24/7 connected society. The content needed to gently map to the curriculum while inspiring students and supporting educators by bridging classroom learning with real-world industry opportunities.
MY APPROACH
Together with co-creative director Charlotte McKay and website creative Rik Hopkinson, I helped shape the visual identity to reflect the fast-changing world of content creation and consumption. We used a clean, modern grid system, with energetic typography and a vibrant colour palette to make the spreads feel dynamic and accessible. The design celebrated the shift toward streaming platforms (Netflix, Amazon Prime, YouTube, and the then-emerging Facebook Live) and highlighted diverse creative career paths in a visually engaging way.
The overall aesthetic aimed to show students that creativity is thriving in new formats and that exciting opportunities exist beyond traditional routes.
THE OUTCOME
The issue was printed and distributed nationwide by The Education Company / Wyndeham Press Group. It successfully sparked interest in creative careers and helped students connect their studies with evolving industry trends.
Creative Direction
Editorial Layout
THE BRIEF
Techmix is an educational magazine distributed to secondary schools across the UK. For Issue 6, the theme was ‘Creative Careers’, exploring how the creative industries, particularly television and digital media, have evolved in a 24/7 connected society. The content needed to gently map to the curriculum while inspiring students and supporting educators by bridging classroom learning with real-world industry opportunities.
MY APPROACH
Together with co-creative director Charlotte McKay and website creative Rik Hopkinson, I helped shape the visual identity to reflect the fast-changing world of content creation and consumption. We used a clean, modern grid system, with energetic typography and a vibrant colour palette to make the spreads feel dynamic and accessible. The design celebrated the shift toward streaming platforms (Netflix, Amazon Prime, YouTube, and the then-emerging Facebook Live) and highlighted diverse creative career paths in a visually engaging way.
The overall aesthetic aimed to show students that creativity is thriving in new formats and that exciting opportunities exist beyond traditional routes.
THE OUTCOME
The issue was printed and distributed nationwide by The Education Company / Wyndeham Press Group. It successfully sparked interest in creative careers and helped students connect their studies with evolving industry trends.
Creative Direction
Editorial Layout
THE BRIEF
Techmix is an educational magazine distributed to secondary schools across the UK. For Issue 6, the theme was ‘Creative Careers’, exploring how the creative industries, particularly television and digital media, have evolved in a 24/7 connected society. The content needed to gently map to the curriculum while inspiring students and supporting educators by bridging classroom learning with real-world industry opportunities.
MY APPROACH
Together with co-creative director Charlotte McKay and website creative Rik Hopkinson, I helped shape the visual identity to reflect the fast-changing world of content creation and consumption. We used a clean, modern grid system, with energetic typography and a vibrant colour palette to make the spreads feel dynamic and accessible. The design celebrated the shift toward streaming platforms (Netflix, Amazon Prime, YouTube, and the then-emerging Facebook Live) and highlighted diverse creative career paths in a visually engaging way.
The overall aesthetic aimed to show students that creativity is thriving in new formats and that exciting opportunities exist beyond traditional routes.
THE OUTCOME
The issue was printed and distributed nationwide by The Education Company / Wyndeham Press Group. It successfully sparked interest in creative careers and helped students connect their studies with evolving industry trends.
Creative Direction
Editorial Layout
THE BRIEF
Techmix is an educational magazine distributed to secondary schools across the UK. For Issue 6, the theme was ‘Creative Careers’, exploring how the creative industries, particularly television and digital media, have evolved in a 24/7 connected society. The content needed to gently map to the curriculum while inspiring students and supporting educators by bridging classroom learning with real-world industry opportunities.
MY APPROACH
Together with co-creative director Charlotte McKay and website creative Rik Hopkinson, I helped shape the visual identity to reflect the fast-changing world of content creation and consumption. We used a clean, modern grid system, with energetic typography and a vibrant colour palette to make the spreads feel dynamic and accessible. The design celebrated the shift toward streaming platforms (Netflix, Amazon Prime, YouTube, and the then-emerging Facebook Live) and highlighted diverse creative career paths in a visually engaging way.
The overall aesthetic aimed to show students that creativity is thriving in new formats and that exciting opportunities exist beyond traditional routes.
THE OUTCOME
The issue was printed and distributed nationwide by The Education Company / Wyndeham Press Group. It successfully sparked interest in creative careers and helped students connect their studies with evolving industry trends.
