What we love about this magazine example:
This newsprint magazine project created for Players Tribune is a harmonious blend of traditional and modern elements. By combining the smooth finish of the 100# silk text with the classic feel of 35# 80 brite newsprint, the magazine offers readers a tactile experience that’s both familiar and refreshing. The saddle stitching gives it a streamlined look, while ensuring the pages lay flat for easy browsing. What’s particularly striking about this project is the four-color printing on the newsprint, adding a vibrant depth to the visuals and ensuring the content pops out beautifully. Foundations have successfully designed a magazine that stands out on the shelf and promises a delightful read from cover to cover.
Print & design specs:
- Project Size: 10×13
- Paper Type: 100# silk text and 35# 80 brite newsprint
- Binding: Saddle Stitched
- Client: Players Tribune
Production notes for editorial newsprint magazines
Editorial newsprint magazines need careful control of image contrast, type size, and page sequence because the lightweight paper is part of the final reading experience. For this Foundations piece, production planning should account for photography density, fold behavior, ink coverage, and whether the issue will be mailed, stacked, or distributed at an event.
For similar culture, brand, and nonprofit publications, we confirm page count, final size, paper brightness, proofing expectations, reprint needs, and delivery timing before files move to press. Those choices keep the piece tactile and efficient without sacrificing legibility or visual tone.
