Kon Paper

Magazine for [kɔn] Paper e.V.

The design of the magazine is intended to put the different text forms of essay, article and poetic texts into a new context. The texts are classically published in other forms of media (e.g. books or newspapers) and are not typically mixed. There are various elements of classic newspaper and book design elements that meet in the magazine format. There are three different grids for the different sections. With the exception of cooperation pages, the issues are exclusively illustrated by different creatives, and the illustrations provide an additional visual framework for the

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Kon Paper Magazine Press Releases

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Kon Paper Magazine Media Articles

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Unique Properties

kon Paper is a magazine for literature and culture. The design and layout explores the boundaries of different texts and text forms. In three genres – essay, feuilleton and wortkunst – the known reading environments for the texts are questioned and sometimes brought into new contexts. The submitted texts are accompanied by illustrations, for which we collaborate with changing artists. The magazine was redesigned in 2020 and in the course of this, the format was adjusted as well as paper and a solid binding.

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Magazine, Mage, Zine, Editorial, Layout, Illustration, Literature, Print

Production Technology

The magazine is printed on eco friendly recycling paper (Vivus 100) with 90 grams per square meter for the content pages and 250 grams per square meter for the cover. Using sustainable ink, the whole magazine is now much more environmentally friendly then before the relaunch.

Design Challenge

Rethinking the new format. Previously printed in the Berlin newspaper format - one page is over A3 in size. Now the magazine has 220 x 275mm. A long essay had around 20,000 characters including spaces. That means four full pages in the new layout. So in addition to the design, there was also the huge challenge to throw our learned concepts overboard and completely reorganize the editorial work.

Project Duration

The project was founded 2015 in Munich. Today the editorial team works form Munich, Berlin and Switzerland. The design work is done from Julia Hells Berlin-based studio. The project is ongoing releasing one issue per year.

Operation Flow

The first six issues of the magazine were printed on newspaper paper in the Berliner format. This made the product fragile and after reading it cover to cover it was basically destroyed. The magazine was completely revised and redesigned in 2020. In the course of this, the format was adapted as well as paper and a firm binding. The goal was to get a product that was sustainable and long lasting so that our readership would keep the magazines on their bookshelves.

Research

Bi-weekly staff meetings are used to talk about the text entries and also the design and illustration concepts for each issue. There is a lot of feedback in input from the teammates that come for a non-design perspective. That this is one of the most fruitful ways to design a good product: Talking to the recipients and people who have a different perspective of the product.

Inspiration

The magazine was founded the project together with Pia Lobodzinski in 2015. Pia and Julia graduated from high school together. A few years after graduation, they both wanted to start a project together again. Pia had just started studying literature and Julia had graduated as a graphic designer. So the foundation of a magazine was almost obvious. For the look and feel of the magazine the constantly growing and lively self-publishing scene and a variety of exciting and unseen magazines were the source of inspiration.

Project Overview

Kon Paper Magazine has been a Bronze winner in the Print and Published Media Design award category in the year 2021 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.

Image Credits

For design images and photos please credit Julia Hell.

Bronze Recognition

Julia Hell was recognized with the coveted Bronze A' Design Award in 2022, a testament to excellence of their work Kon Paper Magazine.

Julia Hell Press Releases

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Introducing Kon Paper: Redefining Magazine Design with a Sustainable Approach

Kon Paper, a magazine for literature and culture, founded by Julia Hell and Pia Lobodzinski in 2015, has undergone a significant redesign in 2020 to embrace sustainability and longevity.

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