Western Alumni Magazine

Editorial
Print
Digial
Creative Direction
Art Direction

A full redesign and reimagining of Western University’s biannual flagship publication now renamed, Western Alumni Magazine. 

Aimed at a diverse global alumni readership, the magazine is defined by a refined, tactile experience that emphasizes intentional pacing and an “art gallery” styled type system that allows readers to focus on that art and stories.

Using inspiration from the Super Normal theory as a starting point, a basic sans-serif type program is combined with clean layouts and a mix of off-the-cuff and playful illustration and more serious, grounded photography.

The digital version—built by none other than Matt Warland—retains the sophistication of the print edition by offering intuitive, seamless navigation that connects readers with stories in a way that respects Western’s commitment to great journalism and artistic integrity.

• Gold Winner for Best Issue, National Magazine Awards B2B, 2024
• Bronze Winner for Best Editorial Package, National Magazine Awards B2B, 2024

Editorial

Althea Blackburn-Evans (publisher), Marcia Steyaert (editor-in-chief), Paul Fraumeni (senior editor), r/grainger (design and art direction), Matthew Warland (website design/build), Amanda Jackman and Trista Walker (assistant editors)

Art by

Steven Anderson, Jacklyn Atlas, Sophie Bouquillon, Melinda Josie, Alanna McArdle, Leith Mahkewa, Jalani Morgan, Frank Neufeld, Scott Norsworthy, Nicole Osborne, Luke Pauw, Jeannie Phan, Ryan Snook, Paul Weeks, Nation Wong, Dalbert B. Vilarino and others.