I’ve got a bone to pick with design magazines. I used to buy them frequently based on issue topics. I never subscribe, mainly because I don’t want to confine myself to one magazine; sounds weird, deal with it. I haven’t purchased any new issues in about four months due to the overwhelming amount of advertisements. No-longer can you “flip” through these magazines without getting stuck on paper company ads or booklets on Adobe. The great importance of advertising is understood, however, I just find the current state of ads intrusive to my magazine reading experience. Also noticed is increased diluted content and for these reasons I have ceased my consumption of HOW, Communication Arts, Print and Step.
Until they redeem themselves I’m filling my “flipping” void with Res, Wire, Tokion, Wad, Idn, Colors and Metropolis. These selections aren’t solely devoted to design but I’ve found reading about film, music, culture, fashion, art, and architecture to be much more inspiring.