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NEW VS. OLD: When you’re working on a big project like this, there’s nothing better than laying it all out to see the big picture. We’re using more white space, which gives the magazine a fresher, lighter look. Bold colors and high contrast is what’s new Comstock’s is all about.

NEW VS. OLD: When you’re working on a big project like this, there’s nothing better than laying it all out to see the big picture. We’re using more white space, which gives the magazine a fresher, lighter look. Bold colors and high contrast is what’s new Comstock’s is all about.

THE BINDER: This is the Comstock’s bible. Each page of this binder is combed through multiple times by multiple sets of eyes each month, but typically there aren't this many pages to review. It's exciting to watch the product come together, but nothing compares to the awesome look and feel of a freshly printed magazine.

THE BINDER: This is the Comstock’s bible. Each page of this binder is combed through multiple times by multiple sets of eyes each month, but typically there aren’t this many pages to review. It’s exciting to watch the product come together, but nothing compares to the awesome look and feel of a freshly printed magazine.

ART DUNGEON: This is what an art director's cave looks like after it's been tidied for its close-up. At Comstock’s we can always count on one another for support. The encouraging note from our managing editor, Christine Calvin, reads: “Have a nice day, and please don’t harm yourself or others.”

ART DUNGEON: This is what an art director’s cave looks like after it’s been tidied for its close-up. At Comstock’s we can always count on one another for support. The encouraging note from our managing editor, Christine Calvin, reads: “Have a nice day, and please don’t harm yourself or others.”

THE CONCEPTS: Zuza's home office became a “layout wonderland" for a few weeks. “As a designer, I like to be able to see all the layouts I’m working with at once," she says. "It’s crucial in establishing how they relate to each other.”

THE CONCEPTS: Zuza’s home office became a “layout wonderland” for a few weeks. “As a designer, I like to be able to see all the layouts I’m working with at once,” she says. “It’s crucial in establishing how they relate to each other.”

BOLDER. STRONGER.: The new Comstock's also has an updated color scheme that utilizes vibrant shades, adding energy and giving the publication a more youthful look.

BOLDER. STRONGER.: The new Comstock’s also has an updated color scheme that utilizes vibrant shades, adding energy and giving the publication a more youthful look.

Here's an iPhone-captured sneak peek of the final product in print.

Here’s an iPhone-captured sneak peek of the final product in print.

Insight into Our Style

Our art director on the redesign process

Back Photo gallery Jun 26, 2014 By Allison Joy

Our art director, Zuza Hicks, has spent the last four months devoted to creating an updated look and feel for Comstock’s that is fresh and modern while staying true to our publication’s roots. Here’s how she did it.

The 25th Anniversary issue will be available online and newsstands on July 1. We’ll launch a new, redesigned website on Aug. 1.

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