Workshop: Creating a magazine
Case Study – Creating a magazine
Every year, 3rd year Graphic Design students look forward to this project. Considered one of the most popular projects on their course, it represents an exceptional opportunity to give free rein to their creativity while taking up a professional challenge.
The project
Under the guidance of Patrick Garbit, the students were given a clear brief: to design a unique magazine from start to finish in just three months.
One of the great strengths of this project is the freedom given to the students to choose the theme of their magazine. This personal choice has enabled everyone to invest themselves fully, working on subjects they are passionate about.
This autonomy has strengthened their motivation and enabled each creation to be an authentic reflection of their artistic universe and interests.
Challenges met
To produce their magazine, students have to meet a number of constraints:
- Include a minimum number of pages to structure their content.
- Create an original, hand-made binding.
- Use at least three different types of paper.
- Incorporate a self-designed paper accessory.
These conditions were designed to stimulate their inventiveness while teaching them the subtleties of editorial design and craft production.
Rendering
The creative process allowed the students to see their ideas through to the end. From research to layout, printing and binding, they were able to turn their vision into reality by overcoming technical and aesthetic constraints.
The result? Original, varied magazines that stand out for their quality and personality. Each publication reflects a genuine creative exploration, and bears witness to the care given to every detail, from the choice of materials and typography to the paper accessories added.
The students delivered unique magazines with strong identities. Here are a few examples:
- Jacquemus: designed by Manon Marcoux, Lauryne Lemière and Diane Pinget

- Spread: designed by Mila Paupelard and Liam Da Mota Rocha

- Runes: created by Emma Gauthier and Manon Llopart

- Yohji Yamamoto: directed by Maxime Renaud and Auréline Perinet

The role of the school
This project has enabled students to develop a wide range of skills, including :
- Managing a complete project, from initial idea to final presentation.
- Mastery of page layout and manual production techniques.
- The ability to work under pressure while expressing their creativity.
The jury was impressed by the diversity and quality of the entries, confirming the commitment and excellence of the students.
In a nutshell
The magazine creation project is much more than an academic exercise: it’s an immersion in the realities of editorial creation and production.
Thanks to this challenge, Lyon’s 3rd year Creation students were able to demonstrate their talent and their ability to transform an idea into an aesthetic and professional final object. It was a powerful experience that prepared them for the challenges of the creative world.
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