Publisher / Edward Baker
Commercial Director / James Greene
Technical Director / Damian Marciniec
Assistant Editor / Hope Lowe
Sub Editor / Ben Sneath
Creative Direction / Charlotte Mckay / Nicholas Mckay / Rik Hopkinson
Contributing Writers / Jemma Baylis / Matt Dodimead / Gausika Kanagaratnam / Catherine Knivett / Bettina Vahl / Andrew Gould
Assistant Producer / Pauline Menini
Programme Manager / Ellen Kerr
Special Thanks / Paul Alison / Vanessa Butz / Nicola Cavalazzi / Dan Chaput / Luke Chaput / Adam Cooper / Nik Fisher / Jessica Heale / Toby Hurd / Scott Lowe / Gavin Lucas / RJ Noble / Jack Parsons / Justin Squires / Arjeta Xhemajli
Cover Image / Endemol Shine Group
Printers / Wyndeham Press Group
Distribution / The Education Company
Publisher
/ Edward Baker
Commercial Director
/ James Greene
Technical Director
/ Damian Marciniec
Assistant Editor
/ Hope Lowe
Sub Editor
/ Ben Sneath
Creative Direction
/ Charlotte Mckay
/ Nicholas Mckay
/ Rik Hopkinson
Contributing Writers
/ Jemma Baylis / Matt Dodimead
/ Gausika Kanagaratnam / Catherine Knivett
/ Bettina Vahl / Andrew Gould
Assistant Producer
/ Pauline Menini
Programme Manager
/ Ellen Kerr
Special Thanks
/ Paul Alison / Vanessa Butz / Nicola Cavalazzi
/ Dan Chaput / Luke Chaput / Adam Cooper
/ Nik Fisher / Jessica Heale / Toby Hurd
/ Scott Lowe / Gavin Lucas / RJ Noble
/ Jack Parsons / Justin Squires / Arjeta Xhemajli
Cover Image
/ Endemol Shine Group
Printers
/ Wyndeham Press Group
Distribution
/ The Education Company
Publisher
/ Edward Baker
Commercial Director
/ James Greene
Technical Director
/ Damian Marciniec
Assistant Editor
/ Hope Lowe
Sub Editor
/ Ben Sneath
Creative Direction
/ Charlotte Mckay
/ Nicholas Mckay
/ Rik Hopkinson
Contributing Writers
/ Jemma Baylis / Matt Dodimead
/ Gausika Kanagaratnam
/ Catherine Knivett / Bettina Vahl
/ Andrew Gould
Assistant Producer
/ Pauline Menini
Programme Manager
/ Ellen Kerr
Special Thanks
/ Paul Alison / Vanessa Butz
/ Nicola Cavalazzi / Dan Chaput
/ Luke Chaput / Adam Cooper
/ Nik Fisher / Jessica Heale
/ Toby Hurd / Scott Lowe
/ Gavin Lucas / RJ Noble / Jack Parsons
/ Justin Squires / Arjeta Xhemajli
Cover Image
/ Endemol Shine Group
Printers
/ Wyndeham Press Group
Distribution
/ The Education Company
Publisher
/ Edward Baker
Commercial Director
/ James Greene
Technical Director
/ Damian Marciniec
Assistant Editor
/ Hope Lowe
Sub Editor
/ Ben Sneath
Creative Direction
/ Charlotte Mckay
/ Nicholas Mckay
/ Rik Hopkinson
Contributing Writers
/ Jemma Baylis / Matt Dodimead
/ Gausika Kanagaratnam
/ Catherine Knivett / Bettina Vahl
/ Andrew Gould
Assistant Producer
/ Pauline Menini
Programme Manager
/ Ellen Kerr
Special Thanks
/ Paul Alison / Vanessa Butz / Nicola Cavalazzi
/ Dan Chaput / Luke Chaput / Adam Cooper
/ Nik Fisher / Jessica Heale / Toby Hurd / Scott Lowe
/ Gavin Lucas / RJ Noble / Jack Parsons / Justin Squires
/ Arjeta Xhemajli
Cover Image
/ Endemol Shine Group
Printers
/ Wyndeham Press Group
Distribution
/ The Education Company
Publisher
/ Edward Baker
Commercial Director
/ James Greene
Technical Director
/ Damian Marciniec
Assistant Editor
/ Hope Lowe
Sub Editor
/ Ben Sneath
Creative Direction
/ Charlotte Mckay
/ Nicholas Mckay
/ Rik Hopkinson
Contributing Writers
/ Jemma Baylis / Matt Dodimead
/ Gausika Kanagaratnam
/ Catherine Knivett / Bettina Vahl
/ Andrew Gould
Assistant Producer
/ Pauline Menini
Programme Manager
/ Ellen Kerr
Special Thanks
/ Paul Alison / Vanessa Butz
/ Nicola Cavalazzi / Dan Chaput
/ Luke Chaput / Adam Cooper
/ Nik Fisher / Jessica Heale / Toby Hurd
/ Scott Lowe / Gavin Lucas / RJ Noble
/ Jack Parsons / Justin Squires
/ Arjeta Xhemajli
Cover Image
/ Endemol Shine Group
Printers
/ Wyndeham Press Group
Distribution
/ The Education Company
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