Design editorial: o processo de criação de um projeto gráfico para revistas - um estudo de caso da Revista Universidade Pública

Abstract

This monograph aims to explain how is the process of creating graphic design-oriented magazines. It is understood that the creation of any product requires a previous knowledge of its history, characteristics and social importance. Thus is explained the characteristics that define a magazine, its function, what differs it from other media and how is its relationship with the reader. It’s also made a historical survey of the emergence and evolution of the magazine around the world and especially in Brazil. Soon after are explained the elements necessary for developing a graphic design, from the general and specifying for magazines. For full understanding of the creation and implementation of graphic design-oriented magazines, an analysis is made of the two most recent graphic designs of the magazine Universidade Pública.