BRANDING, LAYOUT, TYPOGRAPHY
OVERVIEW Obelisk Magazine is a quarterly magazine that celebrates long-form creativity and the enduring nature of artistic expression. Each issue features stories about artworks, traditions, tools, and creative practices that are passed down, evolve over time, or stretch the boundaries of a single human lifespan. The magazine’s clean, elegant design emphasizes photography and rich color palettes, inviting readers to slow down and reflect on the beauty of time, process, and permanence.
Solo Project
Timeframe: 12 Weeks
Tools Used: Indesign, Photoshop, Illustrator
The objective was to celebrate work that unfolds over time— projects that span decades, evolve across generations, or endure beyond an artist's lifetime—while highlighting the design of the publication as much as the information inside of it.
AUDIENCE The audience for Obelisk Magazine is made up of curious, creative people who care about art that takes its time—projects that stretch across decades, get passed down through generations, or live on long after their makers. They might be artists, designers, students, or just deep thinkers who love seeing how history and imagination collide. While they appreciate good design and meaningful stories, they’re also drawn to the unexpected—surreal visuals, playful details, and ideas that challenge the way we think about time, process, and creativity.
Ava Martinez Age: 22 Occupation: Design Student and Aspiring Visual Artist Background: Ava is currently pursuing a degree in visual arts and design. She’s passionate about discovering innovative art forms and is particularly drawn to projects that require long-term commitment and conceptual depth. She loves to see how artists combine history and modern techniques to create something lasting and profound. Ava follows both traditional and digital art trends but is always seeking deeper insights that go beyond the quick, trendy content she encounters on social media.
Marcus LeBlanc Age: 41 Occupation: Server, sculptor Background: Marcus is a sculptor who works on large, intricate pieces that can take several months to complete. He supplements his income by working in the service industry. Marcus doesn’t like to sit still, and spends a lot of time thinking about both the future and the past.
MOODBOARDS AND INSPIRATION
SOLUTION
Obelisk Magazine is a quarterly print publication that celebrates creative work shaped by time—art, traditions, and ideas that are passed down, built up slowly, or stick around long after their creators. It blends thoughtful storytelling with bold visuals, rich textures, and a layout that invites readers to slow down and take it all in. With a touch of the surreal and a love for the long haul, Obelisk is all about honoring the weird, winding, and wonderful paths that creativity can take.
