AISA’s Cyber Today
MAGAZINE DESIGN, ART DIRECTION
The challenge
Cyber Today is the Australian Information Security Association's (AISA) bi-annual thought leadership magazine, showcasing insights, innovations and emerging trends from across Australia's information security industry. When Source2Create, an Australian marketing, media, and event management agency based in Sydney, took over the publication, I was brought on as part of the team to lead the design of the magazine. The challenge was to evolve the existing publication into a more engaging editorial experience while maintaining the professionalism and credibility expected by AISA and its readership. The design also needed to establish a cohesive visual framework that could be carried consistently across future editions, while working seamlessly in both print and digital formats. Read on to see the solution…
MAGAZINE DESIGN, ART DIRECTION
The solution
I was responsible for leading the design of the magazine, developing the overall editorial style and creating page layout templates that established a consistent design system for future issues. From there, I managed the full publication design and production process, designing each spread, creating custom photo composites where required, colour grading imagery, and carefully considering typography, hierarchy and page flow to make the content as engaging and readable as possible.
The outcome
The refreshed publication provides AISA with a polished, contemporary platform for sharing thought leadership across their digital channels, while making complex industry content more engaging and accessible for readers. The flexible design system also established a framework that can be adapted across future editions while maintaining consistency and a strong editorial identity.
